General English
This comprehensive General English course is designed to help students achieve a CEFR B2 level, equipping them with the language skills required for effective communication in academic, professional, and social settings. The course focuses on improving all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while building a strong foundation in grammar and expanding vocabulary.
- CEFR B2
- 25–32 weeks
- 15–20 hours (flexible)
Overview
The General English Course (CEFR B2) is highly beneficial for career advancement as it equips learners with essential communication skills. It enables professionals to confidently participate in workplace discussions and presentations, write clear and effective business documents, and understand complex instructions and technical materials. This level of language proficiency enhances employability, opens up global career opportunities, and provides the confidence to thrive in international and multicultural work environments.
Career Opportunities
Completing the General English Course (CEFR B2) opens the door to diverse career paths in roles requiring strong communication skills. Graduates can thrive in customer service, administration, sales, marketing, and hospitality, or enhance their performance in technical and professional careers where English proficiency is critical. The course also positions learners for success in international work environments and global industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand extended speech and lectures, including complex arguments.
- Engage in conversations on a wide range of topics with fluency and spontaneity.
- Write clear and detailed texts on various subjects, including expressing opinions and arguments.
- Read and comprehend texts on abstract or technical subjects.
- Use grammar accurately and confidently in a variety of contexts.
Programme
Core Skills Development | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
Listening | Comprehension of complex discussions, interviews, and presentations. Exposure to a range of accents and speeds. | DCL 203 |
Speaking | Participating in discussions, debates, and role-plays. Improving pronunciation, stress, and intonation. | DCL 204 |
Reading | Analysing newspaper articles, reports, and literature. Identifying main ideas and specific details in texts. | DCL 205 |
Writing | Crafting essays, reports, and formal emails. Summarizing and paraphrasing content. | DCL 206 |
Grammar and Vocabulary | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
Grammar | Mastering tenses, modal verbs, passive voice, and conditional sentences. Using complex sentence structures and advanced connectors. | DCL 207 |
Vocabulary | Expanding thematic vocabulary (e.g., work, travel, education, culture). Mastering phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and collocations. | DCL 208 |
Practical Communication Skills | Number |
|---|---|
| Situational role-plays (e.g., job interviews, travel, social interactions). | DCL 209 |
| Presentation and public speaking practice. | DCL 210 |
| Group discussions and collaborative tasks. | DCL 211 |
Exam and Assessment Preparation | Credits |
|---|---|
| Practice tasks aligned with CEFR B2 level assessments. | DCL 212 |
| Mock exams to evaluate progress. | DCL 213 |
| Feedback and strategies for improvement | DCL 214 |
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