General English Course
all levels
The General English Course is designed to help you learn to communicate effectively in English in all situations.
The course covers all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The General English Course is the starting point for new learners, providing a solid foundation in English that is useful wherever you are going or wherever the next step in your learning journey takes you.
STRATEGY
Course Strategy
Communicative Approach
The communicative approach, also known as the natural approach, emphasizes the ability to communicate naturally by factoring in the communication situation. Students are not taught isolated words or grammatical structures, but learn through communication tasks in specific contexts.
Importance of Oral Communication
Oral communication is an important skill that we value at the Canada Language Centre. Although all four skills are covered in our program, activities related to oral comprehension and oral production always take precedence.
Learning Grammar
We favor an approach whereby students discover grammar rules by induction. This requires students to be active in their learning. The teacher leads and helps students to discover the grammatical rules by themselves, and then, the rules are confirmed in a more explicit form by the teacher.
Homework
We assign homework between lessons, consisting of grammar drills, reading, writing or listening exercises. Assignments reinforce the concepts learned in class and provide continuity.
DESCRIPTION
Course Description
Group English Classes
The General English Course for groups follow the guidelines provided by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as well as the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Employers, governments, and other organizations will recognize and accept your proficiency level since the course adheres to established language-level guidelines.
In additon to providing you acquire a solid foundation in English communication, your classes align with language certification exams and include activities that assist in exam preparation in the event that you have to take a language proficiency assessment in the future.
Group Class Schedule: The course consists of two 90-minute classes per week, for a total of three hours of teaching per week. Usually, schedules are Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The teacher sets the precise schedule by considering the students’ availabilities.
Group Plus - Extra Practice and Support: You can also choose to add a once-weekly thirty-minute private session with your instructor. During this time, you will review concepts seen in the group lessons and obtain addional practice on your speaking skills.
BENEFITS
- Two 90-minute classes, for 3 hours per week
- Class contents follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as well as the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
- Optional additional 30-minute private session per week
- Qualified, Canadian, native speaking English teachers
- Maximum of 6 students
- Lowest cost per class
- Engaging and interactive lessons
- Connect with your teacher from the comfort of your home or office
Group English classes are offered on a 4-week subscription basis. See below for prices.
Private English Classes
One-on-one English lessons are designed to meet your specific needs and interests while following the standards set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the Canadian Language Benchmarks. This guarantees that you will have a personalized experience that complies with recognized learning standards.
Another key benefit of private English instruction is the freedom to schedule your lessons at a frequency and time that work best for you.
CLC’s private English classes provide the tools and support to help you succeed.
FEATURES
- Schedule your classes at times that work best for you
- Class contents are adapted to your specific needs
- Benefit from the quicker learning pace that private lessons provide
- Qualified, Canadian, native speaking English teachers
- Engaging and interactive lessons
- Connect with your teacher from the comfort of your home or office
You can choose from either 60 or 90 minute classes. See below for prices.
Book A Trial Class Today!
Book a free 30-minute trial class to see for yourself how online English courses are the best way to learn English. You will sample an online lesson and also be able to clarify any questions or concerns you have directly with your teacher.