Learn General English in Christchurch, New Zealand to improve your ability to speak English and improve general communication. Or study in our schoolâ€™s business or academic purposes course.

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General English

This course is for students who need to improve their all-round English skills.

KEY INFORMATION

Course length - 2-50 weeks
Start dates - every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
Programme - Full-time 25 hours per week / Part-time 15 hours per week
Levels available - beginner to advanced (6 levels)

COURSE OUTLINE
The General English course helps students to communicate effectively and includes:

Speaking, listening, reading and writing lessons
Vocabulary development
Discussions of news and current affairs
New Zealand culture and customs
Use of published textbooks and materials
Computer room and language laboratory learning sessions
An independent learning programme
Skills for lifelong learning

The full-time course also includes the following afternoon option classes:

Communication skills classes for extra speaking and listening practice
Study skills classes for extra reading and writing practice

PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT
Students are given a placement test on the first day of the course and placed in a class with other students at the same level. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. CCEL students are tested every 6 weeks and receive individual progress reports.

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