English Courses in United Kingdom

Our General English language course is our flagship course. This programme combines our General English tuition with a unique curriculum designed to develop your 21st Century Skills and prepare you for career success. The course develops the confidence and skills you need to express yourself powerfully and is ideal if you wish to enter the workforce or advance your career at home or abroad. General English is the centre of our teaching at British Study Centres and will improve your English communication skills in an engaging, interactive way. Using materials from National Geographic Learning and a coursebook that has been specifically designed for BSC, learn new vocabulary, understand English grammar and get support in the areas you need it the most.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.Course contentThe morning and afternoon sessions will focus on helping you develop your general English language skills through a variety of useful and engaging materials and activities. Every week will include:Grammar and vocabulary carefully selected by your trainer based on your needs and goals. You will practise these throughout the weekA focus on speaking, with the majority of your classes designed to maximise your speaking timeExtended fluency activities including discussions, role-plays and presentations. These will give you the opportunity to develop your speaking further and bring together the grammar, vocabulary and skills you have worked on during the weekListening and reading activities from a range of sourcesA focus on writing skills, for example formal and informal emailsPronunciation. This may be in the form of a dedicated lesson and/or connected to the grammar, vocabulary or skills you are studyingPractical communication strategies, for example agreeing and disagreeing politely, interrupting, showing sympathyA focus on social and intercultural EnglishCorrection and productive feedback on your speaking and writing

Our schools offer a comprehensive student support service along with and all lessons being made up of a wide range of activities helping you to become a confident communicator. Our team of teachers give you all the support you need throughout your course and use a wide range of materials in their lessons to help you develop all aspects of your English language. This is a structured course that suits all levels and is an ideal way to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Please note: Entry Level CEFR A1-C2 (Elementary to Advanced). If you are a beginner please contact us before booking a course.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This group course is designed for beginner students learning English for the first time.It is a carefully structured programme of 2-4 weeks, with 20 or 28 lessons per week. There is also an option for 22 lessons per week at our schools in New York and San Francisco.After the course, students can progress onto a longer General English or International Semester Course at A1 (elementary) level. You can also choose to increase your progress during your stay by taking 5 or more additional One-to-one lessons per week

This group course is designed for beginner students learning English for the first time.It is a carefully structured programme of 2-4 weeks, with 20 or 28 lessons per week. There is also an option for 22 lessons per week at our schools in New York and San Francisco.After the course, students can progress onto a longer General English or International Semester Course at A1 (elementary) level. You can also choose to increase your progress during your stay by taking 5 or more additional One-to-one lessons per week

Our Intensive General English language courses have been developed over many years of teaching experience. Innovative and communicative teaching methods are used and form the basis of our teaching. Our General English Programme offers a choice of courses for everyone who needs an improved level of English for academic, social or professional reasons. This specific General English course has 30 lessons per week: 20 lessons of structured English language tuition and practice; Plus 5 lessons of language extension activities to develop your vocabulary, listening comprehension and oral fluency: Plus 5 lessons to Develop general communication skills with the English for Success Programme: - English Skills for UK Life - Speaking and Listening for Success - Writing and Reading for Success. This course has a minimum stay of 20 weeks.

Our Intensive English program offers a fast, enjoyable and effective way to improve your English language skills, whatever your current language level. You have the opportunity to customize your course with specific skills lessons, including Business Intensive and exam preparation. The course allows you to quickly achieve English fluency and learn grammar and vocabulary that will be useful in every day English. You can study for as long as you need to, and by doing so will improve your opportunities in future academic and professional endeavours.

Private lessons will allow students to learn at their own speed and study the content of their choice.

General English courses will improve a wide range of skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Our qualified teachers use communicative teaching methods to provide energetic and fun lessons. This course has 15 hours (18 lessons) / week – on average 3h per day. Classes are 50 minutes long.