General English

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Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Manchester.

Class size
Average	8 students
Maximum	12 students

Student age
Age range	17 years old and older
Average	28 years old (25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

Course description

This General English course is aimed at all students from Beginner to Advanced level who wish to improve their language skills in General English covering every day topics and situations. The Intensive General English programme focuses on developing the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This General English course also invites students to explore the British culture through the use of authentic material and learn related idiomatic expressions in various contexts.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and activities

Class schedule
Course duration	1 - 24 weeks
Start dates	Every Monday
Start dates for beginners	Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week	15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days	Monday - Friday
School holidays	4 Jun, 5 Jun, 27 Aug, 22 Dec - 6 Jan

Accord Manchester does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times
Morning session	09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.