General English with IELTS Workshops

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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	18 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 Beginners to Advanced level who wish to improve their language skills in General English covering every day situations as well as improving their skills further by attending afternoon workshops in IELTS exam preparation. The Intensive General English programme with afternoon workshops focuses on developing the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This General English course also invites students to explore 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	20 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
Afternoon session	01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.