General English

Program Overview

Kings English General English program enhances English proficiency through immersive learning. It offers 20 weekly lessons focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The program caters to students of all levels, with small class sizes and experienced teachers providing personalized attention. Students benefit from a variety of activities, technology integration, and a supportive environment that fosters practical communication skills.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Focus: Improve English skills through immersion and develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities.
• Target Audience: Students wanting to improve their English while having free time.
• Locations: Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Brighton, Bournemouth, London, Oxford.
• Start Dates: Every Monday (first Monday of each month for beginners).
• Minimum Entry Level: Beginner (Kings Level 1).
• Age: 16+.
• Duration: Minimum 2 weeks.
• Class Size: UK: Maximum 14, US: Maximum 15.
• Lessons per week: UK: 20 lessons (15 hours) General English, US: 20 lessons (15 hours) General English + 4 lessons (3 hours) guided study.
• Included:
• 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
• Access to multi-format course materials
• Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
• Use of Computer Learning Centre
• Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week
• Full access to join Kings' school clubs and societies
• Optional weekly lecture programme
• End-of-course certificate (requires minimum 90% attendance)
• Sample Timetable:
• Morning: General English lessons
• Afternoon: Various activities, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, discussion, and presentations.
• Progression: Assigned to classes based on current Kings Level, progressing through levels as skills improve.

Teaching:

• Method: Interactive, communicative, focused on real-world situations.
• Faculty: Experienced, qualified teachers.
• Unique Approaches:
• Small class sizes for personalized attention.
• Focus on practical communication skills.
• Integration of technology and online resources.
• Variety of activities and learning styles.

Other:

• Student Testimonial: "The first part of the lesson was about grammar and vocabulary, the second part was about speaking and listening.
I really enjoyed the speaking and listening part, we socialised and we had so much fun trying to do speeches about every kind of topics."
• Additional Features:
• Modern facilities and resources.
• Supportive and welcoming environment.