General English - New York - Kings Education

Tuition Fee

USD 750

Per course

Start Date

Not Available

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

14 days

Program Facts

About Program

About University

Admission Requirements

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Literature | Creative Writing

Discipline

Humanities | Media & Communication

Minor

Professional Writing | Literary Theory

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

USD 750

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
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About Program

Program Overview

Overview

Is this course for me?

This course is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time.
Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English.

Included in the price:

20 lessons per week (15 hours)
Welcome Information Pack
Access to multi-format course materials
Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests
Use of Computer Learning Centre
Free Wi-fi at school
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)

Program Outline

Course structure and content

Your General English lessons will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic.

Key areas covered include:

Communication skills

Conversational language skills
Listening and accents
Reading and interpretation
Writing and presenting

Linguistic resources

Building your vocabulary bank
Fine tuning your pronunciation
Interpretation of texts
Grammar and syntax

Study skills

Note taking and revision
Research skills
Time management and planning
Dictionary work
Learner autonomy

Cultural and personal development

Understanding cultural difference and similarity
Team work and leadership
Presenting an argument
Discussion skills

You will be assigned to your general English class based on your current Kings Level. We have classes suitable for students at Level 1 (Beginner) right through to Level 8 (Advanced), and you will progress up through the levels as your skills improve and your confidence grows.

Sample timetable

Please note: Sample timetable subject to change. General English lessons may take place in mornings or afternoons in summer.

	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri
09:00 – 10:30 (Lessons 1 & 2) General English	Progress test including listening and writing. Individual and group feedback on test.	Grammar Using ‘will’ and ‘shall’ in polite requests. Pronunciation Open and closed questions (intonation). Professional skills Interviews.	Vocabulary Common idioms and phrasal verbs used to describe behaviour. Reading, listening and writing Giving tips on how to behave in different situations.	Listening Understanding how technology works. Functional language Giving instructions. Task-based learning (leadership and team work) Building a bridge.	Grammar review ‘Will’, ‘shall’ and relative clauses. Video Ted Talk: How to lead a conversation between people who disagree. Discussion Beyond right and wrong?
10:30 – 11:00	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
11:00 – 12:30 (Lessons 3 & 4) General English	Vocabulary Social behavior: Talking about norms and customs. Discussion Understanding cultural differences.	Video Phone addiction. Role-play Asking for and offering help. Study skills Making effective notes.	Real English People in the newspapers today. Grammar Defining relative clauses. Vocabulary Adjectives of character.	Writing An email describing a new invention. Presentations A future without cars.	Vocabulary Diplomatic language Professional skills Giving and receiving feedback.
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch