General English
Description
Students follow schemes of work, covering speaking, listening, reading and writing plus pronunciation and vocabulary work. Teachers use their professional expertise to select activities that will most engage and support their students.
In the afternoons and on Friday morning, students develop their communicative ability across a range of stimulating subjects. It is our common practice to have mixed level classes for communication as communication occurs across all levels in first and second languages. Our teachers understand the importance of adapting communication to interact effectively with individuals of varying proficiency levels, making this an invaluable skill development opportunity.
We welcome new students every week through our continuous enrolment system. Each week is designed as a self-contained unit, ensuring that new students can easily integrate into the class. To help you settle in, we start with fun activities like ‘find someone who’ or ‘two truths and a lie’. Every Thursday, we review the material covered to help track your progress. Each week, you’ll experience a variety of topics, language points, and skill-building exercises, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Aims and objectives
Students develop all four skill areas in a supportive classroom environment, following the IH Torquay curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on training our students to be independent language learners.
Advice on length on study
Our programme recognises that the length of study varies depending on your personal language goals. Even a week of focused learning can be helpful in advancing your English language skills. However, if your aim is to progress to a higher proficiency level, such as moving from B1 to B2, then on average, it takes approximately 3 months with consistent effort and focused instruction.
Our programme is structured to accommodate these varying goals, offering personalised learning plans, targeted instruction, and ongoing support. Whether you’re looking for short-term improvement or a longer-term progression, we will help you achieve your language goals efficiently and confidently within your desired timeframe.
Progression routes
Students have the opportunity to progress through all the levels of the CEFR and their global progress is monitored every month by our academic team.
What’s included?
Course Facts
| Max class size | 12 | |
| Average class size | 6-8 | |
| Minimum age | 21 years old | |
| Hours per week | 15 hours standard (Students can add an extra 4, 8 or 15 hours) | |
| English level | All (Beginners accepted on the first Monday of every month) |
