English for Intermediates
Our General English classes and
private lessons are designed to help you improve your ability to use
and understand English. Our courses are taught by experienced and
qualified English tutors who incorporate speaking, listening, reading
and writing skills; and they will also help you to develop your grammar,
pronunciation and vocabulary.
Each unit is based on our selection of highly successful course books,
which covers a wide variety of topics including: holidays, food and
drink, sport, culture, jobs, transport, and entertainment. Please note
all materials supplied by the English Language Club is free of charge to
all members and students.
Our English tutors use a communicative approach and methodology, meaning there is a strong
focus on speaking and listening skills, which is designed to help you
develop your fluency, pronunciation and increase your vocabulary for many everyday situations as well as improve your ability to
listen and understand native English speakers.
With
relatively small online class sizes, and one-2-one lessons, we are able to offer a personal service
where our teachers can help you to progress quickly and focus on the areas
you need to improve in. Our group and private students will study using
the most effective materials and spend a lot of time in class actually using the
language you are learning in a variety of interesting, innovative
activities.
At
the end of each unit you will be given a grammar and or use of
English test to see if you are ready to move up to the next level.
What is B1 and B2?
Level B1 = intermediate, which means that you can:
- understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Level B2 = upper intermediate, which means that you can:
- understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
- produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
What is PET?
B1
Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET), is one of Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the English language exam that shows you have mastered the basics. This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2
Key, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key (KET) and B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE).
The B1
Preliminary exam tests all four English language skills:
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking
A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you can:
• read simple textbooks and articles in English
• write letters and emails on everyday subjects
• take meeting notes
• show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.
Reasons to choose B1 Preliminary:
• Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations.
• Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
• Improve your work, study and travel prospects.
Which companies accept B1 Preliminary?
These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:
• Universidad de Chile
• Freie Universität Berlin
• Tec de Monterrey
• Metrostav
• MNG Airlines
• StudyPortals
What is FCE?
B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE), is one of Cambridge English Qualifications. It is a popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.
A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English. This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET), and C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).
A B2 First qualification shows that you can:
- communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments follow the news
- write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
- write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text.
Reasons to choose B2 First:
- Accepted for entry to foundation/pathway/pre-sessional courses in English-speaking countries.
- Accepted for entry to undergraduate programmes taught in the medium of English in non-English-speaking countries.
Which companies accept B2 First?
These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:
- University of Amsterdam
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Deloitte
- Ernst and Young
- Marks and Spencers
- HSBC
- StudyPortals