If you’re looking to improve your everyday communication skills in group classes as quickly as possible then this is the perfect course for you!
Intensive General English daytime is by far our most popular course: it is fast-paced and includes elective and optional classes, which means that it can be customised to meet your goals, needs and interests.
Start any Monday* (*or Tuesday if the Monday is a public holiday)
Choose any course length from 1 to 52 weeks
Caters for all levels from Beginner to Proficient
This course is accredited to welcome student visa applicants (CRICOS code 050701A)
Average of 13 students per class and maximum of 16 only!
Average age: 24 (minimum 18)
Intensive course with 20 core hours and 7 hours optional classes
Select 5hrs of elective + 7hrs of optional classes each week for optimum customisation
This program is made up of 4 different components which allows ideal personalisation to suit your needs, goals and interests.
YOUR NEEDS
YOUR GOALS
YOUR INTERESTS
AND MORE
The General English program focuses on improving students’ all-round English and in particular their communication skills. ELC’s thoroughly researched syllabus, up to date teaching materials, and excellent teaching methods ensures students will make fast progress in:
• Everyday communication
• Fluency
• Pronunciation
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
These elective classes run in 4-week blocks and you can either change every 4 weeks, which is great for variety, or continue with the same elective for several months, which will help you greatly if you need to focus on one area more particularly.
This popular intensive conversation skills class will help you make fast progress with your speaking skills.
Improve your accuracy and learn how to express yourself in more complex ways.
This class teaches you to use English effectively for everyday tasks in Australia, such as shopping, banking and using public transport
Learn tips for IELTS exam success; complete practice tests and tasks with feedback and target your strengths and weaknesses for exam success.
You’ll focus on the skills you need to study at university or college in English including presentations and assignments.
Our range of Special Focus Modules changes regularly and more choice will be available once you progress to a different course.
Unique to ELC, English Extras are a range of workshops, classes and activities which give students the chance to practise their English skills in a relaxed and stimulating environment while learning new skills and making friends. Every Friday, you can attend 3 classes of your choice.
Classes offered include conversation, pronunciation, video talks and vocabulary to go,
Join up to 5hrs of classes and workshops focused on vocabulary and communication in a range of Business fields
Practice for the IELTS exam with expert tips, techniques and feedback
Visit places of interest in Sydney with other students (additional entry fees might apply)
ELC is Sydney’s only school offering up to 27 hours per week of face to face tuition1 Not all students join but if you would like to make fast progress, joining these 2 hours per week of conversation class will help you grow your vocabulary range and your fluency even faster! Topics change every week but include fields like travel, family, science, the environment, sports, etc…
All classes: This program includes up to 27hrs tuition per week, ideal for fast progress!
Main classes: Coming on a student visa? Make sure to attend the 20hrs classes presented in blue and yellow, Monday to Thursday.
Our General English courses welcome students of all English abilities, from beginner to proficient. The program is structured around 5 main course levels, as highlighted in the table below, which each take 12 weeks to complete. Inside each of these levels, 3 sub-levels and several classes running concurrently allow for for a more precise placement on first day and ensure students feel their progression to the next stage every 4 weeks.
If you are looking to join a Cambridge, IELTS or EAP course, General English is a perfect foundation course to get you to the required entry level for these courses.
ELC is a fun school that is serious about learning. We understand that studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to accelerate your language learning and it’s our job to make that EASY for you! With highly qualified and experienced teachers and learning spaces designed to facilitate communication, your classes will be dynamic and engaging, keeping you energised throughout the day or night. You will learn practical English, with many opportunities for practising the language in real-world contexts and collaborating with your classmates and teacher.
The ELC approach will help you make maximum progress with your language learning in just a short period of time!
Studying in the daytime means you can join social activities after class, in the evenings and on weekends. These are a great chance to meet other students, practise your English and explore Sydney. Typical activities include coastal walks, visiting local attractions, pub nights, cultural events and more.
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