General English

CRICOS Course Code: 0101700

Become confident using English in social and everyday business situations. Our General English course, available in both the day and evening, provides you with intensive development of practical, real-world English.

Learn to communicate accurately and become more confident using English in everyday business and social settings.

Why is the UEC General English program the best choice?

Key language skills – General English provides intensive development of practical, real-world English. Students will learn to communicate in a spoken and written form, develop strategic listening skills and improve their use of grammar.

What will you learn in the General English course?

Our General English program will help you:

Build your vocabulary
Develop your grammar
Speak with accuracy, fluency and confidence
Improve your reading and comprehension
Develop your writing skills
Understand formal and informal English

Minimum entry requirement

You must be able to read and write the English alphabet, introduce yourself and exchange simple information to enter the Elementary Level.

Course levels and learning outcome

Our course levels and outcome of each level are as follows:

Level	Entry Level Requirement	Learning Outcome
Starter	IELTS 3.5 or equivalent	Communicates at a basic level in everyday situations Respond to simple questions and directions Understands English when spoken to slowly and clearly
Elementary	IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
Pre- Intermediate	IELTS 4.5 equivalent or the successful completion of the UEC General English Elementary Level (10 weeks with exit score of 60% or after 5 weeks of study with exit score of 85%)	Communicates facts and opinions Can participate in conversations with native speakers Understands most questions and statements at normal speaking speed Uses English to shop, order food in restaurants and ask for directions
Intermediate	IELTS 5.0 equivalent or the successful completion of the UEC General English Lower Intermediate Level (10 weeks with exit score of 60% or after 5 weeks of study with exit score of 85%)	Communiates fairly fluently in familiar situations Uses a range of vocabulary and is able to find alternative forms of expression Can describe more complex ideas
Upper Intermediate	IELTS 5.5 equivalent or the successful completion of the UEC General English Intermediate Level (10 weeks with exit score of 60% or after 5 weeks of study with exit score of 85%)	Communicates effectively in most social situations Uses English with growing accuracy and fluency, including reading and writing Understands a wide range of idioms Maintains extended conversations with native speakers Can maintain conversations on a range of familiar topics Discusses and argues in a culturally acceptable way
Advanced	IELTS 6.0 equivalent or the successful completion of the UEC General English Upper Intermediate Level (10 weeks with exit score of 60% or after 5 weeks of study with exit score of 85%)	Speaks and understands Enlgish with ease Reads and writes with a high degree of proficiency Conducts business competently in English

How you will be assessed

We will assess your speaking, writing, reading and listening progress every week. That way, we can continually make sure your classes suit the pace and progress of your leaning.

Assessment method

Student’s progress will be assessed weekly. Assessments may include: quizzes, speaking test, end of course test (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening).

Sample weekly timetable

Pre-Intermediate
Day & Evening Program: 20 contact hours

Day classes	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Evening classes
Lesson 1 8:45-10:15	Useful Vocabulary	Help with Pronunciation	Speak with a friend	Listen Carefully	Useful Vocabulary	Lesson 1 16:30-18:00
Lesson 1 8:45-10:15	Reading Strategy	Language Technology Class	Reading Comprehension	Language Technology Class	Speak with a friend	Lesson 1 16:30-18:00
	BREAK
Lesson 2 10:30-12:00	Get the Grammar Right	Get the Grammar Right	Useful Vocabulary	Behind the News	Speak with a Friend	Lesson 2 18:20-20:50
Lesson 2 10:30-12:00	Writing Letters	Speak with a Friend	Writing Diaries	Writing Essays	Listen Carefully
	LUNCH BREAK (day classes only)
Lesson 3 12:45-13:45	Help with Pronunciation	Useful Vocabulary	Behind the News	Speak with a Friend	Plan a trip

How do I move up an English level?

To make sure your English classes are challenging and suited to your ability, you are assessed throughout the course. The standard of your classwork and your test results help determine when you will be promoted your next class level. Each level is 10 weeks long, but there is flexibility to move up when your individual performance demonstrates you are ready.

Is higher education your goal?

When you begin your studies in General English, after a minimum five weeks of study at Lower Intermediate level you can take the Academic English entry test. Successful completion of the Academic English Program prepares you for higher education in Australia.

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