General English
Learn it. Learn it again. Learn it better.
This course will help you improve your core skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, so you can talk with confidence in different situations. We will create a personal study plan for you to follow, based on what you want to learn, language level and how much time you have.
General English is a flexible course. You can join weekly and decide how long to study, and our afternoon modules let you choose between 15, 20 or 25 hours of study per week.
Course overview
On this course, students will:
- Get better at speaking and writing English
- Improve your pronunciation, learn new words, and use advanced grammar in your everyday life
- Learn how to express your opinions and discuss ideas with others
- Get personal feedback and support to achieve the most success as possible
- Feel more relaxed and confident when talking to English speakers
PERSONAL & RESPONSIVE LEARNING
A course designed around your learning goals
Your lessons will be based on your own personal study plan. As you develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, your teacher will check your progress and teach you new ways to improve your language development.
The General English course is at least 15 hours per week. You can pick extra classes in the afternoon to focus on specific skills you want to get better at.
REGULAR 1-TO-1 FEEDBACK
Support at every step
You will meet with your teacher regularly to talk about your progress, what you have achieved, and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This helps keep your personal study plan updated with clear and useful goals, making sure you are always being challenged to improve.
BELL ONLINE
Practise with Bell Online.
On this course, you’ll have your own online learning space. It includes personalised learning resources, teacher notes, interactive activities, and your progress information.
You may be asked to submit homework, contribute to group talks, or get audio feedback from your teachers. You can also interact with classmates and continue practising your English online!
BELL LONDON ONLY
Make the city your classroom
At Bell London, the General English course has a weekly morning class in different locations around the City of London, such as museums, markets, or a place along the river.
This part of your course will allow you to learn and practice your skills in a real-life setting. It will give you a chance to immerse yourself in the language and culture.
Sample timetable
Dates & locations
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