General English

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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.

Age
16+
Minimum language level
Bell Cambridge:
Beginner A1

Bell London:
Elementary A2
Class size (Average / Max)
Bell Cambridge:
10 / 14

Bell London:
7 / 12
Course dates
Weekly, every Monday
except public holidays
Location
Bell Cambridge or
Bell London
Fees
Bell Cambridge
From £320 per week

Bell London
From £285 per week
See pricelist

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.

Choosing your modules

Modules help you learn faster by focusing on your learning needs. You can add 5 or 10 hours per week of additional modules to your course. These modules will be take place in the afternoon each day.⁣ ⁣

Skills workshop
5 OR 10 HOURS

Focus on developing an individual or combination of skills to help you reach your learning goals faster

Bell Cambridge only
Business skills
5 HOURS

Study business topics in English and improve your knowledge of key business theories and practice

Bell Cambridge only
1-to-1 tuition
FLEXIBLE HOURS

Take private lessons on your own with a dedicated tutor for a fully-personalised learning experience

IELTS exam skills
5 OR 10 HOURS

Get extra help to prepare for your IELTS exam so you can achieve the score you want

English for Life, Work or Study
5 HOURS

Choose from English for Life, English for Study and English for Work to focus on your individual needs, applying new language to real-life situations, while developing vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

Bell London only

Bell London English for Life, Study and Work Fact File

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Dates & locations

Bell London

Start any Monday
(excludes public holidays)

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Bell Cambridge

Start any Monday
(excludes public holidays)

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Our course includes

Lessons and study materials
Regular 1-to-1 tutorials
Weekly calendar of activities, excursions or day trips
Access to Learning Resource Centre and range of study resources
A city orientation tour
Free and impartial Higher Education Advisory Service
Comprehensive Insurance
Free WiFi
Free scanning, printing and photocopying
Lessons and study materials
Regular 1-to-1 tutorials
Weekly calendar of activities, excursions or day trips
Access to Learning Resource Centre and range of study resources
A city orientation tour
Free and impartial Higher Education Advisory Service
Comprehensive Insurance
Free WiFi
Free scanning, printing and photocopying

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