General
English
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Learn English quickly to help you live successfully in Australia.
Study General English to build core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening so you can learn to communicate confidently in English.
Who is this course for?
Greenwich College offers five levels of General English from Beginner to Upper Intermediate. General English will help you build a strong foundation and give you the language and skills you need to thrive in an English-speaking country. This course is also great if you’re looking to progress to outcome-focused courses such as IELTS, Cambridge, or Academic English.
Classes operate across 5 levels:
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper-intermediate
You will learn to
- Build your vocabulary
- Develop your grammar skills
- Speak English with greater accuracy, fluency and confidence
- Read and comprehend texts on familiar topics
- Improve your writing skills
- Understand formal and informal English
Why study General English at Greenwich College?
Learn
English quickly
9 hours of FREE optional classes each week, including Speaking Club & Professional Speaking Club to help you communicate confidently. Join Help Club to address any problems you may have with grammar or to get advice on your CV. You also have weekly progress testing to keep you motivated and one-on-one sessions with your teacher so you know where to focus your efforts.
Flexible
timetable options
Flexible timetable options so you can work and experience the best of Australia while you study. Choose from daytime or evening classes. Study for just 1 week or up to 50 weeks. Start any Monday.
Sample Timetable - Day
DAY
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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09:00-10:20
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Review of last week
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Grammar point 1
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Grammar point 2
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Weekly Revision
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Friday
Electives
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10:30-11:50
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Vocabulary for the topic of
the week
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Using the new grammar
structure in writing and
speaking
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Using the new grammar
structure in writing and
speaking
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Weekly test
(Grammar/Reading/
Writing/Speaking)
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12:30-13:40
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Reading and listening
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Using the new grammar
in real-life contexts
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Using the new grammar
in real-life contexts
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Grammar and
vocabulary
consolidation
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13:50-15:00
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Using the new
vocabulary in context/
real life
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Reading and listening
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Writing skills
How to write a story/
letter/ email, etc.
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Speaking skills -
The importance of
making mistakes
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15:10 - 16:00
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Speaking Club
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Speaking Club
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Speaking Club/
HELP Club
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Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
A placement test before you start so we can find the right class for you.
Course Commencement
Classes commence every Monday.
Course Duration
Study 1 to 52 weeks (day or evening).