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  General English

Courses integrate all skills, utilize IH software and follow the IH task based communication method. Build confidence fast with International House.

ELT Courses - GENERAL ENGLISH

Ability Level

Level 1 :For Absolute beginners. Start from basic.Beginners60 hours

Provides for those with no prior knowledge of the language. The course integrates all skills and has a strong learner focus. Students build confidence through dynamic class activities, achieving a solid functional base early on. Special features include an introduction to the phonetic script and pronunciation software.


Level 2 :
Elementary60 hours
Addresses a critical stage for Saudi students, who are very often elementary learners. The course allows access to higher levels and focuses on learner independence It utilizes IH materials to reinforce English structures, conversation and social English.

Level 3 :
Pre Intermediate60 hours
Pre-Intermediate meets the requirements of most technical colleges in KSA. Mastery of this level meets the requirements of most employers. Courses are functional, communicative and supported by IH software. This level fosters reading and writing skills.  Students will develop more natural communication and learn the uses of past tenses.

Level 4 :
Lower Intermediate60 hours

Lower Intermediate – Level 4 courses allow students to access international qualifications, including PET, and are an important benchmark. Students study more complex grammar structures and ought to have gone beyond mere survival skills. The course is task based and strengthens and expands understanding of structures and the use of tenses flexibly.


Level 5 :
Mid Intermediate90 hours
Mid Intermediate. Situational use of English leads to effective communication with intermediate level attainment in both receptive and productive skills. This level consolidates, refreshes and organizes previous knowledge and prepares for study at the next level.

Level 6 :
Upper Intermediate90 hours
This higher level equates to B2 Vantage with a focus on communication, grammar and higher-level integrated skills. The course has a strong international element and encourages student self-analysis. FCE Level material is used.

Level 7 :
Lower Advanced90 hours
Lower Advanced – students use authentic materials and discover advanced grammar with IH’s materials that focus on more complex structures, fluency, accuracy, and the individual learner’s needs.

Level 8 :
General Advanced90 hours

In many cases student needs can be integrated into a syllabus including TOEFL, IELTS and CAE options. This level is for advanced students only.


CONVERSATIONAL CLASSSES

Small groups meet in the comfortable environment at our IH schools. Courses emphasize communicative, task-based activities and authentic materials for dialogue, role-playing and mastery of real-life situations.  Each level has its own competencies though groups will often set their own goals in terms of content.  Courses are short, dynamic and follow the IH communicative methodology.  IH also offers one to one training with teachers specially certified in conversational English strategies.

• Basic Conversation20 hours
• Elementary Conversation Level 120 hours
• Elementary Conversation Level 220 hours
• Intermediate Conversation 35 hours
• Higher Level Conversation Skills You Choose
• One to One ConversationYou Choose

ONE TO ONE TUITION

IH offers specially certified trainers who understand how precious your time is. For fast results, these instructors provide an intensive, maximum English approach, employing the speed-learn method. Students learn English naturally, at rapid pace, following our proven path to early and effective fluency. Your handpicked instructor will work with you on a daily basis to ensure outstanding results.
 
• Native Speakers
• Direction Tuition
• Flexible time to suit you