General English 30+ course

English course for adults aged 30+ 

Our General English 30+ course, offered in London and Canterbury, is a practical course for mature adults who want to develop their confidence in communicating in English in a variety of situations. In small groups, you will develop your fluency and accuracy with realistic role-plays and possible real-life situations, both in and outside the classroom.

Book 2020 English courses at 2019 prices (time-limited offer): If you book and pay for your 2020 course before the 1st of November you only need to pay 2019 prices.

Who’s it for?

This course is for participants aged 30 and over, with an average age of around 40. Learning with like-minded people from all over the world will help you feel less worried about being ‘too old’ to learn English. Our participants typically come from a range of professional and non-professional backgrounds.

The Benefits

At the end of this English course for adults you can expect to:

• Be able to speak more confidently

• Be able to communicate more accurately

• Be able to better understand the news and media

• Be able to use English more effectively for work or travel

• Be able to deal with everyday situations like meeting people or booking a hotel

• Have developed your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

Course Content

Morning Sessions: In the morning sessions you will develop general English language skills, focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. Key areas include:

• Active speaking

• Listening to a range of different audio materials

• Practical grammar

• Expanding vocabulary

• Better communication strategies

• Confident and fluent reading

• Better writing skills

• Discussions and role-plays

• Pronunciation

Afternoon Sessions: These focus on key areas of the language and specific areas of need:

• Social and intercultural English

• English for work and travel

• Modern British culture

• Media, news and views

• Films and other arts

Optional self-study: Before or after your classes, you can use the Self-Study Area in your centre. There are computers, a printer and plenty of desk space available. The Self-Study Areas are available whenever our centres are open. See the opening times for our centres here.

Included in fees

Fees include training plus:

• All course materials and resources

• London: Daily three-course lunch (Monday to Friday)
  Canterbury: Networking lunch three days a week and an all inclusive social programme two days a week
  

• Weekly networking reception

• Access to London School Online platform

• Detailed end of course progress report

Optional Extras

• Take the Cambridge Linguaskill test at the end of your
  course to get a certificate of your English level. Contact us for details. 
• Add Voice and Accent Training

When we are open: Check our standard opening times and the days when our centres are closed on public holidays by clicking this link.

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