Academia is a proud provider of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). Begin when it suits you: courses start every week and are between 2 to 60 weeks long. Classes run from Monday to Thursday with Fridays free for students to take advantage of our optional supplementary activities and lessons. Our General English (GE) course is split into six levels ranging from Beginner to Advanced, which allows students to be placed in an appropriate class. General English levels: GE1 - Beginner: Students with no or little ability to speak or understand English begin here. During the beginner level, tuition focuses on high-frequency, useful vocabulary that students can immediately start using in their daily lives You’ll learn to communicate with native speakers in a variety of common situations, sparking your learning of general conversation. GE2 - Elementary: If you already have a basic understanding of the English language, Level 2 might be the right place to start This level is for students who can communicate in some common situations. Now it’s time to improve fluency and improve your confidence. GE3 - Pre-intermediate: Those who can communicate in common scenarios and who have the ability to write basic English start at GE3. Build on your existing grasp of the language to improve writing, speaking, and reading During class, you will write reports, make short presentations, and read newspaper articles. GE4 - Intermediate: If you’re able to communicate in most situations, the Intermediate level will help you continue improving your overall fluency while at the same time, building your writing skills. Now it’s time to learn how to write resumes and job applications, perform in debates, and interpret text. GE5 - Upper-intermediate: Those entering GE5 have a solid understanding of communication in various tenses and structures. Build your vocabulary and boost your confidence through speech-making, participating in discussions, and conducting interviews. You’ll also learn how to write formally, such as letters of complaint. GE6 - Advanced: Once you’ve reached level 6, you’ll learn how to communicate spontaneously and flexibly in a range of different scenarios. Students at this level can understand a complicated text and produce clear, well-structured, and complex writing pieces. Sharpen your skills to format text correctly, use formal, professional language, and incorporate a wide range of vocabulary. Intake date: Every Monday every week throughout the year other than public holidays.