General English Course – CEFR B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

Course Overview
This comprehensive General English course is designed to help students achieve a CEFR B2 level, equipping them with the language skills required for effective communication in academic, professional, and social settings. The course focuses on improving all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while building a strong foundation in grammar and expanding vocabulary.

Course Details

• Duration: 25–32 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 15–20 hours (flexible)
• Target Level: CEFR B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand extended speech and lectures, including complex arguments.
• Engage in conversations on a wide range of topics with fluency and spontaneity.
• Write clear and detailed texts on various subjects, including expressing opinions and arguments.
• Read and comprehend texts on abstract or technical subjects.
• Use grammar accurately and confidently in a variety of contexts.

Course Structure

1. Core Skills Development

• Listening:
  • Comprehension of complex discussions, interviews, and presentations.
  • Exposure to a range of accents and speeds.
• Speaking:
  • Participating in discussions, debates, and role-plays.
  • Improving pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
• Reading:
  • Analyzing newspaper articles, reports, and literature.
  • Identifying main ideas and specific details in texts.
• Writing:
  • Crafting essays, reports, and formal emails.
  • Summarizing and paraphrasing content.

2. Grammar and Vocabulary

• Grammar:
  • Mastering tenses, modal verbs, passive voice, and conditional sentences.
  • Using complex sentence structures and advanced connectors.
• Vocabulary:
  • Expanding thematic vocabulary (e.g., work, travel, education, culture).
  • Mastering phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and collocations.

3. Practical Communication Skills

• Situational role-plays (e.g., job interviews, travel, social interactions).
• Presentation and public speaking practice.
• Group discussions and collaborative tasks.

4. Exam and Assessment Preparation

• Practice tasks aligned with CEFR B2 level assessments.
• Mock exams to evaluate progress.
• Feedback and strategies for improvement

Assessment and Certification

Certification: Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate indicating their attainment of CEFR B2 Level.

Initial Assessment: Placement test to assess current level.

Ongoing Assessment: Weekly quizzes, assignments, and participation.

Final Assessment: Comprehensive test covering all language skills.