Focus of Study :
Our General English Program (GEP) is one of the most sought-after English programs in Calgary. The program follows the popular Global Village curriculum, consisting of eight levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
GV General English provides:
- Full-time GEP classes and part-time elective class schedule
- A diverse mix of interesting nationalities and excited students who are ready to learn
- Average of 13 students per class, so you can learn in a small group
- TESL-qualified instructors with exceptional English teaching experience
- Focus on improving English speaking skills and confidence!
Curriculum :
Our General English Program at Global Village Calgary
General English courses are some of the most popular courses at Global Village in Calgary. The program focuses on key aspects of learning English, which include communicative fluency and functional language across various topic areas. General English is offered full-time or part-time, at the Beginner to Advanced levels, and can be taken for 1 to 52+ weeks!
A standard full-time General English course is comprised of 20 lessons in the morning, Monday to Friday, plus elective classes on Monday to Thursday afternoons. The GV Intensive schedule contains one elective (total of 25 lessons/week); the GV Super Intensive Schedule contains two electives (total of 30 lessons/week).
General English - Morning Curriculum
The main aspect of the GEP AM lessons is a focus on a communicative and interactive classroom environment. Some of the objectives of the General English classes are to build students' vocabulary, increase listening, reading, and writing skills, and increase the student’s confidence to use English in a multitude of settings.
From 8:45-10:25, our instructors present English grammatical structures in a communicative way -with equal importance given to both fluency and accuracy. The English classes are organized so that students use the new language in conversations and speaking activities.
From 10:40-12:20, the lessons are designed to help students develop English for everyday life. Our instructors will present vocabulary and phrases through role-plays and dialogues to help everyone practice their communication skills.
General English - Afternoon Elective Options
GV students appreciate the freedom to select from a variety of afternoon elective classes. The elective options for General English cover a variety of topics that give students the opportunity to expand their English language skills and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Visit our Elective Classes webpage for a full list of all the exciting elective classes available for you to explore!
Classroom Hour : 30 LESSONS PER WEEK
Monday - Friday
General English:
08:45 - 12:20 PM MT
Monday - Thursday
Optional English Electives:
Option 1: 01:05 - 02:10 PM MT
Option 2: 02:25 - 03:30 PM MT
