General English for Everyday Use

• become more fluent

• increase your vocabulary

• improve your pronunciation

• speak English with confidence

This is the perfect course to improve your English

On our General English for Everyday Use course you will learn how to speak, listen, read, and write in English. Build your grammar and vocabulary and develop your English language skills in small groups. Our experienced teachers will guide you through the course, giving you the attention and support you need. These standards of teaching and our personal approach mean we can guarantee your progress, giving you the skills you need to use English every day.

Ideal for students looking to develop their general English language skills

This course is tailored to help international students develop their general English reading, writing, listening and speaking. Levels range from basic to advanced, so whatever your current level, we have the right course for you. Become one of the thousands of students who finishes this course every year fluent and confident using English every day.

Course information

Age: 17+ (18+ in summer)
Level: from elementary to advanced
Length: two weeks to 12 months+
Class size: maximum 12 students
Lessons: 21 per week (note: one lesson = 55 minutes)

Course structure

Classes in the mornings focus on developing greater accuracy and greater fluency in the use of English. Lessons incorporate the four skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — as well as the building-blocks of the language — grammar and vocabulary.

Classes in the afternoons are based on student choice. A wide range of options is available each week and popular examples include:

  • Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation
  • Grammar, Vocabulary and Collocation
  • English “out and about” in Oxford
  • English for Business and Work
  • Popular Music and Film
Sample Timetable

General English for Everyday Use

09.00-11.00 Focus on Accuracy
Break
11.15-12.15 Focus on Fluency
Lunch
14.00-16.00 Subject choices

Become more fluent and confident in English for everyday use

The benefits of this course include:

  • increased overall confidence in the use of English
  • a wider range of vocabulary
  • greater accuracy in grammar
  • better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking

Contact the Department
Please do contact us with any questions you may have about the course, the accommodation, the college and what it is like to be a student here. We will help you to make your choice and apply for the course.
Louis Jobin
Client Relations Coordinator
Tel: +44 1865 517184
louis.jobin@stclares.ac.uk
Manuela Williams
Admissions Registrar
+44 1865 517706
manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk
Bardwell Road Campus
18 Bardwell Road

Oxford OX2 6SP

Office hours: Monday – Friday 0900-1700 GMT

Day in Bournemouth

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Punting on the Thames

When the weather is fine our students enjoy punting on the River Thames. At first it is quite difficult as they have to stand at the back of the punt and push hard on a very long pole; the trick is to keep hold of the pole, if not, you fall in! Most students had a go...

Course dates


Students can choose to learn English at all levels at St Clare’s. We offer short and long courses with regular start dates throughout the year, including the summer. Many students extend their studies or progress on to other courses, such as English plus Academic Subjects, or the University Foundation Course.

From September to May, English Language course students live and socialise alongside native English speakers from American universities. Plan your studies and choose a date and a course to suit you.

Courses start on Sundays

2017
30 July 13 August 20 August
3 September 24 September 29 October
19 November
2018
7 January 4 February 4 March
8 April 6 May 27 May
17 June 24 June 8 July
22 July 29 July 5 August
19 August

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Tuition fees until August 2017

Book for more than five weeks and pay less!

21 lessons per week 2-5
weeks
6-11
weeks
12-17
weeks
18-23
weeks
24-35
weeks
36+
weeks
£390 £380 £370 £360 £350 £340
One-to-One lessons
10 private lessons per week £550
15 private lessons per week £825
25 private lessons per week £1375

Minimum stay is two weeks
One lesson = 55 minutes

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Tuition fees from September 2017

Book for more than five weeks and pay less!

21 lessons per week 2-5
weeks
6-11
weeks
12-17
weeks
18-23
weeks
24-35
weeks
36+
weeks
£407 £397 £387 £377 £367 £357
One-to-One lessons
10 private lessons per week £570
15 private lessons per week £855
25 private lessons per week £1425

Minimum stay is two weeks
One lesson = 55 minutes

Calculate the cost of your course

Accommodation options until August 2017
Self catering — per week
Twin Standard £220
Twin Superior £267
Single Standard £284
Single Superior £348
Homestay — per week
(includes breakfast and dinner every day)
Single Standard — with shared bathroom £220
Single Superior — with private bathroom £290
Add Meals
Lunch — Monday to Friday £42 per week

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Accommodation options from September 2017
Self catering — per week
Twin Standard £229
Twin Superior £278
Single Standard £295
Single Superior £362
Homestay — per week
(includes breakfast and dinner every day)
Single Standard – with shared bathroom £229
Single Superior – with private bathroom £302
Add Meals
Lunch — Monday to Friday £44 per week

Calculate the cost of your course

Become more fluent and confident using English every day

This is a great way to enjoy learning English and live in beautiful Oxford.

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