General English at The Campbell Institute | New Zealand Education

General English is an intensive course designed for students who wish to improve their English for communication, work, or travel purposes. General English covers reading, writing, listening and speaking for communication and is taught at all levels from beginner to advanced. Extra workshops and modules are also available, including pronunciation, writing, and English for business. Classes are organised according to English level, which is determined by our own internal testing system. After completing the course you will be able to: Hold a range of conversations in English on a variety of topics; Listen and respond to natural Kiwi speech; Read general texts and express a personal viewpoint in both oral and written form; Hold a conversation about your own life and country and cultural differences you have noticed in New Zealand; Go shopping, banking, order a meal in a restaurant, use public transport, use the public library, visit the doctor, go to the cinema, and other day-to-day activities. Students must study for a minimum of 6 weeks with at least 2 weeks on each campus. Age: 14+. English Level: Elementary and above. Full-time: 26 hours; Start dates: Every Monday. Note that beginner classes may be available in Wellington for students with no English, subject to student numbers. Places are not guaranteed.