At Oxford Business College we tailor our General English courses to optimal learning. Classes cover all areas of English language development: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Care is taken to provide a high-quality grounding in grammar and use of English whilst developing language that is relevant to the needs of students.
WHAT ARE THE CEFR LEVELS?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a way of describing language ability and is often used to help language learners choose learning materials and courses at the right level.
The CEFR has six levels, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for users who are proficient in the language. For each level, the CEFR describes what a learner can do when speaking, reading, listening and writing in English.
The British Council has produced a useful table for learners to understand the levels of British Council courses, the CEFR levels and different exams.
A1 ELEMENTARY
Learners who achieve A1 Elementary level can communicate using familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. They can introduce themselves and others and ask and answer simple questions about personal details.
A2 PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Learners who achieve A2 Pre-intermediate level can communicate using frequently used expressions in everyday situations. They can interact in simple and direct exchanges of information and can describe things around them and things they need.
B1 INTERMEDIATE
Learners who achieve B1 Intermediate level can understand information about familiar topics. They can communicate in most situations whilst travelling in an English-speaking area. They can write simple connected texts on familiar topics.
B2 UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Learners who achieve B2 Upper intermediate level can understand the main ideas of complex texts. They can interact with some fluency and communicate easily. They can write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of topics and express their opinions.
C1 ADVANCED
Learners who achieve C1 Advanced level can understand a wide range of long, complex texts. They can interact and express themselves fluently and spontaneously and use language flexibly and effectively in social, academic and professional situations.
C2 PROFICIENCY
Learners who achieve C2 Proficiency level can easily understand almost everything they hear or read. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously with precision in complex situations.
The College’s Business English Language Preparation (BELP) course allows students to acquire the language skills necessary to progress to further education on an English language programme. The materials used are designed to practise the English language in a variety of contexts, including describing products and markets as well as conducting meetings and negotiations. Classroom exercises, case studies, and role-plays allow students the opportunity to develop their confidence in an international business English context.
General English – 15 Hours a week- £250 per week
Specialist English – 15 Hours a week – £350 per week
One to one & group lessons
We build the English language course that suits you and the subject needed for you to succeed.
One to one – £60 per hour
Group lesson – Please request a quote.
Oxford Business College has official approval from a number of universities, as well as the UK’s key higher-education accrediting bodies – QAA (Quality Assurance Agency), ASIC and British Council – ensuring students can trust in the College to provide a top-quality education.
Our Foundation Programme is a well-established pathway for students who wish to prepare for university studies in our friendly and professional College. The Programme provides a good balance of academic knowledge and skills, which are required for success at university. The College also provides British Council accredited English language provision alongside the Foundation Programme, in order to provide additional language support that students may need. We have a diverse range of nationalities at the College and our interactive approach will help you to play a full and active part, with the confidence to write and speak to a good standard about your chosen area of study.
As part of our international English courses, the English Language for Academic Purposes is designed to provide international students with the language and skills needed in order to be successful on a number of courses as well as for further and higher education courses. Our Business English courses here at Oxford aim to develop a student’s level of general English language, while also providing skills such as the planning and writing of academic texts, understanding lectures and note taking; and the preparation and presentation of seminars. The length of time a student should allow for English language preparation depends on their ability and learning capacity.
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