General English

General English

  • Levels of the General English Course: 4
  • Duration of the level: 2 months (24 lessons);
  • Duration of the lesson: 90 minutes;
  • Number of students in a group: 8 students maximum;
  • Schedules: Negotiable;
  • Price: Is given for one month [12 lessons] – international students only
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is made for students who already have developed their speaking skills, know grammar, have advanced vocabulary, and want to get a general education in English. Through wonderful readings and carefully designed activities, this course helps students develop reading skills and systematically increase their active vocabulary. Learners develop useful and relevant vocabulary while exploring and expanding critical thinking skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The aim of the course is to improve the listener’s general vocabulary, to give them the skills of discussion, interpersonal communication and persuasive reasoning. The purpose of learning General English is to help people communicate effectively in everyday situations.

 

Here are some key reasons:

 

        1. Improve Communication: Learning General English helps people speak, read, write, and understand the language, making it easier to talk with others in daily life, at work, or when traveling.
        2. Build Confidence: It gives people confidence to use English in social situations, whether it’s having a conversation, asking for directions, or expressing opinions.
        3. Expand Opportunities: Knowing English can open up opportunities for jobs, education, and social connections, as English is widely spoken around the world.
        4. Understand Culture: It helps people understand English-speaking cultures through books, media, and conversations.
        5. Lifelong Learning: Learning General English also helps develop other important skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, which can be useful in many areas of life. Overall, the goal is to give learners the tools they need to use English in practical, everyday settings.

SYLLABUS

Unit 1 – Mysteries

  • Mysterious events
  • The legend of Atlantis
  • Moon mysteries

Unit 2 – Eating Extremes

  • Speed eating
  • Extremely spicy food
  • The science of taste

Unit 3 – Cool Jobs

  • Archaeology and exploring the past
  • Photography
  • Animals in jobs

Unit 4 – Shipwrecks

  • Discovering the Titanic
  • Deep-sea exploration
  • Ancient shipwrecks

Unit 5 – Science Investigators

  • Disease investigation
  • Crime scenes
  • The flu virus

Unit 6 – Plants and Trees

  • Environmental protection
  • The role of plants
  • Dangerous plants

Unit 7 – Mind’s Eye

  • Dreams and their meaning
  • Imagination
  • Sleep disorders (parasomnia)

Unit 8 – Animal Wonders

  • Penguins’ life
  • Animal emotions
  • Narwhals and sea animals

Unit 9 – Building Beauty

  • Architectural masterpieces
  • The Florence dome
  • Historical architecture

Unit 10 – Forces of Nature

  • Extreme weather
  • Unusual natural events
  • Tornadoes

Unit 11 – Giants of the Past

  • Mammoths
  • Sea monsters
  • Prehistoric life

Unit 12 – Technology

  • Robots
  • Life in the future
  • Social robots

Unit 1 – Amazing Animals

  • Animal intelligence 
  • Survival strategies 
  • Adaptation 

Unit 2 – Travel and Adventure

  • Travel 
  • Adventures 
  • Cultures 

Unit 3 – The Power of Music

  • Effects of music 
  • Learning with music 
  • Emotions 

Unit 4 – Into Space

  • Space 
  • Life beyond Earth 
  • Technology 

Unit 5 – City Life

  • Cities 
  • Urban life 
  • Comparisons 

Unit 6 – Backyard Discoveries

  • Nature 
  • Environment 
  • Discoveries 

Unit 7 – When Dinosaurs Ruled

  • Dinosaurs 
  • Science 
  • History 

Unit 8 – Stories and Storytellers

  • Stories 
  • Storytelling 
  • Culture 

Unit 9 – Unusual Jobs

  • Jobs 
  • Risk 
  • Careers 

Unit 10 – Uncovering the Past

  • History 
  • Archaeology 
  • Civilizations 

Unit 11 – Plastic Planet

  • Environment 
  • Pollution 
  • Habits 

Unit 12 – Vanished!

  • Mysteries 
  • Disappearances 
  • Theories 

Unit 1 – Food and Health

  • Food 
  • Health 
  • Future of food 

Unit 2 – Call of the Wild

  • Wildlife 
  • Animals 
  • Survival 

Unit 3 – History Detectives

  • History 
  • Mysteries 
  • Investigation 

Unit 4 – Traditions and Rituals

  • Traditions 
  • Culture 
  • Rituals 

Unit 5 – Finding Wonders

  • Mysteries 
  • Nature 
  • History 

Unit 6 – Reef Encounters

  • Ocean 
  • Marine life 
  • Ecosystems 

Unit 7 – Dollars and Scents

  • Business 
  • Scents 
  • Marketing 

Unit 8 – Great Explorers

  • Travel 
  • Exploration 
  • Historical figures 

Unit 9 – Identity

  • Identity 
  • Brain 
  • Self-awareness 

Unit 10 – Facing Change

  • Change 
  • Adaptation 
  • Challenges 

Unit 11 – Fact or Fake?

  • Truth 
  • Lies 
  • Information 

Unit 12 – Going to Extremes

  • Extreme experiences 
  • Risk 
  • Human limits

Unit 1 – Sports and Fitness

  • Your favorite sport 
  • Healthy lifestyle 
  • Athletes and motivation 
  • The Olympic Games 

Unit 2 – Skin Deep

  • Beauty in different cultures 
  • Skincare 
  • Appearance vs personality 
  • Fashion and self-expression 

Unit 3 – Animals in Danger

  • Endangered animals 
  • Environmental protection 
  • Human impact on nature 
  • How to protect wildlife 

Unit 4 – Violent Earth

  • Natural disasters 
  • Earthquakes and volcanoes 
  • Survival stories 
  • Climate change 

Unit 5 – Islands and Beaches

  • Travel and holidays 
  • Exotic islands 
  • Oceans and ecology 
  • Pros and cons of tourism 

Unit 6 – Global Addictions

  • Technology addiction 
  • Social media 
  • Healthy vs unhealthy habits 
  • How to overcome addiction 

Unit 7 – Energy Solutions

  • Energy sources 
  • Renewable energy 
  • Environmental protection 
  • The future of energy 

Unit 8 – Epic Engineering

  • Major engineering projects 
  • Technological progress 
  • Famous structures 
  • Innovation 

Unit 9 – High-Tech Solutions

  • Modern technology 
  • Artificial intelligence 
  • Virtual reality 
  • Impact of technology on life 

Unit 10 – All in the Mind

  • The human brain 
  • Thinking and emotions 
  • Memory 
  • Psychology in everyday life 

Unit 11 – Visual Pioneers

  • Art and photography 
  • Famous artists 
  • Visual communication 
  • Creativity 

Unit 12 – Far Out

  • Space 
  • Other planets 
  • Astronauts 
  • Future technologies
Unit 1: Images Of Life
  • 1A: The Visual Village
  • 1B: My Journey in Photographs

Unit 2: Natural Attraction
  • 2A: Living Light
  • 2B: Feathers of Love

Unit 3: Food and Health
  • 3A: How Safe Is Our Food?
  • 3B: The Battle for Biotech

Unit 4: Design and Engineering
  • 4A: Design by Nature: Biomimetics
  • 4B: Weaving the Future

Unit 5: Human Journey
  • 5A: The DNA Trail
  • 5B: Fantastic Voyage

Unit 6: Money and Trade
  • 6A: How Money Made Us Modern
  • 6B: The Rise of Virtual Money

Unit 7: Group Behavior
  • 7A: A Crowd in Harmony
  • 7B: Our Online Behavior

Unit 8: Investigations
  • 8A: Who Killed the Emperor?
  • 8B: In the Crime Lab

Unit 9: Rediscovering the Past
  • 9A: Virtually Immortal
  • 9B: Lure of the Lost City

Unit 10: Healthy Living
  • 10A: Living Longer
  • 10B: In Search of Longevity

Unit 11: Green Solutions
  • 11A: Saving Water
  • 11B: Technology as Trash

Unit 12: Earth and Beyond
  • 12A: Planet Hunters
  • 12B: The Threat from Space
Unit 1: Rise and Fall
 
  • 1A: Secrets of the Maya
  • 1B: The Collapse of Angkor
  • Video: Legacies of the Maya
 
Unit 2: High Achievers
 
  • 2A: The Sky Runner
  • 2B: The Free Soloist
  • Video: Soloing Safely
 
Unit 3: Science and Progress
 
  • 3A: The Age of Disbelief
  • 3B: Goalkeepers for the Planet
  • Video: Energy Entrepreneur
 
Unit 4: Saving Cities
 
  • 4A: City Under Siege
  • 4B: Rising Seas
  • Video: Hurricanes
 
Unit 5: Energy Choices
 
  • 5A: Our Energy Diet
  • 5B: Plugging into the Sun
  • Video: Eco-Detectives
 
Unit 6: Survival and Protection
 
  • 6A: Quicksilver
  • 6B: Building the Ark
  • Video: Life on Ice
 
Unit 7: Human Body
 
  • 7A: Secrets of the Brain
  • 7B: Human Bionics
  • Video: A Giant Step
 
Unit 8: Social Behavior
 
  • 8A: The Genius of Swarms
  • 8B: Of Ants and Humans
  • Video: Crane Migration
 
Unit 9: Creativity
 
  • 9A: Decoding Leonardo
  • 9B: The Power of Writing
  • Video: Infinity Artist
 
Unit 10: New Discoveries
 
  • 10A: Cosmic Dawn
  • 10B: Element Hunters
  • Video: Black Holes
 
Unit 11: Cultural Encounters
 
  • 11A: The World of Süleyman the Magnificent
  • 11B: When the Moors Ruled Spain
  • Video: Crossroads of the World
 
Unit 12: Precious Resources
 
  • 12A: Gold Fever
  • 12B: The Rush for White Gold
  • Video: The Lure of Lithium

Each unit ends with a set of high-interest, interactive tasks to help students practice the nee vocabulary and the skills they have learned in more open-ended contexts.

COURSE PROMO

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What level of English do I need to join a General English course?

In order to be able to join the course and the course is effective for you, you should have at least a B1 level of English.

Can I only take 1 level of the course?

Yes, of course! You can take just 1 level of the General English course, which consists of 24 lessons.

What textbooks do you use during the course?

In the General English course, we use National Geographic -licensed, high-quality, illustrated literature prepared by experts in the field.

Are the textbooks used in the course free or paid?

If you decide to study online and do not want to buy a book, we will share the necessary  materials for the course with you completely free of charge. The cost of the textbook is 20  GEL, which you can buy at our language center or at a bookstore.

Do I have to pay in advance when registering for the course?

Of course not. You only pay after we have jointly agreed on a study schedule and you have finally agreed to start studying according to the agreed schedule.

How do I pay?

After agreeing on the start of the course, 50% of the full course fee must be paid 1 day before the course starts. The remaining amount must be paid in exactly 1 month. The payment is made in 2 monthly instalments, which are completely interest-free and you do not have to visit the bank to make the payment.

Before making a decision, can I attend a trial lesson?

Yes, of course. Attending a trial lesson takes place after an individual interview, as we need to determine your level of knowledge and offer you a group of the appropriate level. Please note that the lesson is paid and costs 40 GEL. In case you decide to start studying, the amount paid will be deducted from the tuition fee.

Will I get a certificate after completing the course?

Yes, of course. A certificate is issued for any course, from level B1, provided that you successfully pass the appropriate level test.

How do I register?

To attend the course, please select the course options (online, offline, individual, group) and add the course to your cart. Then open the cart and complete the registration process by filling out a simple questionnaire. After registration, we will contact you shortly and schedule an interview with you to determine your level of knowledge, which is completely free.

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