General English Level 4.2

Program Summary

General English Level 4.2 is a course for adults and young adults who want to learn to communicate quickly and effectively in today’s world.

General English Level 4.2 is based on the communicative approach and combines the best in current methodology with special new features designed to make learning and teaching easier.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
Be able to understand most TV news and current affairs programmes.
Can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.

Be able to read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints.
Can understand contemporary literary prose.

Be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
Be able to take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for, and sustaining their views.
Be able to present a clear, detailed description of a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest.
Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

Be able to write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their interests.
Be able to write an essay or report, passing on information, or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
Can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

30 Hours