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Academic English General English English Language, Study and Communication Skills The General English courses are designed to provide you with an opportunity to improve your general English skills for work, study or social reasons, and cover reading, writing, listening and speaking. The Academic English courses are designed to provide a progression route for international students to study on an International Foundation Certificate or BPP University undergraduate or postgraduate programme, by ensuring your English meets the requirements for that academic programme. Students who successfully pass the relevant level of these courses will be permitted to progress directly onto the applicable BPP University programme. You will improve your general English through teaching methods and materials that put you at the centre of the learning. We will be responsive to your needs and the courses will also involve cultural activities and visits that will give you the opportunity to use English language in real-life situations. What makes BPP’s General English courses stand out? What makes BPP’s Academic English courses stand out? Course details •  ix different levels of entry to suit your specific needs from IELTS S (or equivalent) 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 Course details • Improve your knowledge and confidence in English for professional,  academic and social purposes Length of course •  aught by experienced teachers in a welcoming and friendly T classroom environment Length of course T •  ake part in cultural and social activities in London as part of your course One to four terms, depending on the level on entry and the exit level required T •  aught by experienced teachers in a positive classroom environment S •  tudy in a central London location with students from around the world •  ou can generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS Y equivalent per term Modes of study •  ou can generally expect to improve by approximately 0.5 IELTS Y equivalent per term •  njoy a high degree of tutor contact time - 20 hours face-to-face tuition E per week including breaks (there will be homework and self-study to undertake in addition) Assessment Study for one, two, three, four, or five terms, depending on your entry level and required level of English Modes of study Classroom with online support Assessment Listening, speaking, reading and writing tests Study centres • Take part in cultural and social activities in London as part of your course • Study in a central London location with students from around the world • Study books or online study books are included within the fees Listening, speaking, reading and writing tests • A choice of start dates for added flexibility Study centres London Shepherd’s Bush London Shepherd’s Bush Modules Start dates • Provide the essential language skills for undertaking a  BPP University programme January, May, July and September How to apply To apply online, please visit: www.bpp.com/applyonline or contact [email protected] for more information Find out more For full details please visit: www.bpp.com/ englishlanguagestudy Classroom •  pportunity to increase your knowledge of English grammar O and vocabulary to give you confidence to communicate in an academic environment •  evelop your academic and general reading, writing, speaking and D listening skills Entry requirements Students must be 18 years or over at the start of the course and start this course with any of the following IELTS o