Semi-Intensive English Course

The 20-lesson per week Semi-Intensive course is designed to improve communication skills and is perfect for students who want to study English in the mornings and enjoy AGE’s beautiful cities in the afternoons. Students enrolled in this program meet for classes during Sections A (9:00 – 10:40) and B (11:00 – 12:40), as shown in the General Course Schedule listed below.

Semi-Intensive English Fact File

  • Level requirement: Low beginner to upper advanced (12 levels available)
  • Class size: Average 8-10 students Maximum 12 students
    (14 during July and August only)
  • Number of lessons (per week): 20 lessons per week
  • Lesson duration: 50 minutes
  • Age: Minimum of 17 years old or by approval of the Director
  • Start dates: Every Monday, minimum of 1 week

Teaching Methods

All AGE Instructors:

  • give students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers.
  • teach students the rules for grammar usage through communicative teaching methods.
  • provide students with feedback and special exercises to help improve pronunciation

Sample General English Program Course Schedule

Time Section Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 – 10:40 A Grammar Structure & Usage
10:40 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 – 12:40 B Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary & Pronunciation
12:40 – 1:40 LUNCH BREAK
1:40 – 3:20 C Reading & Writing
Reading & Writing Elective Reading & Writing Elective Reading & Writing


Note : Electives are available to intermediate and advanced students only.