General English Courses

Study English at our two amazing locations in California in one of our most popular English courses. Our general English courses are offered year-round for beginner, intermediate, and advanced international students. Our general English course options include Semi-intensive Plus and Semi-intensive. At AGE you can improve your English, meet people from all over the world, and immerse yourself in American culture.

Choose your General English Course

Semi-Intensive English Course

20-lesson per week course includes language skill areas including grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, speaking, and listening comprehension.

Semi-Intensive English Plus Course

24-lesson per week course combines many of the major language skills including, grammar, vocabulary, and an elective two day a week.

Fact file

  • Level requirements: 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 (SI) and 24 lessons (SIP)
  • Lesson duration: 50 minutes
  • Age: Minimum of 17 years old. No maximum age requirement
  • Duration: Minimum of 1 week
  • Start dates: Every Monday

Teaching Methods

  • Gives students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers.
  • Teaches students the rules for grammar usage thorough communicative teaching methods.
  • Provides students with feedback and special exercises to help improve pronunciation.
  • Exposes students to more vocabulary through reading.
  • Provides practice using English in all types of writing.
  • Offers students the opportunity to practice language in areas of special interest.