General English Courses
General English is the perfect course for students who want to improve their general English skills. This includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Our General English courses are suitable for students over the age of 16 who would like to improve their use of English. Students can do this whilst living, studying or working in the United Kingdom.
The maximum number of students per class is 20, but on average, there are between 10-15 students in the class.
Our teachers care about your progress. When you arrive, you take a test (if you haven’t completed a pre-arrival test online) and you are put into the correct level. On the first day, you will discuss your aims and targets with your teacher. You will do regular revision tests, and discuss your progress with your teacher.

General English Combinations
If you would like to focus on specific areas to improve, you can combine your general English classes with a Booster Class. Booster Classes are personalised and can be very useful. You can choose your Booster classes and prioritise them based on the needs identified by you and your teacher. Therefore, if you feel that your pronunciation is a weakness, you can add a Pronunciation Booster to your Standard course to help you improve in this area.
Our Booster classes are offered every day. You can choose one or two Booster classes to help you succeed in achieving your goal and meeting your needs quickly and effectively.
You can study more intensively and combine General English with other courses such as Business English, Exam Preparation courses or English for Specific Purposes. Or, if you prefer to relax a little you can combine our General English Courses with a Creative workshop which will allow you to practise the vocabulary you learn outside of the classroom.
Choose the course you would like to take from the list below for more information.
Our Options
Students can choose to study General English for as many hours per day as they like. Please see our course options below and decide how intensively you would like to study. Please note that if you need to apply for a student visa, you cannot study Standard (15 lessons). You must meet the minimum requirement of 15 hours per week (20 lessons).
Why Chose General English at Rose of York
Our General English courses are designed not only to improve your language skills but also to help you gain confidence in using English in everyday situations. Whether you’re looking to enhance your ability to communicate in social settings, navigate the workplace, or prepare for future studies, our course will give you the foundation you need.
Students who study General English at Rose of York benefit from:
- A supportive learning environment: Our teachers are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, no matter your starting level.
- Customisable learning options: Choose the intensity of your course and opt for extra lessons through our Booster Classes.
- Access to learning resources: You will have access to study materials to enhance your learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.