AVENUE ENGLISH COURSES
Whatever your reasons for learning English, all students need a solid base and our English programmes provide you with that. Our courses help to develop all four skills of the English language: reading, writing, listening and speaking with a focus on improving your ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Learning English Has Never Felt So Good
Key Facts:
- Maximum class size 10
15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Maximum class size 10
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age: 16 years (July, August, September: 12 years)
Benefits To You
- Improve your English in the world class African cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town
- Classes advance your fluency and accuracy
- Focus on your personal learning goals
- Our AE Promise guarantees you results
- Study in a welcoming, friendly environment
Why Avenue English?
- Conveniently located in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg and the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town
- Fully accredited with dedicated mother-tongue English teachers
- Personalised courses in small classes
- Constant individual progress monitored to ensure that you are learning well and that you are happy with your studies
- Flexible study times
- Comfortable classrooms with air-conditioning
Courses
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE
GE
DESCRIPTION
General English
The General English course focuses on fluency and highlights the practical understanding of English through the four main skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course books that are used encourage interactive participation so that the student builds confidence in a relaxed environment.
Students receive a full report and level certificate on completion of an eight-week course.
The General English course can be booked for a minimum of two weeks.
Start date: Any Monday
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Course duration: 2 – 48 weeks
Lessons per week: 20, Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.30 p.m
For participants of Bildungsurlaub in states requiring 40 lessons (Hessen, Niedersachsen, etc.), the optional cultural and historical lessons offered in the afternoon are obligatory to come to the required 40 weekly lessons.
PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
DESCRIPTION
Private Lessons
Online / face-to-face
As a high percentage of people are now working from home we offer this course at a time that is convenient for you. 7.00 a.m or 6.00p.m? Any time can be scheduled and remember that the private course can focus on those specific areas that are challenging – Business writing / presentation skills / general fluency etc.
This is an intensive course focusing on the individuals unique English language requirements. Students taking this course have the opportunity to build self-confidence and achieve their personal learning outcomes.
Lessons are scheduled according to the students and teachers availability.
Level: Starter to Advanced
Course duration: Minimum 10 lessons
1 lesson: 60 minutes
Certificate course: 30 lessons
PART-TIME EVENING CLASSES
PART-TIME EVENING CLASSES
GEpm
DESCRIPTION
Due to demand we are introducing our General English Communication part-time evening course. The course focus is on communication skills and is specifically for foreigners who are working in Johannesburg and only have free time in the evenings.
The course is on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 17h30 – 19h00.
Start date: 18 January 2022
Duration: 8 weeks per half a level
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Class size: Maximum 10 in a class
Cost: ZAR 3 200.00 inclusive of course materials
Should you have any further queries please contact us on 011 440 2239 / vivi@avenueenglish.co.za
Attached is a registration form for you to secure a place in January 2022
IELTS PREPARATION (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)
IELTS PREPARATION (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)
IELTS prep
DESCRIPTION
IELTS preparation
The Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that tests the candidate’s English language ability.
An IELTS qualification is required by most British, Australian, Canadian and South African universities and in some American academic institutions. The IELTS qualification is also needed in order to emigrate to or work in most English-speaking countries. The focus of this course is placed on understanding the IELTS test format, and on teaching effective exam techniques. Authentic test materials are used to prepare for the test.
Remember that you need to indicate whether you are doing the Academic or the General exam and the band scores that you require.
IELTS package A – 3 x 60 minute private lessons + mock exam
Register for this course and we schedule your private lessons with our IELTS examiners at times that are convenient for you. These lessons can be done online or at Avenue English.
If you have written the exam before and need to improve your score then we suggest that you do the mock exam first followed by the private lessons.
If this is the first time that you are attempting the exam then we suggest that you have the overview lessons first and then end with the mock exam.
Overview notes are mailed to you once we have received your registration so that you have a good idea of what is expected in terms of format.
The cost for Package A is ZAR 1 500.00
IELTS package B
You can schedule a mock exam and thereafter we can discuss private lessons if needs be for any particular skill. Private lessons are
ZAR 350.00 per 60-minute lesson. These lessons can be online or at Avenue English
The cost of the mock exam is ZAR 550.00 per person
Please note that we also do preparation for the KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL and Pte Academic exams
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ENGLISH IMPROVEMENT
ENGLISH IMPROVEMENT
DESCRIPTION
English Improvement
The English Improvement course is specifically for South Africans who have English as a second or third language. These classes assist students with accuracy in their English language skills, as well as build confidence in order to communicate effectively.
This part-time course is held over 8 Saturdays from 9.00 – 12.30 p.m. at a total of 30 hours and we offer all levels from Elementary to Advanced. There are maximum of 10 students per level.
Course dates for 2022:
05 February – 02 April
07 May – 25 June
23 July – 10 September
01 October – 19 November
The cost of the course is ZAR 2 950.00 which includes all course materials, a final assessment and Certificate of Achievement.
You can confirm your attendance upon payment of ZAR 1 500.00 deposit. The balance of ZAR1 450.00 is due no later than the fourth Saturday of the course.
Please email the application form with your proof of payment / bring the documents in with you when you come for your placement test. The school is open for placement testing every Saturday between 9.00 and 11.00 a.m.
For any additional information please contact reception on 011 4402239 / vivi@avenueenglish.co.za
GENERAL ENGLISH (PART TIME)
GENERAL ENGLISH (PART TIME)
GE pt
DESCRIPTION
General English part-time
Johannesburg Centre ONLY
For those students who do not have the time to come to class every day, the General English part-time course is scheduled 3 times per week. The student can decide which 3 days to schedule to obtain maximum benefit for their particular English language goals.
This course is not for Beginner or Elementary level as a complete immersion at these levels is required to achieve a certain fluency to be able to pursue a part-time course
Start date: Any Monday
Levels: Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Course duration: 2 – 48 weeks
1 lesson: 45 minutes
Lessons per week: 12, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00 – 12.30p.m (or alternative 3 suitable days)
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS
DESCRIPTION
General English Plus
The GE Plus course is the General English course in the morning followed by a private lesson from 1.00 – 2.30 p.m
This course is highly recommended for the student who has limited time to study English as the course can be booked for a minimum of one week. The private lesson from 1.00 – 2.30p.m daily can be used to focus on those areas of the English language that the student finds particularly challenging e.g. pronunciation / fluency / vocabulary enhancement or it can be used for a specific purpose, e.g. Business English / Exam preparation.
Start date: Any Monday
Levels: Beginner – Advanced
Course duration: 1 – 48 weeks
Lessons per week: 30, Monday – Friday 9.00 – 1.00 p.m. group, break, 1.00 – 2.30 p.m. private
BUSINESS ENGLISH
BUSINESS ENGLISH
R2 950.00
BE
DESCRIPTION
Do you need to improve your English for your job or career?
Our Business English course is for students who are currently at a strong Intermediate level or higher. The focus is on essential vocabulary and useful phrases and expressions for the workplace. Our course includes a grammar component for you to feel confident in all business communications.
The course includes, but is not confined to:
- Negotiating
- Business meetings
- Email etiquette and structure
- Formality
- Presentations / report writing
- Mastering your grammar and tenses
Course dates for 2022:
05 February – 02 April
07 May – 25 June
23 July – 10 September
01 October – 19 November
Level: Intermediate and higher
Class size: Maximum 10 students in a class
Duration: 8 Saturdays
Cost: ZAR 2 950.00
You can confirm your attendance upon payment of ZAR 1 500.00 deposit. The balance of ZAR 1 450.00 is due no later thanthe 4th Saturday of the course.
Please email the application form with your proof of payment / bring the documents in with you when you come for your placement test. Avenue English is open for placement testing every Saturday between 9.00 and 11.00a.m.
GENERAL ENGLISH INTENSIVE
General English Intensive
Cape Town Centre Only.
The intensive class ensures that all the passive English knowledge gained during the morning classes is activated. The afternoon class is dedicated to enhancing communication skills. These lessons are grouped according to the students verbal fluency to build confidence in English.
Start date: Any Monday and it’s for CApe Town only.
Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Course duration: 2-48 weeks
Lessons per week: 30, Monday to Friday 9.00-2.30p.m
Helping Students Succeed In A Global Community
Our central goal is in assisting language students like you,prevail in an English speaking world.