Improve your General English
Our General English Courses are designed to improve your overall ability in English language. These courses are structured to help you with speaking, listening, reading and writing English. Our teachers work hard to build your confidence and help you gain from the benefits from having English as a second language.
Your confidence will grow as we activate your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Your vocabulary and understanding of the English language will increase. We will help and support you in your English learning adventure.
What to expect on our General English Language Courses
While you may go on to prepare for Cambridge or IELTS qualification, for those who don’t wish to take an exam, our General English courses offer the same high standard of teaching. You can choose a course that lasts two weeks or book another that lasts three months; all offer a certificate of learning. The grades awarded are in accordance with the International Framework of European Languages and are widely recognised by prospective employers around the world.
- General English (20 lessons per week / 15 hours)
- Semi-Intensive English (28 lessons per week / 21 hours) or (32 lessons per week / 24 hours)
- Intensive English (40 lessons per week / 30 hours)
The best support
We believe you learn fastest when you are supported. Your teacher will monitor your progress, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and help you on your journey to success. We understand the importance of giving you encouragement, confidence and motivation.
Real materials
In addition to text books, your teachers will use real resources. This may include newspapers, videos, internet and audio recordings. This will give you an understanding of how English is used in real contexts.
Learn English by doing
You will use your English in every lesson. You will enjoy participating in the class discussions. Your direct involvement will improve your English quickly. This is at the heart of our approach to teaching.
Energetic & interesting
Our teachers are trained and qualified to give you interesting and motivating classes. Our General English courses activate your English and build on your strengths. Castle School teachers help your weaker areas of General English with kindness and support.
Our Promise
At Castle School Brighton, we believe that learning English should be personal, effective, and enjoyable.
Small classes for faster progress
We guarantee small class sizes for our adult students, with a maximum of 12 students per class and an average of around 8. This means more speaking time, more individual attention from your teacher, and faster improvement in your English.
A truly international student community
Study English in Brighton alongside students from different countries and cultures. Our welcoming environment helps you build real friendships while practising English every day.
Daily social activities in Brighton
Learning continues outside the classroom. We offer regular social activities, giving you the chance to explore Brighton, practise your English naturally, and enjoy your experience in the UK.
How can learning English benefit you?
Learning English gives you many advantages, especially in terms of furthering your career. English is the second most popular spoken language in the world. English is the language of academia, sciences and the internet with over 948 million users speaking English.
One of the biggest benefits of speaking English is that it’s the language used in international business. For those who love to travel, English is the native language of over 50 countries.
Castle School of English believes that you will improve your English far more quickly in a language school environment than if you were learning alone.
Modern classrooms and teaching methods
Our General English Courses utilise the most up-to-date learning techniques in language development. Castle School of English makes it possible to meet all sorts of people from other cultures around the world. This alone makes your learning experience a unique and memorable journey.
We use modern, interactive coursebooks, and all classrooms have big screens and audio visual facilities to enhance your lessons. Our students leave feeling positive and inspired to continue with the methods they have learned when returning home.
Nice school, probably the best in Brighton. Good price and incredible teachers... I recommend to everybody!
Luca Rebiscini, Italy