KLS General English Skills

*There is a course break for EAW (Enrichment Activity Week) so there is no session on 12 February 2025.

**All students are required to independently purchase the course e-textbook. We will email you with further details of this after we have allocated you a class.

Course information

Why do this course?

This course is designed for students who do not have English as a first language. It focuses on general English language and skills, with additional materials to study academic writing. It particularly suits people who want to learn English for a short period per week, meet international students and staff in an academic setting and have opportunities to practise and developing their confidence in English.

In addition to the weekly interactive sessions, there are useful preparation tasks and formative further study activities to develop your general and academic English skills. As an added benefit, being at Kingston University allows you access to the facilities and learning resources during your studies.

Course description

This course aims to:

• Develop your general English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Build your general English vocabulary and knowledge of how to use English grammar accurately
• Help you meet other international peers, enhance your intercultural and communication skills and have fun through working on tasks on a range of interesting topics
• Provide you with regular practice, frequent feedback and assessments in all skills
• Kingston University students: Get points towards your Kingston Award and add the course to your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). 

The course runs at four levels:

• KLS General English Skills 1: This module is suitable for Pre-intermediate and Intermediate level students i.e. English Language level of approximately IELTS 5 / CEFR up to B1 and students who want to build their confidence in speaking English.
• KLS General English Skills 2: This module is suitable for Intermediate level students i.e. English Language level of approximately IELTS 5.5-6.0 / CEFR B1-B2.
• KLS General English Skills 3: This module is suitable for Upper Intermediate level students i.e. English Language level of approximately IELTS 6-6.5 / CEFR B2.
• KLS General English Skills 4: This module is suitable for Advanced level students i.e. English Language level of approximately IELTS 7.0+ / CEFR C1-C2.

Before the start of the course, you will take an online placement test to put you in the correct level for your overall ability. You can study for one 10-week term or continue for two terms.

Please note: completion of this course does not provide UKVI-approved evidence of language level, and we cannot provide student visas or accommodation for entry onto this course.

Important information

• All students must complete an online Placement Test before joining their class. This enables us to allocate you the right class for your overall level. When you enrol, details of how to carry out this test will be emailed to you.
• All students are required to independently purchase the course e-textbook. We will email you with further details of this after we have allocated you a class.