General English

Improve your general English

We believe the best way to improve your skills in another language is to experience that language and culture.
This course is designed to help you communicate effectively in English-speaking situations.

General English Vlog

Experience English in real-life contexts

General English Interviews

Learning takes place in and outside the classroom

Language Centre campus

You'll be a University of Leeds student

Language Centre teaching

Our teachers are university academics

What you'll learn

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No textbooks

You'll learn using current, authentic material

such as news articles, websites, blogs, videos and social media

Entry requirements

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Fees, course dates and deadlines to apply

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Hear from the course leader

Alex explains how you'll learn English on this course to help you communicate in real-life situations

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How to apply

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Fuka Koike
Student | General English
"I chose this course because I wanted to learn English in a real context. I learned speaking and communication skills, and it'll be useful for my career because I can communicate with people from other countries using English."

Accredited

by the British Council

for the teaching of English in the UK

How we teach

is informed by academic research into language teaching

This means how we teach helps you get the most out of your learning

Start dates

throughout the year

Study when it suits you