General English
PAE Custom General-English Courses
We specialize in creating custom-made courses that correspond to the exact needs of the customer. Rather than relying on a standard program, we create a program around the specific needs of the participants to ensure maximum relevance. We use material from a variety of sources including some standard general English courses, our own materials, and most of all real media such as articles, books, films, television excerpts etc. all brought together to forge a course that is precisely cut to fit your language needs.
Our custom general-English courses are available at all levels. We have years of extensive of experience in developing such courses for people at all levels - from complete beginners to highly advanced learners.
Standard General English Courses
The following are samples of some standard courses we offer. Naturally we work with a wide variety of other publications from which our clients can choose.
Standard courses are available at all levels.
Preparation courses for Cambridge Exams
KET (Key English Test)
KET is the first level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level A2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,. KET recognises the ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level.
Do you have basic English skills? Can you understand simple texts? Can you communicate in familiar situations? Can you understand short notices and simple spoken directions? If so, then KET is the exam for you.
For more information go to: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/ket.htm
PET (Preliminary English Test)
PET is the second level Cambridge ESOL exam. It is an intermediate level exam, at Level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you can deal with everyday written and spoken communications (e.g. read simple textbooks and articles, write simple personal letters, make notes during a meeting), then this is the exam for you.
PET is a valuable qualification if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career in international business. It is also useful preparation for higher level exams, such as FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English).
For more information go to: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/pet.htm
FCE (First Certificate in English)
FCE is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose FCE if your knowledge of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study.
To be successful, you will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. You also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language.
For more information go to: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/fce.htm
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CAE is the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose CAE if you are reaching a standard of English that is adequate for most purposes, including social and professional situations, and in higher education.
Although the level of language skills required is not as high as for CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life.
For more information go to: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/cae.htm
CPE (Certificate of Profisency in English)
CPE is the highest level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level C2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context and are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker, then this is the exam for you.
Success at this level represents a significant personal achievement.
For more information go to: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/cpe.htm