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General English Programme

Relaxed English that gets you talking.

For anyone who mainly wants to fix their speaking. Three hours a day, face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur, at an easy pace — everyday conversation first, with grammar and vocabulary in support.

Watercolour — a small group in easy conversation, Kuala Lumpur street life behind them
3 hrs a day
Relaxed · face-to-face
  • Speaking firstEveryday conversation at the centre
  • 3 hours a dayA relaxed pace
  • Face-to-faceFahrenheit 88, Bukit Bintang
  • Month by monthStart at your level
  • Any levelFrom complete beginner
What you practise

The conversations you actually have.

Everyday situations — the English you use outside a classroom, not the English of an exam paper. Meeting people, shopping, getting around, travel, appointments, and saying what you think.

Examples of the everyday situations a General English class practises.

Everyday English
  1. “Hi, I'm Sara — where are you from?”

    Meeting people
  2. “Could I try this in a bigger size?”

    Food and shopping
  3. “Excuse me, which way is the LRT?”

    Getting around
  4. “My flight's been cancelled — what are my options?”

    Travel
  5. “I'd like to book an appointment for Tuesday.”

    Appointments and calls
  6. “Honestly, I think the film was better than the book.”

    Opinions and stories
How it works

Talk first. Everything else supports it.

Levels use the CEFR as a guide rather than a rulebook — the measure here is how comfortably you communicate.

Talk first

Themes, rich media and video start the discussion — and the class keeps talking.

Grammar and vocabulary in support

Brought in when the conversation needs them, not drilled on their own.

Practice between classes

Interactive workbooks, eBooks and study resources on the e-learning platform.

The chalk wall at the centre, covered in students' messages in English
The expression wall
The student lounge at the centre
The student lounge
One month at a time

Five stages, at your pace.

The placement test finds your starting point. Each level runs for a month, so you can keep going as long as it helps.

  1. Levels 1–2

    Starter

    First words and simple sentences for everyday moments.

  2. Levels 3–4

    Elementary

    Everyday conversation in familiar, routine situations.

  3. Levels 5–6

    Pre-Intermediate

    Linking ideas to handle social and travel situations with growing confidence.

  4. Levels 7–8

    Intermediate

    Clearer, more accurate English for longer, more detailed conversations.

  5. Levels 9–10

    Upper-Intermediate

    Natural expression — talking easily about almost any everyday topic.

GEP, PEP or AEP?

Choose the course that fits your goal.

Three English courses, three different aims. GEP is the one for speaking with confidence.

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General English
Best for
General EnglishFixing your speaking — confident everyday English
Premium EnglishAnyone who wants English for university, work and daily life
Academic EnglishA university place, with an IELTS band as the target
Focus
General EnglishSpeaking and everyday communication
Premium EnglishEveryday and academic English together
Academic EnglishAcademic English only, aligned with IELTS
Pace
General EnglishRelaxed — 3 hours a day
Premium English4 hours of class + 2 on the learning app, Mon–Fri
Academic EnglishIntensive — 4 hours of class, 5 days a week
Mode
General EnglishFace-to-face
Premium EnglishFace-to-face, online or hybrid
Academic EnglishFace-to-face only
Levels
General EnglishMonth by month, with CEFR as a guide
Premium English5 levels over 6 months · A1 → C1
Academic English10 levels of 1 month · Pre-A1 → B2
After GEP

Where it leads.

Academic English

Move across if university study becomes the goal.

Business Communication

Move across for workplace-specific English.

Exam preparation

The exam tracks once a formal score is needed — IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, PTE, APTIS or Linguaskill.

Questions

General English, answered.

Who is General English for?+

Anyone who mainly wants to fix their speaking. It is relaxed — three hours a day, face-to-face — and built around everyday conversation rather than exams or academic writing. If university is your goal, look at Academic English; if you want everyday and academic English together, the Premium English Programme.

Can I join if I have a low level of English?+

Yes. The programme starts from Level 1 (Starter) and accommodates learners at every stage — the initial placement test assigns you to the exact level for your goals. Take the placement test and we shall know your level.

What does General English cost?+

Ask us and we will quote your route. Each level runs one month and there are ten, but you start where the placement test puts you — so most students pay for fewer than ten, and the honest answer depends on your level.

How is General English different from the Premium English Programme?+

General English focuses on everyday communication, vocabulary and practical fluency for daily life. The Premium English Programme is a two-in-one combination that integrates General and Academic English, so you build real-world communication while naturally developing the academic competencies needed for university success.

How is General English different from Academic English?+

General English focuses on everyday communication, helping you elevate your vocabulary, comprehension and real-world speaking for daily life and travel. Academic English is specifically geared towards IELTS preparation.

Can I move across to Academic English later?+

Yes. Take the placement test again and we place you at the Academic English level that fits — General English follows the CEFR more loosely, so the test is how we find your starting point.

Is there anything to study between classes?+

Yes — every programme includes our e-learning platform, so practice continues outside the classroom rather than stopping at the door.

What time are the classes?+

Three hours a day, face-to-face. Exact times are set per intake rather than fixed all year, so ask us for the current timings when you enrol — that way you get the real schedule for the month you are starting, not last term's.

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