General English
Build confidence in English: Improve your speaking, listening and writing skills.
Course overview
Our General English course focuses on small groups, personal attention, and practical learning. You’ll develop your English in a supportive and engaging environment where progress feels natural and achievable.
With the General English Course, afternoons are left free, giving you complete flexibility after your morning classes.
This time is entirely at your disposal, whether you choose to relax, explore the local area, or continue practising English in a more informal setting.
It’s an ideal opportunity to unwind, pursue personal interests, or discover Cornwall at your own pace.
What to expect
Each morning focuses on developing the key language skills:
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Speaking and conversation practice
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Listening and comprehension
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Grammar and its real-life application
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Writing for practical purposes
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Vocabulary development
We cover grammar and its complexities, but always in context. The aim is to help you use English naturally and confidently in real situations.
With a maximum of eight students per class, you will have plenty of opportunities to participate, ask questions, and receive personalised feedback.
Afternoons are free, giving you flexibility to relax, explore Cornwall, or continue practising English informally.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for you if you:
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Want to improve your overall English skills.
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Prefer to keep your afternoons free after morning lessons.
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Prefer small classes with individual attention.
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Would like to build confidence in speaking and writing
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Value practical, conversation-based learning.
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Appreciate a calm and supportive learning environment.
This course is particularly suited to learners who enjoy structured morning lessons and the freedom to relax, explore, or pursue personal interests in the afternoons.
Practical details
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Morning lessons with free afternoons.
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It is possible to join afternoon activities, subject to availability.
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Personalised feedback and individual support
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Suitable for all English levels.
Recognised for Bildungsurlaub.
Learn English in Cornwall
Our Bildungsurlaub programme includes 30 lessons of taught English. We teach in small groups, limiting the number of participants in each class to 6. Our highly qualified teachers aim to equip you with comprehension, grammar and written and spoken English.
Skool's Bildungsurlaub programme is designed to give you the skills and confidence in the practical use of English. Our programme is open to learners of all levels. We are accredited to offer Bildungsurlaub in a number of states, including:
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Berlin
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Brandenburg
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Hamburg
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Hessen
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Niedersachsen
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Rheinland-Pfalz
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Saarland
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Schleswig-Holstein
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Sachsen-Anhalt
For more information about our offer, contact us. We’ll be pleased to help.
