General English B1 – Semi-Intensive (RAK Campus)

The General English B1 – Semi-Intensive course at our Ras Al Khaimah Campus is designed for learners who want to build on their existing English skills and gain confidence in real-life communication. At this level, students enhance their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities through engaging lessons supported by interactive speaking activities that allow them to practise new vocabulary and grammar in meaningful contexts. Lessons cover practical topics, including leisure activities, education, current events and media.

Each skills-based lesson is supported by interactive speaking activities, giving students the opportunity to actively practise new vocabulary and grammar in meaningful contexts. With a strong emphasis on communication, students learn how to use English effectively in social, professional, and everyday situations.

The course aims to develop all four core language skills and help students gain the confidence to communicate in a variety of settings, including social, academic, and professional environments.

Why Choose This Course?

• Native English-speaking, CELTA-qualified teachers
• Small class sizes (7 students on average)
• Daily speaking-focused practice
• Personalised attention to every learner
• International student community from over 80 nationalities

Why Study in Ras Al Khaimah?

Ras Al Khaimah offers a high-quality educational experience in a safe, relaxed, and affordable environment. With lower living costs than Dubai, easy access to beaches and outdoor activities, and a multicultural community, it is an ideal destination for focused study. Students also benefit from flexible visa conditions, allowing free travel between Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai.

Course Structure

• Session length: 2 hours per day
• Intensity: Semi-Intensive course, 10 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (morning or afternoon options)
• Duration: 1 month
• Rolling enrolment: Start any Monday

Aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference), the B1 course typically requires 100–120 hours per sub-level B1.1 and B1.2 (Intermediate).

Assessment & Progression

Student progress is monitored weekly through in-class feedback, helping learners focus on areas for improvement in a supportive, informal environment. Monthly CEFR-aligned level tests allow students to track their development. Students progress to the next level once they have successfully achieved the required learning objectives.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Reading: understand texts written in high-frequency everyday or job-related language, and follow descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters.
• Writing: produce simple connected texts on familiar topics or personal interests, including personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
• Speaking: handle everyday situations at work or school, participate in conversations on familiar topics, and describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions. Students can narrate stories or summarize books or films and express their reactions.
• Listening: understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters encountered at work, school, or leisure, and follow many radio or TV programs on topics of personal or professional interest when delivered slowly and clearly.

This Semi-Intensive B1 course is perfect for students who want to consolidate and expand their English skills, handle everyday work or school situations, and gain fluency in real-world communication.