Course Description

Rightword Offers General English classes from Beginner level (A0) to Advanced level (C1) based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The aim of these courses is to develop our students’ confidence and skills in using the English language.

Our students will have the opportunity to practise and develop the four major skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), while also focussing on grammar and pronunciation.

Rightword follows a communicative-based teaching approach with an emphasis on building the students’ confidence in order to successfully use English in their daily lives, whether it be for work, study or travel.

Our classes also allow for flexibility as we value the individual needs of all our students. Students can track their progress through our weekly tests and record this in their individual learner journals.

Key Points

• • Classes start on every Monday.

• • Max 14 students per class.

• • Morning or afternoon classes.

• • Study & Work option for non-EU students.

• • Busy social calendar.

• • Full support for students.

• • EAQUALS accredited school.

Levels Offered

The “A” Levels – Basic User

Beginner (A0 – A1 on the CEFR) – Learners who have little or no previous experience of English

Elementary (A1 – A2 on the CEFR) – Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and essential phrases. Can make introductions and can ask and answer questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way.

Pre-Intermediate (A2+ – B1 on the CEFR) – Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

The “B” Levels – Independent User

Intermediate (B1 – B1+ on the CEFR) – Can maintain interaction and get across what you want in familiar contexts. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Intermediate Plus (B1+ – B2 on the CEFR) – Can maintain interaction in a broader range of contexts and interact with a degree of spontaneity. Can understand some more complex language.

Upper-Intermediate (B2 – B2+ on the CEFR) – Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

The “C” Levels – Proficient User

Advanced (B2+ – C1 on the CEFR) – Can understand various demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. They can express themself fluently and spontaneously. Can use language flexibility and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

Learner Pathway

All students will take a written and oral placement test before being placed at a suitable level. The teachers and academic team work with students to help them achieve their personal study goals.

Weekly class tests allow teachers and students to monitor progress, and our learner journals empower students to take control of their own learning and self-monitor their development and achievements.

Rightword’s 12-Week Curriculum

Week 1: Begin class and meet SSO
Week 2: Classes and assessment
Week 3: Speaking assessment
Week 4: One-to-one feedback session with the class teacher
Week 5: Practice level test
Week 6: Level change test
Week 7: Classes and assessment
Week 8: Classes and assessment
Week 9: Speaking assessment
Week 10: One-to-one feedback session
Week 11: Practice level test
Week 12: Level change test