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Global English. Built around the learner. Driven by outcomes.

Global English

Age 16+
Built around the learner. Driven by outcomes.

Course Description

Our Global English courses at ETC International College are built around your goals, your level and your future. Unlike traditional General English courses focused mainly on hours and intensity, Global English combines language development with clearer outcomes and personal progression.
 
All students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills alongside grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and real-world communication.
 
  • Core provides structured General English with clear progression.
  • Plus adds dedicated afternoon sessions that explore industries and career pathways helping students connect English to their future goals and interests.
  • Pro includes smaller classes and weekly one-to-one Personal Language Coaching to accelerate progress.
 
Whether you want to improve your English, explore future pathways or progress faster, there is a Global English course designed for you.
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Global English - Core

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Global English — Core

20 lessons per week - Available Now!
Do you want to speak English with confidence in everyday life? Core helps you build strong communication skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will improve step by step in a supportive class, with clear structure and regular feedback.
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Student Profile - Who is this for?

This course is ideal if you want to feel more confident using English in real situations — for travel, study and international life — while building a solid foundation for future progress.

“I want to improve my English step-by-step in a supportive environment and build confidence using English in everyday situations.”

Core

Plus

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Global English - Plus and Pro

English for Marketing and Public Relations

Global English — Plus

24 lessons per week - Available Summer 2026
Do you want to improve your English and start making real decisions about your future? Plus combines language learning with real ideas, discussion and global topics to help you define your direction. You won’t just talk about your goals — you’ll test them, challenge them and learn how to communicate them with confidence.

This course is for students who want more than English. You’ll leave with clearer direction, stronger motivation, and the language to move forward.

“I want to improve my English while also thinking seriously about my future, goals and next steps.”
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Plus features:

Plus students don’t just improve their English, they use it to think about their future. Afternoon sessions help students discuss goals, test ideas, explore interests and build confidence communicating about real-life plans and ambitions.

Students leave with:

  • a clearer direction
  • stronger motivation
  • greater confidence
  • improved communication skills
  • a better understanding of what they want to do next
English for Cyber Security

Global English — Pro

26+ lessons per week - Available Autumn 2026
Do you want to improve your English faster with personal support? Pro combines focused English study in smaller classes with personal language coaching. You receive individual feedback, clear targets and guidance designed around your needs.

This course is ideal for motivated students who want fast, measurable progress and a more personalised experience, helping you move forward with confidence in your English and your future plans.

“I already have clear goals and want fast, personalised progress with extra support and coaching.”
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Pro features:

Pro is designed for students who want focused, measurable progress. Students study in smaller groups and work with a Personal Language Coach throughout their course.

Weekly one-to-one coaching sessions include:

  • personalised feedback
  • language diagnosis
  • targeted improvement plans
  • individual progress tracking

Students leave with:

  • faster progress
  • greater accuracy and fluency
  • clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses
  • a personalised strategy for continued improvement

General English vs. Global English: What's the difference?

Traditional General English often focuses mainly on level progression and classroom hours. Global English still develops the core language skills students need - speaking, listening, reading and writing - but with clearer purpose and outcomes built around the student’s goals.

Core focuses on strong English foundations. Plus helps students use English to explore their future, develop confidence and start making real decisions about what comes next. Pro adds smaller classes, personal coaching and measurable progress for students with clear goals.

Learn Through Communication

Grammar and vocabulary are taught through use and practice, not only through explanation. You will work with classmates in conversations, problem-solving activities, and real-life tasks that help you develop natural communication skills.

Clear Progress at Every Level

Classes follow the CEFR international level system from beginner to advanced. This means you always know your level and how you are progressing.

Our teachers guide you step-by-step so you can improve your accuracy, fluency, and confidence in English.

Homework and Review

Regular homework helps you review what you learned in class and continue improving between lessons. Teachers also begin lessons with a short review to reinforce your progress.

A Strong Foundation for Your English

Core provides reliable, structured English learning. It builds the skills and confidence you need for daily life, work, study, and international communication.
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What will I learn?

Course Elements Explained

Reading

Develop reading skills using modern texts, articles and materials connected to everyday life and global issues.

Writing

Learn to communicate clearly and accurately in messages, opinions, summaries and structured written tasks.

Speaking

Build confidence expressing ideas, opinions, goals and plans in real discussions and practical situations.

Listening

Improve understanding of natural English through conversation, discussion, media and real-world topics.

Vocabulary & Grammar

Expand practical vocabulary and improve accuracy through real communication and active use of English.

Pronunciation

Improve clarity, fluency and confidence when speaking English naturally.
What will Global English help me achieve?

The Student Journey

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Before Global English

Humberto arrived in Bournemouth with a goal: to push his English beyond the classroom and into real life. Like many of our students, he'd studied the language at home but wanted the confidence to actually use it in conversations, in professional settings, and in a culture completely different from his own.
Humberto José López Torres
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During the course

Humberto José López Torres
At ETC, Humberto became part of a community. Alongside classmates from around the world, he shared experiences and built friendships that crossed borders. His teachers gave him the patience and support to grow at his own pace, while life in Bournemouth gave him the real-world practice no textbook can replicate.

Life after ETC

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The connections Humberto made at ETC didn't end when his course did. He left with stronger English, lasting friendships, and a deeper understanding of British culture, and he stays in touch with his classmates to this day. Distance, as he puts it, is not a barrier!
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Humberto José López Torres
How much does it cost?

Dates & Fees

Most courses are available throughout the year. You can find a full list of course dates and prices in our Dates & Fees, or use the ETC Course Calculator to get a quote.

Start from any Monday of your choice!

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