GENERAL ENGLISH
OVERVIEW
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE focuses on real everyday English for communication. This course builds your confidence and develops your skills to function in an English-speaking country. Apart from developing core skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), this course provides students with pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar support.
AIL offers four levels of General English from Elementary (CEFR A2 Level) to Upper-intermediate (CEFR B2 Level). General English students are required to undertake a placement test to determine their entry point.
Established in 2012, Australian Institute of Language (AIL) is one of Australia’s most enduring providers of English language training and testing.
AIL is a
- Registered Training Organisation / CRICOS Provider
- Official IELTS Test Centre
- ETS Authorised TOEFL iBT Test Centre
- NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre
- NAATI Endorsed Training Provider
- AEAS Official Course Partner
AIL focuses on quality education and student satisfactions. With advanced teaching facilities, experienced teachers, and supportive staff, AIL has a clear goal in helping students improve English and quickly and smoothly adapt their future study life in Australia.
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
Course Name: GENERAL ENGLISH
CRICOS Course Code: 109422F
Age requirement: Applicants must not be less than 18 years of age at the proposed commencement date.
Level: Elementary/Pre-intermediate/Intermediate/Upper-intermediate
Course duration: upto 40 weeks
2025 Intake Dates: Click here to view
Class times:
Day classes: 09:30AM – 15:00PM
Evening classes: 16:30PM – 21:40PM
*Timetable subject to change
Level completion: 10 weeks
Minimum enrollment: 2 weeks
Course Delivery Location: Level 2, 388 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
AIL General English – Learning Objectives
The General English (GE) program at AIL is designed to help students improve their overall English proficiency for everyday communication, travel, work, and further study. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Speaking & Listening
o Understand spoken English in conversations, media, and public contexts.
Reading & Writing
o Write clear, structured texts such as letters, paragraphs, and short essays.
Grammar & Vocabulary
o Apply new words and expressions appropriately in both spoken and written English.
Pronunciation & Fluency
o Develop natural fluency and accuracy in everyday conversations.
Cultural Awareness & Interaction
o Interact effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds.
Learning Strategies
CORE TEXTBOOK
Every student having their own copy of the core textbook is essential to their learning journey. AIL has chosen Empower English (2nd Edition) as the core textbook for its General English classes because it provides the perfect balance of language development, real-world communication, and learner engagement. Developed by Cambridge University Press, the series features practical topics, authentic content, and personalised learning pathways supported by rich online resources. Its clear structure and CEFR alignment enable students to monitor their progress effectively while building confidence and fluency in everyday English.
BEYOND TEXTBOOK
A good English teacher never focuses solely on textbooks, and a lively General English class should always go beyond them. At AIL, our General English teachers create dynamic and interactive lessons that combine real-life communication with engaging in-class activities — such as role plays, pair conversations, group discussions, show and share, listening tasks, and creative writing exercises. These activities help students apply what they learn in practical ways, building confidence and fluency in both spoken and written English.
Learning at AIL also extends beyond the classroom. Our General English program includes regular excursions and cultural experiences that connect language learning with everyday life in Melbourne. From exploring the Royal Botanic Gardens and Queen Victoria Market to visiting NGV exhibitions and University of Melbourne campus, students experience English in authentic contexts, discover Australian culture, and see the language come to life.
FEATURES
Six Reasons to Choose AIL
NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre
Engaging In-Class Practice
Cultural Diversity
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Experienced Australian Teachers
Pathways to Further Study
Quality English classes at an affordable price!!
My agent recently introduced Australian Institute of Language to me. After comparing with a few English colleges in Melbourne, it wasn’t a difficult decision for me to choose AIL. Based on the study experience I have so far, it is a smart call and even beyond what I expected. Good quality of teaching at an affordable price. At AIL, teachers are very experienced with a lot of in-class activities. Staff are very kind and supportive too. The flexible timetable enables me to have my Intermediate level General English class scheduled in the afternoons and evenings, which gives me more time to experience life in Australia. Now, this is my second last week at AIL as well as in Australia, I truly like the study experience at AIL. It is my privilege to know so many classmates from every corner of the world!!
