General English Education and Levels is a fundamental and critical starting point for anyone deciding to learn English. English is the key to global communication, academic success, and professional careers. Therefore, receiving education at the right level and in a systematic way is crucial for students to achieve their goals. At British Time English Language Schools, general English education consists of five main levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced.
Each level is completed with 100 lesson hours, designed to systematically and progressively improve students' language skills. The courses are supported with visual and auditory materials, modern smartboard applications, and technology that meets the requirements of the age. In addition to the regular lesson schedule, students can enhance their language skills through free conversation clubs, grammar clubs, and study sessions. This allows students to practice what they learn in class and improve their ability to use English in daily life.
Classes usually consist of 14 to 16 students. At British Time, grammar-focused 1st and 2nd levels are taught entirely by Turkish teachers, while 3rd, 4th, and 5th levels are taught equally by Turkish and foreign teachers. This approach ensures students receive education that meets both local and international standards, maximizing their language proficiency. Individual attention and interaction in classes increase students' confidence and accelerate their communication skills.
Students are awarded certificates for each level, under the ISO 9001 approved service guarantee. These certificates, prepared according to the last level completed by the student, officially document language proficiency and provide advantages in academic or professional applications. The levels and their contents are as follows:
Elementary: Suitable for beginners, this level teaches basic concepts such as numbers, colors, days, months, and countries. Students can express themselves with simple sentences, provide basic information about their family and surroundings, and communicate in daily routines such as shopping and transportation. They also learn to use past and future tenses for simple tasks. Classroom activities and paired dialogues help boost confidence and basic conversational skills.
Pre-Intermediate: This level builds on the basics, enabling students to express themselves in social, school, and peer settings. Grammar is actively applied, and thoughts and feelings can be communicated orally or in writing. Meeting the B1 standard, students gradually understand simple videos and films, participate in basic discussions, share experiences, and tell short everyday stories. Classroom games and group activities expand vocabulary and strengthen foundational communication skills.
Intermediate: Students can use English comfortably at this level. They can communicate effectively in business meetings, technical discussions, and other professional contexts. While B2 level may not fully cover idiomatic and nuanced expressions, students can read and analyze articles in their field. They can speak fluently and spontaneously, write simple texts correctly, and express their ideas logically. Discussion skills are developed, allowing longer sentences and appropriate language use in different contexts.
Upper Intermediate: Provides full command in social and academic life. Students can understand long paragraphs, academic connectors, and complex sentences in texts. Presentations, public speaking, and one-on-one dialogues are conducted with fluid and high-quality expression. It lays the foundation for C1 level, enabling comprehension and writing of academic texts. Students can communicate ideas in detail, participate in debates, and engage effectively in professional communication. Social and cultural communication skills are also enhanced.
Advanced: This is the final stage of English proficiency. Students can speak at a native level, apply professional language structures, and communicate effectively in academic and professional content. Completing this level allows students to use English with full theoretical and practical mastery, achieve high success in business negotiations, academic writing, and international projects. They can understand complex texts, write creatively and analytically, and communicate effectively across cultures. These skills boost confidence and provide a competitive advantage globally.
Improving your English level is not as difficult or intimidating as it may seem. Once your language learning mechanism is activated, learning other languages becomes easier. English is one of the most universal and accessible languages to learn. British Time provides students with the most effective learning opportunities through conversation classes with foreign teachers, free make-up lessons, and level repetition guarantees. This education is proven with international standards of success and positive student references. British Time English Language Schools have been awarded "Europe's Most Successful Language School," offering students a chance to learn English correctly and effectively on a global scale. Through this program, students can succeed academically and professionally and develop themselves on an international level.
