English for General Communication

Amideast’s English for General Communication program develops your ability to communicate confidently and effectively in everyday situations. As the most popular type of English language training Amideast offers, these courses help tens of thousands of adult English learners yearly develop the spoken and written skills commonly needed today for work, study, and leisure.

Our expert teachers stress both fluency and accuracy as they help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing through engaging activities addressing contemporary topics.

Our English language courses are aligned to the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and cover six proficiency stages, from beginning to advanced.

WHY STUDY ENGLISH WITH Amideast?

Our approach to teaching in English is based on the needs of learners. Here are 10 reasons to study English at Amideast:

Small class sizes
Individualized instruction and support
Interactive, communicative approach
Contemporary topics with a global focus
Emphasis on practical, real-life communication
Classes for different ages, levels, and purposes
Learner-centered materials for in-class or distance learning
Multimedia tools to enhance all language skills
Taught by expert, certified teachers of American English
Welcoming environment with comfortable facilities and friendly staff

Our English for General Communication courses are offered at the following levels:

Stage	Level	Hours
Beginner(A1)	Starter A	32
Beginner(A1)	Starter B	32
Elementary(A2)	1 A	32
Elementary(A2)	1 B	32
Pre-Intermediate(B1)	2 A	32
Pre-Intermediate(B1)	2 B	32
Intermediate(B2)	3 A	32
Intermediate(B2)	3 B	32
Upper Intermediate(C1)	4 A	32
Upper Intermediate(C1)	4 B	32
Advanced(C2)	5 A	32
Advanced(C2)	5 B	32
Total		348

Start Date	End Date	Training Timing	Training Days
11 January 2026	15 February 2026 (A levels) 16 February 2026 (B levels)	4:15 to 6:15 or 6:30 to 8:30 pm	Sun, Tues, alternating Thu OR Mon, Wed, every Thu
14 April 2026	24 May 2026 (A and B levels)	4:15 to 6:15 or 6:30 to 8:30 pm	Sun, Tues, alternating Thu OR Mon, Wed, alternating Thu
7 June 2026	16 July 2026 (A and B levels)	4:15 to 6:15 or 6:30 to 8:30 pm	Sun, Tues, alternating Thu OR Mon, Wed, alternating Thu
2 August 2026	13 September 2026 (A and B levels)	4:15 to 6:15 or 6:30 to 8:30 pm	Sun, Tues, alternating Thu OR Mon, Wed, alternating Thu
4 October 2026	12 November 2026 (A and B levels)	4:15 to 6:15 or 6:30 to 8:30 pm	Sun, Tues, alternating Thu OR Mon, Wed, alternating Thu

Cost: 225 JD for each level, including a book.
Placement test: Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 PM.
You are eligible for a 20% discount if you are re-enrolling (180 JOD)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks.
32 hours of instruction.
12 total levels (from Starter A to 5B)
Participants must take a placement test prior to registering for the first course.
Participants enrolling in classes from the previous EL structure can enroll in the course as detailed in the equivalency.
Courses meet twice weekly and every other Thursday. For example, Starter A would meet Monday and Wednesday on Week 1 and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Week 2 and then Monday and Wednesday on Week 3 and so on.
Courses use the American English File textbook; a new book is distributed each level.
Participants can choose to enroll in just one level above their reported level on the placement test, but must sign a course waiver letter with their registration form.
Participants must be a minimum of 16 years old to register.

Placement Testing

Placement exams are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. There is a reading section and a listening section. The cost of the exam is 15 JD. You must attend at least 30 minutes prior to the exam, and must present proof of identity. The registration will be online as below:

You must create an account on Amideast Online, instructions on how you can create an account Click Here.

To book your exam date Click Here

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