English for General Communication
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Amideast's English for General Communication course 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 all 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:
| LevelCEFR | LevelCourse | Description | Available Online | Available in-person |
| Level 1 | A1 | Basic introductions, talk about self & family, tell date & time, share job information | ✅ | |
| Level 2 | A1 | Sentence structures, parts of the body, sports & hobbies, shopping | ✅ | |
| Level 3 | A2 | Adding on to introductions, family, self, hobbies, and shopping; discusses neighborhoods | ✅ | |
| Level 4 | A2 | Talk about appearances, health, the weather, and food; work on past tense. | ✅ | ✅ |
| Grammer Review | A2+ | Focus on count/noncount nouns, comparatives, and differences in present / past tenses. | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 5: Conversation Course | B1 | You’ll talk about personal info, what things look like, travel & tourism, food and entertainment! | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 6 | B1 | Explore memories, transportation, household chores, and technology; touch on future tense | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 7 | B1+ | Discover vocabulary around geography, storytelling, and requests; look at nonverbal cues | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 8 | B1+ | Discuss personality types, making complaints, the environment, and media news | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 9 | B2 | Discuss qualities, social media/entertainment, historical events, and challenges | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 10: Conversation course | B2 | Express opinions using complex grammatical structures, use linking words effectively to produce clear and connected discourse | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 11: Conversation course | C1 | Through practice of the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - students will effectively explore new topics and produce clear discourse using advanced grammatical structures. | ✅ | ✅ |
*The corresponding CEFR level is shown in parentheses
Before registering, students are required to take a placement test to ensure placement in the appropriate course and level.
SCHEDULE 2023–2024
Sessions | Dates |
Fall 1 | September 4 - October 23 |
Fall 2 | September 25 - November 13 |
Fall 3 | October 30 - December 19 |
Winter 1 | November 20 - January 16 |
Winter 2 | January 3 - February 20 |
Winter 3 | January 22 - March 7 |
Spring 1 | February 26 - April 25 |
Spring 2 | March 18 - May 20 |
Spring 3 | May 6 - June 27 |
Summer 1 | June 3 - June 27 |
Summer 2 | July 8 - July 26 |
Summer 3 | August 5 - August 23 |
Summer 4 | August 26 - September 12 |
The registration fee for every course is 620 TND, including books and certificate.
Each level consists of two courses, with each course totaling 42 hours of instruction. Public courses are offered 2 or 3 times a week. Classes last 2-3 hours depending on study days chosen. Courses and schedules can also be customized for business employees or other groups.
For more information about the English Language Program, please contact us at tunisia@amideast.org or at 71 145 700.
Time slots
| Monday/Wednesday | Tuesday/Thursday |
9:00 -12:00 | 9:00 -12:00 |
12:00 - 3:00 | 12:00 - 3:00 |
3:00 - 6:00 | 3:00 - 6:00 |
6:00 - 9:00 | 6:00 - 9:00 |
| |
If you are interested in the SAT®, TOEFL®, GRE®, or GMATTM courses*, please click here.
* A minimum number of students is required to open each class.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Amideast's English for General Communication course 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 all 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:
| LevelCEFR | LevelCourse | Description | Available Online | Available in-person |
| Level 1 | A1 | Basic introductions, talk about self & family, tell date & time, share job information | ✅ | |
| Level 2 | A1 | Sentence structures, parts of the body, sports & hobbies, shopping | ✅ | |
| Level 3 | A2 | Adding on to introductions, family, self, hobbies, and shopping; discusses neighborhoods | ✅ | |
| Level 4 | A2 | Talk about appearances, health, the weather, and food; work on past tense. | ✅ | ✅ |
| Grammer Review | A2+ | Focus on count/noncount nouns, comparatives, and differences in present / past tenses. | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 5: Conversation Course | B1 | You’ll talk about personal info, what things look like, travel & tourism, food and entertainment! | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 6 | B1 | Explore memories, transportation, household chores, and technology; touch on future tense | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 7 | B1+ | Discover vocabulary around geography, storytelling, and requests; look at nonverbal cues | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 8 | B1+ | Discuss personality types, making complaints, the environment, and media news | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 9 | B2 | Discuss qualities, social media/entertainment, historical events, and challenges | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 10: Conversation course | B2 | Express opinions using complex grammatical structures, use linking words effectively to produce clear and connected discourse | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 11: Conversation course | C1 | Through practice of the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - students will effectively explore new topics and produce clear discourse using advanced grammatical structures. | ✅ | ✅ |
*The corresponding CEFR level is shown in parentheses
Before registering, students are required to take a placement test to ensure placement in the appropriate course and level.
SCHEDULE 2023–2024
Sessions | Dates |
Fall 1 | September 4 - October 23 |
Fall 2 | September 25 - November 13 |
Fall 3 | October 30 - December 19 |
Winter 1 | November 20 - January 16 |
Winter 2 | January 3 - February 20 |
Winter 3 | January 22 - March 7 |
Spring 1 | February 26 - April 25 |
Spring 2 | March 18 - May 20 |
Spring 3 | May 6 - June 27 |
Summer 1 | June 3 - June 27 |
Summer 2 | July 8 - July 26 |
Summer 3 | August 5 - August 23 |
Summer 4 | August 26 - September 12 |
The registration fee for every course is 620 TND, including books and certificate.
Each level consists of two courses, with each course totaling 42 hours of instruction. Public courses are offered 2 or 3 times a week. Classes last 2-3 hours depending on study days chosen. Courses and schedules can also be customized for business employees or other groups.
For more information about the English Language Program, please contact us at tunisia@amideast.org or at 71 145 700.
Time slots
| Monday/Wednesday | Tuesday/Thursday |
9:00 -12:00 | 9:00 -12:00 |
12:00 - 3:00 | 12:00 - 3:00 |
3:00 - 6:00 | 3:00 - 6:00 |
6:00 - 9:00 | 6:00 - 9:00 |
| |
If you are interested in the SAT®, TOEFL®, GRE®, or GMATTM courses*, please click here.
* A minimum number of students is required to open each class.
HEADQUARTERS
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-3363
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30
Phone: 202-776-9600
Fax: 202-776-7000
E-Mail: inquiries@amideast.org
