General English (GE)

Comprehensive and Engaging General English Courses for Everyone

At HELLO English Center - HEC, we put our educational expertise in your hands to provide engaging English language courses tailored to everyone from all ages and proficiency levels.

CEFR Structured Learning

General English Courses for Every Age Group

Our General English courses are carefully structured around the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to ensure steady, measurable progress for every age group.

The programme expands into more structured language use, integrating meaningful contexts, project-based tasks, and visual learning to strengthen both comprehension and communication.

Age group

Young Adults (18-23) and Adults (24+)

Course Focus

These courses are designed for learners at all proficiency levels, with a strong emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Through interactive methods and real-life communication scenarios, students develop confidence, fluency, and practical English skills for study, work, and everyday use.

Learning Experience

Students follow a structured 12-level learning journey based on the latest Oxford University Press curriculum for adult learners, fully aligned with CEFR levels and including a Pre-A level for absolute beginners. Courses are available online and in-centre, in group or one-to-one formats, with flexible schedules on weekdays and weekends. Modern learning tools and complementary resources ensure an engaging and effective learning experience throughout the programme.

SENIORS
Mode Level Duration Frequency Class Duration Session
Standard 36h 3 months 1x week 3h December
March
June
September
Semi-intensive 48h 2 months 3x week
or 2x weekends
2h 4h
Saturday
3.5h Friday
Intensive 60h 1 month 5x week 4h Each month
VIP flexible

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The programme expands into more structured language use, integrating meaningful contexts, project-based tasks, and visual learning to strengthen both comprehension and communication.

Age group

Pre-teens (12–14) and Teens (15–17)

Course Focus

This programme helps junior learners build strong foundations in reading, writing, listening, and speaking while developing confidence, creativity, and clear communication skills.

The course prepares students for academic success and effective real-world English use.

Learning Experience

Lessons are interactive and age-appropriate, using real-life situations and engaging themes. Courses are delivered online or in-center, in group or one-to-one formats, with flexible weekday and weekend schedules. The curriculum follows CEFR levels and is based on the latest Cambridge University Press materials, enhanced with modern learning technology.

JUNIORS
Mode Level Duration Frequency Class Duration Session
Standard 30h 3 months 1x week 2h30 December /
March /
June /
September
Intensive 35h 1 month 4x week 2h30 June
July
August
VIP flexible

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Learning is introduced gently through songs, games, stories, and hands-on, active learning experiences, helping them absorb English naturally while having fun in a secure and caring environment.

Age group

Pre-schoolers (4–6 years) and Young Learners (7–11 years)

Course Focus

This programme introduces children to English through a gentle, engaging, and age-appropriate approach.

Learners develop essential language skills: listening, speaking, phonics, reading, and writing while building confidence, creativity, and positive social interaction in a supportive environment.

Learning Experience

The curriculum is exclusively developed by HELLO English Center’s experienced teachers and follows best practices in early language education. Students progress through 10 carefully structured levels designed to match their developmental stage and learning style. Lessons are interactive, enjoyable, and structured to ensure steady progress and a strong foundation in English.

KIDS
Mode Level Duration Frequency Class Duration Session
Standard 24h 3 months 1x week 2h December / March
June / September
Intensive 28h 1 month 4x week 2h June
July
August
VIP flexible

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All classes are conducted in centre with flexible scheduling options, including group or one-to-one formats, available on weekdays and weekends to suit your family’s routine. Our classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate resources and modern educational technology, making learning engaging, safe, and effective.

Through this engaging journey, children not only learn English they develop essential life skills that will prepare them for academic success and a bright future in a globalized world.

CEFR Structured Learning

General English Courses for Every Age Group

Our General English courses are carefully structured around the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to ensure steady, measurable progress for every age group.

The programme expands into more structured language use, integrating meaningful contexts, project-based tasks, and visual learning to strengthen both comprehension and communication.

Age group

Young Adults (18-23) and Adults (24+)

Course Focus

These courses are designed for learners at all proficiency levels, with a strong emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Through interactive methods and real-life communication scenarios, students develop confidence, fluency, and practical English skills for study, work, and everyday use.

Learning Experience

Students follow a structured 12-level learning journey based on the latest Oxford University Press curriculum for adult learners, fully aligned with CEFR levels and including a Pre-A level for absolute beginners. Courses are available online and in-centre, in group or one-to-one formats, with flexible schedules on weekdays and weekends. Modern learning tools and complementary resources ensure an engaging and effective learning experience throughout the programme.

A0 A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Senior
1
Senior
2
Senior
3
Senior
4
Senior
5
Senior
6
Senior
7
Senior
8
Senior
9
Senior
10
Senior
11
Senior
12
Mode Level’s duration Frequency Session’s duration
Standard mode 36 Hours 3 Months Once a week 3 Hours
Semi intensive mode 80 Hours 3 Months Three times in weekdays 2.5 Hours (weekdays)
Twice in weekends 4 Hours (Saturdays)
3.5 Hours (Fridays)
Intensive mode 80 Hours 1 Month Five times a week 4 Hours
One to one Flexible Flexible 2 Hours

The programme expands into more structured language use, integrating meaningful contexts, project-based tasks, and visual learning to strengthen both comprehension and communication.

Age group

Pre-teens (12–14) and Teens (15–17)

Course Focus

This programme helps junior learners build strong foundations in reading, writing, listening, and speaking while developing confidence, creativity, and clear communication skills.

The course prepares students for academic success and effective real-world English use.

Learning Experience

Lessons are interactive and age-appropriate, using real-life situations and engaging themes. Courses are delivered online or in-center, in group or one-to-one formats, with flexible weekday and weekend schedules. The curriculum follows CEFR levels and is based on the latest Cambridge University Press materials, enhanced with modern learning technology.

STARTER A1 A2 B1 B1 +
Senior
1
Senior
2
Senior 3 Senior 4 Senior 5 Senior 6 Senior 7 Senior 8
Mode Level’s duration Frequency Session’s duration
Standard mode 30 Hours 3 Months Once a week 2 Hours 30
Intensive mode 35 Hours 1 Month Four times a week 2 Hours 30
One to one Flexible Flexible 2 Hours

Learning is introduced gently through songs, games, stories, and hands-on, active learning experiences, helping them absorb English naturally while having fun in a secure and caring environment.

Age group

Pre-schoolers (4–6 years) and Young Learners (7–11 years)

Course Focus

This programme introduces children to English through a gentle, engaging, and age-appropriate approach.

Learners develop essential language skills: listening, speaking, phonics, reading, and writing while building confidence, creativity, and positive social interaction in a supportive environment.

Learning Experience

The curriculum is exclusively developed by HELLO English Center’s experienced teachers and follows best practices in early language education. Students progress through 10 carefully structured levels designed to match their developmental stage and learning style. Lessons are interactive, enjoyable, and structured to ensure steady progress and a strong foundation in English.

Kids
A0
A1
A2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Mode Duration per level Frequency Session’s duration
Standard mode 24 Hours 3 Months Once a week 2 Hours
Intensive mode 28 Hours 1 Months Four times a week 2 Hours
One to one Flexible Flexible 2 Hours

All classes are conducted in centre with flexible scheduling options, including group or one-to-one formats, available on weekdays and weekends to suit your family’s routine. Our classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate resources and modern educational technology, making learning engaging, safe, and effective.

Through this engaging journey, children not only learn English they develop essential life skills that will prepare them for academic success and a bright future in a globalized world.

Pre-requisites and Requirements

For an overview of the pre-requisites and requirements for each CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) level in general English courses. This will help students understand what they need to know before starting a course at each level and what they can expect to achieve:

A1
  • ✓ Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases for immediate needs.
  • ✓ Can introduce themselves and others, and can ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where they live, things they have, and people they know.
  • ✓ Can communicate in a simple way if the other person talks slowly and clearly.
A2
  • ✓ Can understand sentences and common expressions about familiar topics, including very basic personal and family information, shopping, places of interest, and work.
  • ✓ Can communicate during simple, everyday tasks that require a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  • ✓ Can describe aspects of their past, their immediate environment, and matters related to immediate needs using simple language.
B1
  • ✓ Can understand the main points of clear texts on familiar topics in standard language.
  • ✓ Can manage most situations on a trip to places where English is used.
  • ✓ Can produce simple, organized texts about familiar topics.
  • ✓ Can describe experiences, events, wishes and aspirations, and explain opinions and plans.
B2
  • ✓ Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics, including some technical discussions.
  • ✓ Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously enough to comfortably communicate with other English speakers.
  • ✓ Can produce clear, detailed text on many subjects and explain a complex viewpoint on a topic, including expressing advantages and disadvantages.
C1
  • ✓ Can understand a wide range of more difficult, longer texts and recognize implicit meanings.
  • ✓ Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously with little need to search for the right expression.
  • ✓ Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
  • ✓ Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
C2
  • ✓ Can understand with ease practically everything they hear or read.
  • ✓ Can summarise information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely.
  • ✓ Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our General English programmes, class formats, placement tests, and learning experience.

What English skills do these courses focus on? +

Courses develop the 4 core skills: Speaking, listening, reading, and writing, along with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and functional language for real-life communication.

Are the courses available online and on-site? +

Yes. Courses are delivered both on-site at HELLO English Center and online through live virtual classes with full access to interactive materials.

What class types can learners choose from? +

Learners can join small group classes for interaction, or 1:1 VIP classes for personalized coaching.

Is a placement test required before enrolling? +

Yes. A placement test is mandatory for all new learners to ensure they are placed in the correct level and grouped with learners of similar ability.

What delivery modes exist for Seniors General English? +

There are three modes: Standard, semi-Intensive, and intensive. Each with different total hours and session frequency.

How does the standard mode work? +

Standard mode is 36 hours over 3 months, usually 12 sessions of 3 hours, with one main class per week.

How does the semi-intensive mode work? +

Semi Intensive mode is 48 hours over around 2 months, with 24 sessions of 2 hours (several sessions per week), plus extra reading and writing skill sessions.

How does the intensive mode work? +

Intensive mode is 60 hours delivered in 20 sessions of 3 hours, combining full coursebook coverage with extended reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice.

General English Courses

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