The EF English First approach combines maximum progress with maximum communicative practice. It develops fluency, confidence and accuracy while improving all the essential skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The result is successful and effective communication, teaching students how to really use the language in real-life situations. It is important to mention that all of these skills are important and all of these skills are communicative. Oral communication or conversation alone is not sufficient for learners to experience great progress. Listening, reading and writing provide rich sources of language from which students can build up their knowledge and vocabulary.
The General English Programs last for 8-12 weeks per level. The General English course is for students from the 3rd grade of Junior High School (15 years old) to adults. The Program combines the EF English First book, audio visual material, multimedia computers & interactive classrooms. There is a minimum of 8 students per class and a maximum of 15 students per class.
There are several types of General English Programs :
1. Easy English – with native English speaking teachers.
2. Access English – with native English teachers + local teachers (12 meetings with a local teacher and 12 meetings with a native speaking teacher).
3. Active English – with Indonesian English teachers.