The Center for General English at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is proud to offer a unique program in General English focusing on the practical English skills necessary for professional and academic success.
The Program
The General English coursework is composed of
the language skills and grammar needed to communicate in the international arena. YCMES instructors teach International English as it is spoken and understood globally – our native-English instructors are drawn from the UK, USA, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The course places a particular emphasis on writing, presentation and team skills, all of which are vital in the professional world. Students attend seperate classes speaking and listening and reading and writing classes to focus on these key skills.
The General English program consists of six levels in line with the internationally-recognised Common European Framework: Starter, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced, each of which takes three five-week terms to complete.
The program uses two different series of Cambridge University Press books: Interchange 3rd Edition, and English Result. In addition to these materials, the instructors tailor the courses to the students’ needs with supplementary material. There is a heavy focus on English-language computer skills and students are required to complete regular assignments, presentations and group projects.
Levels
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Level |
Book |
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1.1 Starter One |
Interchange Intro |
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1.2 Starter Two |
Interchange Intro |
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1.3 Starter Three |
Interchange Intro |
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2.1 Elementary One |
English Result Elementary |
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2.2 Elementary Two |
English Result Elementary |
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2.3 Elementary Three |
English Result Elementary |
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3.1 Pre-Intermediate One |
English Result Pre-Intermediate |
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3.2 Pre-Intermediate Two |
English Result Pre-Intermediate |
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3.3 Pre-Intermediate Three |
English Result Pre-Intermediate |
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4.1 Intermediate One |
English Result Intermediate |
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4.2 Intermediate Two |
English Result Intermediate |
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4.3 Intermediate Three |
English Result Intermediate |
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5.1 Upper-Intermediate One |
English Result Upper-Intermediate |
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5.2 Upper-Intermediate Two |
English Result Upper-Intermediate |
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5.3 Upper-Intermediate Three |
English Result Upper-Intermediate |
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6.1 Advanced One |
English Result Advanced |
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6.2 Advanced Two |
English Result Advanced |
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6.3 Advanced Three |
English Result Advanced |
Diploma in General English
Students are eligible to to receive a graduating diploma in General English upon completion of the Advanced Level, provided that they have completed a minimum of two levels with the Department of English.
Level Certification
Upon completion of each level, students will receive a certificate of completion. They will only receive a level certificate after completion of all three five-week terms in a level.
Business English
Once they have successfully completed the Intermediate level of General English, students are eligible to transfer to the Pre-Intermediate level in the YCMES Center for Business English.
Registration
For more information about the program or about enrollment, please email registrar@ycmes.org