English Pre-Intermediate 1

Course information

The course English Pre-Intermediate 1 is suitable for students with a basic knowledge of reading, writing, speaking and listening in English. You should be familiar with basic grammar such as the simple present and simple past tenses, and be able to provide straightforward information about the present, past and future.

During English Pre-Intermediate 1, you will extend your active vocabulary skills further. This will equip you to take part in conversations with increasing ease, even without preparation (for example, when someone asks you for information or when sales staff talk to you in a shop).

The course covers topics such as work, travel, money and tourism. On completion of English Pre-Intermediate 1, you will be able, for example, to read about a vacancy and apply for the job (write an application letter and CV). You will also be able not only to understand television programmes and online articles about familiar topics, including those given above, but will also have the ability to talk and write about them.

Grammar covered includes the use of the present perfect tense with justalready and yet (I’ve already spent my salary), and the use of the modal auxiliary verbs musthave and can (you must switch off the light).

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to English Pre-Intermediate 2.

Assessment

The intake procedure for this course comprises: intake interview, online test

After you have registered for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.

If you have completed the English Elementary 2 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.

Course materials

Cambridge English Empower Pre-Intermediate, € 65 (edition 2, chapter 1-6)
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.

Schedule and registration

This course can also be taken as an intensive summer course.

Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Tuesdays & Thursdays 09 Apr 2024 18 Jun 2024 19:00 - 21:00 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 06 May 2024 05 Jun 2024 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 10 Jun 2024 05 Jul 2024 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 08 Jul 2024 02 Aug 2024 11:15 - 13:15 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 09 Jul 2024 12 Sep 2024 19:00 - 21:00 40 715 Enrol NOW!
Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 06 May 2024 05 Jun 2024 11:15 - 13:15 40 655 Enrol NOW!
Saturdays 25 May 2024 17 Aug 2024 13:00 - 16:00 39 655 Enrol NOW!
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 08 Jul 2024 02 Aug 2024 11:15 - 13:15 40 655 Enrol NOW!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 09 Jul 2024 12 Sep 2024 19:00 - 21:00 40 655 Enrol NOW!