Use our guide below to see which description best suits your current level. The school will test your level, either in advance or on your first day, to ensure you are placed in the correct class for your ability.
Beginner
I have a very basic understanding and knowledge of the language – perhaps no more than a few key words and expressions. I have no real idea about the grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
Elementary
I can produce simple sentences and can formulate and respond to simple questions. I have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to ‘survive’ in predictable situations.
Lower Intermediate
I can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently, and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions. I have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works, and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. I can express myself in familiar contexts, although I still make a quite a lot of mistakes.
Intermediate
I have a good understanding of many grammatical structures, but lack accuracy and do not feel at ease with them just yet. I need to consolidate what I know and I am also ready to learn new and more complex forms. I can express myself in most common situations and hold conversations on a range of topics.
Upper Intermediate
I have a good grasp of all the essential structures and can use them with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Although I have some language gaps and make some errors, I can communicate effectively and appropriately in most situations, including on unfamiliar topics. I am ready to learn more complex forms and more advanced vocabulary.
Advanced
I have a good understanding and knowledge of a wide range of language structures and functions, although I may continue to make minor errors syntactically. I have considerable passive knowledge, but need to expand my active usage. I am ready to learn different ways of expressing ideas, work on the subtle nuances of the language, and expand the range of what I can say and write.
Each level takes approximately 4 weeks of intensive study to complete.
It certainly isn't by reading a textbook alone. We believe the best way to learn a new language is with full immersion - living the culture and language on a daily basis and that can of course only be done in the country where it is spoken.
Gemini Courses understand that in order to learn a language, our courses need to be tailor-made to the needs of our students - combining classroom input with the excursions you are interested in, and carefully selected accommodation to give you the chance to continue to practise what you have learned in the classroom that day.
Follow these top tips:
- Take an intensive course abroad
- Do your homework!
- Watch TV and listen to the radio in your target language
- Give yourself as many opportunities as possible to practise speaking your target language
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At Gemini Courses we have done the groundwork for you and have chosen schools we feel are the best in each given city. We also listen carefully to students' feedback and will only work with schools where our clients have had consistently good experiences.
Gemini Courses is an independent language course agency with experience in working with many English language schools abroad. We will take care of your booking from start to finish and it will be processed efficiently and professionally. We care about our clients' needs and listen carefully to all feedback.
The schools we work with, after having met our stringent selection process, are proven experts in ensuring our students get the most out of their language course.
The schools' impressive facilities and resources provide an excellent environment for learning, encouraging students to spend time outside the classroom developing their language skills. Our schools also use the latest multimedia and computer resources to make your lessons stimulating and motivating.
The international student mix in the schools means it is easy to meet fellow students from many different countries, some of whom could become life long friends.
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