General English
TOPICS (10 HRS) – INTERACTIVE
– ONLINE / IN-PERSON / ON A SHORT BREAK
CODE: EFL-TFI
Euro is used for standardisation. Convert to your currency.- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Short break (5 hpd x 2 days)
- Discounts for self-formed groups
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Principal Characteristics of EFL-TFI:
Type of English
General English (EFL).
24 independent modules on any topic in EFL
8 levels: 1=Beginner, 2=Elementary, 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced, 7=Proficient and 8=Quasi-native.
3 independent modules per level.
Duration of each module
10 hours per module selected by the learner on any topic at any level.
Full interaction with the teacher and other learners
According to our definition of interactive, which can be read here.
Not a tailor-made course (module)
EFL-TFI is an off-the-shelf course. Our definitions can be read here. Tailor-made modules on EFL topics are available by special arrangement.
Not an open-group course (up to 25 learners)
Our definition of group types can be read here.
A closed-group course (up to 15 learners)
Our definition of group types can be read here.
Lessons online as standard
2 hpw x 5 weeks
Option of in-person tuition
Yes, however, a dislocation charge may apply. Tuition may be taken in groups or by private lessons.
Option of tuition during a short break
Yes. Weekend breaks in the learners’ own countries. Regular sessions are held in principal cities of most countries. 5 hpd x 2 days.
An off-the-shelf short course (module)
However, tailor-made modules on EFL topics are available by special arrangement.
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What does one get on EFL-TFI?
Beecham's unique system of cyclical admissions, whereby one can start at any time?
No. Closed-group courses are linear, with a starting point and a finishing point.
All the learners in each group are at the same level of ability?
Yes.
Freedom to progress at one's own pace?
No. EFL-TFI is a closed-group course pre-set to monitor and ensure your progress.
Computerised progress tests?
Yes.
Beecham's own certificate of attainment?
Yes.
Suitability to prepare for university-entry tests in any country?
Yes, but only in a remedial way, to cover gaps in previous learning or to briefly review a specific topic.
Suitability to prepare a learner for international exams in EFL?
Yes, but only in a remedial way, to cover gaps in previous learning or to briefly review a specific topic.
Are lessons interactive?
Yes.
Are feedback webinars interactive?
Yes.
Is there personalised correction of written texts?
Yes.
Is there a Beecham guarantee of success in external examinations?
No. This is a short module of 10 hours. Such guarantees are only available on:
- Courses with the suffixes RFI and CFI;
- Bespoke, exam-specific courses.
Are all the teachers British?
Yes.
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Pre-enrolment information EFL-TFI:
Is there free assessment of current ability in English?
Yes.
Is there an enrolment fee?
No
Is there a materials fee?
Yes. It is payable on enrolment before you can begin. Materials cost approximately 50 Euros per module. The materials fee cannot be paid in instalments and is not refundable if a learner withdraws from a course after enrolment.
Is there an option to pay the tuition fee in instalments?
No. This is a short programme of 10 hours.
Is there a minimum contract of enrolment hours?
Yes. 10 hours of tuition per topic selected.
Are there discount available for groups?
Yes. See the discounts table below. If a person enrolls in a self-formed group of learners (learners who study or work together), as long as they all demonstrate the same level of competence in English, significant discounts will apply.
Is there a minimum ability in English expected?
No. You may be an absolute beginner.
What is your refund policy on course EFL-TFI?
Online or in-person tuition:
(i) if an enrolment is cancelled, at least 14 days before the date of the commencement of the course, then 100% of the contract value, is refunded;
(ii) if an enrolment is cancelled, giving us less than 14 days’ before the commencement date, then 75% of the contract value is refunded;
(iii) if the student withdraws after commencing the course, then 50% of the unutilised value of the contract is refunded.
Tuition on a short break:
No refunds are possible, whether it is for the journey, the accommodation, the meals, or the tuition.
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Discounts for self-formed groups:
4-6 Learners
12.5% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learner’s own country (5 hpd x 2 days)
7-9 Learners
25% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learner’s own country (5 hpd x 2 days)
10-12 Learners
37.5% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learner’s own country (5 hpd x 2 days)
13-15 Learners
50% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learner’s own country (5 hpd x 2 days)
Enrolment Procedure:
- Use our Contact Form.
- We will contact you to answer any questions* or initiate our free pre-enrolment assessment procedure.
- No payment is required before your current level of English is assessed and you have been offered a place by us.
* If you prefer, we can answer any pre-enrolment questions in your language.