General English (Total Immersion in English)

A 96-hour interactive English immersion course in Colombo that builds everyday confidence in speaking, listening, comprehension and presentation skills.

LevelShort-course

Overview

About this course

General English is part of OCB's Total Immersion in English programme. It is an interactive 96-hour course aimed at building confidence with everyday English, improving listening and comprehension, and developing presentation and communication skills. Content covers grammar, spelling, dialogues, comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation, with role play, debates, group activities and presentations. Learning objectives are at a basic level, such as using common phrases, introducing yourself, interacting with slow and clear speakers, and writing short notes. Three batches are listed: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for two months, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for three months, and Saturday or Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm for three months. A placement exam sorts students by level, groups are capped at 20, and successful candidates receive a certificate in Total Immersion in English. Fees and intakes are not published.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirement

A placement examination sorts students into groups. No academic prerequisite is listed.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

short-course

Duration

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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