# General English course — Build confident, all-round English > Build balanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with 20 English lessons per week in St Julian’s. **Source page:** https://www.ihmalta.com/general-english-20.html **Language:** English Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.ihmalta.com/it/general-english-20.md) · [Français](https://www.ihmalta.com/fr/general-english-20.md) · [Português](https://www.ihmalta.com/pt/general-english-20.md) · [Español](https://www.ihmalta.com/es/general-english-20.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.ihmalta.com/de/general-english-20.md) · [한국어](https://www.ihmalta.com/ko/general-english-20.md) · [Русский](https://www.ihmalta.com/ru/general-english-20.md) --- 1. [Home](https://www.ihmalta.com/) 2. [Courses & Programmes](https://www.ihmalta.com/english-courses.html) 3. General English 20 Courses General English 20 is our main all-round course for everyday communication, travel, work and future study. [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=GE20&src=course-page) · [Find your course](https://www.ihmalta.com/find-your-course.html) Lessons 20/week, 15 hours Level A1–C1 Timetable 08:45–12:00 or 12:45–16:00 Start Every Monday · min. 1 week Class size Max 15, avg. ~12 Price from €180 per week ## Choose this course when you want to - Feel more confident in everyday and social situations. - Create a strong foundation for work, study or exam preparation. - Study each weekday while keeping part of the day free. - Join an international class and practise English beyond school. ## A balanced course for real communication Work on speaking, listening, reading and writing while developing the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation needed to communicate more effectively. Lessons use practical situations, discussion and collaborative tasks rather than passive study alone. ## Your timetable and level Classes run in the morning or afternoon. Your final timetable depends on your placement level and current class availability. An online placement test is completed before arrival. ## Included - Online placement test and first-day welcome - Course materials for class use. A personal copy may be purchased separately. - Free Wi-Fi, Welcome Pack and Student Card - Free weekly adult conversation class - Progress testing every four weeks - Certificate and student report with 85% attendance ### Not included - The €75 administration fee, which is charged separately from the course price. - Accommodation, airport transfers and activities, which are optional extras. ## Related choices ### Long-stay English Booking 8 weeks or more? See course-only guide prices. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/long-stay-english.html) ### Private Lessons Add one-to-one focus alongside your group course. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/private-lessons.html) ### Accommodation Compare Belview Residence and host family stays. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/accommodation.html) [Full price list](https://www.ihmalta.com/prices.html) ## Further reading Courses and Exams ### General English or Intensive English: which course fits your goal? A practical comparison of General English 10, General English 20 and Intensive English 30 to help you choose with confidence. [Read the article](https://www.ihmalta.com/blog/general-english-or-intensive-english.html) Learn English ### Is two weeks enough to improve your English? What realistic progress looks like over a short stay, and how to get the most out of a one- or two-week course. [Read the article](https://www.ihmalta.com/blog/is-two-weeks-enough.html) ## Our promises At IH Malta, quality teaching is not a claim but a standard we are held to. The school is licensed by Malta’s ELT Council and has been an affiliate of the International House World Organisation since 2003, one of the most respected networks in English language teaching worldwide. Every one of our teachers is CELTA-qualified, and our lessons are built around communicative, practical work connected to real situations rather than rote learning. Students are carefully placed by level, encouraged to participate actively from the first day, and supported by regular testing and individual feedback so that progress is measurable rather than assumed. Behind the classroom, a full academic, administration, accommodation and activities team ensures that each student’s experience is as well organised as their studies. ## FAQs **Is General English 20 suitable for beginners?** Yes. General English 20 is available from A1 level, subject to a suitable class being available. **Can I add one private lesson a day to General English 20?** In some cases, yes. General English 20 students may add one face-to-face private lesson per day, subject to teacher availability. **Is General English 20 suitable for long-term study?** Yes. General English 20 is one of our main options for students studying for eight weeks or longer. [All questions](https://www.ihmalta.com/faq.html) ### Ready to start General English 20? Tell us your dates and we will confirm level, timetable and availability. [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=GE20&src=course-page) · [Chat on WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=35699300009)