ICD Courses

General English

This 8-week General English course helps you improve all your language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With fun activities and practical exercises, you'll build confidence and fluency in English for everyday use. This course is perfect for all levels.This course covers grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help youcommunicate effectively. Join us to enhance your English skills!
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Quick Facts

Awarding Body
Cambridge Assessment English 
Study Mode
Independent study or online preparation
Course Format
Modular tests with flexible module selection 
Certification
Separate certificate for each completed module
Registration
Apply up to 8 weeks before the test session 
Certificate Timeline
Issued approximately 2 months after the exam

Who Is This Course For?

By the end of this course you would be able to:
Speak confidently in English with anyone, anywhere.
Understand native speakers like never before.
Read and write with ease and flair.
Use a richer vocabulary in everyday life.
Master essential grammar effortlessly.
Gain clear and polished pronunciation.

Skills You will gain

Speak Confidently: Engage in conversations with ease and self-assurance.
Understand Effectively: Improve your ability to listen and comprehend native English speakers.
Read Fluently: Enhance your reading skills for better comprehension and enjoyment.
Use a ricWrite Clearly: Develop the ability to express yourself through writing with clarity and precision.her vocabulary in everyday life.
Expand Your Vocabulary: Use a wide range of words for different contexts and topics.
Master Grammar: Grasp key grammar rules to communicate accurately.
Perfect Pronunciation: Speak with clear and natural pronunciation for better communication.

General English Course Structure Overview

Course Duration: 8 weeks (Every Saturday)
Module 1: Reading & Writing Foundations
Module 2: Speaking & Listening Skills
Reading Skills:
Improve your ability to read and comprehend a variety of texts, from simple paragraphs to longer articles.
Learn strategies to identify key ideas, infer meanings, and improve reading speed and accuracy.
Enhance your vocabulary through exposure to different types of reading material.
Writing Skills:
Learn how to structure sentences and paragraphs effectively.
Practice writing clear and coherent texts, including emails, short essays, and daily notes.
Focus on grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary to write with accuracy and fluency.
Speaking Skills
Develop fluency and confidence in speaking with practical exercises in everyday conversations.
Learn how to pronounce words clearly, use correct intonation, and manage different speech situations (e.g., introductions, ordering food, making requests).
Engage in group discussions, role plays, and presentations to build communication skills.
Listening Skills
Strengthen your ability to understand spoken English in various accents and contexts.
Listen to audio materials such as dialogues, interviews, and podcasts to practice understanding natural speech.
Learn strategies to improve listening for key information and details.

For Online classes, you must need to have:

A reliable internet connection
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A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
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An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset.
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A web cameraThe rest of the details regarding course resources will be provided by ICD

Learning outcome:

You will be able to:

To gain the confidence to speak in a variety of situations.

Expand your vocabulary.

Improve accuracy in writing.

Develop an understanding of grammar in context.Online Class requirements

Registration Process

Submit Application
Submit your application through ICD's online form. Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter.
Payment & Enrolment
Pay the course fee and share the payment receipt to confirm enrolment.
Access Portal
Once enrolled, you'll receive your login details by email to begin coursework on ICD's portal.
Each of the four annual intakes (Jan, April, July, October) runs for 3 months.
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Meet the Team

Our tutors bring a wide range of expertise across teaching qualifications, language training, corporate development, and academic instruction. Below is a selection of our current instructors.

Syeda Alishbah Zehra

Founder & CEO of IWZ International

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

Syeda Alishbah Zehra

Founder & CEO of IWZ International

A CELTA Certified Trainer from the University of Cambridge, Syeda Alishbah Zehra serves as a Pre-CELTA Interview Examiner, Cambridge Speaking Examiner and Train-the-Trainer at the Institute of Career Development (ICD), Karachi. She previously dedicated five years to Beaconhouse Defence Campus as Cambridge O Level English Language and Global Perspectives Subject Specialist, contributing to academic development and student learning.

Today, as the Founder & CEO of IWZ International, Zehra has built an education enterprise dedicated to international English education and learning opportunities. She is a British Council Trained IELTS Trainer. Under her leadership, IWZ received two distinctions from the British Council: Best Emerging Partner – South Region (2024) and Highest Volume Contributor (2025–26). IWZ operates as an official British Council IELTS preparation and registration centre, reflecting her commitment to accessible, internationally recognised education.

Her professional association with the British Council continues through IWZ’s partnership, alongside her recently completed contractual tenure as a Professional Qualifications Examinations Officer for Sindh and Balochistan, where she supported the secure administration and quality assurance of international examinations.

A distinguished Gold Medallist of the Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (PITHM), Batch of 2017, Zehra earned the highest marks among all the students in her batch, receiving recognition from the Minister of Culture & Arts, Sindh. She began her professional journey in hospitality, gaining experience at Marriott International, Karachi, before establishing herself as an entrepreneur and education leader.

In 2024, Zehra represented Pakistan as an IMI delegate at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during an official month-long visit associated with the 68th Commission on the Status of Women. Her engagement reflects her commitment to women's representation and the advancement of equality and quality in education for all.

Guided by the principles of UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 10: Quality Education and Reduced Inequalities, Zehra is committed to advancing equitable access to quality education for all, regardless of social or economic background. Through her entrepreneurial leadership, educational initiatives and international engagement, she champions inclusive learning opportunities that empower individuals, bridge inequalities and make education a pathway to greater opportunity.

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Aminah Ali is a Cambridge CELTA-certified English language educator and teacher trainer with over ten years of experience. She holds an MPhil in American Studies and an MSc in Applied Linguistics. She currently teaches at National Defence University and Bahria University, Islamabad, specialising in EFL, ESP, academic writing and business communication. At AlBasir, she designed and delivered workplace English programmes for software professionals. At the Institute of Career Development, she trains aspiring teachers on the Advanced TEFL programme. Her expertise includes curriculum design, language assessment and communicative language teaching across academic and professional contexts.

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Warjil  is an educational leader, master trainer, and language assessment specialist based in Karachi, Pakistan. Serving as School Principal at Pak British Schooling System, he brings advanced qualifications in international pedagogy and curriculum design.

His expertise spans institutional governance, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and faculty development workshops. Additionally, he specializes in high-stakes test preparation for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, and the Duolingo English Test, delivering strategic masterclasses and tailored instructional frameworks.

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

About Sadaf

Sadaf Iftikhar CELTA certified TESOL Professional | Cambridge Certified Tutor | Teacher Trainer | English Lecturer | Tutor & Assessor. Extensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), including instruction and administration in ESL programs in primary, secondary, higher, adult, and continuing education environments. Active in TESOL professional organizations.

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Aya Badr

Instructor

About Aya

Aya Badr is a Cambridge CELTA Main Course Tutor, freelance Teacher Trainer with the British Council, and experienced IELTS Trainer. She is an edupreneur, educational consultant, and Academic Director at Teachers College, where she leads the development and delivery of professional teacher education programmes. Aya holds a Level 7 DipTESOL from Trinity College London, alongside Cambridge qualifications in Train the Trainer and Educational Leadership and Management. With extensive experience in teacher development, academic leadership, and language education, she is passionate about empowering educators and creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

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Anna Hasper

Instructor

About Anna

Anna Hasper Teacher Development Specialist ▏CELTA/DELTA Trainer & Assessor⚡ Empowering ELT teachers to enable better learning ▏SEL, IELTS & YLs ▏Course & Materials designer ▏Educational consultant ▏ELT author▏

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Hina Tehman

Instructor

About Hina

Hina Tehman CELTA certified/Teachers Trainer/Academic Coordinator at LGS

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Peter Lucantoni

Instructor

About Peter

Peter Lucantoni is the author and co-author of a range of popular course books for students, including Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and Introduction to English as a Second Language. He is also co-author with Matthew Ellman of From Teacher to Trainer, all published by Cambridge University Press. Peter regularly speaks at ELT conferences and trains teachers internationally in both the public and private sectors.

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Alexandar Makarios

CELTA Instructor

About Alexandar

Experienced teacher trainer and educator with expertise in Cambridge CELTA, DELTA, and Train-the-Trainer courses. Extensive background in designing and delivering EFL lessons across diverse contexts, managing teacher training programs, and collaborating with Cambridge for course standardization. Proficient in staff mentoring, test development, and client communication, with international teaching experience in Greece, South Africa, and China.

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Danilo Garrido

Instructor

About Danilo

Danilo Garrido is a doctoral candidate in Language Studies at PUC-Rio with extensive experience in English language teaching, both face-to-face and online. He is a CELTA tutor, ELT materials editor, Cambridge speaking examiner, and a professional translator between English and Brazilian Portuguese