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Enrolling in a Course

Use these phrases to ask questions, check requirements, and register for a class at a school or language center.

Key Phrases

Voice
Asking about course options · 2 ways to say it

What kind of classes do you have for beginners?

casual

Could you tell me what courses are available for my level?

neutral

Use this when you are not sure which class is right for you.

Registering for a course · 2 ways to say it

I want to sign up for an English class.

casual

Common and direct, often used with staff at a language school.

I'd like to register for the intermediate course.

neutral
Asking about class times · 3 ways to say it

What days do the classes meet?

casual

Could I see the class schedule?

neutral

US English — 'schedule' is the common word for class times.

Would it be possible to see the class timetable?

polite

UK English — 'timetable' is used instead of schedule.

Asking about the level test · 2 ways to say it

Do I have to take a test first?

casual

Will I need to take a placement test before starting?

neutral

A placement test checks your language level before you join a class.

Asking about costs · 2 ways to say it

How much is the course?

casual

Can you tell me what the course fees are?

neutral
Asking about course materials

Are the textbooks included in the price?

neutral

Course books are sometimes an extra cost you need to ask about.

Checking availability · 2 ways to say it

Is there any room left in the morning class?

casual

Are there still spots available in the evening session?

neutral
Asking about payment options · 2 ways to say it

Can I pay monthly?

casual

Used to ask if you can spread the cost over time.

Is it possible to pay in installments?

neutral

A slightly more formal way to ask about a payment plan.

Practice Dialogue

Prospective Student
Hi there. I'd like to register for the intermediate English course.
Front Desk Staff
Sure! So, you'll need to take a placement test first. Have you done that yet?
Prospective Student
No, not yet. Do I have to take it today?
Front Desk Staff
You can, or you can do it online. The next session starts next week.
Prospective Student
Right. And could I see a copy of the class schedule?
Front Desk Staff
Absolutely. Here you go. The intermediate classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Prospective Student
Great. Are there still spots available in the evening session?
Front Desk Staff
Let me check. Well, the Tuesday evening class is actually full.
Prospective Student
Oh, okay. What about Thursday?
Front Desk Staff
We have a few spots left for Thursday. Would you like to sign up?
Prospective Student
Yes, please. Can you tell me what the course fees are?
Front Desk Staff
It's two hundred dollars. And yes, the textbooks are included in the price.

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