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This course is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language.

The course structure is designed around a course book and provides the opportunity for students to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing their active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence.

Maximum class size is 6 students which means more individual attention and more opportunities for discussion and detailed vocabulary building. Smaller class sizes ensure that the students have a greater chance of getting a course that is specifically designed around their individual needs and expectations.

Lessons per week:

20 lessons (15 hours)

Lesson length:

45 minutes

Lesson schedule:

Mornings

Class size max:

6 students

Course length:

1-7 weeks

Start dates:

Every Monday

Levels:

All levels (Beginners only on first Monday of the month)

Entry requirements:

No student visa required

Sample Timetable

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09:00 - 10:30 Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives Listening: Plans for the future Authentic Texts: Newspapers and magazines Reading and Listening: Festivals and events Grammar: Present perfect, past experiences
10:30 - 10:45 Break Break Break Break Break
10:45 - 12:15 Writing: Describing places Speaking: Interviews and expressing intentions Listening: Radio news and discussion Speaking/ Presentations: Festivals and eventsfrom home country Writing: Past experiences

Important note: All classes start one hour later on Monday.

New students must come in at 08:00 on Monday for placement testing and induction.