Classes:
General English
General English classes will help students improve their all round ability in English. These classes will provide a balance of practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. A course book may be used which students may need to buy
Conversation and Pronunciation
Conversation and pronunciation classes will concentrate on improving students ability to speak accurately and easily in a variety of situations. Lessons will concentrate mostly on listening, speaking and pronunciation work in a variety of everyday contexts. There may also be work on grammar, and vocabulary as well as some reading and writing. Teachers will use a range of different resources and material during the lessons. A book may be used which students may need to buy.
Grammar and Writing
Grammar and writing classes will concentrate on areas of grammar and writing which students will need to improve. Lessons may cover some analysis of areas of grammar as well as exercises to give further practice using the language. Writing tasks will aim to improve students ability to write accurately in a variety of contexts. A book may be used which students may need to buy.
Multi Skills
This class is suitable for students who need to improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Teachers may use a course book and/or material from other sources eg newspapers, magazines, multimedia broadcasts etc. These classes will help students to improve their skills, look at language used in certain situations and practice language both inside the class and outside. The class will help students to develop your four skills and can also help them to improve the skills they will need to use when taking an English language exams for international students eg IELTS, FCE, CAE CPE etc. A book may be used which students may need to buy.
Exam Preparation - IELTS
This class is for students who need to prepare for the IELTS exam. Lessons will include work on reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Lessons will focus on areas of language that students will be tested on during their exam. Teachers will help students improve their English and also give them exam practice material so they can improve their exam technique and be ready to sit the IELTS exam. The class will help students achieve their best possible score when you sit their exam. A book may be used which students may need to buy.
Project English - topic based learning
This is a topic based guided learning class which can help students improve their English in certain subject areas such as Sport, Business, Art, Music, Education, Health, Theatre, Cinema, The Royal family, Government, and much more. Students will be able to chose a different topic every 5 weeks.
Teachers will mostly use authentic material to help students learn more about a set topic. Students will learn about the topic and complete a task that their teacher has set eg write a report, give a presentation, create a website etc, etc.
Here is a small example of some topics teachers may focus on:
This class is especially useful for students who are hoping to continue to work, live or study in the UK after the end of their English course. It is also very useful for students preparing for an English exam as often exam papers will ask students to write or speak about a given topic.
Teachers will mostly use authentic material to help students learn more about a set topic. Students will learn about the topic and complete a task that their teacher has set eg write a report, give a presentation, create a website etc, etc.
Here is a small example of some topics teachers may focus on:
- Education - how to find a course at a University - how to apply to study at University - preparing for interview etc
- Health - how does the health service work in the UK? - how do you find a doctor, dentist? etc - how do you apply for a job in the health sector? etc
- Music - famous English musicians and bands - music shows and festivals eg Glastonbury - famous musicals eg Phantom of the Opera, Mama Mia etc
This class is especially useful for students who are hoping to continue to work, live or study in the UK after the end of their English course. It is also very useful for students preparing for an English exam as often exam papers will ask students to write or speak about a given topic.