| Dates |
Sept
2011- June 2012
Term
1: 19 Sept - 16 Dec 2011
Term 2: 9 Jan - 23 Mar
2012
Term 3: 16 Apr - 22 June
2012
|
Sept
2012- June 2013
Term
1: 17 Sept - 14 Dec 2012
Term 2: 7 Jan - 29 Mar
2013
Term 3: 8 Apr - 21 June
2013
|
| Length |
Flexible
from 3 weeks to 34 weeks
(2011-12) or 36 weeks (2012-13)
|
| Fees |
£240/week or
Full Term fee is available
if full amount is paid
before the start of term
Term 1 (13 weeks): £2880
Term 2 (11 weeks): £2400
Term 3 (10 weeks): £2160
|
£250/week or
Full Term fee is available
if full amount is paid
before the start of term
Term 1 (13 weeks): £3000
Term 2 (12 weeks): £2750
Term 3 (11 weeks): £2500
|
| Class Size |
Maximum
15 but often fewer |
| Language Level |
Pre-intermediate
to Advanced |
Entry Requirements/
Participants
Our classes
are suitable for all language
levels from pre-intermediate
to advanced. Please note that
we do not take complete beginners.
Classes are composed of professional
people, those already studying
English or other subjects, and
people from a wide range of
other backgrounds. Many different
countries are represented in
the General English programme
giving it an international dimension
which offers opportunities to
learn not only about British
culture but also about other
cultures.
Course
Morning classes
focus on the development of
the four language skills - listening,
speaking, reading, writing -
and on the understanding and
appropriate use of grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation
in English (i.e. sounds, intonation
and stress). We help students
individually to identify key
areas for development, and guide
them to ways of achieving improvement
using effective resources in
and outside the classroom, including
the Institute's Self-Access
Centre.
Students choose
afternoon classes to extend
their vocabulary and increase
their fluency in short topical
modules of their choice such
as the media, film, drama or
British culture; or to work
more intensively on specific
language areas (such as writing,
speaking or grammar).
Students use
both published course books
and specialised materials including
authentic written and spoken
texts, DVD, video and audio
recordings and computer based
exercises. Students regularly
work in small groups and are
encouraged to find out things
for themselves and to learn
from others as well as the teacher.
Students following
the Intensive programme can
also register for Specialist
Classes in Exam Preparation,
Business
English, Academic
English, Legal
English, or Medical
English.
Sample Timetable
Session
A
09.15 - 10.45 Mon - Fri |
Students
focus on becoming more accurate
and appropriate in how they
use spoken and written grammar,
and vocabulary; on developing
more effective English reading
skills, and on having clear
pronunciation . |
Session
B
11.15 - 12.45
Mon - Fri |
Students focus on developing
strong listening and writing
skills in English. Students
get individualised feedback
and advice. |
Session
C
14.00 - 15.40
Mon, Tues & Thurs |
Students can choose from
a range of skills-improvement
options including Speaking
and Writing, or choose culturally-focused
multi-skill options such
as Media, or Arts or Film
etc. Options run in modularised
'blocks' of 2 or 3 weeks,
and the choice will vary
in each block. |
Speaking
skills & vocabulary development
are part of most lessons |
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