Available Courses
Typical Course Content
This course is designed for young adults aged 16 - 22 who want to combine English language study with activities.
For half a day you follow a structured programme of language study which covers the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The main emphasis is on developing your confidence and fluency to communicate outside the classroom.
For the rest of the day you can join the ELC social programme, continue your studies or plan your own free time.
NB: On occasions lessons may alternate between mornings and afternoons on a weekly basis.
KEY FACTS
- placement test to ensure a class at the right level
- multi-national classes
- regular monitoring of students' progress
- qualified and experienced teachers
- regular homework
- end of course certificate with hours of study
- all course materials provided
Sample Timetable
| Week One | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 - 10.30 | Placement Test - listening - grammar - reading - writing Orientation and Social Programme | Grammar/Speaking - Present simple/ continuous tenses - revision/analysis - guided & free practice - have / have got | Vocabulary development Theme: Sport - describing sequences Writing development - emails / texts | Grammar - future forms (going to & will) - presentation & practice Pronunciation - weak/strong forms | Grammar / vocabulary - revision test - error correction Speaking Class mingle - "weekend plans" to practise & reinforce grammar point |
| 10.30 - 11.00 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK |
| 11.00 - 12.30 | Speaking - class mingle - introductions Grammar - question forms review Listening Song: word order/gap fill | Speaking/Grammar - Video e.g. Mr Bean - describing scenes/ actions using Grammar / have got | Speaking/Listening - text completion grammar/ speaking - instructions & descriptions Theme: Hobbies/free time | Computer session Speaking - preparing presentations | Pronunciation - monothongs Speaking Ask & Tell Board Game |
| 12.20 - 13.00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Afternoon | Tour of Brighton
£7.00 |
Volleyball
Free |
Visit to Lewes
£8.00 |
Football and Badminton | Beachy Head Tour
£8.00 |
| Sports and Board Games
Free |
D V D Free | Brighton Museum/Art Gallery
Free |
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| Evening | Welcome evening for new Students | Bowling
£3.00 |
Student Disco at Babylon Lounge
Free entry |