Summer Vacation Course

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 OneMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
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

Evening Welcome evening for new Students Bowling

£3.00

  Student Disco at Babylon Lounge

Free entry