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Adult English courses

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Adult English

General EnglishSummer courses (June to September)

This programme is designed for students who want to communicate effectively with English speakers and who need to understand the written and spoken word.

At the heart of the course are the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, with great emphasis placed on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Who is the course for?■ Students aged 17 or over with at least an elementary language level.

■ Students wishing to gain important English qualifi cations to further their learning.■ Retirees wishing to improve their English for travel purposes.■ Professionals for whom workplace communication in English is an essential element of their job.

LanguageUK offers two General English courses, based on morning classes:■ Standard 15 hours per week

■ Intensive 23 hours per week

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StandardSummer only15 hours of morning classes each week

Courses start every Monday and there is a maximum of ten students in each class. Unless otherwise instructed, students are sent an entrance test prior to arrival and allocated classes according to their level of English.

Our teachers take a sequential approach to grammar and vocabulary learning, as laid out in the course book.

We also use other resources and materials, either in text form or from a selection of media – online, radio and television. Students are given the opportunity to:

■ Practise speaking.■ Improve their grammar.■ Learn new vocabulary through speaking, listening and reading.■ Join conversations to improve fl uency.■ Develop their writing skills, including different types of written text and register.■ Practice pronunciation, including individual sounds, stress and intonation.■ Consolidate what they have learned through regular review activities.

Approximately one hour of homework is provided every day. Long-term students are tested regularly to track progress.

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IntensiveSummer and winter23 hours study per week

LanguageUK’s intensive English course is made up of two parts:

■ The 15 hours per week of standard general English morning classes, as detailed on page 9.

plus

■ Eight hours of afternoon class options.

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Afternoon optionsEnglish Skills for Work, IELTS preparation, Cambridge exams or eight hours of private tuition

We offer intensive English course students three afternoon options during the winter and spring terms. These are:■ Option 1 IELTS and academic English.■ Option 2 English Skills for Work.

■ Option 3 Cambridge Exam Preparation.■ Option 4 Specifi c training packages which combine your intensive English course with afternoon, private tuition.

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M1 Soft Skills in the WorkplaceM2 Workplace VocabularyM3 CV Writing and Job InterviewM4 Speaking on the telephone/Skype

M5 EmailingM6 Business StructuresM7 Presentation PracticeM8 Socialising and social networking

Option 2: English Skills for Work

The Skills for Work programme is designed to give students a good introduction to the many skills, functions and tasks that take place before, during and after working in a professional environment.

We offer this in two ways: either as a general English for business course, or tailored for the travel and tourism industry. This popular course focuses on practising speaking skills and expanding knowledge of ‘natural’ vocabulary in the workplace.

The topics are related to speaking English at work in the UK or abroad, and in ‘real-life’ working situations.

For students with lower skill levels, class provide students with plenty of practice in real and authentic situations that you might experience while staying in the UK.

Meanwhile, we also offer students with higher skill levels the chance to take part in debates, role plays and presentations.

Example English for Business modules

M3 Customer serviceM6 Investigating Travel and Tourism

M8 Visitor Attractions

Variations for travel and tourism

Option 1: IELTS and academic EnglishThis course provides an introduction to the IELTS examination and is designed to help students improve their academic reading and writing skills.

Six hours’ afternoon study per week, focusing on:■ Exam strategies and techniques for each IELTS exam component.

■ Speed-reading techniques.■ Learning to develop autonomy.■ Developing structured exam practice.■ Writing skills for formal and academic contexts.■ Speed-reading, reading and listening comprehension and note-taking.■ Speaking skills in general and formal contexts.

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Option 3: Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE and CAE)

The courses are designed for students wishing to improve their English for academic or work purposes and who need an internationally-recognised qualifi cation for their careers.

Admission to the Cambridge First Certifi cate programme requires a

minimum B2/Upper Intermediate level and to the Cambridge Advanced programme C1/Advanced level.

Students can take this option at any time point in the academic year, and have the opportunity to take the exam in the UK during their course with us.

ClassesDuring this course, you will be given the opportunity to:■ Focus on each of the examination components.■ Improve your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.■ Complete structured exam practice.

■ Practise your speaking and fl uency skills.■ Develop your ability to write the different types and styles of text needed for the examinations.■ Learn how to read faster and better in preparation for the examination.

Option 4: Private tuition (winter only)

You can choose eight hours of private tuition a week – a good option if you need to practise or improve your English in a specifi c area – such as for work or study.

We will call you fi rst to assess your specifi c needs before preparing a tailored course for you.

Our classes are smaller than those of most UK schools. We have up to ten places available in

each class, which means we offer our students more teaching attention and speaking time.

Jo Sessions, School Director

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IELTS and university pre-sessional courseThis course is designed for students who are looking to improve their English skills in order to achieve a minimum grade band of 4.5 in the IELTS exam.

It is an intermediate step for students wishing to move onto a university

foundation programme. In order to qualify for admission, students must have already obtained an entry-level A1/A2.

We will always send you the entrance test prior to your arrival unless otherwise instructed.

Who is the course for?■ Young adults with an A1/A2 (A2/B1 for module 2) who wish to join a university Foundation programme but need to improve their English skills fi rst.■ A1/A2 students wishing to improve their English level, gain an English qualifi cation and benefi t from learning English within a range of subjects which will provide them

with a broader knowledge of the world and help to prepare them for the future.■ B1 students (module 2) wishing to improve their level of English, gain an English qualifi cation and who are interested in moving on to a business- or engineering-related course at university or a higher education college.

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Course structure

■ Essential general English progression, including subject areas – geography, science, economics, history and psychology.■ A guide to learner training – organisational skills such as note-taking,

recording and learning vocabulary, keeping a homework record and organising and fi ling work.■ Introducing academic skills – reading, writing and listening.■ IELTS diagnostic testing.

Module 2 (12 weeks intensive): Entry level A2/B1■ Essential general English progression.Learner training – organisational skills.■ IELTS preparation, including academic

skills – reading, writing and listening.■ Afternoon options – business English or English for engineering.

Topics covered in IELTS and academic English training■ Exam strategies and techniques for each IELTS exam component.■ Speed-reading techniques.■ Learning to develop autonomy.■ Developing structured exam practice.

■ Writing skills for formal and academic contexts.■ Speed-reading, reading and listening comprehension and note-taking.■ Speaking skills in general and formal contexts.

Students are given approximately one hour’s homework every day. Long-term students are regularly tested to track progress.

Module 1 (12 weeks intensive): Entry level A1/A2

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Intensive high-level IELTS English23-hour-a-week course; grade band 6 – 7.5

This English exam preparation course is designed to improve students’ scores in all parts of the IELTS test.

Morning classes focus on developing vocabulary and the four key skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing – for the exam. The afternoon classes focus on exam techniques and academic English for maximising your score.

Particular attention is paid to writing and

reading skills as these components of the IELTS test are the most challenging.

We will always send you the entrance test prior to your arrival unless otherwise instructed. Our teachers will use a coursebook which follows a sequential approach to grammar and vocabulary learning. They will also use a number of other resources and materials either in text form or from a selection of media including the internet, radio and television.

Who is the course for?IELTS is ideal for students with a wide range of abilities – from upper intermediate to advanced skill levels – who wish to achieve a band grade level 6 to 7.5 and who wish to:■ Take a university degree or masters

programme in the UK, or an English-taught degree course abroad.OR■ Work in professional fi elds, such as the medical profession, and are required to have the IELTS in order to apply for a job.

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Private English coursesIntensive, individually-tailored, one-to-one tuition

Private tuition is tailored to the individual’s specifi c needs and skill level, whether beginner or advanced. Depending on their requirements, students are taught on an intensive, full-time basis for between one and four weeks, or as an afternoon option in combination with our intensive English programme.

To apply for a place, individuals or

employers should specifi cally request private, individual English tuition. We will then:■ Conduct an in-depth needs analysis via a phone interview.■ Supply an entrance test for completion before acceptance.■ Propose a course syllabus, including error analysis results from the test, for approval by the individual or company.

Who is the course for?These courses are designed for students who wish to make rapid progress on specifi c skills for professional or academic tasks. Private students typically want to focus on:■ IELTS preparation for university or the medical profession.■ Presentation practice in preparation

for giving seminars or talks at sales conferences.■ Help with academic writing, particularly for MA students.■ Technical report writing.■ Helping beginner or elementary students make faster progress on developing their English skills.

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Course structurePrivate courses are delivered in one of two mains ways.

Classes can run for either 15 or 23 hours per week for between one and four weeks.Alternatively, classes can be provided as an afternoon option for up to eight weeks in combination with an intensive English programme.

In either case, homework is arranged by mutual agreement between student and teacher and is set according to needs.

The items below are some of the topics covered on past courses:■ Presentation skills including awareness

of audience, speech delivery, appropriate pronunciation and use of intonation, and effective use of language.■ Writing emails.■ Using the phone effectively in business.■ Vocabulary development in specifi c professional areas, such as English for fi nance, or for marketing and sales.■ Business meetings in a multinational boardroom.■ Networking and socialising for work.■ IELTS for the medical profession.■ IGCSE English practice.■ Writing essays for the international baccalaureate (IB).■ Preparing for the Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES) exam.

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English skills for work and work experienceCombining school classes with work experience

This course – minimum duration, two weeks – is designed for students wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in English for work.

It offers students the chance to experience working and speaking English in a local business. The course is only available to EU students.

Who is the course for?■ Anyone over the age of 17.■ Students with an English language level of Intermediate and above.

■ Students wishing to gain relevant experience in the English workplace while improving their language skills.

One group of work experience students on their last day

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Course structureThe English and work experience course starts with a minimum of two weeks of English (23 hours per week), and comprises a 15-hour general English module and an eight-hour skills-for-work section. The course: ■ Develops speech, with an emphasis on everyday speaking.■ Promotes listening for general and detailed understanding.

■ Reviews and consolidates tenses.■ Develops writing skills.■ Promotes reading for detail and overall understanding.■ Develops vocabulary.■ Provides pronunciation practice.

Approximately one hour of homework will be provided every day. Long-term students are tested regularly to monitor progress.

How do the placements work?

We organise work placements. After completing their course, students are provided with a work experience handbook to document their progress.

One of our tutors meets each student during the fi rst week of a placement and tracks their progress. Placements usually take place in local shops, coffee bars, schools and restaurants.

Module 1 CV writing and job interview techniques

Module 2 Speaking on the telephone

Module 3 Emailing

Module 4 Soft skills in the workplace

Module 5 Workplace vocabulary

English skills for work

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Social Social activitiesactivities

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We offer a diverse social programme. Practising outside the class is a great way to improve your everyday English and enjoy British culture.

There are many places to see and things to do in and around Broadstairs, across east Kent and in London. We like to fi nd out what our students are interested in and try to organise activities accordingly.

We encourage students to take part in a number of events and

clubs with local people to help make the learning experience enjoyable and productive. Local activities include salsa classes, art classes at the local college, paella parties, cookery courses and quiz evenings.

Typical outings include visits to London museums and galleries, trips to pubs and restaurants, and sightseeing and walking tours in and around historic Canterbury, Dover and Broadstairs itself and its beautiful coastline.

The world heritage site, Canterbury Cathedral

You’ll love it here!

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You can choose from a wide range of places to stay while you are at LanguageUK. The following options are available to all students and can be arranged on application.

Where to stay during the course

Standard Homestay in BroadstairsStudents have the opportunity to stay with local people in the town.

Being a small school, we can be very selective with our homestay accommodation, to ensure our students are comfortable and welcome.

We believe this really helps our students. Not only can you study English here in England, but you can practise after school and learn more about life here.

A private room and half-board lodging is provided throughout the week. All our homestay options have been

specially chosen by LanguageUK and are regularly visited to ensure standards remain high. They are situated as close to LanguageUK as possible and are either within walking distance from the school or on a direct bus route.

All Homestays provide the following facilities:■ A clean and comfortable private bedroom.■ A place to study either in the bedroom or in a quiet place in the house.■ Weekly laundry facilities at no extra cost.■ Breakfast and dinner every day.■ WiFi internet.

Executive HomestayThis option is recommended for students who are looking for superior rooms. Host families are carefully chosen for the Executive Homestay programme based on experience, accommodation and meals. As in the Standard Homestay programme, a host may be a couple or a single adult with or without children.

Our executive host families live in larger homes, offering each student a private room with ensuite, TV and wifi internet, with breakfast and dinner every day.

We can also cater for students looking for a family with specifi c criteria – for example, vegetarian, with or without children, pets or a private bathroom.


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Guesthouses and hotelsWe work with a small range of bed-and-breakfast and hotel owners situated just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront.

Bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a good standard of comfort, and all rooms are fully ensuite with tea-

and coffee-making facilities, colour TV and central heating.

The Yarrow, on the East Kent College campus in central Broadstairs, is right next door to the school.

Self-cateringSome students choose to rent a fl at during their stay. We have a variety of self-catering options available upon request. Our accommodation offi cer will ensure you’re

happy throughout your stay here with us and is always available throughout the day for any questions.

East Kent College Ramsgate Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1PN Great Britain t +44 (0)1843 610310 e [email protected] www.languageuk.com

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