Adult Intensive English

4.5
5 reviews
  • A very beautiful place where I met many interesting people and improved my English. Bury St. Edmunds is a quiet city with cinemas, theatre and shops.
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  • I recommend BLSE especially to those adults who want to improve their English and university students who have to get their TOEFL. The centre has excellent teacher and it’s located in a great place.
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  • Approachable and friendly staff. Many of my guests wish to come back since Bury is lovely.
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Course

In Bury St. Edmunds

£ 163 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Bury st. edmunds

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

Improve oral fluency in English. Build vocabulary and grammar knowledge. Improve accuracy in the use and understanding of written and spoken english. Provide students with an opportunity to learn about other cultures through pair and group work. Improve ability to work both independently and also in groups. Suitable for: Students who want to quickly improve their level of English as part of a small mixed nationality group.

Important information

Documents

  • Course Fees 2010

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bury St. Edmunds (Suffolk)
See map
147 Kings Road, IP33 3DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Placement Test to check which level is best. This test is free.

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • A very beautiful place where I met many interesting people and improved my English. Bury St. Edmunds is a quiet city with cinemas, theatre and shops.
    |
  • I recommend BLSE especially to those adults who want to improve their English and university students who have to get their TOEFL. The centre has excellent teacher and it’s located in a great place.
    |
  • Approachable and friendly staff. Many of my guests wish to come back since Bury is lovely.
    |
100%
4.5
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Chiara Brambilla

5.0
07/08/2017
What I would highlight: A very beautiful place where I met many interesting people and improved my English. Bury St. Edmunds is a quiet city with cinemas, theatre and shops.
What could be improved: All good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Christina Kinzner

4.0
12/11/2016
What I would highlight: I recommend BLSE especially to those adults who want to improve their English and university students who have to get their TOEFL. The centre has excellent teacher and it’s located in a great place.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Thi Ninh

5.0
05/11/2016
What I would highlight: Approachable and friendly staff. Many of my guests wish to come back since Bury is lovely.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Christina Kinzner

4.0
13/09/2016
What I would highlight: Awesome place, people, teachers and staff. Very thankful!
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Thi usuarioanonimo@emagister.com

4.5
26/10/2015
What I would highlight: We are from Vietnam and have been working with BLS School since 2012 and will never stop because they are the best language school we have found. They have helpful leaders and highly professional teachers. Besides, the school cares about students –they choose the best host families for them.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2017

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years

Teachers and trainers (3)

Ben Cunningham Cunningham

Ben Cunningham Cunningham

TEFL trained Teacher

Started teaching at BLS English in 2008. Dynamic teacher who loves to use modern resources in his lessons.

Jane Hodges

Jane Hodges

TEFL Teacher

CELTA qualified

Shirley McNaught

Shirley McNaught

Assistant Director of Studies

Shirley has been teaching for nearly 3 years after completing her teacher training. She has taught for Cambridge county Council and in Malta.

Course programme

Adult Intensive English

General English Course Content:

  • Specific (remedial) language points depending on group needs: for instance, present perfect, idioms or phrasal verbs, article use (definite vs. indefinite article or zero article vs. definite article); use of prepositions; spelling guidelines).
  • Vocabulary development, at the appropriate level, with relevant developmental feedback.
  • Speaking practice in pairs; in groups and as a whole class, with targeted developmental feedback. Typically, attention will be paid to situational dialogues (e.g. in shops, banks, work etc); discussion of current issues; giving personal information; talking about self and personal experiences; talking about own culture; comparing own culture with that of classmates and/or British culture; expressing points of view; agreeing/disagreeing; politeness strategies.
  • Writing practice - both in class and for homework, with appropriate, developmental feedback. Typically attention will be paid to letters (formal and informal); e-mails; descriptive writing; notes.
  • General writing skills: sentence formation; spelling; punctuation; paragraphing; coherence; cohesion; linking devices.
  • Listening practice - in-class and as homework, with appropriate, developmental feedback and supportive advice.
  • Reading practice - in-class and for homework, with appropriate, developmental feedback and supportive advice.
  • Grammar: each level will develop students' grammar by presenting and practising new structures (where appropriate) and by helping students to develop both their fluency and accuracy in their use of English grammar. Students will sometimes be given grammar exercises for homework.
  • Pronunciation work, with targeted feedback, according to level and identified needs.
  • Presentation skills and practice, with targeted feedback, if deemed appropriate for the level and expressed group needs.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of progress through appropriate progress/ achievement tests.
  • Support and advice on independent learning & available resources.
  • Independent Study/Guided Learning: As part of the General English course, students are expected to study for around 10 hours per week outside the 15 hours per week of class time. This could involve homework, projects or self study.
  • Support and advice on personal development planning to help (using student tutorials) exploit national/local resources.

Courses are mornings only (15 hours) or both mornings and afternoons (24 hours).
You will use the latest course books and learn through interesting discussions and traditional grammar approaches.
Pronunciation is also a major part of each lesson.

Accommodation is not included. See for accommodation fees. (


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Adult Intensive English

£ 163 VAT exempt