Intensive English
Short course
In Southampton
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Type
Short course
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Location
Southampton
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PRESENTATION
Similar to our General English course but with 50% more class time, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in English and develop your ability to communicate.
More about Intensive English
Intensive English follows the General English syllabus.
We use a variety of ways to study the language - presentations, discussion, problem-solving, written exercises, situational English, course books, authentic texts, role plays, audio, video, story-telling, questionnaires and the Internet.
We have made our own syllabus which allows your teachers to create lessons that suit your needs. It is topic-based and provides a structure for your learning. The syllabus is designed so you can start and finish any week.
It develops your skills in
-Listening
-Speaking
-Reading
-Writing
It builds your knowledge in
-Grammar
-Vocabulary
-Functional Language
The main focus of the lessons is on speaking and listening.
You can change the level of your class any week, when you and your teachers feel that you are ready.
Your First Day
On your first morning we will give you a written test and a short interview to find your level of English. We know that many of you have not spoken English for a long time and that you may feel nervous, but we take this into consideration.
After the test, we will give you a guided tour of the school and the city centre. You will then meet your teacher, who will take you to your first class
Changing Level
We usually have 6-8 levels of General English classes. Each week, we discuss students’ progress at our teachers’ meeting and we will move you to a higher level when we feel you are ready.
Homework
Your teachers will give you homework as a follow-up to the lesson.
This is generally optional. You can also use our Study Centre if you want to do extra practice.
Our Teaching Style Is
-Communicative
We focus mainly on speaking and listening in our General and Intensive classes. This is to help you develop the knowledge and skills to communicate in a real English-speaking environment.
-Structured
We have our own syllabus, which is designed to help you grow in confidence. Topics, grammar points and functional language vary week by week and build on your previous knowledge.
-Creative
We use teaching materials from a wide range of sources, including many authentic materials, and adapt our lessons to meet individual and class needs. We do not use a course book in General English as we feel this is too limiting.
-Comfortable
We believe that a friendly and supportive environment is necessary for learning to take place.
-Flexible
You can change the level of your class when you and your teachers feel you are ready. We also ask for weekly feedback to make sure you are happy with your lessons.
Course Details
-Start any week; finish any week!*
-22.5 hours per week (three 90-minute lessons per day)
*The school is closed for two weeks for Christmas/New Year and on all UK public holidays.
Additional information
Students per class: 12
Intensive English