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Do you want to study English in Britain?
English is increasingly becoming the language of discourse
in many international professional environments. Therefore, fluency can open
the door to numerous opportunities. An effective option for those wishing to
perfect their language skills is to take an English language course.
Types of courses
There are many different types of English courses to choose from. Here is a
list of the most popular courses with a summary of what to expect from the course.
We hope that this information will help you select a course to suit your needs.
General English
For students from complete beginners upwards. These courses provide a balance
of the four skills-reading, speaking, listening and writing. As well as looking
to improve students’ grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Usually, these
courses have flexible start dates and durations.
Business English
Students should take this course to boost their business career or business
studies. Students will usually study specific areas such as marketing, HR, management
etc. Language development will focus on speaking and writing skills, including
presentations, negotiating, letter, email and report writing as well as telephoning
skills. Executive courses are also available and are designed for professionals.
The courses will cover the same area but tend to be more intensive.
English for Academic Purpose
These courses are designed to help students learn the English they need for
academic study. Essay-writing, note-taking, listening to lectures, taking part
in seminars, academic reading, library work, computer skills, general and social
English. Sometimes vocabulary and terminology for the student’s subject
One-to-one courses
These courses are completely tailored to the students needs and are therefore
extremely flexible in terms of course content and timetable. These courses are
usually charged by the hour.
Exam Preparation courses
Courses are specifically designed to prepare students for a wide range of examinations.
These courses are usually more intensive with higher motivation levels amongst
the students. Courses will cover exam strategies as well as practice papers
and some General English. Class sizes tend to be smaller.
Pre-university English Courses
Also called Pre-sessional courses. For students who plan to study in the UK,
and who have been asked for a minimum level of English. These courses can last
from three weeks to a year and are usually offered by the university where the
student plans to study
English for Specific Purpose
For people who want to learn English to further a career in areas such as business,
travel and tourism, and catering. Courses concentrate on the vocabulary and
skills needed for jobs. This could be telephoning, writing reports or making
presentations.
English plus combined courses
English language is only one part of a course. The other part – the ‘plus’–
could be training for a professional qualification or a hobby. The ‘plus’
part of the course could be anything from pottery to politics.
Seasonal or vocational courses
Summer and Easter and Christmas courses. These courses are usually for juniors
(aged under sixteen). These courses often include holiday activities, such as
sport or sightseeing.
Commonly asked questions
I would like to improve my English in the UK, where would I go to find a
good course?
The British Council together with ARELS (the Association of Recognised English
Language Schools), BASELT (the British Association of State English Language
Teaching) run the ' English in Britain' Accreditation scheme for the 380 accredited
private language schools and centres throughout the UK and also the various
EFL (English as a Foreign Language) departments in the UK colleges and universities.
If a course is "English in Britain accredited" it means that it
has been rigorously inspected by independent experts. That:
- The publicity materials accurately reflect the reality of the centre or
course
- Students progress is accurately monitored
- The premises are safe and suitable for teaching
- The resources for learning (computers, work-sheets etc.) meet their academic
standards
- The teachers are properly qualified
- The lessons are monitored by inspectors to see that the lessons are assisting
the students with their English to a satisfactory level.
What age do you have to be to study English in Britain?
Language schools offer excellent courses for all ages including 'juniors' which
combine a fun holiday with learning English. However, any other body apart from
the British Council does not normally routinely inspect them. The British Council
inspectors take the care and teaching of juniors very seriously, particularly
when they are staying in the school's residential or home stay accommodation.
They check that the homes they stay in are suitable, that they are properly supervised
at all times and that people who shouldn't work with children don't have any access
to them. They also check that the teachers are properly qualified and that the
way younger students are being taught, and the leisure activities provided are
suitable for their age group.
Where can I find information about the course available in the UK?
There are a number of resources available to help you find the course you want.
A guide listing all the accredited centres, the 'English in Britain' Guide to
Accredited Courses is available at most British Council offices overseas and also
in the UK, as are the guides listing members of ARELS and BASELT, all of whom
are accredited.
If you enjoy surfing the net, the same interactive database is available at www.EnglishinBritain.co.uk.
Other useful website addresses include. www.baselt.org.uk
and www.arels.org.uk
Are the EFL courses flexible at the centres?
One of the main advantages to the EFL courses in the UK is indeed their flexibility.
Because of the variety of courses available their should always be a course to
fit in with your own specific needs, so don't be shy in making your preferences
known to the centre before you start. Many students tend to study English for
Academic purposes and take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
to establish their proficiency in English to be able to join degree courses. Whereas
other students may wish to learn or update their English purely for recreational
purposes.
You can study in a group or one-to-one, intensively or in a more relaxed manner,
focussing on speaking and listening or improving your writing and reading skills.
Wherever you feel you may need the work there will always be a course to suit
you. One-to-one classes are very effective for some people, but others learn better
in the friendly atmosphere of a class (and of course being in a class will help
you to make friends - always an advantage if you are new to the country!)
Plenty of centres now specialise in 'Professional English, where you can learn
English directly relating to your job. Intensive English courses are an ideal
way of making rapid progress in a very short time. Comprising at least 30 lessons
per week the course can be as long or as short as you want and can be taken at
any time of the year. Another possibility is to do an 'English Plus' course, where
you can study English for part of the day and another subject for the rest of
your time.
Some people want a teacher who is young and enthusiastic, others want a more 'professional'
approach from a mature and experienced teacher. You may want a teacher with qualifications
in profession such as law or medicine as well as English. It really helps to spend
a moment thinking about yourself as a learner (especially if you haven't followed
a course for a while) what situations have helped you be a successful learner?
What situations didn't work for you? Etc.
For more detailed information on studying English in Britain then contact
one of the three main accrediting associations:
The British Council ARELS BASELT
10 Spring Gdns 56 Buckingham Gate Cheltenham + Gloucester
London London College of Higher Education
W1A 2BN SW1E 6AG Frances Close Hall
Swindon road, Cheltenham
GL53 4AZ
+44 (0) 1242 227 099 +44 (0) 207 930 8466 +44 0207 802 9200
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