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Brighton Language College(BLC) – A Complete Experience Located in the city centre, we are in the heart of Brighton on The Old Steine opposite the world famous Royal Pavilion and only 2 minutes from Brighton Pier. Our convenient location means you are in the city centre each day of your studies with the benefits of Brighton’s superb restaurants, night life, shops, beach facilities and cosmopolitan lifestyle in the UK’s trendiest resort city.
»» Over 16 classrooms »» Free Wi-Fi Internet »» Student lounges »» Patio garden »» Private garden
»» Library »» Multi-lingual staff »» Welfare team »» Social programme »» Academic support
»» Counselling »» Visa help »» Accommodation service »» City centre school »» Airport transfer service
BLC – The difference At BLC you learn through speaking and using your English with communicative, fun and challenging classes. We focus on achieving fluency and target essential skills to help you achieve your English goals. Our teachers are qualified professionals from a broad range of backgrounds, each bringing something special to your classroom. The best way to learn is to practice, practice and practice and at BLC our courses, facilities, staff, social programme, welfare and education team will help accelerate your learning effectively. At BLC you start learning the moment you step through our door.
Social Programme – Build your language skills having fun Each week a diary of free time activities from our school social programme is advertised at the school, join in, make friends and use English to explore Brighton at its best.
Sample activities Karaoke nights, football, swimming, musicals, club nights, city tours, movie nights, visit London, kayaking and much, much more.
Accommodation – Learn more than just a language BLC Homestay Our homestay option allows you to immerse yourself in everyday life in Britain. Each day you spend with your family helps you to develop your cultural awareness and learn authentic everyday expressions and develop fluency in your use of English. All our homestays are carefully checked by our accommodation team and regularly visited.
Private Accommodation Here at BLC we also provide private apartments, hotels or guest houses to fit your requirements. Please contact our accommodation team for more details or visit our website.
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Progress – Your path to English fluency Choose a 20 or 32 lesson course to suit your needs. You can reach fluency in 48 weeks.
2 e3 20 sh siv n gli e n t E In
12 week
24 week 36 week 48 week
CEF
IELTS
Cambridge
TOEIC
Advanced
C1
7
CPE
725+
Upper Intermediate
B2
6
CAE
600 - 725
Intermediate
B2
5
FCE
425 - 600
Pre-intermediate
B1
4
PET
250 - 425
Elementary
A2
2-3
KET
125 - 250
Beginner
A1
-
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0 - 125
60 week
Weekly Timetable – Plan your day around your studies Our timetable allows you to study at your pace with 20 morning lessons or 4 afternoons for Intensive classes.
Monday to Thursday
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Break
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
09:00
09:45
10:30
10:45
11:30
Lunch
Lesson 5
Lesson 6*
Lesson 7
Break
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
12:15
13:00
13:45
14:30
15:15
15:30
16:15
13:00
13:45
14:30
15:15
15:30
16:15
17:00
10:45 programmes 11:30 = 3212:15 Morning programmes09:45 = 20 lessons10:30 (15 hours) Intensive lessons (23 hours)
Immersion programme = 40 lessons (30 hours) plus lunch with teacher (3.75 hours) = 33.75 hours Friday
* Lesson 6 includes 15Social minuteProgramme break
Morning programmes = 20 lessons (15 hours) Intensive programmes = 32 lessons (24 hours) Immersion programme = 40 lessons (30 hours) plus lunch with teacher * Lesson 6 includes 15 minute break
Course Options – Choices to suit all needs With our variety of courses from young learners to adults, junior vacation or private tuition we cover all your learning needs.
Pioneer Courses
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One to One Courses
General English
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Junior Vacation Courses
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Examination Preparation
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Family Courses
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Business Courses
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Pioneer Courses
Focus A fixed morning class building linguistic confidence within a secure environment and the option of Pioneer 32’s afternoon open classes focuses on specific academic areas.
Benefits
»» Long term set study plan »» Achieve fluency in six to nine months »» Weekly assignments and tests to measure your progress »» 2 week vacation at the end of the course (optional) »» Choice of Skills, Business or IELTS Pioneer courses to focus on your academic goals »» Academic counselling sessions with your tutor
The Class The Pioneer programme is our best value English course, offering intensive or semi intensive long term study. It’s a unique course giving you the opportunity to study in England for three to twelve months. At the same time as living and learning the English language you are meeting new friends and developing a deep cultural understanding. By the end of the course you will see the success and feel the achievement of becoming more fluent. You can choose how many weeks you would like to do from any of these start dates -28th September 2009, 4th January, 5th April, 5th July, 4th October 2010. After each Pioneer term students are expected to move up a level. Choose your length of course: Full year 4 x 11 week terms / 44 weeks’ tuition / 12 months including vacations Academic year
3 x 11 week terms / 33 weeks’ tuition / 9 months including vacations
Half year
2 x 11 week terms / 22 week’ tuition / 6 months including vacations
1 Semester
1 x 11 week term / 11 weeks’ tuition / 3 months including a vacation
By choosing the Pioneer Programme you could gain more recognition by some of the Universities we work with and therefore possible entry. Working with some of the best universities in the country
University of Sussex
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Courses Pioneer 20 Choose our Pioneer standard course, and you’ll have 20 x 45 minute lessons per week, using a modern textbook you focus on the four skills of the English language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) based around the grammar and vocabulary in the text book.
Pioneer 32 (Skills/Business/IELTS) For faster progress choose Pioneer Intensive 32: the same 20 x 45 minute lessons per week (Pioneer 20), plus an extra 12 x 45*3 minute lessons per week of afternoon classes targeting specific areas. Join classes focused on business, exam preparation or English skills suiting your needs and interests. As a Pioneer 32 student, you will have the opportunity to change your afternoon option. BLC’s Pioneer 32 paths are as follows:
> Skills Pioneer 32 The Skills Pioneer 32 is designed to consolidate your academic skills from the morning, developing the four major skills in the afternoon. The four main skills are practised around a particular topic or theme.
»» Speak and understand English better by communicating correctly and fluently. »» Sound more like a native speaker through accent reduction and pronunciation techniques. »» Learn English and vocabulary used on an everyday basis in England. »» Build self-confidence while speaking in front of your fellow students and native English speakers. > Business Pioneer 32 The Business Pioneer 32 consolidates your general English skills and improves your fluency with language involved in the business world. The business element develops your skills in presentation, report-writing, business communication and business culture. Other fundamental components of the course involve project based tasks, case studies and essential skills for those entering a business role. It is a course which enables you to work in a team but excel as an individual.
> IELTS Pioneer 32 The IELTS Pioneer 32 focuses on IELTS examination skills. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an examination taken in order to enter British, Australian and New Zealand universities. The IELTS Pioneer 32 trains you academically in preparation for the IELTS exam. The course is integrated so that in the morning you develop your general English skills while the IELTS classes give you expert exam techniques, focusing on topics and methods to improve your overall IELTS score. *1. Dates on price sheet *2. Fridays 12:15
*3. Lesson 6 contains 15 minute break
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General English
Focus Our popular General English courses allow you to mix a comprehensive programme with the freedom of a flexible learning path to fit your lifestyle.
Benefits
»» Improve your all round comprehensive English skills »» Choose the length of your course from 1 to 52 weeks »» Progress by combining focused study while having free time for your own activities »» Weekly testing »» Study the English 20 or Intensive 32 programme to suit your learning style
The Class Our General English courses increase your vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, communication and pronunciation skills. Your spoken English improves quickly and your fluency and confidence in using English in everyday situations grows day by day. BLC teaches through communication so you speak only in English from the very first day. Our lively classes focus on active dialogues and learning English at BLC is an interactive, rewarding and enjoyable experience. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate and course report written by your teacher.
Course Choices English 20 With English 20 you will study 20 x 45 minute lessons each week, mornings only.
Intensive 32 With Intensive 32 you will study 20 x 45 minute lessons in the mornings, plus 12 x 45 minute classes*3 in the afternoons targeting specific skills such as writing, listening, speaking, reading and fluency. This will increase your rate of progression and enable you to achieve your language goals in the shortest amount of time.
“Wonderful staff, great teachers, I learned so much – thank you BLC” -Ege Atesler, Turkey, 19 years old
*1. Not including National Holidays *2. See price sheet *3. Lesson 6 includes 15 minute break *4. Fridays 12:15
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Examination Preparation
Focus Our Examination Preparation courses focus on the acquisition of examination skills, vocabulary, test techniques and practice with a solid foundation in comprehensive English for the ultimate preparation course.
Benefits
»» Targeted exam preparation »» IELTS (afternoon) complemented with General English (mornings) »» Start the course on any designated Monday in 2010 »» Regular testing to monitor your progress »» IELTS examination can be booked through BLC
The Class Our examination preparation classes focus on specific examination skills. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand universities and colleges. Many US universities, colleges and professional organisations worldwide recognize IELTS as a standard measure of English ability.
“My IELTS classes are great, the staff always help me and my English is so much better” -Kenta Hashimoto Japan, 23 years old
IELTS checks all four English language skills and the classes investigate general communication skills, accuracy and fluency, reading with clear understanding, academic vocabulary, writing clear and effective examination papers, exam techniques and strategies. There is an entry requirement of intermediate English or above, you will be asked to take an entry test in order to establish whether your English is at an appropriate level to follow the course.
Course Choice IELTS 32 With IELTS 32 you will study 20 x 45 minute General English lessons in the mornings, plus 12 x 45 minute classes*3 in the afternoons targeting specific IELTS examination skills to prepare you for your exam. Studying IELTS 32 means improving your overall exam performance and, after testing, provides you with an internationally recognized qualification to help further your career. *1. Not including National Holidays *2. Fridays 12:15 *3. Lesson 6 includes 15 minute break
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Business Courses
Focus Business English blends our comprehensive general English programme with focused Business English tuition in the afternoons. This is a programme for students interested in embarking on a business career or those with some experience of working in the business world.
Benefits
»» Improve your all round comprehensive English and business skills »» Business (afternoon) complemented with General English (mornings) »» Business classes concentrate on current trends in the business world »» Start the course on any designated Monday*1 in 2010 »» English taught in context in support of focusing on your business studies
The Class This course is designed to enable students at an intermediate level of English or above to gain a useful working knowledge of business English combined with professional communication skills. The course content is guided by the interests, professional needs and goals of the students. The course incorporates communicating business ideas, reporting and debating through project work and current task based studies providing a well rounded and complete course.
“I really enjoyed my time here, I chose BLC for its quality and reputation” -Sergio Dias Brazil, 27 yrs old
• Advertising & marketing • Leadership & management skills • Letters, faxes, memos, emails • Negotiations • Economics • Social situations and business travel
• Organization structure • Meetings & presentations • Job interviews • Branding • Current business topics • Cultural awareness
Course Choice Business 32 This course provides a foundation component of 20 x 45 minute General English lessons in the mornings concentrating on your all round English skills, supplemented by 12 x 45 minute classes*3 in the afternoons of focussed business studies. The minimum requirement for entry on this course is intermediate level English. *1. See Price Sheet *2. Fridays 12:15 *3. Lesson 6 includes 15 minute break
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One to One Courses
Focus One to one tuition gives you a tailored course. Addressing your specific needs, the courses are designed for you according to your personal learning goal.
Benefits
»» Flexible schedule, ideal for busy people »» Learning at your level meeting your needs »» Contents developed with our education team prior to arrival »» Start the course on any Monday*1 in 2010 »» Your class, your pace, your needs.
The Class One to One tuition concentrates on 3 critical success factors time, results and cost. Giving you the best possible results in the fewest hours maximising your investment in your learning by providing a range of courses tailored to meet your needs.
“The teachers are creative, efficient, professional friendly. The course is built to my exact needs – excellent all round.” -Vera Vavilova, Russia, 37 yrs old Course Choices One to One You will study 20 x 45 minute lessons each week tailored to your specific needs, mornings only.
One to One Intensive Our individual intensive course allows you to study 20 x 45 minute lessons in the mornings and in addition 12 x 45 minute classes*3 in the afternoons.
Combo 32 A combination course of 20 x 45 minute group lessons in the mornings and 12 x 45 minute One to One classes*3 in the afternoons.
Immersion 40 individual lessons from 09:00 – 17:00*2, including lunch lessons with your tutor & 4 lessons with 2 tutors together to improve your oral fluency. A concentrated and progressive course, designed to maximize your learning experience. *1. Not including National Holidays *2. Fridays 12:15 *3. Lesson 6 includes 15 minute break
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Junior Vacation Courses
Summer Camp Our summer camp provides a full education, activity and event programme for students from around the world. The schedule involves students in a carefully designed programme improving their English and enjoying an exciting and varied activity schedule every afternoon and evening. All facilities and staff are on one site leading to an unforgettable experience at our Summer Camp 2010.
• 20 lessons of English per week • Residential accommodation • Full board - all meals provided • 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week
• 24 hour care, supervision and support
• Full activity programme • Airport transfers (supplements may apply) • Textbooks and course materials • Internet access • Certificate of Achievement
Summer Teens Our homestay course offers the best in British hospitality in one of our carefully selected accommodations in Brighton. Classes are held at our Brighton centre with fun and communicative activities and excursions. Supervision of all aspects of the course is provided everyday, a perfect blend of class, culture, sports, activities and excursions in and around the gorgeous seaside city of Brighton.
• 20 lessons of English per week • Host family accommodation in Brighton • Full board - all meals provided • 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week
• 24 hour care, supervision and support • Weekly bus pass
• Daily activity programme • Airport transfers (supplements may apply) • Textbooks and course materials • Internet access • Certificate of Achievement • Optional evening activities
Summer Teens Intensive option For students who prefer more study our Summer Teens Intensive course provides 32 lessons/week, 1 full day excursion/week, 1 afternoon activity/week and evening activities. A great alternative to our standard Summer Teens course focusing more on gaining more academic skills during their stay. Excursion to Seven Sisters
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Family Courses
ABC ABC is an innovative course introducing children to the English language. ABC teaches children English in a fun filled and comfortable learning environment. BLC uses a variety of activities such as songs, games and role plays to deliver stimulating and dynamic lessons. Top quality multimedia materials such as DVDs, CDs and books supplement this exciting programme. Through communicative teaching and a holistic approach your child will develop key English skills from an early age.
“I love my teacher, I love English� -Daria Zucca, Italy, 7 years old
Explorers Explorers is an innovative and challenging course for students eight to twelve years old. Students learn how to communicate their ideas in English. The programme uses a theme based approach with an emphasis on speaking and developing all their language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening). They role play scenarios, discuss their experiences and write about exciting topics. Explorers develops communication through a series of carefully structured hands on activities, a winning combination that keeps students engaged both in the classroom and at home.
The Family Experience at BLC BLC offers the complete family education and vacation package. The variety of quality programmes for parents and children is the perfect blend for a memorable vacation to the south coast of England paired with the highest quality of English education for one or all of the family.
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Study at the same location as your children City centre school Stay together in a host family, private apartment or hotel 15 hours of tuition/week (09:00 -12:15) 1 or all of the family can study or simply relax in Brighton
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