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School & Facilities
Our friendly tea m will welcome you... Facilities LILA* is situated in the heart of the city, on the doorstep of Liverpool One. Our brand new school offers our students: • IT Suite • Interactive Whiteboards • Tablet PCs • LILA* Online (Virtual Learning Environment) • Free Wi-Fi • Prayer Room • Lending Library • Inspirational and vibrant Common Room • 18 Liverpool-themed classrooms
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WE LOVE to learn in our Liverpool FC classroom!
Themed classrooms Each of our 18 classrooms has a Liverpool theme and they display the best of the city. Which one will be your favourite?
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TABLET PCs Now available to use – a great way to surf the web!
LILA* Online We encourage our students to continue their learning outside the classroom by providing free access to a self-study suite equipped with the latest technology. Teachers and students are welcome to use our fantastic tablet PCs and there is also free Wi-Fi throughout the school and internet access in our accommodation.
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Students have free access to LILA* Online, our VLE, where they can download a personal study plan, find lots of exam practice tests and track their progress. Students can take advantage of this while they are at LILA* and for three months after they leave.
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Relax with friends between classes... Vibrant Common Room When you’re relaxing between classes why not go to the common room? It’s a place for you to chat with your friends, check your emails and get a quick bite to eat from our vending machine.
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Check what the latest news is on the social blackboard, organise your own event and leave messages for your friends.
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LILA* Courses
Improve your English utilising all four skills!
ONGOING SUPPORT Teachers are on hand for encouragement and advice
General English & Exam Preparation Courses Our General English and Exam Preparation courses help you improve your English by focusing on grammatical, lexical and functional concepts in a variety of communicative contexts while utilising all four skills. The courses aim to give you confidence in communicating in an English speaking environment and enable you to deal with situations from the social and educational environment to the workplace. These courses can be taken on their own full time or with a combination of other courses e.g. IELTS, FCE or CAE preparation. LILA*’s exam preparation courses focus on the skills and techniques needed to succeed in each exam. Please see our ‘General English & Exam Preparation Courses’ brochure for more details. 6
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Academic English Courses Our Academic English courses can be done alone or alongside General English courses. They are designed to help students access British universities by focussing on the language used specifically in an academic environment. Students are given techniques for reading long, formal texts; shown how to structure written work; given help with the language used in presentations and methods to use when listening to lectures and recordings. Please see our ‘Academic English Courses’ brochure for more details.
LILA* PRO LILA* PRO is here to help you develop your English language skills whatever stage you are at in life. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a way to prepare yourself for working life or an experienced professional looking to expand your skills in English and progress your career, we have designed a course to suit your needs. Please see our ‘LILA* PRO’ brochure for more details.
Teacher Training Courses LILA* offers a wide range of courses for both UK and overseas teachers, including English Teaching Methodology, CELTA and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). Our experienced team will help you gain the qualifications you need. Please see our ‘Teacher Training Courses’ brochure for more details.
Groups & Junior Courses At LILA* we offer groups of 5 or more the flexibility to choose the focus of their course. Whether academic or social we have the expertise to make sure your groups’ visit is a memorable one. With a range of great courses and activities to choose from you will find something to suit your needs. Please see our latest examples of bespoke programmes in our ‘Groups & Junior Courses’ brochure. Our junior courses ensure that students enjoy every minute whilst studying at LILA*. Our English course will develop their language skills. Whilst our high quality social programme mixes cultural visits with sports and fun activities. Please see our ‘Groups & Junior Courses’ brochure for more details. LILA* BROCHURES AVAILABLE ONLINE: To view digital versions of our brochures online please visit: http://www.lilalovetolearn.com/content/brochures 7
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Homestay Two options, full-board or half-board • Live with local people • Immerse yourself in English culture • Home away from home • Max journey 45 mins, average 20 mins • Arrival Sunday, departure Saturday (extra nights available upon request)
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STUDENTS LOVE independence and living in popular student areas
Independent Living Two options, Standard or Premium • Share with other students, LILA* or other • Enjoy independence during your stay • Live in popular student areas • Excellent access to amenities • Bedding provided • Kitchen utensils • Shared kitchen/communal area • Shared bathroom • Wi-Fi or cable internet available • Laundry facilities (some providers charge a small fee) • Communal areas cleaned and maintained by management team • Arrival Sunday, departure Saturday (extra nights available upon request)
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PLEASE NOTE: Young adults are accepted into LILA* shared accommodation/residence with parental consent. Students in shared accommodation/residence are not supervised by LILA* staff and are fully independent. 9
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Meet other students
University Residence • City-centre location • En-suite accommodation • Meet other students • Walking distance from LILA* • Shared kitchen/communal area • Cable internet available (small fee may be charged) • 24 hr check-in • On-site management and security • Laundry facilities (small fee may be charged) • Digital television in common room • Arrival Sunday, departure Saturday (extra nights available upon request)
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City-centre location
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CITY LIVING
Other Options
A choice of superb city-centre locations
• Modern city-centre based hostels • Serviced apartments • Wide range of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes • Arrival Sunday, departure Saturday (extra nights available upon request)
Enqu ire about our airpo rt trans fer service PLEASE NOTE: Young adults are accepted into LILA* shared accommodation/residence with parental consent. Students in shared accommodation/residence are not supervised by LILA* staff and are fully independent. 11
Social Programme
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Social Programme We provide a fantastic social programme at LILA* and we would encourage you to involve yourself as much as possible to experience life in England and see the many attractions that we offer. To find out what is going on then go to the Students’ Common Room where you’ll find the social activities blackboard. Don’t forget to sign up for the activities!
English Club Do you want to practice your English outside the classroom? Join your fellow students and teachers once a week and learn in a relaxed atmosphere. English Club also runs sessions on practical issues like applying to university.
Stay Connected with LILA* Our Facebook account is filled with LILA* news, special offers and pictures from the latest parties and excursions. Meet new friends, catch up with the old, keep up-to-date with the latest LILA* gossip! Join us on our Facebook page today. LILA* is now on Twitter. Follow us to find out about what's happening, give us your opinions, get tips for learning English or ask us a question. Watch us on YouTube and be inspired! Watch videos of LILA* and our students and get a taste of the school and the experiences you will have when you study with us. Here are some useful links:
facebook.com/lila.liverpool
twitter.com/LILAlovetolearn
youtube.com/lilalovetolearn
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Social Programme
H ere’ s a n ex a m ple of a ty pica l wee k of soci al activiti es...
Social
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TUESDAY
Orientation Tour
Hope Street Tour
WELCOME PARTY!
New Museum!
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Mu seu m of Liverpool
Experience this landmark building on the Liverpool Waterfront, showcasing Liverpool's popular culture.
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Paddy's Wigwa m Visit the Catholic Cathedral at the end of Hope Street. Meet tour guide at 2.00pm outside LILA* reception.
Orientation Tour
English Club
£3
FREE!
Walker Art Gallery Featuring stunning works by Hockney, Degas and Turner. Meet tour guide at 2.00pm outside LILA* reception. 14
WEDNESDAY
Have fun and practice your English with language games. Meet the teachers at 3.00pm in the LILA* common room.
All ne w stu de nts are we lco me... do n't forget you r fre e inv itatio n! Meet Hannah and Lisa at 4.00pm outside LILA*. Meet outside LILA*
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Calendar THURSDAY Stanley Park Walk
FRIDAY Film & BBQ Night
SATURDAY Day Trip to Chester
FREE!
Something for everyone... Relax on the grass, play sport or take a walk around the lake. Meet tour guide at 2.00pm at LILA* reception.
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Catch the latest movies, meet new friends and enjoy some tasty barbeque food. Meet at 6.00pm at LILA*.
Vis it hist oric att ract ion s
Explore the region with an exciting day trip to Chester. Be entertained in one of Europe’s historic cities.
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Tour the home of Liverpool Football Club at 4.00pm. Tickets only £10 each available from Hannah. Maximum 15 people.
Hot dogs (vegetarian and halal options too), Salad and drinks before the film. Tickets only £10 each available from Hannah.
River Dee
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Welfare & Support
LILA* SAFETY Juniors have 24 hour access to in-house child protection officer
Stu de nts have access to da ily ‘we lfare hou r’
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Welfare & Support The welfare of our students is extremely important to us. We know that a student needs to feel safe, happy and comfortable in order to ‘love to learn’. We also recognise that the welfare needs of students are different according to their ages so we offer different levels of support to take this into account.
Juniors (12-17 years) • All junior students receive a junior welcome pack, safety plans and ID cards • Students can speak to LILA*’s nominated in-house Child Protection Officer anytime, all year round (24 hour emergency access) • An in-house Welfare Officer and a Junior Centre Manager is available to help with any questions or concerns juniors may have • All of LILA*’s accommodation providers are vetted and approved to accommodate junior students
Young adults (16-18 years) • Listening adults are available specifically for young adults (CPO and Welfare Officers) • A selection of weekly activities are arranged for young adults only • LILA*’s Welfare Officer is available during ‘welfare hour’ to offer support or to chat
Adults (18+) • A personal tutor is available to help all students • LILA*’s Welfare Officer is available during ‘welfare hour’ to offer support or to chat • One-to-one appointments can be made with LILA*’s Welfare Officer for private matters • Planned weekly social activities are available 17
LILA* Team
“LILA* gives great opportunity to learn. I can count on my teacher because she is helpful.” Malgorzata Szymusaik, Poland 18
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QUESTIONS? Call our team now on 00 44 151 707 0909 for more info!
LILA* Team LILA* teachers are guaranteed to have a CELTA or equivalent as a minimum level of qualification. Many have DELTA or MA TESOL qualifications. The LILA* administration team are always on hand to make sure that the LILA* experience is as easy and as straightforward as possible.
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Liverpool
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Culture Liverpool has more theatres, museums and galleries than any other city outside of London. Visit the Walker Art Gallery, the National Gallery of the North, The Museum Of Liverpool and the Tate Liverpool situated at the Albert Dock. Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city achieved the status in 2004 because of its impressive waterfront and rich maritime history. Take a trip on the famous Mersey Ferries and visit the Albert Dock, which alone has the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK.
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Everym an th eatre Useful Links www.visitliverpool.com www.liverpool.com www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.tate.org.uk/liverpool www.albertdock.com
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Music Liverpool has a rich musical heritage and is officially the World Capital of Pop. This began with The Beatles, and many local attractions commemorate the story of the most successful band of all time. ‘The Beatles Story’ is a brilliant tour through the Beatles' lives. There is also the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, a guided tour that will take you to the most important places associated with the band.
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Liverpool is host to many music festivals staged in the city throughout the year, as well as offering classical music at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall courtesy of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The Liverpool Echo Arena is an awardwinning building located alongside the Grade I listed Albert Dock complex and World Heritage Site. It opened in January 2008 and has since played host to a string of international events, including the MTV Europe Music Awards, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Cirque du Soleil and concert performances.
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Sport There is plenty for sports fans as there are two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams here, Liverpool Football Club at Anfield and Everton Football Club at Goodison Park. The region is also home to England’s Golf Coast, the finest stretch of championship golf in the world, hosting many Open Championships and Ryder Cups. The city also stages the biggest social event in the sporting calendar, the world-famous John Smith’s Grand National each year at its Aintree Racecourse.
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LEARN English with football coaching now available
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The city is burstin g wit h ene rgy and life wit h so mu ch to see and do...
Shopping
Restaurants & Bars
Liverpool is now home to fabulous shopping with the recent addition of the new Liverpool ONE shopping centre, right in the heart of the city. This shiny new designer shopping centre is world class, which is only fitting for a city that can shop 'til it drops.
Feeling hungry? There are numerous quality restaurants, from sleek fine dining to independent bistros and high street favourites, and it can tick just about every box in terms of international cuisine, ranging from top Indians to spicy Thais.
You’ll love the people too, who are famously friendly and will welcome you with pride. Their sense of fun and love of a great night out, makes the nightlife legendary in Liverpool.
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Testimonials
u can discover “In Liverpool yo lish way of life. the typical eng place to learn” LILA* is a good
Pedro Salaza r, Spain
centre and “LILA* is in the city is nearby. everything you need modern” The classrooms are
Munur Kepir, Turkey
LILA*Student perfect as I can “The school is ds from new make new frien arning” places while le
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“The activities we do in the g” class are varied and interestin
Serena Zammartini, Italy
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Abdul Aziz Al Kha rusi, Oman
“All my teachers helped me to improve my English”
Arif Dursan, Turkey
Testimonials ally “The staff at LILA* are re end friendly. I really recomm nts” this academy to all stude
Beatrice Barozzi, Italy
l u that Liverpoo “I can advise yo r us students!” is a great city fo
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Location
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WE ARE HERE Located in the heart of Liverpool city centre
Liverpool
2 hr s London
On ly 2 h ou rs fro m L on d on! APPROXIMATE TRAVELLING TIMES TO LIVERPOOL (BY RAIL)
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London
2 hours 08 mins
Manchester
47 mins
Birmingham
1 hour 34 mins
Leeds
1 hour 49 mins
Glasgow
3 hours 22 mins
Edinburgh
3 hours 36 mins
Cardiff
3 hours 45 mins
York
2 hours 14 mins
Kendal, Lake District
1 hour 34 mins
Llandudno, North Wales
1 hour 59 mins
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Location LILA* is located in the heart of the city of Liverpool, close to many major transport links. ADDRESS LILA*, New Barratt House, 47 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6SG, United Kingdom. FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 8 miles, (20 minutes) from the city centre and offers low cost flights to and from a wide range of European destinations. There is a regular bus service from the airport to Liverpool city centre. Manchester Airport is just 45 minutes from Liverpool city centre and is a major international airport serving hundreds of destinations. Students can also fly into Heathrow airport and transfers can be organised on request. If you would like a stress free journey you can book a transfer with us at an additional cost. We have a great transfer team who collect you from the airport or train station and take you to your accommodation. They will make you feel comfortable and safe! There is always a team member with the emergency phone, so if you have any problems just call our emergency numbers: 07919541055 / 07725614933 ARRIVING BY ROAD AND RAIL Our nearest train station is Liverpool Lime Street and there is a National Express coach station on Norton Street, a short walk from LILA*. ARRIVING AT LILA* You can find us next to the Hard Days Night Hotel on North John Street and Matthew Street. We’re also across the road from the Liverpool ONE shopping centre and Boodles, the jewellery shop is on the same crossroads. Look for the building with the green front which says “New Barratt House”. You’ll be greeted by the concierge in the foyer and you need to go up the stairs (or take the lift) to the first floor. You can expect it to take around 5 minutes to walk from Central Station, Moorfields Station, Paradise Street and Queens Square. To walk from Liverpool Lime Street station will take around 10 minutes. 27
Booking Information
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How to book or enquire about a course Booking a course at LILA* is easy and we are here to help you every step of the way. Whether you book online, by phone or in person, our friendly staff will make the process as simple as possible.
Online Book or enquire about a course at your convenience by completing our application online: http://www.lilalovetolearn.com/content/booking-form
Email Email your enquiry to info@lilalovetolearn.com. We aim to reply within 24 hours.
Call us Our office is open from 8.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday. Call us on 00 44 151 707 0909 if you would like more information about courses, accommodation or just for a chat. If we don’t answer your call, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Visit our office Our office is located in Liverpool city centre, so if you are living in the UK stop by and ask us about our courses, we will be happy to help. View our location on page 26.
Contact your local agent We have agents who represent us all over the world, so if you would like to book a course using your local agent just ask them to get in touch with us on your behalf.
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Key Dates & Information
LILA* ONLINE Book social activities with our helpful ‘LILA* Online’ service
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Of fice open 8. 30 to 18.00 M on da y to Frid ay
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Key Dates LILA* WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES Christmas Day
December 25, 2012
Boxing Day
December 26, 2012
New Year's Day
January 1, 2013
Good Friday
March 29, 2013
Easter Monday
April 1, 2013
Early May Bank Holiday
May 6, 2013
Spring Bank Holiday
May 27, 2013
Summer Bank Holiday
August 26, 2013
Christmas Day
December 25, 2013
Boxing Day
December 26, 2013
Office Opening Hours Monday to Friday – 8.30 to 18.00 Weekends – Closed
Emergency Contacts
LILA* ONLINE Book social activities with our helpful ‘LILA* Online’ service
07919541055 – Leanne Linacre 07725614933 – Victoria Lee
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