COURSE FACTSHEET
English Plus British Culture and History Who is this course for?
Included in the price
This course is perfect for students who want to combine language development with an immersive experience of British culture. The course includes a focus on the arts, literature, philosophy, British history and geography.
à 28 lessons per week à Welcome Information Pack à Placement test on arrival, weekly progress tests and regular homework à Teaching materials and use of coursebook à Use of Computer Learning Centre à Access to ClassMate online learning à Wireless internet in College à Optional weekly lecture programme à Weekly half-day excursion to a local place of interest à Two free social activities per week à End-of-course certificate
Key Facts Start dates: 4 January, 1 February, 29 February, 29 March, 25 April, 16 May, 13 June, 11 July, 8 August, 5 September, 3 October, 31 October, 21 November 2016 Locations offered:
Bournemouth
Level: Kings Level 4 (Lower intermediate) Length: Minimum 4 weeks Lessons: 28 lessons (21 hours) per week - 20 language lessons per week (15 hours), 8 lessons of British culture and history-related topics per week (6 hours) Minimum age: 16 Average age range: 25 – 50 Maximum class size: 14 Learning outcomes: à Fluency in all main areas of English à Specialist knowledge of British art, culture and geography à Personal experience of UK cultural and historical landmarks
Course structure and content In the mornings, students have lessons in General English with a specific focus on communication skills. In the afternoons, they learn about British culture and history. Skills developed 1. Language: à Reading à Listening à Comprehension à Vocabulary
à Writing à Speaking à Grammar à Pronunciation
3. Local visits Students also visit local sites of cultural and historical interest part of this course. Example visits include: à Salisbury (arts/history) à The Jurassic coast (geography), à Portsmouth (history) à Southampton (history)
2. Humanities based lessons Students cover one topic/module per day on subjects including: à Philosophy and ethics à English literature/culture à The arts à History and geography of the British Isles
Sample timetable Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9.00 – 10.30
General English
General English
General English
General English
General English
10.30 – 11.00
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
11.00 – 12.30
General English
General English
General English
General English
General English
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
13.30 – 16.30
History and culture
History and culture
History and culture
History and culture
Half-day excursion