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Š Frances King School of English, 2013
Frances King School of English 77 Gloucester Road London SW7 4SS United Kingdom +44 20 7870 6533 +44 20 7341 9771
Email: info@francesking.co.uk
London Teenager Programme 2013
London Teenager Programmes
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Students live on campus in a multi-storey residence. There are 11 single rooms per floor with separate male and female floors. One or two staff members stay on each floor. There is Internet access via students’ own laptops. Each room has a wash basin and Internet point. Showers and toilets are shared. All meals are taken on campus. There is a choice of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option.
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Our teachers are friendly, enthusiastic and caring, offering fun imaginative classes for all ages and abilities.
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Excursions take place in the London area where there is a wealth of attractions. Excursions may include a river trip to Greenwich, and bus or train to Hampton Court, Windsor or Brighton.
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Breakfast is from 8.00-9.00. Classes take place from 9.00-13.00. Lunch is from 13.00-14.00. There are afternoon activities until about 17.30. Dinner is from 18.00-19.00 followed by quiet time to do homework and keep in touch with family and friends. Evening activities take place on campus every night.
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The programme takes place at Heythrop College, a small self-contained campus which is part of the University of London. The entrance is in beautiful Kensington Square, near Kensington High Street Underground station in zone 1. The campus itself is arranged around a lovely garden with an all-weather playing surface for tennis and team games. It is a unique, private and secluded world in the centre of Kensington, only 10 minutes’ walk away from the main Frances King School.
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Discover London n S ightseeing – visits with teachers to major
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Elementary and over) E mphasis on spoken English and communicative activities P roject work encourages real communication A ll learning materials provided W eekly progress test and assessment H omework set and corrected regularly P reparation in classes for activities and visits
At the end of the course, everyone will receive a Frances King certificate stating the length of the course and language level achieved.
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built environment, monarchy, government and infra-structure H istory of London L ondon architectural styles H istory of Tower Bridge U sing London Transport
Fashion and Style n V ocabulary sets including body, colours,
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patterns, measurements, clothing and accessories H istory of fashion F ashion magazines – selecting the best P aris vs Milan vs New York vs London F ashion in Japan
Sports Fan n V ocabulary sets including sports,
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equipment, grounds, clothing and action verbs S ports commentary H istory of football S porting heroes H ealth and fitness
London attractions M useum of London, Science Museum, British Museum n V isit to the Royal Institute of British Architects centre n C ity of London tour n
Fashion and Style n V isit a major department store n F ashion Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum n A student fashion show and photo shoot,
including poster design n C amden Market challenge
Sports Fan n T our of Chelsea or Arsenal stadium n F ootball and baseball in the park n C limbing wall n W imbledon Tennis Museum
Language practice activities: art and photography workshops Guided walks: Regent’s Canal, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Changing of the Guard and Royal London, Harry Potter Walk, Southbank, West End and Oxford Street Sports activities: tennis, football, baseball, basket ball and volley ball Evening activities: team challenges, karaoke, Wii games, board games, film nights, welcome party, student exhibition, discos and farewell party Weekly excursion: Excursions take place in the London area where there is a wealth of attractions. Excursions may include a river trip to Greenwich, and bus or train to Hampton Court, Windsor or Brighton. All students take part in a bus tour of London sights or a visit to the London Eye.
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MORNINGS FOR ALL OPTIONS
Course Facts 8.00 - 9.00 Breakfast and morning meeting
Morning 9.00 - 12.00 Late Morning 12.00 - 13.00
Arrival, orientation and welcome
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English lessons
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Option lesson
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13.00 - 14.00 Lunchtime
Full-day Excursion (Packed lunch provided)
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AFTERNOONS: DISCOVER LONDON Week 1
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Round London Globe Theatre London Sightseeing & South Bank Project Tour
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Tate Modern
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AFTERNOONS: FASHION AND STYLE Week 1
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Round London V&A Museum: Fashion Sightseeing Costume Project Tour Galleries
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Kensington Palace
The programme consists of: n 15 lessons a week of General English n 5 lessons a week of one of these options: Discover London, Fashion and Style or Sports Fan. Lessons include vocabulary sets, language skills practice, and project work. Students prepare for their special outside visits in class. n T rips, workshops and visits per week related to the option n O ther fun activities in afternoons and evenings n Weekly full excursion in the London area
AFTERNOONS: SPORTS FAN Week 1
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Round London Tour of Sightseeing Chelsea Tour Stadium
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EVENINGS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES Week 1
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Team Challenge
Scavenger Hunt
Karaoke
Film Night
Mini Olympics Games
General notes Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes 20 lessons = 16 hours and 40 minutes’ tuition Participants must be 16 or 17 to join for more than 27 nights.
37 London Teenager Programme – Residential Maximum class size: 15 Lessons per week: 20 lessons of 50 minutes Special interest workshops/visits per week: 3 Activities: Every afternoon and evening Levels: Elementary and above Course length: 2, 3, 4 or 6 weeks Arrival dates: 2 week course (13 nights): June 30; July 14, 28 3 week course (20 nights): June 30; July 21 4 week course (27 nights): June 30; July 14 6 week course (41 nights): June 30 Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. Variations may be possible by special arrangement. 38 London Teenager Programme – Day School Tuition and day time activities as for residential programme without accommodation, breakfast or dinner. Students should be dropped off at 8.30 and collected again at 17.45. From Monday to Saturday.