General English
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PACKAGE PRICES for 2008 |
per week |
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Mornings only |
£239 to £282 |
| Mornings & afternoons | £283 to £326 |
| Including teaching, social programme, accommodation, all meals. | |
Where could it lead?
The course is suitable for students who want to improve their English
for work, study, as a holiday or as a hobby.
| Course duration and dates |
Duration: Start any Monday during our terms and stay as long as you like.
Who is it for?
Age range: We try to create a family atmosphere in the school. The minimum age for students in the school is 17, but there is a wide range of ages on our courses and we welcome families with children, single people and couples of any age.
Level: We accept students at all levels.
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| Course description |
Course: This course is designed to improve your level of English in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Up to 15 hours per week General English
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5 hours per week afternoon programme
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Needs analysis and personal tutorial
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End of course certificate
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You will need to buy your course books.
Group size: Average class size is 11 students, with a maximum of 14.
Entry Requirements: There are no entrance requirements. We test every new student when they arrive and put them into a class at a suitable level. Beginners should come at the start of a term.
Staff: Teaching and activities are led by Functional English staff.
| Social programme & activities |
There are some FREE social activities:-
Afternoon excursions: once a week e.g. Whitby town, St Mary’s Church, Yorkshire Coast Path, North York Moors Centre, Countryside walks, Sea trip.
Evening activities: Busy social programme in afternoons and evenings to help you make new friends e.g. a sports event or competition, an entertainment evening or a special meal.
A Saturday trip e.g. a walk, a city trip, a visit to a heritage or a visitor attraction; A visit to a theatre, cinema or concert.
Sports activities e.g. swimming pool, mini-golf, horse-riding, cycle hire, rowing, gym.
There is normally an optional 3 or 4-day excursion at half-term e.g. to Edinburgh.
| Sample Afternoon Options |
Beginners Beginners’ classes
Fluency Fluency practice e.g.
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Workshops in Grammar / Vocabulary / Listening skills / Pronunciation / Exam skills.
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Discussions on a topical issue.
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Talks given by a member of staff or a visiting speaker e.g. on The UK, the British way of life, the English Language or the North York Moors and Whitby
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Talks preparing students for an excursion e.g. York, Scotland or the Lake District etc.
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Practise English phrases and expressions.
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Conversation techniques to help you make friends through English.
Christian Life course - Christian study e.g. Bible Study, Mission and Overseas Aid.
Business English - Business English e.g. Jobs, Meetings, Presentations, Letters, Sales, Work etc.
Creative Arts - Creative Arts e.g. Painting, Fabric & Textiles, Photography, 3D modelling
Teaching Methods - Teaching methods i.e. practical ideas for teaching adults, children, languages or Bible classes.
History and Culture - British History and Culture e.g. Whitby Past & Present, British Society, British Folk Music or English Literature
Music and Singing -
Theory and practical of music e.g. Singing, Music-making, Beginners Guitar, Music
Theory
| Accommodation |
| Meals |
Students eat all meals with their hosts, and hosts provide a packed lunch for students to take to school. The school has facilities for students to get hot drinks and a microwave oven to heat up meals. Hosts will do their best for any students who are vegetarians or need medical diets.
| Christian activities |
Each day starts with 25 minutes of Christian worship. Enjoy the fellowship and care of a Christian school. Join our regular fellowship evenings in the school and attend a local church service. All Christian activities are optional.
| Travel |
We advise students on travel arrangements and can arrange airport transfers if necessary.
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