Study abroad with Liverpool School of English

Liverpool School of English

The Liverpool School of English is a British Council Accredited Centre dedicated to providing a professional and personal approach to language learning. Our success in teaching English to hundreds of students from all over the world is due to both our warm and caring atmosphere and our challenging learning environment.

The Liverpool School of English offers top quality English language training in the UK. We offer a wide range of English language courses for students of all ability levels, at any time of the year. We pride ourselves on our flexible approach in meeting your needs. We offer a wide choice of specialist courses including General English, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation courses.

Courses

General English
Communicative teaching methods and a friendly international environment make learning English at Liverpool School of English a pleasurable and enriching experience. You take a placement test on arrival to assess your ability in English and are then placed in the appropriate class.

General English classes then introduce the main grammatical concepts used in everyday communication such as structure, syntax, vocabulary and pronunciation. The focus is on English for spoken communication, however all skills are taught.

You work to familiarise yourself with colloquial and standard English and how to use it in everyday situations such as in the home, in the bank, whilst shopping, eating out or on the telephone.

International Academic Year
We offer you a year long course which will enable you to learn English quickly and accurately through a variety of courses.

A typical academic programme would consist of the following courses:
12 weeks of General English (Intermediate)
This course is based on improving your English skills. It has an emphasis on building grammar and developing speaking and listening skills to enable you to converse easily in English and develop effective study skills.

12 weeks of General English (Upper Intermediate)
This is a course based on expanding your English knowledge. At this level you will increase your vocabulary and develop writing skills for further academic study. You will also continue to develop speaking and listening skills.

12 weeks of Upper Intermediate General English with IELTS Exam
This is a course based on preparing you for exams or further academic study. As well as listening and speaking skills, there is a focus on academic writing and exam techniques. The aim of the course is to enable you to achieve a grade of between 5.5 and 7.0 in the IELTS exam.

IELTS Exam Preparation
This course is designed for people who want to study at an English speaking Further Education College or University. It will help you to cope with the language demands of studying in English. As well as listening and speaking skills, there is a focus on academic writing and exam techniques to prepare you for the widely recognised IELTS which is accepted by university admissions throughout the world as an indicator of your proficiency in the English language.

You can join the course on any Monday and study for anywhere from 1 to 12 weeks. A minimum of 4 weeks preparation is recommended. We will inform you of the most suitable time to apply for the exam at Liverpool University, which holds IELTS exams every 4 to 5 weeks. Our experienced teachers will help you to perform to your best in the exam.

The course is combined with General English at Upper Intermediate or Advanced level. Homework is set and self study is encouraged.

Cambridge Exam Preparation
We provide preparation for the two most popular Cambridge exams alongside our General English courses. You study techniques for tackling each exam task effectively. There are periodic tests, review sessions and practice exams prior to the actual Cambridge exam.

Independent study is vital for all students wishing to pass exams, and a programme of self study and homework is provided to complement classwork. We have a quiet study area for you to study and a range of self study materials for General English and for Exam preparation.

All tutors teaching Cambridge exams are experienced and trained in the Cambridge syllabus. Teachers have previously taught in many countries around the world.

Accommodation

Homestay
Our Accommodation Officer takes a great deal of care in selecting the most appropriate family for you. We look in particular for people who can offer a warm, friendly welcome and who understand the needs of overseas students.

• Accommodation is in the home of a local host family.
• All host families are within a short bus ride from the school.
• Host families treat you as a full member of the household, you eat together and share all the living areas
• You have your own private single bedroom.
• Shower and toilet facilities are located close to bedrooms
• Breakfast and evening meals are eaten with the family every day
• The host family provides a packed lunch to take to school every weekday
• All families have been screened for your safety and security.

Residential
Accommodation is in purpose built, single study bedrooms on or near a university campus in Liverpool.

• All rooms are furnished with a desk, a wardrobe and drawers.
• Shower and toilet facilities are located close to the bedrooms.
• Breakfast lunch and evening meal are provided at the restaurant on campus.
• You can use the facilities of the University campus

Hotel & Guesthouses
Accommodation in a hotel or guest house is possible. However we do not recommend it unless you have specific reasons to do this. You will have a more social experience and be exposed to much more language and culture if you stay with one of our carefully selected host families.

Liverpool

Liverpool is famous all over the world for many reasons; its history, architecture, music, sport and perhaps most important of all, its people.

Recently voted Capital of Culture 2008, Liverpool has many art galleries and museums as well as restaurants, night clubs and pubs along with a world class shopping centre.

So whether you are a football lover, a Beatles fan, a culture vulture or a shopaholic, Liverpool is a city that has got it all, and more besides!

Student Activities

Afternoon Programme
We organise a wide variety of activities and we are careful to offer something for everyone. There are opportunities to enjoy playing sport, visiting places of cultural interest or going shopping. If you wish to do more formal language learning we also offer classroom based options.
Our activities offer an opportunity to:

• experience night life and evening culture in England
• hear the English language in authentic situations
• relax in an informal situation with other students and teachers.
• improve and develop other skills as well as English
• prepare for an exam

These include activities such as:

• Shopping Trips
• Museums
• Art Galleries
• English Skills Workshops
• Exam Preparation Classes
• Sport
• Football Club Tours

Evening Programme
We organise a wide variety of activities and we are careful to offer something for everyone. There are opportunities to enjoy theatre trips, discos, quiz nights and social events.
Our activities offer an opportunity to:

• experience night life and evening culture in England
• hear the English language in authentic situations
• relax in an informal situation with other students and teachers.

These include activities such as:

• Clubs
• Theatre Trips
• Salsa Dancing
• Cinema
• Discos
• Quiz Nights
• Haunted Liverpool Tour

Weekend Programme
We organise a wide variety of activities and excursions that offer something for everyone. There are opportunities to enjoy one day excursions, full weekend excursions and social events.

Our activities offer:

• An opportunity to experience life and culture in England
• A new learning experience
• An opportunity to relax in an informal situation with other students.

Destinations include:

• Chester
• The Lake District
• York
• London
• Edinburgh
• Liverpool

Address

Liverpool School of English
50-54 Mount Pleasant
Liverpool
L3 5SD
England

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Liverpool School of English

Liverpool School of English
50-54 Mount Pleasant
Liverpool, L3 5SD
Phone: +44-151-7060730
Fax: +44-151-7060731