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Homestay Short Courses
for ages 13-18 (to mid-June 2012)
at The English Experience English Language School
Please note the homestay short courses are for group bookings of 15 students or more. For smaller groups please contact Sylvia. This course is not available for Independent students.
The teachers use a wide variety of methods and approaches depending on the type of course selected. The methods take into account different learning styles and levels within the classroom. The approach is communicative and encourages students to maximise opportunities for practising language in pairs and groups as well as interacting with the local population through surveys and questionnaires.
Our courses combine lessons, activities and excursions with homestay accommodation to provide a full immersion English language experience. Due to the nature of the programme classes are likely to be monolingual.
We are able to offer a wide variety of lessons and activities that can be tailored to your specific needs (some may incur additional fees).
Course objectives:
- promote independent and collaborative learning
- enhance vocabulary
- advance pronunciation, stress and intonation
- further develop English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
- improve existing knowledge of grammar
- compare and contrast cultures while developing intercultural awareness
- provide contexts for cross-curricular links
- practise language through integrated skills
Courses include:
- transfers from London Stansted airport (£20 per person supplement for other London airports)
- full board homestay accommodation (including packed lunch)
- 1 accompanying teacher/leader free of charge with every 15 students
(additional teachers please contact the school for the price)
- qualified teachers
- maximum class size 15 students (unless otherwise mutually agreed)
- lesson times 09.00 to 12.30 or 13.30 to 17.00 including 30 minute break
- Welfare Officer available weekdays from 08.30 to 17.00
- 24 hour emergency telephone contact
- one full day excursion for 6 and 7 night courses; two full day excursions for 14 night courses
- 2 half day excursions for 14 night courses
- afternoon activities as follows:
• 6 night courses: full weekday activity programme
• 7 and 14 night courses: 1 free afternoon per week
- course report with 2 week visits or certificate of attendance with 6 or 7 night visits
Examples of possible courses
British Culture project
Students work with their teacher to develop a strong understanding of British culture through class work and interaction with the local population and their host families. The students work in groups to present their findings in various ways, e.g. a formal presentation using interactive technology, a blog, a debate or a question and answer session.
Environmental project
A project more suited to higher level students, preferably intermediate and above. Students research environmental issues in the local area using a variety of resources, including canvassing public opinion, visiting the renowned School of Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and interviewing local politicians. The project can additionally cover subjects such as statistics in the context of data presentation. Students present their findings as a “bid for funding” to encourage expressing opinions and the use of persuasive language.
Examination practice
We offer tailored examination English, including exam techniques and mock speaking papers. In the past we have provided courses to support students studying for the International Baccalaureate, FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS. Any specific requirements can be discussed with, Kate, the Director of Studies.
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