Small Group Course
On a SMALL GROUP COURSE, the maximum class size of 3 provides a serious and friendly atmosphere for study and ensures a good level of personal attention from the teacher.
The Small Group Course is Full-Time, 15 hours attendance per week, and takes place in the mornings, Monday to Friday, 09.30-12.30. In addition, homework occupies about 2 hours daily.
Small Group Courses are offered throughout the year. The minimum age for enrolment is 18. There is no maximum age.
New students may START AT THE BEGINNING OF ANY WEEK, provided that a place is available. The shortest course a student may enrol for is 2 weeks.
SMALL GROUP COURSES are suitable for students who already have a good Upper-Intermediate / Early-Advanced ability in English.
There is a TEST on this website to check that the level of the Small Group Course is suitable for you.
The Small Group Course is Full-Time, 15 hours attendance per week, and takes place in the mornings, Monday to Friday, 09.30-12.30. In addition, homework occupies about 2 hours daily.
Small Group Courses are offered throughout the year. The minimum age for enrolment is 18. There is no maximum age.
New students may START AT THE BEGINNING OF ANY WEEK, provided that a place is available. The shortest course a student may enrol for is 2 weeks.
SMALL GROUP COURSES are suitable for students who already have a good Upper-Intermediate / Early-Advanced ability in English.
There is a TEST on this website to check that the level of the Small Group Course is suitable for you.
Private Courses
It is possible to arrange PRIVATE COURSES for individuals or small groups at Intermediate level or higher, with emphasis upon particular areas of language as required.
Programme of Studies
Your existing knowledge of GRAMMAR is systematically checked and enlarged. You will learn the useful VOCABULARY and IDIOMS for general and specialised areas of language. In PRONUNCIATION, the features of individual sounds, stress and intonation are dealt with as required.
You will develop accuracy in LISTENING through regular practice with authentic recordings taken from radio and television, and also with Cambridge Examination practice test recordings. Fluency in SPEAKING is achieved through discussions – in which you learn to present your point of view effectively, and talks – in which you give prepared PRESENTATIONS on your observations in the UK and on subjects that are of interest to you. |
In addition to the INTENSIVE READING of short texts for detailed comprehension, fluency is gained by EXTENSIVE READING - as homework - of books from the school library. You will be asked to make spoken and written reports on your reading.
WRITING is done in the form of essays, compositions, reports, letters, and dictations. Most reading and writing is set as homework and not done in class.
WRITING is done in the form of essays, compositions, reports, letters, and dictations. Most reading and writing is set as homework and not done in class.
Topics from BUSINESS, ECONOMICS and CURRENT AFFAIRS are regularly introduced from newspapers, radio and television.
ENGLISH LIFE AND CULTURE - an understanding of the ways of life and attitudes of English-speaking people is an essential part of achieving a high level of ability in English. Class activities include discussion based on background reading of books and newspapers, and practical observations made by you and your fellow students during your stay in England. You will be invited to contrast the situation in Britain with that in your own country and elsewhere relative to -
*The press, radio and TV
*The English social system
*Women’s place in society
*The Educational system
*The British monarchy
*Parliamentary Government
*The Legal System
*Family life and leisure.
ENGLISH LIFE AND CULTURE - an understanding of the ways of life and attitudes of English-speaking people is an essential part of achieving a high level of ability in English. Class activities include discussion based on background reading of books and newspapers, and practical observations made by you and your fellow students during your stay in England. You will be invited to contrast the situation in Britain with that in your own country and elsewhere relative to -
*The press, radio and TV
*The English social system
*Women’s place in society
*The Educational system
*The British monarchy
*Parliamentary Government
*The Legal System
*Family life and leisure.
Small Group Course -
a Typical Day's Work
- CLASS (3 hours):
1. Grammar - review of exercises on Phrasal Verbs set as homework. 2. The day’s pre-recorded BBC TV News – listening and discussion of current affairs and cultural points. 3. Checking the latest written homework. - Break - 4. Presentation - a student gives a talk about a subject prepared for homework, followed by questions and discussion. 5. Discussion of reading text prepared as homework - plus checks on comprehension. |
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- HOMEWORK (about 2 hours):
a. Writing: summary and evaluation of a book read recently.
b. Grammar: exercise on Conditionals.
c. Reading: article for discussion in class the following day.
- HOMEWORK (about 2 hours):
a. Writing: summary and evaluation of a book read recently.
b. Grammar: exercise on Conditionals.
c. Reading: article for discussion in class the following day.
External
Examinations
If you wish, you may take the opportunity to enter for a Cambridge University Examination in English - the CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), or FCE (First Certificate in English).
To find out more about the CAE,
see:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/
To find out more about the FCE,
see:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first/
To take other examinations, please contact the School for information.
To find out more about the CAE,
see:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/
To find out more about the FCE,
see:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first/
To take other examinations, please contact the School for information.
CONTACT the School:
By EMAIL - windsor.elc@virgin.net
By TELEPHONE: +44(0) 1753 542907
By POST - write to:
Small Group Courses,
Windsor English Language Centre,
147 Slough Road, Datchet,
Berkshire, SL3 9AE, ENGLAND.
By EMAIL - windsor.elc@virgin.net
By TELEPHONE: +44(0) 1753 542907
By POST - write to:
Small Group Courses,
Windsor English Language Centre,
147 Slough Road, Datchet,
Berkshire, SL3 9AE, ENGLAND.