General & Intensive English

General English

• 15 lessons per week (13.75 hours)
• Monday-Friday. Mornings only : 9.00-10.30, 10.45-12.00
• Designed for students who wish to improve their spoken and written English
• Classes focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and offer practice in
• the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Afternoons are free to continue studying or to get to know the city of Bath and its surroundings, or to spend time with fellow students from all over the world.
• Regular progress tests are given, and homework is set regularly.
• Regular individual tutorials are provided, in which students are given feedback on their progress
• and guidance on how to improve.
• The course is typically based on a course book supplemented by additional material.
• Certificates of attendance and personalised reports are issued on completion of the course.

Intensive English

• 25 lessons per week (22.9 hours)
• Monday-Friday. Mornings: 9.00-10.30, 10.45-12.00. Afternoons: 13.00-13.55, 14.05-15.00
• Designed for students who wish to improve their spoken and written English
• Students immersed mornings and afternoons in the English language
• Morning classes are General English, focusing on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and offering practice in the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Afternoon classes help students to improve their confidence in their use of English, with topics such as:
• British culture & institutions
• Creative writing
• News & discussion
• Project work
• Integrated skills
• Students receive individual tutorials on their own use of language and guidance on how to improve
• Regular progress tests are given, and homework is set regularly.
• Certificates of attendance and personalised reports are issued on completion of the course.

Sample Timetable