I'm Jerson and I'm from Angola. For me it's good to study
English in the mornings and afternoons because it helps me to
improve my English quickly. I like the teachers here because
they teach well. I've been here for three months and I'm going
to join the UFP course at Bath Academy in September. I want to
go to a British university and then I'd like to work in Human
Resources.
Intensive English
Overview
This course is designed for students who wish to improve spoken and written English, whether beginners or more advanced students. Studying 25 lessons per week the students are immersed full time in the English language, but will free each day after mid-afternoon to enjoy the city of Bath with fellow students from all over the world, or to continue studying.
Course Information
| Entry Dates | Any Monday |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 week minimum and for as long as a student wishes to stay |
| Class Size | 13 students maximum |
| Age Requirement | 16+ |
| Classes per Week | 25 lessons (09:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:00) |
| Entry Level of English | There is normally one class available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced |
| Placement Details |
Students are given a placement test on arrival to ensure they are placed in the most appropriate class |
Key Points
- 25 lessons per week
- Morning and afternoon classes
- Lessons between 09:00 - 15:00
- Students are given a placement test on arrival to ensure they are placed in the most appropriate class
- There is normally one class available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced
- Classes deal with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. They provide practice in the four skills areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing
- In the morning classes teachers use a course book supplemented by additional material
- In the afternoon students follow a course based on a student's needs which may combine some of the following :
- Project work
- Integrated skills
- British culture and institutions
- News & current affairs
- Creative writing
- Business English
- Help is given if and when students decide to enter for an exam
- Regular progress tests are given
- Homework is set regularly
- Students are given regular feedback in individual tutorials on their own use of the language and guidance on how to improve
- Certificates of Attendance are issued
- Reports are issued at the end of the course suggesting ideas for future learning
- This course may be entered on any Monday of the year except over the Christmas period
Example Timetable
| 09:00 - 10:30 | 10:45 - 12:00 | 13:00 - 13:55 | 14:05 - 15:00 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Welcome & registration / placement test |
Speaking activity - getting to know your classmates |
News & current affairs |
News & current affairs |
|
| Tuesday | Reviewing comparatives & superlatives Comparing different parts of the world |
Listening & reading skills: geography quiz |
|
Vocabulary building Reading skills |
Vocabulary building Reading skills |
| Wednesday | Discussion techniques Discussing today's newspaper stories |
Reading Skills: Understanding new vocabulary from context |
Project work Speaking & writing skills |
Project work Speaking & writing skills |
|
| Thursday | Language for giving advice & recommendations
Short role plays |
Listening Skills: Learning about different regions of the UK |
Listening skills |
Listening skills |
|
| Friday | Speaking Skills: Giving a short presentation of your own town
/ city |
Reviewing the week's new language and key pronunciation points |
Presentation of project |
Presentation of project |
