Choosing a Course
As can be expected the UK has more English language courses than anywhere in the world. No matter what you level there is a course for you.
There is a wide selection ranging from courses for beginners through to advanced business language and there are also courses aimed at academic or vocational use. And you needed worry about any time constraints you may have as there is a wide variety of short and long courses too. The majority of English language courses in the UK do not have academic entry requirements so there really is nothing to stop you from studying English in the UK.
So exactly what English language courses are available?
General English Courses: These courses are available at all levels and are aimed at improving general day to day English. You will work on grammar, vocabulary and colloquial English, focusing primarily on speaking, pronunciation and listening allowing you to achieve greater English fluency.
English for Academic Use: These courses are designed for students who are currently studying a higher education course, such as a university degree, which is taught and examined in English. These courses help students to develop the language skills necessary to write good essays, take good notes and how to read and understand academic papers and journals. Some courses will also help students develop subject-specific vocabulary.
Preparation for Higher Education: These courses are for students who are planning on studying at a higher education institution in the UK and are required to demonstrate their English as a foreign language ability. Students’ language skills will be developed allowing them to write good essays and make good notes. Specific tuition and guidance is also given for the specific English as a foreign language qualification you have been asked to demonstrate.
Support Courses: These courses are designed to help international students who are currently studying in the UK. Students who take these courses often have solid English language skills but require a few hours a week guidance to improve their academic English.
Specialised English Courses: These courses are aimed at students who want to develop their English skills for a specific purpose, such as furthering their career. Specialised English courses cover areas such as business, tourism and law and enable students to communicate effectively and operate professionally in roles within these sectors. Skills that are developed include vocabulary, letter and report writing and delivering presentations.
Summer Courses: There are several summer courses during the longer summer and Easter breaks that allow students the fantastic opportunity of studying and learning English while also enjoying a holiday. These summer courses really compliment any students English language development and also help students to develop social skills through activities such as sport and sightseeing.
