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Take an IELTS course in our Portsmouth partner school – a specialist in IELTS exam preparation

Why do an IELTS course in our Portsmouth partner school?

• Our Portsmouth school specialises in IELTS preparation.
• It has an excellent reputation with a team of IELTS specialists.
• The IELTS course is designed and led by an IELTS course book writer.
• The Portsmouth school also hosted the first ever IELTS conference in the UK in 2012.
• The school is one of the few private language schools to be an official IELTS testing centre.
• It offers an intensive course to make sure you get the IELTS test score you need.

• provides you with all the techniques and the skills you need for the IELTS exam as quickly as possible
• focuses on specific areas of grammar and vocabulary necessary for the IELTS exam
• has dynamic lessons to keep you motivated and encourage maximum progress
• includes all IELTS course books, materials and guided E-Learning included in the fees (exam fees not included)
• includes regular IELTS practice exams to see your progress and identify areas for improvement
• includes daily homework to consolidate the lesson
• has detailed feedback on your written work
• provides a great choice of self-access material to help you progress quickly
• gives help on your problem areas through personal programmes

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IELTS and university preparation in a top language school

Why take an IELTS course and prepare for UK university in our London Wimbledon school?

• Our Wimbledon partner school is one of the two top schools in the UK. You are sure to get the teaching and support you need to be well prepared for the IELTS exam and UK university life.
• You will be in Wimbledon one of the nicest parts of London.
• This academic IELTS preparation is specially designed for students who need to prepare the Academic IELTS exam and to be ready to study in an English-speaking university.
• The course combines IELTS preparation with the academic English and study skills you will need at university.
• This is a 10-week IELTS course. It gives you time to make good progress and be well prepared for both the IELTS exam and university.

You will:

• be in a dedicated class for the IELTS Academic exam
• be with other students with the same goal – to reach the highest score possible in the IELTS exam
• become confident in using the academic study skills
• visit a university campus and attend a real lecture
• take the Academic IELTS examination in the school
• have teachers who are often experienced IELTS examiners.
• have regular tutorials with your teacher
• get up to 2 hours of homework each evening

Course Content

• The course helps you adapt to teaching methods and styles at university.
• it helps you move from general English to academic English.
• It also provides Academic IELTS preparation and practice to help you get the score you need in the exam.
• There is a one-day visit to a university to give you the opportunity to experience a real lecture and meet academic staff.

There is an exam entrance test for all students before they can start the IELTS exam course.

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Take your first steps to speaking English with a specially designed adult course: English for beginners.

Why choose our Wimbledon school for a beginners course?

• At Crossroads Languages, we know that a course for English for beginners must give you good support and very experienced teachers. We have chosen our school carefully. Our Wimbledon school is rated the best school in the UK and can help you make good progress.
• The teachers on the English for Beginners course are very experienced in working with adults.
• They will work with you to help you to learn English and build confidence.

On the English for Beginners Course:

• You will develop basic English skills and become confident in speaking English.
• Your course will be every morning, and on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
• On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons you are free.
• You can work in the self-study group, take part in social activities or explore London.

 On the English for Beginners programme you will improve all your English: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

You can do 24 lessons a week (20 hours) or 28 lessons a week (23 hours and 20 minutes) to make faster progress.

You will learn:

• ‘real’ English using modern course books and materials.
• practice new language every day.
• build your vocabulary
• develop your communication skills by working with other students doing activities such as role-plays and working in pairs.

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Take a General English course in our Wimbledon school and learn English in the UK’s best English school.

Our Wimbledon school scored top marks in its British Council inspection. You can be sure of quality teaching to help you learn English.

General English courses are our Wimbledon’s school’s most popular courses. You can choose a General English course at every level from English for beginners to very advanced.

The General English language course helps you to improve all areas of your English language: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

It is available with 24 lessons per week for a Standard course or as an intensive course with 28 lessons per week.

On both the Standard and the Intensive general English courses, you will:

• Learn ‘real’ English with latest course books and materials.
• Learn and practice new language every day.
• Work with other students in role-plays, pair work and group discussions.
• Use new activities to improve your listening and reading.
• Practise a variety of writing – emails, letters and reports.
• Have regular tutorials with your teacher.
• Get up to 2 hours of homework each evening.

On the intensive English course, you will also choose optional classes from:

• Communication Skills,
• Grammar and Writing,
• IELTS Preparation
• and many more.

Start dates – any Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday.

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Learn Spanish quickly with 20, 25 or 30 lessons for your Spanish course.

You will make rapid progress with this Spanish course with a focus on speaking and understanding.

All teachers are native Spanish speakers with training and experience in teaching Spanish to adults.

You can choose from a Spanish course with 20, 25 or 30 lessons a week or add a one-to-one course for faster progress.

You can learn Spanish in the morning and then get more Spanish practice with an activity taught in Spanish: surfing, stand-up paddle, kayaking or cooking.

If you want to discover Spain, travel around the country and take a Spanish course in different cities. Choose up to 7 cities.

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Take a Spanish course in beautiful Palma de Mallorca – choose from Spanish for beginners to very advanced.

The intensive Spanish course helps students of all levels make good progress. Whether you choose Spanish for beginners or a more advanced course, the goal is the same: to improve your communication skills.

• You will often work with the other students in pairs or small groups and you will use your Spanish in activities to improve your speaking and help you to understand spoken Spanish.
• Your teachers will speak Spanish, which is sometimes a little daunting when you are not used to it, but students of all ages quickly adapt and enjoy using their Spanish.
• The course covers all Spanish skills: reading, speaking, listening and writing.

The courses consist of 4 hours tuition per day, from Monday to Friday. Classes normally take place from 09.30 to 13.30, with a twenty-minute break for coffee taken halfway through the morning.

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This Spanish course is taken by about 90% of adult students.

It’s the course for everyone who wants to learn or improve their Spanish, whether you’re a beginner or have quite an advanced level.

The lessons will help you develop all your skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, but there is particular emphasis on speaking and communication.

Free Extras

• FREE 120-150 extra hours – Your course gives you free access to the online Spanish courses for 6 months.
• Great classmates and teachers – Your teachers will be qualified language teachers and your classmates will usually be from around the world…
• All of Barcelona – You’ll need a minimum of 2 weeks to see the improvement in your Spanish; but you’ll probably want a lot longer to discover all Barcelona has to offer you.

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Choose an intensive IELTS course in Bristol – the UK’s top English school!

Why take an IELTS course in Bristol?

• Our Bristol partner is one of the top 2 English language schools in the UK. You can be sure of quality IELTS exam preparation.
• The school offers an intensive IELTS course for faster progress: 18 hours per week of IELTS exam preparation with 3 hours of academic English and a personalised programme of practice IELTS tests.
• Bristol has been voted one of the best places to live in the UK.
• It’s a great student city.

Requirements for the IELTS exam preparation course:

• You can now join an IELTS preparation course with a minimum level of Intermediate (B1).
• The school has IELTS courses in two different levels – B1 (intermediate) and B2+ (Upper intermediate +).
• Before you enrol, the school will send you a specific IELTS test to make sure you are at the right level.
• Students who do not have a B1 level can do a General English course before the IELTS course.
• B1 students do 21 hours of IELTS exam preparation and academic English per week.
• B2+ students do 18 hours IELTS preparation and academic English and three hours of electives.
• The IELTS programmes all include regular IELTS practice tests.

The IELTS programme covers:

• Grammar – review and development.
• IELTS writing skills – preparation and practice in the basic writing skills required for academic work at university level.
• IELTS Reading and listening skills – practice in these skills with emphasis on IELTS Reading and Listening tasks.
• Speaking skills – activities to develop both accuracy and fluency to prepare for the Speaking Test.
• IELTS Test practice – you will have regular mock exams and IELTS test practice with one to one tutorials.

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Choose Bristol for your English course in the UK

With a perfect score of 15/15 on its British Council inspection,  our Bristol school is one of the top English language schools in the country.

You can be sure you’re making an excellent choice.

Why take an English course with our Bristol partner?

• Our Bristol school a small friendly school that is classed as the best English school in the UK year after year.
• It has been teaching English to international students for 50 years.
• It has a perfect British Council inspection score if every area – English courses, teachers,  school, accommodation, and more ….
• Bristol is a lively university city. It was also voted Kindest City in the UK in 2016.
• Bristol has also been chosen as the Greenest City, the Best City to Live in and the Most Active City.

What will my English course in Bristol be like?

• The general English course is intensive with 21 hours in class. There are lessons every morning and on four afternoons a week.
• You can start your course any Monday.
• You will be tested and put in a class with students of your level..
• Afternoon classes:
  B2 students can choose a special interest classes on two afternoons a week.
  Lower level students focus on improving their English speaking.

Optional activities offered by the school to help you learn English

• 2 hours of optional additional language activities each week.
  • Conversation club: meet up with a teacher and other students to practise speaking English in a  relaxed atmosphere.
  • Job Club: get help in finding and applying for a job (for students who are entitled to work in the UK).  Get 1:1 support with CVs and cover letters.
  • Personal study programme:  4 hours per week of optional supervised self-study to help with your own language problems.
  • Guided e-learning: work with the online learning proramme.

Your Teachers

• Students on the Bristol English course say teachers on the course are ‘amazing’ and ‘the best they have ever known’.
• On your English course you will have 2 or 3 teachers a day. They will work together to support you on your English course.

Homework

• You will have at least 45 minutes’ work per day.

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Take a 4-week IELTS exam preparation course – a favourite with our students

Why take an IELTS exam preparation course with our Eastbourne partner school?

• Our Eastbourne school is one of the few schools to offer a 4- week IELTS exam preparation course. It’s ideal for busy students.
• You can do the 4-week course and take your IELTS test on the Saturday after the course.
• Eastbourne is a popular seaside town on the south coast
• It has a large student population with lots to do

The IELTS exam preparation course

• It is an intensive 4-week course – classes are Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons.
• The IELTS exam on the Saturday after the course.
• Your teachers have lots of experience working on IELTS preparation courses. Some teachers are also IELTS examiners.
• You can choose from 25 or 30 lessons per week (18.75 or 22.5 hours).

The 25 lesson IELTS course includes:

• help and practice in all papers of the IELTS exam (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• practice exams under authentic exam conditions
• tutorials with your teacher to give you individual support

30 lesson IELTS programme includes:

• the same 25 lesson IELTS course as above
• 5 more lessons for the option you choose. The options include: Speaking, Pronunciation and Listening; or you can focus on English for Work.