Courses

Larkhill Language Centre 15 St. Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JB +44 (0)1234 363413

Intensive English Summer Course (July)
Larkhill Language Centre offers three-week intensive English summer courses in July and August.
This is an interactive course which consists of 15 hours of English lessons per week for a total of 3 weeks.
The course is aimed at anyone who wishes to improve their English language skills in the following areas:
speaking and listening; reading and writing; communication techniques and pronunciation; grammar and vocabulary.
The classes are interesting and stimulating and include exercises, discussions and small-group activities.
Classes are small with a maximum of 10 students and you will be placed in the appropriate class according to your level.
On completion of the course you will receive a letter of attendance.
In the last week of the course we organise a social evening at a local traditional pub. For further information on activities please click on the 'Bedford' tab of our website.
To reserve a place on the course you will need to contact us to confirm availability, then complete the application form and return it via email or post with a £20 administration fee.
You will then receive confirmation from us. Please note that the minimum age of attendance is 17 and there is no maximum age.
The course fee is £450, plus a £20 administration fee. For further details please contact Larkhill Language Centre via email or telephone.

Teacher Training and Methodology Course
A two week language and methodology course for teachers of English. To view a sample timetable click here: sample timetable

General English classes (September to May)
Each class consists of 2 hours with a maximum of 3 people. The classes are designed to improve all of the following skills:
speaking and listening; reading and writing; communication techniques and pronunciation; grammar and vocabulary.
The classes are interactive and allow you to practice all the above skills, including idioms, colloquial and formal language.
The focus is to learn the functions of the English language so that you can apply them to practical situations.
We aim to improve your ability to communicate effectively in real life situations.
The classes are interesting and stimulating and include exercises, discussions and small-group activities.

Business English
English is the language of business and therefore this can be included in all of the above courses in order to improve the following skills:
general business vocabulary; telephoning, completing forms, meetings, presentations, writing letters, CVs, emails, faxes, memos, reports and proposals

Qualifications:
Examinations are not compulsory, however there are many different exams available.
It can be difficult to know which is the best for you. You can discuss this with your teacher before making a decision.
Some of the most recognised British exams are:
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
IELTS (for further education or for employment purposes/ professionals)
ICAO (for air traffic controllers and pilots)
For further information please contact the school or visit the following websites:
www.cambridgeesol.org
www.ielts.org
There is a fee for all examination entries.