Courses

Larkhill Language Centre offers English courses to people of all levels from elementary to advanced.
You will be placed in the appropriate class according to your level of English.

General English courses

The General English courses are held from September to June. However you can start and finish in any month.
The courses are designed to improve all of the following skills:

• speaking and listening
• reading and writing
• communication techniques and pronunciation
• grammar and vocabulary

This is an interactive course which allows you to practice all the above skills, including idioms, colloquial and formal language.
The focus of the course 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.
You can choose to attend from 2 to 15 hours a week depending on availability.

English Summer Course: 14 July - 1 August 2008

Larkhill Language Centre offers a three-week intensive English summer course.
The course consists of 15 hours of English lessons per week for a total of 3 weeks. The total cost is £350.
The course is aimed at anyone who wishes to improve their English language skills in the following areas:
speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Classes are small with a maximum of 4 or 7 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.
To reserve a place you will need to contact us, then complete the application form and return it via email or post with £15 administration fee.
You will then receive confirmation from us. Please note that the minimum age of attendance is 16 and there is no maximum age.
For further details please contact Larkhill Language Centre.

Business English course

English is the language of business and the course is designed to improve the following skills:

• general business vocabulary
• telephoning, completing forms, meetings, presentations
• writing letters, CVs, emails, faxes, memos, reports and proposals
  

Please note that the Business English course is offered once per week and is combined with the General English course.

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 Preliminary English Test
Cambridge First Certificate in English
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
IELTS
ESOL Skills for Life

There is a fee for all examination entries.