Intensive English Course London

This General Intensive English course at SGI London English School combines the morning Standard course (9.15 – 12.45) and an afternoon mini-group (13.30-15.00). This is a great course for developing students’ fluency and confidence, as well as improving all the language skills.

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The morning Standard course London gives students the opportunity to improve their all-round ability in English by focusing on grammar and vocabulary development, speaking, listening, and writing skills. The afternoon mini-group allows the tutor to focus on the immediate needs of the students whilst improving listening and speaking skills, expanding vocabulary and developing confidence. Activities range from discussions of issues and topics such as travel, film, culture and politics through to project work based around internet research or creating a student newsletter.

Your course includes

Course book
E-learning programme (8-week post-course access)
Cambridge Placement test and interview
Welcome pack and party
Free Internet & WiFi access
Certificate of Progress
Study Centre access
Some social programme activities

Group Size	AM- 10 / 14 (Jul/Aug)
	PM- 6 / 8 (Jul/Aug)
Lessons Per Week	30 (1 lesson=45 min)
Duration	Minimum 1 Week
Levels	Elementary-Advanced
Minimum age	16
Progress	Individual testing & guidance
Start dates	Mondays

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09:15 - 10:45
Group

11:15 - 12:45
Group

LUNCH

13:30 - 15:00
Mini-group

Sample Afternoon Timetable

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
13:30 - 15:00	13:30 - 15:00	13:30 - 15:00	13:30 - 15:00	13:30 - 15:00
Introduction to course & preview of areas to cover analysis of how a story is reported in British press editorial meeting for the school newsletter. Discussion of a previous newsletter & decisions made about what to include and what are the deadlines.	London Life & Culture sub-group decides to do a survey of local cafes. Plan of action agreed on and work starts. Music & Art sub-group decides to do a review of a nearby gallery Plan of action agreed on and work starts. Media & Fashion sub-group decides to do an article on a fashion house. Plan of action agreed on and work starts.	All sub-groups work on their respective mini-projects with teacher facilitating. Feedback on progress made by sub-groups to whole group. Recommendations made by teacher to as to how best to continue and complete. If any sub-groups have finished the teacher will suggest other possible subjects for the newsletter	Whole group looks at the grammar and style of headlines All sub-groups work on completing their articles and giving them a headline	Proof-reading & 'paste-up' of newsletter in the Multi- Media Centre. Last minute changes made to text. Newsletter produced for distribution to the following week's classes Round-up of the week's work with the whole group.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

13:30 - 15:00

Introduction to course &
preview of areas to cover analysis of how a story is reported in British press editorial meeting for the school newsletter. Discussion of a previous newsletter & decisions made about what to
include and what are the deadlines.

London Life & Culture
sub-group decides to do a survey of local cafes.
Plan of action agreed on and
work starts.
Music & Art
sub-group decides to do
a review of a nearby gallery
Plan of action agreed on and
work starts.
Media & Fashion
sub-group decides to do
an article on a fashion house.
Plan of action agreed on and
work starts.

All sub-groups work on their
respective mini-projects with
teacher facilitating.

Feedback on progress made
by sub-groups to whole group.
Recommendations made by teacher to as to how best to
continue and complete.

If any sub-groups have finished
the teacher will suggest other
possible subjects for the newsletter

Whole group looks at the
grammar and style of headlines

All sub-groups work on completing their articles and giving them a headline

Proof-reading & 'paste-up'
of newsletter in the Multi-
Media Centre.

Last minute changes made to
text. Newsletter produced for
distribution to the following
week's classes

Round-up of the week's work
with the whole group.

Fatima Lahbabi-Sutarik from France

What I can tell you is that it was a great experience for me, the trip to London, the courses with professors, other students and the couple who welcomed me with whom I lived London. All of that