ELC,
78 London Street,
Reading-on-Thames,
Royal Berkshire,
U.K.
RG1 4SJ
Phone/Fax:
+44(0)118 958 2247.
e-mail:
elc@elclondonstreet.co.uk

Class Size: The average size of ELC classes is seven students per group with a maximum of fourteen.

Entrance Testing: All students take an entrance test of two - three hours duration on the first day of the course to determine their level of ability in English. They then join the group most appropriate to their level.

Au Pairs & Students: Students and Au Pairs who are unable to attend every day may join classes on two mornings or afternoons per week.

Course Content:

1. Development of the basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
2. Pronunciation practice and vocabulary expansion.
3. Grammar and structure of the English Language.
4. Development of spoken communicative ability in English to build up confidence in using English in social, businesses and academic situations.
5. Homework will be given at all levels.

Course materials will include the use of standard texts, specifically prepared materials by ELC, listening centres and audio visual systems.

Certificate and Reports: At the end of the course all students will be given a graded Certificate of Attendance and Progress. On request a detailed report will be send every month to parents or sponsoring organisations.

Excursions & Activities: ELC arranges visits at the weekends during the summer to places of historical and cultural interest, eg Oxford, Windsor, London. Activities such as tennis, ten-pin bowling, football, volley-ball, golf, horse-riding, swimming, basketball, badminton, discos and theatres are all available locally.