Why Study at ELC?

These courses are designed for students and mature students wishing to improve their English language skills for general use.

Morning classes: development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation practice and vocabulary as well as relevant grammar. All students take an ‘ELC’ online placement test together with a student profile needs analysis, to determine their level of ability in English. They then join the group appropriate to their level.

A Progress Test may be taken and must be passed before you move up a level. Alternatively you may be upgraded, by special recommendation, from your teacher.

Homework will be given at all levels to encourage self-study and academic discipline.

Au pairs and busy people may attend classes 2, 3, or 4 days per week. ‘ELC’ has a safe and secure private bicycle park.

Course content developing the following skills:

• Active speaking.
• Pronunciation correction and practice.
• Listening comprehension with oral and written summary using audio systems.
• Grammar, when relevant and structure of English.
• Vocabulary development and expansion.
• Development of spoken communicative social skills to build up confidence in speaking.
• Reading comprehension development especially for examinations.
• Writing development
• Lots of discussions and role-plays.

Benefits – After your ‘ELC’ English course you will be able to:

• Speak and communicate more effectively and confidently.
• Speak and pronounce more accurately and fluently.
• Expand and develop your vocabulary range.
• Be able to socialise in English more efficiently.
• Improve your chance of passing an exam e.g. IELTS, Cambridge.
• Better able to follow and succeed at a University.
• Learn skills through role-play for interviews, meetings and conferences.
• Improve your chance of getting a job where English is necessary.