Intensive English
We aim to help you achieve your goals in a realistic way as quickly as possible.
Course Introduction
Our Intensive English Course has been carefully designed to immerse our students in English Language studies while at the same time learning a great deal about Oxford and a variety of academic topics. We aim to help you achieve your goals in a realistic way as quickly as possible. Every day begins with an hour of functional English practice. Then General English follows to achieve monitored improvements in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Afternoon classes focus on a different specialised topic each week. From History and Architecture to Technology and Sustainable Development Goals; these are all delivered with Oxford in mind and as a context for your project work.
Benefits of the Intensive English Course
- Intensive learning results in quick progress in a short time
- Small class sizes and personalised classes to suit your individual needs
- All course material provided
- Free activities on offer every week
- Creative skills making video content and presentations
- Developing critical analysis skills essential in modern times and vocabulary to express this in English
- Immersive classes and the opportunity to learn about both Britain and the cultures of your fellow international students
- Excellent accommodation with a host family
- Monitored progress with revision and a weekly test
- End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)
Course Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours per week | 25 |
| Level | Elementary – Advanced (Beginners on Request) |
| Start dates | Every Monday* |
| Class size | 9 people maximum |
| Minimum Age | 15 |
| Fees | £390 per week |
Sample Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Functional English |
| 10:15 – 12:30 | General English |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 15:45 | Topical English |
| 15:45 – | Activities (Tue & Thu) |
Lessons
Lesson 1: Functional English
Our Functional English lessons focus on practical skills you will use in everyday situations in an English-speaking environment. How do you ask for help in a shop or order politely in a restaurant? How do you express agreement or disagreement in a meeting or discussion? How do you make your point when writing?
Lesson 2: General English
In this lesson we use a current coursebook that is structured to cover all language skills. it focuses on new engaging and relevant topics each week and improves vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Weekly tests are provided to monitor your improvement in the key areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
Lesson 3: Topical English
Afternoon classes are topic-based. You will be able to use all your skills. Topics vary and can be selected by the students. The class may also include videos, project work, conversation, and so on. Students often work towards a small presentation at the end of the week.
Activities
We offer two activities per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They start at 4pm, and we welcome and encourage all students to join.
| Free Activities |
|---|
| 🏛️ Museum visits |
| 🎬 CIE Cinema |
| 🌳 Outdoor walks |
| 🚶 Walking tours |
| ❓ Quizzes |
| 🎲 Board games |
| 🧺 Picnics |
| 🕶️ VR Games |
| Paid Activities |
|---|
| ⛳ Mini Golf |
| ⛸️ Ice Skating |
| 🛶 Punting |
| ⛪ St Mary’s Tower |
| 🏰 Christ Church |
| 🎓 Magdalen College |
| 🍰 Cream tea |
| 🕵️ Oxford Castle and Prison |
| 🏏 Sixes Cricket |