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CIE Brochures 2027 Summer brochure 2027 Plan your Oxford summer. Explore dynamic English programmes, cultural activities, and the vibrant learning environment that defines CIE Oxford. Download PDF View PDF Academic Year Brochure 2027 Learn year-round in Oxford’s academic heart. Discover structured English courses, university preparation, and personal support designed for lasting success. Download PDF View
Download CIE Oxford’s October 2026 activity programme. See what’s happening beyond the classroom — trips, social events and cultural activities
How long does it take to learn English? Real CEFR hours from A1 to C2, and how many weeks that means studying intensively in Oxford or part-time at home.
Stuck at B1? CIE Oxford explains why English progress slows at intermediate level and five practical ways to get moving towards B2 again.
Download CIE Oxford’s September 2026 activity programme. See what’s happening beyond the classroom — trips, social events and cultural activities
Freeze when you speak English? Here is what happens in your head when the word disappears, and three short daily exercises that stop it.
Fluent but stuck at 6.0 in IELTS Speaking? Learn the five habits that cap your band and how to give the examiner more.
Struggle to understand native English speakers? Learn how connected speech works and train your ear with practical techniques from CIE Oxford’s teachers.
Confused by British small talk? Decode “you alright?”, “not bad” and “not ideal”, and learn the polite padding that makes your English land as intended.