DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES AVAILABLE AT ELH
General English
General English classes will help to improve a students’ all round ability in English. These classes will provide a balance of practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. A course book will be used during lessons.
Conversation
Conversation classes will concentrate on improving students’ ability to speak accurately and easily in a variety of situations. Lessons will concentrate mostly on listening and speaking skills but there may also be work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as some reading and writing. A range of different resources and material is used during lessons.
Grammar
Grammar classes will concentrate on areas of grammar which students find demanding and which they would like to look into further. Lessons may involve analysis of the grammatical areas involved and exercises to focus on and give further practice of these selected areas. The emphasis will be on the accurate production of language already known, although new grammatical concepts may also be introduced and practised where necessary.
Writing
These classes are aimed at improving students’ ability to write clear, accurate English appropriate to different situations. There is a focus on how to organise texts and the kind of vocabulary which is more appropriate to formal and informal writing. Each lesson culminates in students producing a piece of written work either in the class or as homework.
Pronunciation
These classes are aimed at improving students’ pronunciation. Students will concentrate on individual sounds as well as word and sentence stress and the importance of intonation. During the lessons students will focus on listening as well as speaking.
English Literature
Students will read and analyse texts written in English by writers from England, America, Australia and other English speaking countries. These classes will benefit higher level students who would like to improve their reading skills, increase their vocabulary and look at different styles of writing.
Multi Skills
This class is for students who need to improve their ability to read, write, listen and speak English for a variety of different situations. Material for lessons will be taken from newspapers, magazines, multimedia broadcasts and real work and social situations. Teachers will help students to use a combination of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to look at language used in certain situations and to practice this language in class. Lessons will develop students’ vocabulary and help them to communicate more easily in a variety of situations.
Survival English
This class is for students who need to learn how to use English in everyday life in the UK. The lessons are very practical and students may learn how to book appointments, telephone a company for advice or information, open a bank account, join the library etc. Teachers will use course books, authentic materials and real situations to teach lessons. Students may be taken out of the classroom to practice their English.
General English Plus
General English Plus classes are for students who want to study extra General English each week. Lessons will include reading, listening, writing and speaking as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Students will work towards improving their overall English as well as in a specific area of their choice. These areas include exams and Business English. A course book will be used in lessons.
Exam Preparation
Examination Preparation classes are for students who want to prepare for one of the English exams for international students. The class will work on areas of English that students need to improve in order to prepare them for the exam. Students will work with exam preparation books to help them improve their English and give them practice the different papers of the exam.
Exam Focus
Examination Focus classes are for students who are already the correct level to sit their exam. Students will work with past papers to practice exam technique under exam conditions. Exam focus classes will help students get the best possible grade in their exam.
Business English
Business English classes are for students who want to improve their English for use in a Business environment. They are suitable for students who may currently be working in a Business environment or are looking to work in Business and would like to improve their English for work. Classes will focus on improving students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciations needed in a Business setting.
Conversation and pronunciation
Conversation and pronunciation classes will concentrate on improving students’ ability to speak accurately and easily in a variety of situations. Lessons will concentrate mostly on listening, speaking and pronunciation work in a variety of everyday contexts. There may also be work on grammar, and vocabulary as well as some reading and writing. A range of different resources and material is used during lessons.
Grammar and Writing
Grammar and writing classes will concentrate on areas of grammar and writing which students find most difficult at present. Lessons may involve some analysis of areas of grammar as well as exercises to give further practice using the language. Writing tasks will aim to improve students’ ability to write accurately in a variety of contexts.
Reading and Speaking
Reading and speaking classes will aim to improve students’ vocabulary and reading skills using a number of different topic areas. Students will have the opportunity to use the language they learn during a reading task to talk about topics of interest.
General English classes will help to improve a students’ all round ability in English. These classes will provide a balance of practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. A course book will be used during lessons.
Conversation
Conversation classes will concentrate on improving students’ ability to speak accurately and easily in a variety of situations. Lessons will concentrate mostly on listening and speaking skills but there may also be work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as some reading and writing. A range of different resources and material is used during lessons.
Grammar
Grammar classes will concentrate on areas of grammar which students find demanding and which they would like to look into further. Lessons may involve analysis of the grammatical areas involved and exercises to focus on and give further practice of these selected areas. The emphasis will be on the accurate production of language already known, although new grammatical concepts may also be introduced and practised where necessary.
Writing
These classes are aimed at improving students’ ability to write clear, accurate English appropriate to different situations. There is a focus on how to organise texts and the kind of vocabulary which is more appropriate to formal and informal writing. Each lesson culminates in students producing a piece of written work either in the class or as homework.
Pronunciation
These classes are aimed at improving students’ pronunciation. Students will concentrate on individual sounds as well as word and sentence stress and the importance of intonation. During the lessons students will focus on listening as well as speaking.
English Literature
Students will read and analyse texts written in English by writers from England, America, Australia and other English speaking countries. These classes will benefit higher level students who would like to improve their reading skills, increase their vocabulary and look at different styles of writing.
Multi Skills
This class is for students who need to improve their ability to read, write, listen and speak English for a variety of different situations. Material for lessons will be taken from newspapers, magazines, multimedia broadcasts and real work and social situations. Teachers will help students to use a combination of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to look at language used in certain situations and to practice this language in class. Lessons will develop students’ vocabulary and help them to communicate more easily in a variety of situations.
Survival English
This class is for students who need to learn how to use English in everyday life in the UK. The lessons are very practical and students may learn how to book appointments, telephone a company for advice or information, open a bank account, join the library etc. Teachers will use course books, authentic materials and real situations to teach lessons. Students may be taken out of the classroom to practice their English.
General English Plus
General English Plus classes are for students who want to study extra General English each week. Lessons will include reading, listening, writing and speaking as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Students will work towards improving their overall English as well as in a specific area of their choice. These areas include exams and Business English. A course book will be used in lessons.
Exam Preparation
Examination Preparation classes are for students who want to prepare for one of the English exams for international students. The class will work on areas of English that students need to improve in order to prepare them for the exam. Students will work with exam preparation books to help them improve their English and give them practice the different papers of the exam.
Exam Focus
Examination Focus classes are for students who are already the correct level to sit their exam. Students will work with past papers to practice exam technique under exam conditions. Exam focus classes will help students get the best possible grade in their exam.
Business English
Business English classes are for students who want to improve their English for use in a Business environment. They are suitable for students who may currently be working in a Business environment or are looking to work in Business and would like to improve their English for work. Classes will focus on improving students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and will also cover grammar, vocabulary and pronunciations needed in a Business setting.
Conversation and pronunciation
Conversation and pronunciation classes will concentrate on improving students’ ability to speak accurately and easily in a variety of situations. Lessons will concentrate mostly on listening, speaking and pronunciation work in a variety of everyday contexts. There may also be work on grammar, and vocabulary as well as some reading and writing. A range of different resources and material is used during lessons.
Grammar and Writing
Grammar and writing classes will concentrate on areas of grammar and writing which students find most difficult at present. Lessons may involve some analysis of areas of grammar as well as exercises to give further practice using the language. Writing tasks will aim to improve students’ ability to write accurately in a variety of contexts.
Reading and Speaking
Reading and speaking classes will aim to improve students’ vocabulary and reading skills using a number of different topic areas. Students will have the opportunity to use the language they learn during a reading task to talk about topics of interest.
EXTRA LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Extra Learning Activities are for all students to enjoy. They will take place every 2 weeks and students can sign up to join these free of charge. These activities will give students the opportunity to meet other students, practice their English and have fun while learning something new.
Discover England
In this lesson students will find out more about England, the country, the people, the customs and culture. They may visit local places and take photographs to create a collage or poster to display in class. They may interview people in the local community to find out more about England, English customs and culture and with their teacher’s help they may create a student magazine of their experiences. In the classroom students will mostly work with authentic material to research and learn about English life and culture. They will improve their speaking and communicative skills and increase their vocabulary. Students who produce a student magazine will be able to take copies of this home to show their friends and families.
Write a student blog
In this lesson students will write a student blog each week about something they are interested in. The teacher will help and guide them to source material and information they want to include in their blog and will help them to improve their English so that each student or group of students can produce the blog they wish. Students will need to bring their laptops to class for this lesson. They may use authentic material, interview people or visit places of interest to research information to include in their blog. Students will improve all areas of English.
Create a website
In this lesson students will work in groups to write and publish a student website. The teacher will help and guide them to source material and information they want to include in their website and will help them to improve their English so that each group can produce the website they wish. Students will need to bring their laptops to class for this lesson. They may use authentic material, interview people or visit places of interest to research information to include in their website. Students will improve all areas of English.
Murder Mystery week
In this lesson students will solve a murder mystery in one week. The teacher will give them information and clues and students will need to take roles and solve the mystery by the end of the week. Students may need to take photos of the crime scene, interview witnesses and suspects and decide who committed the crime. They can bring their laptops to class and use their mobile phones to take photos and record witness statements if they wish. The teacher will help and guide students with the language they will need to complete the task. Students will improve all areas of English.
Games in English
In this lesson students will find out about English games, how to play them and may also play some of these in class or outside in the garden. Games may include: sports, playground games, party games, board games etc. Students can also bring their own games in and show everyone how to play these in English. The teacher will help students with the language they need to understand and play these games. Students will improve all areas of English but especially in listening and speaking, vocabulary and communication.
In this lesson students will find out more about England, the country, the people, the customs and culture. They may visit local places and take photographs to create a collage or poster to display in class. They may interview people in the local community to find out more about England, English customs and culture and with their teacher’s help they may create a student magazine of their experiences. In the classroom students will mostly work with authentic material to research and learn about English life and culture. They will improve their speaking and communicative skills and increase their vocabulary. Students who produce a student magazine will be able to take copies of this home to show their friends and families.
Write a student blog
In this lesson students will write a student blog each week about something they are interested in. The teacher will help and guide them to source material and information they want to include in their blog and will help them to improve their English so that each student or group of students can produce the blog they wish. Students will need to bring their laptops to class for this lesson. They may use authentic material, interview people or visit places of interest to research information to include in their blog. Students will improve all areas of English.
Create a website
In this lesson students will work in groups to write and publish a student website. The teacher will help and guide them to source material and information they want to include in their website and will help them to improve their English so that each group can produce the website they wish. Students will need to bring their laptops to class for this lesson. They may use authentic material, interview people or visit places of interest to research information to include in their website. Students will improve all areas of English.
Murder Mystery week
In this lesson students will solve a murder mystery in one week. The teacher will give them information and clues and students will need to take roles and solve the mystery by the end of the week. Students may need to take photos of the crime scene, interview witnesses and suspects and decide who committed the crime. They can bring their laptops to class and use their mobile phones to take photos and record witness statements if they wish. The teacher will help and guide students with the language they will need to complete the task. Students will improve all areas of English.
Games in English
In this lesson students will find out about English games, how to play them and may also play some of these in class or outside in the garden. Games may include: sports, playground games, party games, board games etc. Students can also bring their own games in and show everyone how to play these in English. The teacher will help students with the language they need to understand and play these games. Students will improve all areas of English but especially in listening and speaking, vocabulary and communication.
