English Language Centre-Brighton (ELC Brighton)

Study Year Programme The Study Year Programme is our most flexible and economic option for studying for 6 months or more. It is a comprehensive language programme designed to help you prepare for your future. You can: . develop overall confidence and fluency in English . communicate effectively in English . gain internationally recognised qualifications . develop English for social, academic and work environments . experience UK life and culture . make friends with people from all over the world Key features . wide variety of General English, afternoon options and intensive exam courses . choose the courses that best meet your needs . 1 free exam included from IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE, LCCI and Language Cert . 1 free airport transfer on arrival (Gatwick or Heathrow), (Liverpool or Manchester for Chester) . study before, during and after your stay with ELC online . regular progress tests and tutorials every 4 weeks [Course Facts] . Hours (BTN/EBN): 25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) . Hours (CTR): 28 lessons/week (21 hours) . Start: Any Monday . Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10) . Level (BTN): Beginner to Advanced . Level (CTR/EBN): Elementary to Advanced . Age: Minimum 16 (average 23)

General English Courses (2 - 48 weeks) You can choose either:

ㆍ25 lessons General English (all levels)

ㆍ30 lessons General English (all levels)

ㆍ20 lessons General English + 10 lessons of special options^

ㆍAll lessons are 45 minutes KEY FACTS

ㆍplacement test to ensure a class at the right level

ㆍregular progress checks

ㆍdaily homework

ㆍmulti-national classes

ㆍat least one lesson a week in the computer laboratory

ㆍall course material provided

ㆍregular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice

ㆍuse of the Study Centre after lessons

ㆍend of course certificate with hours of study and final level ^Special Options

ㆍExam Skills (GES) – Intermediate to Advanced

ㆍTOEIC Preparation (GET) – Intermediate to Advanced

ㆍEnglish for Work (GEW) – Intermediate to Advanced

ㆍOne-to-One (GEO) – Beginner to Advanced

Cambridge Exam Preparation Cambridge Examination courses at ELC are designed to improve your overall language ability in addition to developing the language skills necessary to pass your chosen Cambridge ESOL exam (FCE, CAE or CPE). They provide complete and careful preparation for all aspects of the examinations and include:

ㆍpractice interviews with experienced Cambridge examiners

ㆍmock examinations under authentic exam conditions

ㆍregular tutorials with your teacher to give individual help and study advice We offer:

ㆍlong 10-12 week intensive courses: 25 lessons (18.75 hours) per week (leading to the exams in March, June and December)

ㆍshort 4-week more intensive courses: 30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week (in summer leading to the exams in July and August) If you are planning to study for 24 weeks or more, the Cambridge Examination Course can be taken as part of our Study Year Programme. The exams are held in Brighton and run by Sussex Open Centre for Examinations (SOCE). NB in some cases the exam is on the Saturday immediately after the course. Please contact us for details. Course Summary

ㆍMaximum Class Size 12

ㆍMinimum Age 17

ㆍCourse duration 10 week

ㆍLessons per week 25

ㆍHours per week 18.75

ㆍLevel: From CEFR B2~CEFR C2

IELTS Preparation Course The IELTS course is designed to give you complete and careful preparation for all aspects of the academic module of IELTS. It is an intensive 4-week course - you study Monday - Friday, mornings and afternoons, with the IELTS exam on the Saturday after the course. Your teachers will be experienced in teaching IELTS preparation courses. Some of them are also IELTS examiners. The course includes:

ㆍguidance and practice in all 4 papers of the IELTS exam (reading, writing, listening and speaking)

ㆍmock examinations under authentic exam conditions

ㆍregular tutorials with your teacher to give you individual help and study advice If you are planning to study for 24 weeks or more, the IELTS Preparation Course can be taken as part of our Study Year Programme. NB) The exam is usually held on the Saturday after the course. Please contact us for exact exam dates. NB) The exam fee is not included in the course fees. Results are usually available 2 weeks after the exam.

English for Business - Executive Mini Groups - Executive Mini Groups + One-to-One - English for PAs and Secretaries - English for Engineers - One-to-One Courses - Combined General English and Executive English - Introduction to Business English - Tailor-made courses Typical Business Course Content

ㆍconducting and contributing to meetings and interviews

ㆍgiving presentations

ㆍnegotiating

ㆍdeveloping specialised business vocabulary

ㆍdiscussing key business concepts

ㆍdeveloping cross-cultural awareness

ㆍcommunicating effectively on the telephone

ㆍcorresponding effectively in business (emails, letters and faxes)

ㆍwriting reports We can provide specialised training in areas such as:

ㆍengineering/technical subjects

ㆍmanagement

ㆍmarketing and sales

ㆍsecretarial English

ㆍmilitary English

ㆍbanking and finance

ㆍcomputing

ㆍtravel and tourism

ㆍaviation

ㆍmedicine

ㆍlaw

ㆍpharmacy ELC's Business Centre is a self-contained dedicated suite providing:

ㆍfully equipped classrooms

ㆍbusiness lounge with daily newspapers and free tea/coffee

ㆍlaptop and data projector for in-class presentations

ㆍwireless internet WLAN in all classrooms

ㆍinteractive whiteboards

ㆍcomputer works station for your own self-study/business with free internet access and printer

University Preparation at ELC - IELTS Preparation Course - Study Year Programme - General English + Exam Skills The UK has a reputation for providing some of the best university education in the world. Because of this, many students come to Britain with the intention of studying at a British university. ELC provides a range of courses to help you prepare for the English language exams you need to pass in order to be able to study at a university in an English-speaking country. ELC can help you achieve the goal of studying at university in the UK by:

ㆍbringing your English up to the level required for university study

ㆍoffering a full service to help you select and apply for the university of your choice

ㆍproviding thorough IELTS examination preparation in order to obtain the score you need University Entry Guidance

ㆍprovide guidance on academic courses

ㆍadvise on entry requirements and procedures

ㆍprovide course prospectuses

ㆍarrange IELTS or TOEFL exams

ㆍhelp with all the aspects of the application procedure

ㆍarrange visits to institutions

Courses for Teachers Our teachers' courses aim to meet your professional needs and are ideal for overseas teachers of English. They are designed to:

ㆍkeep you up-to-date with developments in language teaching

ㆍexpand your range of teaching techniques

ㆍencourage you to reflect on your personal teaching context Mixed nationality classes allow you to share ideas and experience with colleagues from other countries. In addition, you will refresh and extend your understanding and knowledge of English language and culture. ELC Brighton has nearly 50 years' experience of delivering quality training for teachers. KEY FACTS

ㆍcourse designed to meet the needs of each group

ㆍpre-course questionnaire and tasks to focus on your needs

ㆍexperienced, specialised teacher trainers

ㆍuse of the Study Centre with free internet access

ㆍend-of-course certificate giving hours of study

ㆍupdate yourself on the ever-changing nature of the English language

ㆍgood balance between theoretical and practical ideas and activities