Liverpool School of English (Intensive English Course)

Since the school opened the doors in 1999, it has welcomed students from more than 60 different countries to study here at The Liverpool School of English. During this time the school has seen thousands of students develop and practise their English language skills in the wonderful city of Liverpool.

The aims as a school are clear and simple:

• All students learn effectively
• All students succeed in achieving their goals
• All students enjoy an exceptional experience

The school is a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian building located in Liverpool’s knowledge quarter. The school is only a short walk from two universities, a cathedral, Liverpool Central Library and many different museums and art galleries.

Course Starts: Any Monday (where there is a Bank Holiday Monday courses will start on a Tuesday)

Levels: Elementary-Advanced

Maximum Class Size: 15

Minimum Age: 16

Timetable: 25 lessons per week [Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00]

If choosing an elective your timetable will be as follows: 25 lessons per week [Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 + 3 afternoons per week 13:00-15:00 doing the elective course and 2 afternoons per week 13:00-15:00 doing General English extra classes]

Fees include:

• Coursebooks and materials (students studying 1-4 weeks will receive a loan book)
• International student insurance: /terms-and-conditions/insurance-terms.aspx
• Access to LSe-Learning online platform valid for one year from the start of the course date
• Access to Social Programme
• Access to Free Support Classes

General English (Intensive)

The General English course is based on the methods that suit learners best! On this course you will get plenty of practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in English, as well as help with vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, using carefully chosen course materials from established publishers and complimentary materials. The school uses the communicative language approach and task based learning to ensure that you will get practical English knowledge and all the tools to enhance your English language skills.

If you choose the General English (Intensive) course and are Intermediate+ level you will have the opportunity to choose from the following electives for your extra classes which will make up 6 lessons of your course:

• Live Liverpool
• English for tourism & hospitality
• English in workplace
• Communication skills
• Academic skills
• English for healthcare professionals

These electives will help you to personalise your course and help you to achieve your goals.

Outside the classroom you can use the LSe-Learning online platform to improve your English. You can also attend 3 free support classes per week to personalise your course and focus on your individual improvement.

There are two types of accommodation you can choose:

1. Homestay

If you want to fully immerse yourself in English culture then you may enjoy homestay accommodation. You will live with a local family with breakfast and an evening meal included. On Sundays, lunch will also be included.

Homestay hosts may be older people whose children have left home, they may be a full family with children, they may be a younger couple or single people: The school has over 200 hosts in the city, so the school will always try to place you in a suitable home.

The homestay department spend a lot of time and care finding the host families and the homestay co-ordinator is in school every day in case you have any questions or difficulties. The school listens to your preferences (some people don’t want to live with pets, for example) and the school can also cater for special diets, e.g. vegetarian or halal.

Most of the homestays are situated in the suburbs and are 20-40 minutes from the city centre by public transport [bus or train]. The school has no homestays in the city centre. All families have been visited by the school and had a security check.

Homestay accommodation is:

• Good for short stays
• A great way to practise your language outside the classroom
• A chance to immerse yourself in British culture
• The cost of homestay is £130 per week + a £45 booking fee.
• Students with extra dietary requirements will be charged an extra £15 per week.

2. Residence

If you want to live with other students and experience what Liverpool city centre has to offer then you may prefer residence accommodation. You will live in a single room with a shared kitchen and an ensuite bathroom. Residence is self-catering.

The accommodation team work closely with the residence providers to ensure the information the school gives to students is clear and that the accommodation is well managed, comfortable, and secure.