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9-11 Stanley Place
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CH1 2LU
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50+ Courses
Language Holidays for the over Fifties

course factfile

Students: Adults (50 & over)
Course Length: 2 and 3 weeks
Tuition: 20 lessons / 15 hours per week - plus a full programme of escorted excursions and activities
Class Size: Maximum 10
Levels: Elementary/pre-intermediate (A2/B1), Intermediate (B1/B2), Advanced (C1+)
(Beginners not accepted)
Special Feature: Inclusive excursion programme

course details

The 50+ Course enables you to practise your English, explore our region, meet new people and make new friends. The course includes:

Language Development (15 hours per week)

The lessons enable you to:

  • improve your understanding of spoken English
  • increase your confidence in speaking English naturally
  • acquire a variety of formal and informal vocabulary

The Inclusive Social Programme

This is organised and supervised by our dedicated Social Organiser who accompanies you on all the trips. Each course includes three half-day events during the week and a full day tour at the weekend. There is an optional weekly evening event at extra cost. The programme:

  • introduces you to the beautiful city of Chester and the surrounding area
  • enables you to visit many major tourist attractions
  • takes you to the outstandingly beautiful parts of North Wales, The Lake District, the Peak District and to towns and famous cities like Liverpool and Manchester

2010 dates & fees

Course Code Start Date Finish Date Tuition
(including Social Programme)
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2-Week Courses
2R1  15 March26 March£590
2R2  21 June2 July£590
2R3  30 August10 September£590
3-Week Courses
3R1  5 April23 April£885
3R2  13 September1 October£885

public holidays

Monday 5 April and Monday 30 August are public holidays when there will be an orientation programme/excursion for students on the 50+ Course.

sample timetable

Lesson Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09.30 -
11.00
Language focus
"ed"/"ing" adjectives, expressions with "make"
Language focus
tense review, the present perfect
Language focus
present perfect or simple past? revision of irregular past tenses
Language focus
time expressions, linking phrases
Language focus
verbs, prepositions, weekly review
BREAK
11.30 -
13.00
Skills focus
text and listening about Speke Hall
Skills focus
explain yourself, speaking & listening practice
Skills focus
video on Wales and some of its attractions, quiz and vocabulary practice
Skills focus
everyday speaking & listening, offers & requests, preparation for canal walk
Skills focus
English newspaper reading, vocabulary & discussion
LUNCH
14.45 Visit to Speke Hall Free afternoon Visit to Conwy Castle & Llandudno Guided tour of Chester's canals Free afternoon
HOMEWORK
Evening Exercise on the passive Optional Theatre visit: "Blood Brothers" Linking phrases practice

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