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| English in Chester 9-11 Stanley Place Chester CH1 2LU |
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| Tel: | +44 (0)1244 318913 |
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| Fax: | +44 (0)1244 320091 |
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Courses
50+ Courses
Language Holidays for the over Fifties
| Students: | Adults (50 & over) |
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| 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, Intermediate, Advanced (Beginners not accepted) |
| Special Feature: | Inclusive excursion programme |
course details
Improve your English, meet people and discover one of the nicest parts of Britain on our 50+ Courses. Our courses are planned to provide a balance between the academic and social needs of the 50+ age group and the students enjoy the "English" atmosphere of Chester and the special care and attention they receive at the school.
NEW! In 2008 the 50+ Course excursion programme will feature the Liverpool European Capital of Culture 08 and Cheshire Year of Gardens 08 festivals.
sample timetable
| Lesson | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 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 | |||||
| 14.15 - 15.45 |
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 | ||
see also
| Course Code | Start Date | Finish Date | Tuition | Book Online |
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| 2-Week Courses | ||||
| 2R1 | 5 May | 16 May | £541 | |
| 2R2 | 9 June | 20 June | £541 | |
| 2R3 | 11 August | 22 August | £541 | |
| 3-Week Courses | ||||
| 3R1 | 19 May | 6 June | £809 | |
| 3R2 | 25 August | 12 September | £809 | |
The tuition fee for all 50+ Courses includes a full programme of escorted excursions/activities.
public holidays
Monday 5 May, Monday 26 May and Monday 25 August are public holidays when there will be an excursion for students on the 50+ Course.
