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English in Chester
9-11 Stanley Place
Chester
CH1 2LU
Tel: +44 (0)1244 318913
Fax: +44 (0)1244 320091
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50+ Courses
Language Holidays for the over Fifties

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, 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
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
2-Week Courses
2R1  5 May16 May£541
2R2  9 June20 June£541
2R3  11 August22 August£541
3-Week Courses
3R1  19 May6 June£809
3R2  25 August12 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.


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