Elac Study VacationsCardiff, Wales

Key Academic Features

• 15 hours of English lessons each week
  
• Balance of appropriate language and skills development
  
• Links to activities and visits in the UK
  
• An opportunity to work individually and in multi-national groups
  
• Integrated skills syllabus linked to the ALTE framework
  
• An opportunity to take the Trinity Spoken English examination
  
• An opportunity to study with at least two Elac teachers
  
  Key Activity Features
  
• A wide variety of sports and activities
  
• Multi-national activities
  
• A blend of "Core Activities" and "Free Choice"
  
  Accommodation & Catering
  The accommodation is in good quality single study bedrooms in university flats for 6 – 10 students sharing a common kitchen area. Each accommodation block has its own security access code. All accommodation is very close to the teaching areas and sports facilities.
  
  Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken in the university refectory, a light and airy modern dining area located in the main building. The excellent menus include vegetarian options as well as a selection of hot and cold dishes together with a salad bar. A full English breakfast is served once a week with continental breakfast on other days.

Experience a stay in the UK without leaving your home. The language courses explore what defines British culture and takes students on a virtual tour of cities such as London, Oxford and Cardiff on a virtual platform.

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• Small group classes (8 – 10 students)
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience
  
  Key Learning Objectives:
  
• To understand the meaning of culture
  
• To become more familiar with British culture
  
• To develop understanding of difference in culture
  
• To become more familiar with British food and eating habits
  
• To encounter and use new food related lexis
  
• To familiarise learners with familiar British city sights
  
  The virtual "Mini Stay in the UK" programme is bespoke, so they are happy to adapt the content, length of programme, and focus to meet the needs and timetables of your group of students. Featured in all their virtual learning programmes is online tuition with experienced and qualified teachers and instructors, all the necessary learning material, and an end of course certificate.
  

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• 16 hours of lessons per week
  
• Lesson times to suit your location
  
• Small groups in mixed nationality classes (8 – 10 students)
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience
  
  Key Learning Objectives:
  
• To develop understanding of British culture
  
• To become more familiar with British food and eating habits
  
• To increase awareness between differences between countries and cultures
  
• To develop critical and thinking and collaborative skills
  
• To develop speaking and fluency and to extend vocabulary

The Elac team has experience and expertise in designing specialist short courses for clients. They have created a wide range of interactive and engaging material to challenge students, helping them to improve their English and achieve their goals.

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• Flexible course duration and delivery
  
• Lesson times to suit your location
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience
  
  Example Programmes:
  
• British culture and tourism
  
• Business Innovation and careers
  
• CLIL (Content and Integrated Learning)
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Communication skills
  
• Developing creativity
  
• English for specific purposes
  
• IELTS exam preparation
  
• Media and social media
  
• Public speaking
  
• STEM projects
  
• Teacher training

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• 15 hours of lessons per week
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience
  
  Key Learning Objectives:
  
• To become more familiar with British culture
  
• To increase understanding in difference in culture
  
• To develop communicative skills
  
• To develop collaborative skills and teamwork
  
• To expand lexis and functional English

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• 15 hours of lessons per week
  = Choice of modular topics based around a theme
  
• Lesson times to suit your location
  
• Small groups in mixed nationality classes (8 – 10 students)
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience
  
  Modular Topics:
  B2-C1 English Level "21st Century Skills" theme:
  
• Business innovation and careers
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Public speaking
  
  A2-B1 English Level "English Enrichment" theme:
  
• Communication skills
  
• Developing creativity
  
• CLIL (Content and Integrated Learning)
  
  Key Learning Objectives:
  
• To develop collaborative skills and teamwork
  
• To increase awareness of differences in countries and cultures
  
• To expand vocabulary and functional language
  
• To develop speaking and fluency and to extend vocabulary
  
• To improve critical thinking skills

At Elac they have built up a wealth of interactive, communicative teaching material and experience over many years of delivering English language courses.

They work with a network of dedicated, experienced and qualified teaching professionals, may with English language backgrounds.

Key Features:

• Elac material specifically designed for the online environment
  
• Content to suit the needs of the students
  
• Lesson times to suit your location and other commitments
  
• Communicative and interactive lessons
  
• Variety of lesson and activity formats
  
• Pair work in breakout rooms
  
• Qualified teachers with online experience