15 Students aged 30+ courses in Brighton

Students can choose between general language lessons or cultural lessons.You will be able to learn new skills and enhance your appreciation of the English language and culture in the company of like-minded people on both courses. On their courses you will enjoy a lively programme of lessons, lectures and cultural visits which are designed to ensure you get the most enriching study experience during your time at Loxdale. You will have up to 16 English level-tested lessons per week. You will also have at least 10 classes which are only for the students aged 40 +. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gain confidence and strengthen your language skills by practising everyday English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

With a focus on fluency, the General English 20 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English. **What can you expect on this course?** **Real English** We help you to develop your English systems (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), while also building the learning skills that will keep you improving and give you the confidence to use that knowledge in real-life. **Creative and Energetic Classes** When it comes to creating lessons, our teachers know what works. Classes are dynamic, engaging and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving targeted attention to your weaker areas. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere to help you build your confidence, realise your potential, and advance towards fluency. **Learn by Doing** At EC, progress is maximised as you are encouraged to learn by doing. Our task-based lessons focus on the active production of English, promoting class participation and interaction between students. We provide you the targeted support to help you achieve your academic goals. Our assessments give you feedback on how you are progressing and where you need more help. **Improve Your ‘Thinking Time’** As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in English. You will notice these improvements most of all when you take your English outside of the classroom and into everyday conversation in one of our vibrant English-speaking destinations! **Expert Support** Your teachers are trained to deliver on-going support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary. **Authentic Materials** We believe there is no substitute for authentic English, so in addition to text books, our teachers use real-life resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the Internet. The authentic nature of these materials will give you an appreciation of the richness of the English language used in a variety of everyday contexts.

The General English 24 course gives you extra classes two days per week. The extra time in class helps to further consolidate your English knowledge, allowing you extra time to practise your language skills. **What can you expect on this course?** **Real English** Our tried and tested formula for teaching English trains you in how to use the ‘real’ English you need to communicate effectively in an English speaking environment. Teachers take themes from textbooks and bring them to life in the classroom. You will learn the English that native English speakers really use and how and when to use it. We will focus on your overall level of English by showing you how to better use the English you already have, and then introducing you to new forms and patterns that will help to further your English ability. **Improve Your Fluency** While you develop a better understanding of English with EC, you will notice that your ability to communicate in English becomes more natural. Accessing the words you want to use becomes easier and so does your ability to listen and understand quickly. As you start thinking more in English (and using your new English skills) you will notice the changes in your level of fluency. **Topic-Based Lessons** At EC, we teach a range of topic-based lessons. Each lesson is accompanied by the language you need in order to effectively talk about the topic. This means the English skills you learn are taught within an easy to understand framework; the topics serve as clear and easy to follow examples. You can then work on applying your new skills simply, naturally and with great effect. **Support** Your teachers will provide the support and guidance you need to improve your English. Individual focus on your progress will be provided throughout your course. Teachers provide feedback, error correction and helpful instruction on all areas of your English. **Great Classroom Atmosphere** To create a good classroom environment, our teachers make sure their classrooms have positive atmospheres. Classes have a warm, supportive environment which help you to develop confidence in participating in all activities. **Authentic Materials** The benefit of having quality lesson plans and related curriculum resources to use in class is that it allows our teachers more time to focus on what’s most important – teaching you! You can expect supplementary materials to be used alongside textbooks to perfectly complement your lessons. **Learn by Doing** One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to do it. English language success is achieved through practise, self-perfection and appropriate modifications. You will have the chance to be actively involved in all activities in your class!

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities. With a focus on fluency, the General English 20 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English.

With a focus on fluency, the General English 26 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English. What can you expect on this course?** **Real English** We help you to develop your English systems (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) and skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), while also building the learning skills that will keep you improving and give you the confidence to use that knowledge in real-life. **Creative and Energetic Classes** When it comes to creating lessons, our teachers know what works. Classes are dynamic, engaging and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving targeted attention to your weaker areas. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere to help you build your confidence, realise your potential, and advance towards fluency. **Learn by Doing** At EC, progress is maximised as you are encouraged to learn by doing. Our EC lesson provides a structure that promotes learning while focusing on the active production of English, promoting class participation and interaction between students. We provide you the targeted support to help you achieve your academic goals. Our assessments give you feedback on how you are progressing and where you need more help. **Improve Your ‘Thinking Time’** As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in English. You will notice these improvements most of all when you take your English outside of the classroom and into everyday conversation in one of our vibrant English-speaking destinations! **Expert Support** Your teachers are trained to deliver on-going support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary. **Authentic Materials** We believe there is no substitute for authentic English, so in addition to text books, our teachers use real-life resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the Internet. The authentic nature of these materials will give you an appreciation of the richness of the English language used in a variety of everyday contexts.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities. The General English 24 course gives you extra classes two days per week. The extra time in class helps to further consolidate your English knowledge, allowing you extra time to practise your language skills.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities. With a focus on fluency, the General English 26 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English.

During the General English 30 course you will improve at a quicker pace. A combination of General English and a selection of specially focused classes will allow you to gain greater fluency and accuracy more quickly. **What can you expect on this course?** **More Exposure to English** Extra exposure to English in the classroom will help you to think in English, cutting down on time spent translating from your own language into English. **Core English Plus Your Choice of Special Focus** It’s your English course, so you get to decide what you want to study! You can choose from a number of options and focus on the areas of English that you want to improve. This will definitely help you make the most of your time on your English course. **Maximum Teacher Contact Time** More time with your teachers will help you to become more confident with your English. All lessons are creative and energising, allowing you to feel more self-assured. **Intensive Focus on All Skills** More time in class will allow you to focus on the key skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, which will further develop fluency and accuracy through grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. **Topic-Based lessons in Everyday Contexts** With web articles, music, video and other authentic resources, our teachers use ‘real-life’ materials that not only help you to understand how English is used by native speakers, but also help you to study English independently, long after you have left EC. Every lesson is based on a topic. The English you need to know is taught within the context of the topic. You will then be able to apply your newfound skills correctly in other situations. **A Focused and Relaxed Classroom Environment** Happy students learn better than unhappy ones! That’s not a secret, but it’s something that we at EC strongly believe. And so our classrooms are places where hard work is carried out in informal and relaxed settings. Your ability and motivation will improve in a classroom with a great atmosphere. **Specially Focused Classes** Options will vary across EC schools, but we have a variety of options to suit your level and interests. Course include: - English in the City - Global Awareness - Writing with Confidence - English for Online Communication - Exam Skills and much more!

For those who want to compete successfully in today’s global workplace, this intensive course develops the fluency, accuracy and the specific communication skills you need to advance confidently in your chosen career. **What can you expect on this course?** **Intensive language learning** This course builds your General English skills, and then focuses on the language you will need in the workplace. Through intensive practice in the four skills, you will gain the means to express yourself effectively in English. So in the future, whether you want to network at a conference, give a presentation or lead a conference call, you can do so with fluency, accuracy and confidence. **Professional focus** As English is the global language of business, politics, international relations, culture and entertainment, this course will develop your linguistic skills and help towards building a career in an international context. You will develop your language skills within such areas as: - Leading and managing meetings and conference calls - Presentations - Project planning - Small talk - Goal-setting - Applying for jobs - Interviewing You will enhance valuable ‘soft skills’, focusing on how to justify your opinion, make recommendations, present different scenarios and resolve conflict. In today’s world, understanding these professional issues and having the language and key skills to work with them effectively will give you a distinct advantage as you progress up the career ladder. **Develop your international prospects** By the end of your time with us, important doors will be open for you. You will not only considerably improve your English fluency, but you will also have the specific language, knowledge and skills to deal confidently with a wide range of business issues. All this will give you a vital edge over the competition as exciting new employment prospects open up around the world.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities. During the General English 30 course you will improve at a quicker pace. A combination of General English and a selection of specially focused classes will allow you to gain greater fluency and accuracy more quickly.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities. For those who want to compete successfully in today’s global workplace, this intensive course develops the fluency, accuracy and the specific communication skills you need to advance confidently in your chosen career.

The price listed includes the General English 20 course fee plus the Internship placement fee. Requirements: - Internship duration: From 4 to 16 weeks (minimum 120 hours). - Minimum English course duration: 4 weeks.Virtual Internships offer remote internships to students in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, marketing – in 150 countries. The programme allows students to work remotely with companies from around the world, gaining practical experience, country and company cultural insights and valuable skills. EC Language Centre has always placed a strong emphasis on immersive language learning and study abroad experiences. By partnering with Virtual Internships, EC Language Centres can provide their students with an extension to their language learning programmes – an opportunity to gain real-world work experience in a global setting. They are guaranteed an internship match, regardless of their background, major, location, or desired career field. Together, EC helps them reach their language goals and the chance to take a step up the career ladder. The project-based experiences ensure complete a series of significant and real-world projects for their host companies – and that students aren’t spending their internship making coffee!

Book One-to-One sessions or add them to any EC course, and maximise your progress through private lessons. With individual attention, these sessions are 100% focused on your requirements and designed by your teachers to match your specific needs. **What can you expect on this course?** **Individual focus** No distraction: just you and your teacher. Your lessons will be designed to fit your needs exactly and in this nurturing, supportive environment you will receive your teacher’s undivided attention, as well as feedback, encouragement and motivation. **Maximum flexibility** From helping you understand the grammar point that has always confused you to learning English specifically for the trip you are planning, the flexibility and expertise of our teachers allow you to choose the English that you want to learn. **Tailored to your needs** Continuous monitoring from your teachers enables them to identify the areas you specifically need to work on in order to progress. Together with your teachers you will address your weak points and work to strengthen them. **A nurturing environment** It’s easy for you to relax and learn in our friendly classroom environment. You don’t have to feel nervous about talking in front of classmates. This is a great opportunity to become more confident. **Combine with a group course** Take advantage of the interaction found on a group course and the personal attention of One-to-One classes. You may combine One-to-One lessons with a group course for a well-balanced approach to achieving your English goals.