Our English Courses in Bristol
The Bristol Language Centre offers a range of daytime courses which are based on a communicative teaching approach. Courses are made up of 20, 24 or 30 lessons of 45 minutes per week.
- General and Intensive English courses in Bristol
- University Preparation Programmes in Bristol
- Year Round and Intensive Summer IELTS Programmes in Bristol
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Business English Courses for individuals and groups in Bristol
- Work and Study Programmes in Bristol
- Examination preparation courses in Bristol (FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC)
- Summer Programmes in Bristol for juniors and adults
General and Intensive English courses in Bristol
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their English! You could be a professional or a student who wants to improve your English for further studies, business, or personal requirements. The course is imaginative and stimulating and uses the most up-to-date teaching methods and materials. based on a communicative teaching approach, class programmes focus on quickly developing effective skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
| Start Date: | Any Monday | Course length: | 1 – 48 weeks |
| Lessons per week: | 20 (General); 24 (Semi-intensive); 30 (Intensive) |
| Level: | Elementary to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
University Preparation Programmes in Bristol
You can study General or Intensive English, IELTS, or EAP at the school before progressing to a course at a UK university. The length of many of these courses can be adapted to suit your needs. See University Links (link) for full details of these programmes and our relationships with UK universities and colleges.
| Start Date: | Any Monday | Course length: | see individual courses for details |
| Lessons per week: | 30 |
| Level: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
Year Round and Intensive Summer IELTS Courses in Bristol
This course is for more advanced students who wish to take the internationally recognised IELTS test. This course is of particular interest if you want to go on to study at university in the UK, Australia or New Zealand. The course focuses on exam practice and techiniques to help you attain the highest grade possible. Year round courses are combined with General English and Intensive summer programmes are specially tailored for students intending to study at university in the Autumn.
| Start Date: | Any Mon during term (year round IELTS), June, July, August intensive summer prog | Course length: | 1 – 48 weeks (Year Round IELTS) 4 – 16 weeks (Intensive Summer IELTS) |
| Lessons per week: | 30 |
| Level: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in Bristol
EAP is specially designed for those students going on to further and higher education in the UK. Students learn academic study skills and prepare for the IELTS exam. Students will learn academic study skills which are vital for success on a university course. You will develop academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while learning to adapt to life in the UK.
| Start Date: | September, January, April | Course length: | 12, 24 or 36 weeks |
| Lessons per week: | 30 |
| Level: | IELTS 4.5 (Sept start date) IELTS 5.0 (Jan start date) IELTS 5.5 (April start date) |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
Business English courses in Bristol for individuals and groups
This course is designed for individuals or groups of professionals who need to develop important skills such as making presentations, speech making, note taking, report and letter writing. The course will improve your knowledge of business language and communication for personal or professional requirements. You can decide which area you would like to specialise in and the course uses the most up-to-date teaching methods and materials, including e-mail and internet resources.
| Start Date: | Any Monday by arrangement | Course length: | 1 – 12 weeks |
| Lessons per week: | 24 |
| Level: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
Work and Study Programmes in Bristol
This course is European and non-European students who would like to go on to work in the UK. We can organise work experience placements and paid placements after a period of English language study.
| Start Date: | Any Monday | Course length: | 4 - 24 weeks English language plus work placement |
| Lessons per week: | 30 |
| Level: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
Examination preparation courses in Bristol: FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
These courses are for students who wish to take the internationally recognised FCE, CAE TOEFL or TOEIC examinations. These courses will improve your level of English, job opportunities and chances of university entrance. They are highly intensive programmes of language development which focuse on tha major skills that are required for the examination, including pronunciation and study skills.
| Start Date: | January, March, September | Course length: | 4 – 12 weeks* |
| Lessons per week: | 30 |
| Level: | Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 12 students |
*This is the ideal length of time but you can choose the length of course according to your needs
Summer Programmes in Bristol for Juniors
Throughout July and August The Bristol Language Centre runs summer courses which offer intensive tuition in groups combined with a social activity programme, for juniors. In this way, you can improve your English, while learning about British life and culture, in a relaxed atmosphere. The morning English language programme uses up-to-date materials including movies, songs and theatre performance. Students will produce their own magazine during the course.
| Start Date: | Any Monday from 30 June to 4 August 2008 | Course length: | 1 – 3 weeks |
| Lessons per week: | 20 plus social activity programme |
| Level: | Elementary to advanced |
| Class size : | maximum 15 students |
Download BLC Summer Juniors Residential Programme 2008 here