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General English 20

Britannia English Academy

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Course description

In your GENERAL ENGLISH classes, you will:

- Practise and improve your grammar skills

- Practise your reading and listening skills

- Have plenty of chances to speak and share opinions with your classmates

- Improve your confidence and accuracy when speaking

- Have lots of chances to practise and developing your writing skills

Each General English class will have a maximum of 8 students in order to help you maximise your learning and to allow you to have more attention and correction from your teacher.

Your lessons will contain a variety of tasks which will practice all the key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and vocabulary. Each lesson is developed around an interesting topic, such as hobbies, films, family, history and environment and you will learn and practice vocabulary and phrases suitable to express your views in a range of topics and situations.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Afternoon session
12:30 PM - 02:20 PM
Afternoon session
02:30 PM - 04:20 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Manchester.

Class size

Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Are you looking for a language school that offers a reliable personalized service, the highest teaching standards all in a great location?

Here at Britannia English Academy, we have small classes with a maximum of 8 students. Our smaller class sizes mean that we can offer excellent teacher-student contact ensuring good results and the highest levels of achievement.

The school also offers a wide range of social activities, including weekend trips and Conversation Club, with over 60 people attending during our busiest periods! We are located in the heart of Manchester - the most vibrant, iconic, cultural destination in the UK.

We run a Junior Programme in Manchester as well as a Summer Camp at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate in York.

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Britannia English Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

School holidays
None

School location

Britannia English Academy is located in the heart of Manchester at the very centre of the city. It is close to the National Gallery, Piccadilly Gardens, the shops of Market Street, and the fashionable area of Chinatown. The school's excellent location means you are never more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Manchester.

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Housing

Britannia English Academy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 334
weekly
Age range: 12 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 334
DO YOU WANT TO BE FULLY IMMERSED IN THE ENGLISH LIFESTYLE?

You should try an amazing experience living with an English family.

It’s a great way to improve your English and gain a “second family”!

You will have your own bedroom where you can relax and have your private time, while you share the rest of the house with the family.

2 meals are included in the price, as well as laundry!
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 427
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Manchester
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 427
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 200 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Manchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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