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General English + Academic English - 20 hours

Berlitz Manchester

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Course description

This programme is designed to develop language and study skills within a British academic context.
The programme aims to improve students’ academic grammar and vocabulary proficiency in reading and
writing. At the same time, it aims to improve students’ academic writing skills with a focus on critical thinking, integration of reading and writing.

This course also aims to improve students’ ability to participate in university course lectures, class
discussions and presentations.

This programme can be combined with an IELTS preparation course for those looking to improve their IELTS score.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
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 12 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

English Language Courses In Manchester
We offer quality language teaching, small class sizes and a unique programme selection. We are committed to providing the highest quality standards and to ensuring that your UK English study programme is an experience you will treasure for the rest of your life. We look forward to welcoming you here!

At Berlitz Manchester, we encourage students to maximise the benefits of their UK study programme by immersing themselves in UK culture and social life. We provide an active social calendar for our English language students in addition to the opportunity to absorb the culture whilst attending our English course by taking up the option of Homestay accommodation with an English family.

Year opened
2001
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

University of Liverpool
University of Salford

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Berlitz Manchester varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our centre is located in the heart of Manchester, close to Piccadilly Gardens. Berlitz Manchester is highly accessible by public transport; inclding all major rail, metro (tram), and bus routes into Manchester terminal in Piccadilly and/or Piccadilly Gardens.

London is easily reached by fast intercity trains. The travel time is 2 hours from Manchester Piccadilly station; which is a five-minute walk from Berlitz Manchester. Manchester airport is 30 minutes from the school by taxi or 45 minutes by rail.

Manchester International Airport is the largest UK airport outside London. It has 3 terminals. Almost 50 airlines regularly fly to & from Manchester. Over 60 international destinations are served from Manchester. Currently, there are 18 million passengers per year, increasing to 30 million by 2005.

Traveling to/from Manchester Airport
A taxi to Manchester takes around 20 minutes and usually costs £20-£25. There is a frequent train service between the Airport and Manchester city centre. Six trains an hour run throughout the day, Monday to Saturday – and there are four per hour on Sundays. A single ticket costs approximately £5.

If you require an airport transfer this can be arranged at an additional cost. We offer a convenient airport transfer service where you will be met on arrival by our driver and taken to where you are staying. An arrival and departure service is available. This facility must be booked in advance.

Rail
Berlitz Manchester is within walking distance of Manchester’s two city centre railway stations. Fast & frequent trains to many destinations including London and other UK cities serve both of these stations. Road Manchester is served by one of the finest motorway systems in the UK, making access to local and national road links very easy.

Metrolink is the UK’s first tram system. It is easy to use and it covers the city centre and beyond.

Bus & Coach
Piccadilly Bus Station offers a regular bus service for local destinations. Chorlton Street Coach Station offers cheap coach transport to & from all major UK cities.

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Housing

Berlitz Manchester offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

NZ$ 429
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 429
Homestay is where a student stays with a family around the Manchester area so they can experience British family life. All our homestay families have been visited by our accommodation officer and are re-visited regularly to ensure quality- standards are maintained. Our families offer a welcoming and warm atmosphere, with the emphasis upon being part of the family.

Staying with a host family is a fantastic way of experiencing British culture and way of life. The experience that students get from staying in Homestay accommodation is invaluable.

All our families are in the Greater Manchester area and they are on average, a 30 minute bus ride to the school. Some families are closer, and some are further away.

You will get breakfast and an evening meal every day, and lunch at the weekend. Some hosts are happy to cater for special diets such as vegetarian and halal. Mealtimes are a great opportunity to sit down with your family and practice the English you have learnt in the day!

Executive Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 499
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 499
Homestay is where a student stays with a family around the Manchester area so they can experience British family life. All our homestay families have been visited by our accommodation officer and are re-visited regularly to ensure quality- standards are maintained. Our families offer a welcoming and warm atmosphere, with the emphasis upon being part of the family.

Staying with a host family is a fantastic way of experiencing British culture and way of life. The experience that students get from staying in Homestay accommodation is invaluable.

All our families are in the Greater Manchester area and they are on average, a 30 minute bus ride to the school. Some families are closer, and some are further away.

You will get breakfast and an evening meal every day, and lunch at the weekend. Some hosts are happy to cater for special diets such as vegetarian and halal. Mealtimes are a great opportunity to sit down with your family and practice the English you have learnt in the day!
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 £ 50 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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