Full-Time ESL Program (25 Hours/Week)
Our Full-Time ESL Program is designed to help students enhance their English language skills through an immersive and comprehensive curriculum. This 25-hour-per-week course covers all essential language areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary development, and pronunciation.
Course Overview includes:
• Morning General 20 in mixed age classes
• Afternoon activities: 3 p/wk
• Course duration: 1–4 wks
• Minimum age: 40
• Elementary to Advanced levels
Example activities include: winery visits, rain forest excursions, Maori weaving, boat trips, theatre visits, Kensington Palace.
At LSI we welcome mature students of all ages, who are “young at heart” on all our courses throughout the year.
Course Overview includes:
• 20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
• Duration: 20 x 50 minutes
• 15 students max. per class
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+
If you want to combine your language studies with other actives, the General 20 Course is the ideal program for you.
The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar).
The Intensive program is available for students who would like to study full-time. It is a flexible ESL program focusing on improving your English ability by covering all skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
ENROLLMENT and PLACEMENT:
Upon registration, new students do an oral and written assessment test in order to be placed in an ESL class which corresponds to their level of English. Each session is in two parts which lasts for 8 weeks.
The Semi-Intensive program is available for students who would like to study part-time. It is a flexible ESL program focusing on improving your English ability by covering all skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Special offer
30% discount for some courses from 1-52 weeks until 31 Dec 2024 Show details »
Fast Facts
• small groups (3-8 students)
• all language skills
• general English and business English
• daily homework assignments
• 6 levels
• regular testing
• weekly self-study package
• 20 lessons per week
Description
We really believe in the advantage of studying in small groups. Unlike many institutions which advertise “small” groups, our groups really are small! We have as few as 2 students in some cases and our average group size is 5 (and maximum 8).
Special offer
30% discount for some courses from 1-52 weeks until 31 Dec 2024 Show details »
Fast Facts
• 20 group + 5 private lessons per week
• small group (2-8 students) lessons in the mornings
• private lessons in the afternoons
• all language skills
• general English and business English
• private lessons focus on individual needs (eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, business)
• daily homework assignments
• 6 levels
• regular testing
• weekly self-study package
Description
An increasingly popular program at English Encounters is our Intensive Combo Course.
You will experience how English is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you practise the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The Semi-Intensive 24 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Courses to Match your Goals and Interests
ILSC offers a wide range of courses. You can take any combination you wish, depending on your interests, goals, language level and schedule.