Centre for International English University of Glamorgan
International English The University of Glamorgan is based in the green hills of the Welsh valleys just fifteen minutes from the centre of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Immerse yourself in the English language and learn more about the culture and history of this historic nation. We offer a range of short programmes, from two to four weeks in length. Typical courses include:
English for Specific Academic Purposes Whatever your background, the Centre for International English can offer a bespoke course tailored to your specific language development needs. On this programme, students will improve their everyday (general) English and also develop an understanding and command of subject-specific terminology and usage. We will also arrange field trips to local places of interest so that the learning is contextualised and interactive. Popular courses include English for Engineering, Law, Nursing and Business but with our extensively-experienced English language teaching staff from a wide range of professional backgrounds, we are confident that we can offer you exactly what you need!
For all courses, en-suite accommodation is provided on the university campus. For more information, please contact Helen Connies-Laing, Manager of Centre for International English on hconnies@glam.ac.uk
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations The University of Glamorgan is proud to be an accredited centre for the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations. As 11,000 employers and most universities around the world will testify, these qualifications are very highly regarded and students holding a FCE, CAE or CPE English language qualification have a passport to success in today’s highly competitive international job market. Our teaching team includes several Cambridge examiners and a four or eight course will be arranged for you depending on your current level of English. At the end of the preparation course, you will be entered into the appropriate University of Cambridge examination.
General English and British Culture These short courses (typically two weeks) are intended for students who wish to improve their general English and learn more about the history and culture of the United Kingdom. Based in Wales, there will also be several opportunities to discover this magical and lesser-known corner of the British Isles. Moreover, day trips to places of local historic interest as well as longer trips to world-famous cities such as Oxford and London will grant participants plenty of opportunities to practise their newly-improved English language skills!