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ENGLISH FOR VISITING UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL GROUPS Short courses in English language and culture

“Kent is a multicultural university and one of the loveliest universities in the UK.” Edgar Sanchez, postgraduate student

The University of Kent is a top-ranking UK university, which attracts a large number of international students, thanks to its global reputation for academic excellence and inspirational teaching. The Times Higher Education (THE) has recognised Kent for its ‘exceptional performance’ in teaching and research.

Our location Established in 1965, the University’s Canterbury campus is situated in the southeast of England, less than one hour away from London by high-speed train. The city of Canterbury is only a 25-minute walk from the campus. As well as historic sites, including the world- famous Canterbury Cathedral, it has a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants.

About our short courses We have been providing short courses for visiting groups of university and school students for more than 20 years. Our courses combine interesting and communicative English language tuition with exciting excursions and cultural visits to London and other places in the south-east.

How are our courses structured?

Our courses are flexible and we can tailor them to incorporate your requirements. They generally include:    

English language classes in the morning guided project work in the afternoon pronunciation and presentation skills activities and excursions

What are the course aims?

Our courses aim to: 

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activate and further develop English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing develop communication skills consolidate use of grammar extend vocabulary range improve pronunciation develop confidence in the use of English develop intercultural awareness and an understanding of life in the UK

“Language support in the classes was great. The teacher was able to consolidate the cultural experiences with classroom practice.”

Richard Caraker, Associate Professor of English Nihon University, Japan

Weekly schedule Your course will include:  daily classes in reading, writing, listening and spoken English  cultural and educational visits  sports and social activities  free time at weekends to arrange your own activities and outings The timetable below outlines a typical week.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday/ Sunday

BREAKFAST

7.45-8.45

FREE 09.00-10.30

English Language

English Language

English Language

Cultural Project

17.30-19.30 Social and Sports Activities

English Language

Cultural Project

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

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Cambridge Tour 8.00 – 17.00

English Language

Dover Castle Excursion 13.00- 17.00

Cultural Project

DINNER Sports Evening 17.00 – 19.00

Learning outcomes

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English Language

LUNCH

12.30-14.00 14.00-15.30

English Language

COFFEE BREAK

10.30-11.00 11.00-12.30

English Language

communicate in English with increased confidence and competence understand and use idiomatic expressions in English appropriately pronounce English more accurately and communicate more fluently interact confidently with people from different cultures understand cultural diversity in the UK

Karaoke Evening

Assessment We assess students’ English through entry and exit level tests.

Participants will be assessed through entry and exit level English language tests.

Accommodation and meals Accommodation is in student houses or residences. You can choose between private or shared bathrooms. We offer full board, bed and breakfast or self-catering meal plans.

Social and Sports activities We offer a range of fun sports and social activities, including:     

evening activities in Canterbury and on campus quizzes and film evenings pub and café evenings sports events with other international students studying at CEWL the option to join the Sports Centre

A typical student bedroom

Cultural activities Cultural activities may include:  

organised excursions to London, Dover and Leeds Castle cultural exchanges with other students

The beach at nearby Whitstable

Entry requirements We design our courses to fit your group’s requirements and level of English.

Course fees Indicative costs and financial arrangements are available on request. Fees cover:    

Karaoke night on campus

classroom tuition cultural activities as confirmed in the final course documentation food and accommodation all equipment, resources and materials, including a welcome pack; class handouts, textbooks/ materials; access to university library and IT resources; welcome and farewell events; a certificate of attendance An excursion to London

Further information For further information please contact: The Centre for English and World Languages University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)1227 824401 E: englishshortcourses@kent.ac.uk A Taste of Japan: Tea Ceremony