Age: 18+ Level: Elementary +
There's an English language programme at St. Clare's for you - whatever your level.
Making progress
The focus is always on the individual. Experienced teachers adapt their teaching to the needs of the students - but the expectations are high. The following systems support you as your learn:
- Learner Assessment: you take a number of tests when you arrive to assess your level.
- Learner Contract: you decide your language goals with your teacher.
- After-class assignments: you complete homework tasks which extend your classroom learning.
- Regular tests: you take internal tests and complete coursework assignments to help measure your progress.
- Learner Independence Certificate: you complete tasks and activities independently outside the classroom to
extend your learning further.
- Certificate: you receive a report and a Certificate of Attendance if you complete your course successfully.
Everyday English
This programme consists of 21 lessons per week in small groups (maximum 12). Classes in the mornings focus on developing greater accuracy and greater fluency in the use of English. They incorporate the four skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as the building-blocks of the language, grammar and vocabulary.
Classes in the afternoons are based on student choice. A wide range of 'English in Context' options is availabe each week.
Popular examples include:
- Speaking, listening and pronunciation
- Grammar, vocabulary and collocation
- English 'out and about' in Oxford
- IELTS preparation
- Popular music and film
| Sample timetable |
| Lesson 1 |
Focus on accuracy |
Teacher 1 |
| Lesson 2 |
Language development |
Teacher 1 |
| Lesson 3 |
Focus on fluency |
Teacher 2 |
| Lunch |
Meet friends in College dining room |
| Lesson 4 |
English in Context |
Teacher 3 |
| Lesson 5 |
Self-study - consolidation activities |
Adviser |
| Activities |
Join the the regular activities |