St. Clare's, Oxford

Study through English - a passport to the global world?

English is the language of global communication – not by chance, but as a result of decisions made by governments, educational policy makers and business leaders. English is increasingly used to study academic subjects in schools and colleges, to make presentations at international conferences and to conduct meetings in multinational companies.

• It develops your communication and critical thinking skills
• It practises your debating, negotiating and presentation skills
• It focuses on the question ‘What makes a great leader?’
• through case-studies, research topics, guest speaker, presentations and a Study Visit in Oxford
• It includes one excursion per week as well as accommodation and meal options
• It helps you to build lasting relationships with members of the international community.

Overview

• Develop the right level of formality in speaking and writing
• Express yourself analytically by describing graphs, trends and patterns
• Assess the role of today’s media and learn to detect bias
• Develop awareness of cross-cultural differences and sensitivities
• Enhance research skills, both individual and collaborative Interactive sessions
• Learn to make an effective presentation – visuals, language, voice projection
• Debate the pros and cons of business ethics, leadership styles, teamwork

• Evaluate the leadership styles of big names like Richard Branson (Virgin) and newer role-models like Julie Deane (Cambridge Satchel)
• Respond to a guest speaker and visit a successful business in Oxford

• Gap-year and university students who use English for academic study (business, politics, law, medicine etc.)
• Young professionals who use English for meetings with clients and colleagues

Dates and prices

Age: 18+
Dates:
Sunday 10 July - Saturday 23 July 2016 or
Sunday 24 July - Saturday 6 August 2016
Level: Intermediate plus
Class size: 12 (maximum)
Lessons: 42 over 2 weeks (1 lesson = 55 minutes)
Price: from £1372 per course
Inclusive of tuition, college accommodation in a twin standard room, or single standard room in homestay, activities, lunch [Monday - Friday].

Accommodation upgrades:
Twin Superior - £90
Single Standard - £124
Single Superior - £248
Homestay - Single Superior - £136

Going Global: British Council Interim Report 2014