General English for Everyday Use
• increased confidence in the use of English
• a wider range of vocabulary
• greater accuracy in grammar
• better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking
Great for learning to use English every day
| Age: 18+ in summerLevel: from elementary to advanced Length: two weeks to 12 months+ Class size: maximum 12 students Lessons: 21 per week (note: lesson = 55 minutes)Is this summer course for me? Yes, if you want to build your grammar and vocabulary and improve your general English Language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking in small groups. |
Course fees include
| Tuition | Accommodation (college house or homestay) |
ONE FREE EXCURSION A WEEK |
Lunch | Activities Programme |
Travel Insurance |
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Course structure
Classes in the mornings focus on developing greater accuracy and greater fluency in the use of English. Lessons 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 options is available each week and popular examples include:
- Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation
- Grammar, Vocabulary and Collocation
- English “out and about” in Oxford
- English for Business and Work
- Popular Music and Film
Sample timetableGeneral English for Everyday Use |
09.00-11.00 | Focus on accuracy |
| Break | ||
| 11.15-12.15 | Focus on fluency | |
| Lunch | ||
| 14.00-16.00 | Subject choices |
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Contact the Department
| Tom Whitehouse |
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| Sales Coordinator |
| +44 1865 517331 |
| tom.whitehouse@stclares.ac.uk |
| Manuela Williams |
| Admissions Registrar |
| +44 1865 517706 |
| manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk |
| Bardwell Road Campus |
| St Clare’s Oxford – 18 Bardwell Road – Oxford – OX2 6SP – UK |
| Office hours: Monday – Friday 0900-1700 GMT |
Speakers confirmed for Summer Leadership Course
Our first Leadership Course starts on 9th July and we are delighted to confirm two high profile guest speakers, who will come and talk to our students about leadership and management styles, their successes and personal attributes that got them where they are today.
A Day in London
Students on our Summer Junior courses have 9 excursions - 3 full day and 3 half day trips - as part of their package. Obviously, one of the most popular trips is a day in London. Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Science Museum are some of the highlights....
All the fun of the circus
We brought the circus to St Clare's! All afternoon students our Summer Juniors were learning how to do circus tricks and learn new skills - balancing, juggling, riding and mastering hula hoops. These are just some of the fun activities our juniors can do on campus...
Package price includes:
- tuition (21 lessons per week) — teaching materials
- college accommodation with self-catering facilities
- homestay with breakfast and dinner every day
- activities programme — a full range of activities, sports, and local trips
- one FREE excursion per week
- lunch Monday-Friday
- travel insurance
- please read our Terms & Conditions
| Room type | Tuition & room two weeks |
Tuition & room three weeks |
Additional week |
|---|---|---|---|
| College accommodation | |||
| Twin Standard | £1272 | £1908 | £636 |
| Twin Superior | £1362 | £2043 | £681 |
| Single Standard | £1396 | £2094 | £698 |
| Single Superior | £1520 | £2280 | £760 |
| Homestay | |||
| Standard (includes breakfast and dinner every day) |
£1272 | £1908 | £636 |
| Superior (includes breakfast and dinner every day) |
£1408 | £2112 | £704 |
| Additional meals | |||
| Breakfast and dinner every day | £90 per week | ||
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Calculate the cost of your course
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Airport transfers
We offer our students a private transfer service by car from all the major London airports — Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, and London City airport, as well as train or bus stations. Our airport transfer prices are given below.
| Airport transfer one way | |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £170 |
| London Luton (LTN) | £135 |
| London Stansted (STN) | £165 |
Book an airport transfer here as soon as you have booked your flight
Become more confident using everyday English this summer
This is a great way to enjoy learning English during the summer holidays.