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Bildungsurlaub English and Culture course for women over 50

Languages United

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Course description

For Bildungsurlaub students seeking to study English and learn about British culture, we offer our Confident English course for women over 50.

Confident English is a general English course in Bath designed for women over 50 aiming to boost their English skills for travel, life and work, while exploring the city of Bath. You will be studying in a small group, ensuring you get personalised tuition as well as the opportunity to practise in a real-world context.

This course combines classroom lessons with educational/cultural activities, with a total of 25 hours per week. You can choose either a 1 or 2 week course. The course will develop your general English language skills, focusing on building your confidence in communicating with people at all English levels.

Each morning, you will have three hours of lessons at the school and after the lunch break, you will have two hours of educational and cultural activities, designed to improve your English. Your teacher will guide you as you apply your English to real-life situations, giving you the chance to ask questions and enrich your vocabulary. You will learn the English phrases and expressions that are required for everyday communication and the teacher will summarise the skills learnt at the end of each day.

The city is your classroom: afternoon activities help you make the most of the fantastic city of Bath. These include guided walks around Bath, visits to historic sites, iconic landmarks, museums and art galleries, and even solving a Murder Mystery in the city. You’ll be walking through streets and passing buildings made famous by Jane Austen and series such as Bridgerton and McDonald & Dodds.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (02 Feb - 13 Feb and 07 Sep - 18 Sep)
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026

Languages United does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bath.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 50 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Languages United is a British Council-accredited, family-run English language school in the heart of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city. We are proud members of Quality English, English UK, English UK South West, English UK Young Learners, and BETA. Our welcoming and inclusive school offers a personalised learning experience, with small class sizes and expert teaching. We offer courses for all levels, adults and juniors, groups and individuals.

Our school is based in a beautiful Georgian building in Bath's city centre, minutes' walk from shops, cafés, restaurants and historical and cultural attractions.

Our facilities include student WiFi, a student break room with small library, board games, games console and musical instruments, an administration and welfare office with team always available to help, five classrooms, and a prayer room on request.

Year opened
2006
Number of classrooms
5

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Languages United varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026
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housing

Housing

Languages United offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$489
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$489
Staying in a homestay accommodation is a great way to practice and improve your English as well as make new friends and meet new people. You will be treated as a member of the household, eating together and sharing common living areas.

With around 200 homestay hosts, this is the most popular option for many of our students.
Students will normally travel to and from their homestay accommodation using public transport (local buses), unless the house is within walking distance. The majority of host families are within 30 minutes travel of the school. Please note that bus passes are not included within your course unless it is part of a package (e.g. Junior Summer School).

The following will be provided for all students:
- A clean tidy room with a desk or table (or a room providing same), adequate storage for clothes and a comfortable bed with a change of bed linen ever 2 weeks.
- The host takes care of the student's light laundry once per week, or the student should have reasonable access to the washing machine.
- Facility to have a shower every day with adequate hot water and towels available.
- Sufficient light and heat.

All our homestay accommodation is organised by our own Accommodation Team. Homestays are regularly inspected by our team and have specific criteria that they must satisfy.
hotel

Hostel - 4-person shared room - No meals

$352
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Bath
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$352
Our hostel accommodation is provided by Bath YMCA. Situated in the centre of the city, it is directly opposite
our school and just a few minutes' walk from our Summer School venue. Both single and shared rooms are
available, with a range of meal options. Hostel accommodation is available to individuals aged 18 and over,
and to junior groups accompanied by a group leader.

Please contact us for other types of accommodation ideas and for a quote. Our accommodation is only
available as a part of the course, while courses can be taken without accommodation.

Hostel - Single-person room - No meals

$489
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Bath
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$489
Our hostel accommodation is provided by Bath YMCA. Situated in the centre of the city, it is directly opposite
our school and just a few minutes' walk from our Summer School venue. Both single and shared rooms are
available, with a range of meal options. Hostel accommodation is available to individuals aged 18 and over,
and to junior groups accompanied by a group leader.

Please contact us for other types of accommodation ideas and for a quote. Our accommodation is only
available as a part of the course, while courses can be taken without accommodation.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bath based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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