The town of Banbury is both a market town and civil parish located on the River Cherwell in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire. It lies just 64 miles south west of London. Students taking English courses in Banbury will find that the area is a significant commercial center for the rest...
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The town of Banbury is both a market town and civil parish located on the River Cherwell in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire. It lies just 64 miles south west of London. Students taking English courses in Banbury will find that the area is a significant commercial center for the rest of the surrounding area. It is home to a number of industries including car components, electrical goods, plastics and more. It is also home to the largest coffee-producing facility in the world. Evidence has been found that links settlements in the area back to the Iron Age. Be sure to visit the museum in the town center to learn more about the town and the history of the area. Students taking English courses in Banbury will likely enjoy spending some time in Spiceball Park. This park is the largest in the town of Banbury and offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while relaxing. For those looking for some shopping opportunities, be sure to head to the Castle Quay Shopping Centre. This large shopping area has a number of stores including many of the big name shops. Visitors are sure to find something for every taste in the variety provided. Banbury plays host to a very unique festival each year. It is the Banbury Hobby Horse Festival which results in a unique gathering of mock animals from all over the United Kingdom. It has been held annually since 2000. While in town be sure to feature the famed Banbury cakes. This tasty local treat resembles Eccles cake and is popular with both locals and tourists.
The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar).
The morning is divided into two parts and two teachers usually share the class. The course is designed to improve students’ abilities to use language accurately and fluently while concentrating on the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Are you interested in an English course that offers you some time for sightseeing in addition to comprehensive classroom work? A Semi-Intensive English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. Semi-Intensive English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The Intensive 35 course is the fastest way for students to improve their English skills, regardless of their starting level. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 7 lessons of structured study, and 8 lessons of elective English each week.
The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.
This programme allows students who are CEFR level A2 and above to join lessons in a Group class for 15 hours per week. When group classes are not available students will join a Three2One or Two2One or One2One class and may study less than 15 hours per week.
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The Intensive Course is perfect if you want to increase your fluency in a short period of time. Aside from an intensive schedule of General English lessons, you will be able to choose from a range of Special Interest Groups subject to availability.
We have many years’ experience in helping students improve their English Language skills in a friendly, international setting. All tutors on English Language programmes are native speakers, and are at least CELTA-qualified.
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We have many years’ experience in helping students improve their English Language skills in a friendly, international setting. All tutors on English Language programmes are native speakers, and are at least CELTA-qualified.
This course combines our Standard General English Course (20 lessons) and 5 one-to-one private lessons per week.
The course is designed to improve students’ abilities to use language accurately and fluently while concentrating on the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Individual tuition is offered at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced throughout the year. Each of our
specialised courses is designed to meet the needs of particular specialist areas.
This is a programme specifically focused on these who are young of heart and eager to take on new challenges and experiences. The programme is based on the timetable of our Standard Course (09.
Centre of English Studies gives students the unique opportunity to study in two countries in any of our centres. The Multi-Destination Course gives students the opportunity to live in both England and Ireland and more about the culture, history and social life of both countries.