English and Cultural Studies for 15 - 17 Year Olds
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): 2 August 2021
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
This course is for anyone who’d like to improve their English language skills whilst learning about the culture and people of the UK.
It includes 15 hours of classroom-based English studies, and 10 hours off campus exploring the city, experiencing the culture and applying new skills.
On this course you’ll spend time with your language tutor, building your skills and confidence in listening, reading, speaking and writing.
You’ll take part in interactive workshops, and there’ll be plenty of fun opportunities for practising your skills on campus, as well as exploring the city and it’s attractions.
What will I gain?
By the end of the course you’ll have built confidence in verbal, visual and written communication.
Indicative maximum class size: 16
Tutor Profile: Sofia Al-Ahmed is experienced in teaching English as a second language (TESOL); helping international students with functional and survival English skills.
Sofia has taught English in schools using listening, speaking, writing and reading alongside social and cultural knowledge to expand students’ language and confidence.
Sofia also has a postgraduate degree in English from Nottingham Trent University and a Diploma in English Language Teaching from De Montfort University.
Alongside teaching English, Sofia is a creative writer, having written fictional children’s novels and a series of animations and cartoons.
Sofia can speak two languages including English at the highest level, and Arabic.
Need accommodation for a summer course?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms. If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian. If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
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How to apply
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