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English Language and Culture

Improve your English language skills and find out more about UK culture and history.

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English Language and Culture

Course information

This course includes classroom-based English studies and plenty of time exploring the city, experiencing the culture, and applying your new English skills! Visits to attractions, museums and galleries are included.

You’ll also take part in interactive workshops, and work on a group project with your fellow students. The project will be related to the culture, history, and heritage of Nottingham or the UK.

What you'll study

You will:

  • Complete engaging exercises set by an expert tutor
  • Expand your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
  • Research a group project on a subject of special interest to you
  • Be exposed to UK culture and regional accents
  • Develop your formal and informal English language speaking skills
  • Explore Nottingham and the local culture
  • Build your confidence in English writing
  • Present your project to fellow students.

After this course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate improvements in your formal and informal English language speaking skills – including debating, clarifying, seeking information and reflecting
  • Demonstrate awareness of conversational English vocabulary and grammar
  • Transfer your English language knowledge to real-world situations
  • Enhance your ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings
  • Learn more about the UK, its people and culture
  • Collaborate on a project with your fellow students.

Teaching methods: lectures, project briefings, verbal and visual presentations, and off-campus trips.

Students should have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.

This course is ideal for undergraduate students who want to improve their English language skills and find out more about UK culture and history.

Your tutor

Cristina Moran-Vergara

ULP Lecturer | School of Arts & Humanities

Cristina has over 20 years’ experience as a teacher of English, ICT and Spanish, as well as a background in operations management and quality assurance. She has completed an MBA in Educational Leadership to consolidate her experience as a leader in the education sector. Originally from Spain, she enjoys baking, travelling, going to the theatre, doing crafts and listening to live music.

How to Apply

Complete our online application form to apply for Global Summer School. The application deadline is 1 June 2024.

Once you apply we’ll be in touch with more information on how to pay, your course, accommodation and travelling to Nottingham.