English for General Purposes

Why sit in a classroom in England?

LIVING IN A TEACHER’S HOME gives you two benefits – private lessons plus total immersion. You focus on the language that is relevant to you, absorbing the culture and use the language every day in real situations. You are a welcome guest in your teacher's home, not just “another student” on a school register.

Adults

Taking time to study can mean losing your holiday. You must make fast progress, but need a rest too, perhaps combine lessons with a hobby, like tennis or golf. You may want a new experience, a visit to England, but not as a tourist. Channel’s One-to-One General Programme adapts to meet your needs, offering an enjoyable and relaxing method to learn English. You set the pace, absorbing the language and culture. More mature students study without pressure from younger learners. You meet and socialise with people who are interested in you and your opinions. Choose formal tuition or include visits to local facilities to practise in real situations.

The course is also suitable for teachers with the possibility to refresh teaching resources and compare and discuss methodology

Students

Further education often demands a very high level of English., with considerable pressure to maintain and improve grades. Alternatively, you may not have studied English recently and need to refresh your skills in preparation for your first job. A Channel course lets you concentrate on what you need, not the general requirements of a group. If you want to bring your own course work and texts with you, your teacher will be happy to help. Please let us know any specialised requirements at the time of booking.

Children

Living with a Private Teacher and Family, your child uses English in real situations all day, not only during lessons. This helps them gain confidence and motivation for their future studies. Success in exams is important today. Our teachers understand the educational demands on students and help them to overcome any specific language difficulties.

We try to place children in families with other children, but this cannot always be guaranteed. There may be times when younger members are away from home. However, your child will always be involved in all activities within the family.

The Teacher and Family

Your child’s host teacher and family are chosen for their experience with young learners. They ensure your child is immersed in family life and organised local visits.

24/7 Supervision

Security is important for young people. Lessons take place in the home and leisure time is spent with the family and not unsupervised with other students. Your child receives the supervision that you wish. To help us, please complete the authorisation section in the enclosed booking form.

Parents should note that all courses include intensive tuition. If a less academic programme with group activities is more suitable for your child, you may prefer to consider a stay in a traditional school environment.

Can I share my course with a friend?

If you would like to share your experience in England with a partner or friend, please choose our shared option. We are happy to arrange extra tuition for guests of different levels.

Your Personal Study Programme

Whatever your objectives, your Host Teacher designs a programme to help you achieve them. So every course is personal, starting with an oral and written assessment and includes: