The English Course

Goals and Structure of the English course

get talking boost your self-confidence reactivate your existing           vocabulary learn new vocabulary and     idioms tackle grammatical                 problem areas get an insight into Scottish     culture past and present have fun !

The goal of the course is to brush up and improve your English, to boost your self-confidence in using the language and to have lots of fun in the process. English Language teaching need not be boring!

The language course has a strong communicative approach - i.e. we want you to talk as much as possible in real language situations. Working in groups and in pairs allows each participant to maximize their "talking time".

A number of games and role-plays are designed to further loosen your tongues and increase your confidence in using the language.
We will use the fact that we are in Scotland as much as possible and will discuss a number of Scottish issues. The rich Scottish culture will give us plenty to talk about. You will return home with plenty of new vocabulary and useful idioms.

Every day there will be a few minutes dedicated to English Grammar. Rather than aiming for grammatical correctness at all times we want to brush up your knowledge and tackle problems in order to give you greater confidence in talking freely.

To really get talking to the local population we will carry out a small project on a topical Scottish issue. Our newspaper round will give us plenty of up to date material for discussion .
At the end of the week you will be given your own personal Certificate confirming your participation in the course.

 

Who is the course suitable for?

The level of this course can best be described as upper intermediate. The English course is not suitable for beginners or for those who speak the language fluently.

You will need a reasonable knowledge of the English language in order to get the most out of the course.
 

The standard of English spoken by the students inevitably varies. However, experience has shown that through working in small groups and in pairs that this does not present a problem.

Our students sometimes find it hard to judge their own level of English, especially if they have been out of school for some time. We have therefore produced a small English questionnaire which we will send to you should you be interested in this course.
The test will help both you and us to estimate your level of English, your learning needs and to identify the make-up of the group.

Course Venue

The language course takes place daily in a well-equipped conference room from 9am to 1pm with a short break for coffee/ tea, etc.

Each group consists of between 6 -12 students.

Your tutor Annette Forsyth

“ I am a fully qualified Teaching English as a foreign language tutor with many years experience in teaching. Learning English in a native country is so motivating and gives your confidence a real boost. I particularly enjoy teaching adults and like to fill the course with life and laughter. We all learn best in a relaxed atmosphere!
I am 42 years old and live in Crieff with my husband and two children. I look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of Scotland. ”

Walking & Talking, Annette Forsyth,
www.walking-and-talking.co.uk, info@walking-and-talking.co.uk
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