English Language and Culture

About

This two-week course is for students who’d like to improve their English Language skills whilst learning about the culture & people of the UK. It runs in both Block 1 (7 - 18 July) and Block 2 (18 July - 1 Aug).

It 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.

During the course 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.

The English language requirement for this course is lower than our other courses - students can have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.

Course leader

Cristina Moran-VergaraLecturerNottingham Language Centre

Target group

This two-week course is for students who’d like to improve their English language skills whilst learning about the culture and people of the UK, and, if taken in Block One of our summer school, will enable students to join one of our Block Two courses with a higher English language requirement.

Course aim

After studying on 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, it’s people and culture
• Collaborate on a project with your fellow students.

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

Fee info