The Liverpool School of English
Description
The Liverpool School of English offers top quality English language training in the UK. We offer a wide range of English language courses for students of all ability levels, at any time of the year. We pride ourselves on our flexible approach in meeting your needs. We offer a wide choice of specialist courses including General English, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation courses.
English Language Courses
The Liverpool School of English offers 14 English language courses. Click on a course for more information.
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Courses for Teachers of English
Trinity Cert TESOL Teacher Training for Overseas Teachers of English -
Course Factfile Length: 4 weeks Age: 18+ Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: A-level standard + ,Advanced C2, IELTS 7, TOEFL 6 Start Dates: 5th -31st March, 4th May- 2nd June Price: 4 weeks £999 Trinity Cert TESOL
Price includes:
- 'Trinity is a leading provider of qualifications for teachers in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Trinity has been validating courses and awarding qualifications, for over 30 years, their qualifications are among the most widely
- recognised and respected in the industry.' TRINITY
- The TRINTY TESOL cert is one of the leading internationally recognised teaching qualifications and gives you the option of teaching ESOL in the UK or abroad. The Trinity Cert TESOL is an initial qualification for those who have little or no experience of teaching ESOL. This course will equip you with everything you need to become a skilled, knowledgeable, confident teacher of English as a second language.
- Our course will be delivered by our highly qualified and experienced team of teacher trainers, all of whom have experience of teaching English both in the UK and abroad. Our enthusiastic teacher trainers will guide trainees throughout the course, providing them with all the support, practical knowledge, skill and experience needed to successfully achieve the Trinity CertTESOL.
- Trainees must be 18+, previous experience in teaching is not necessary but applicants are required to have qualifications for entry into Higher Education ( A-level, BTEC national Diploma) in the UK or trainees' home countries or to have evidence of equivalent academic study for example, IELTS(7), TOEFL(6) or Cambridge ESOL .
- The course requires trainees to demonstrate a level of spoken and written English which will enable them to teach over a range of levels and to cope with the demands of the course. The course is an intensive 4 week course so trainees will need to have a high level of dedication and motivation and be willing to work as a member of a team.
- The course aims
- The course aims to develop trainees' knowledge and understanding of the process of learning and teaching. With our trainers' guidance and support trainees will be equipped with the basic skills and knowledge needed to take up a teaching post and be given a firm foundation for reflective teaching and further professional development.
Course Factfile Length: 2 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 25+ Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £200 Teacher Training for Overseas Teachers of English
Price includes:
- Tution
A course for teachers of English to observe, reflect and
study different approaches to teaching English, this
course is for groups only. Combining observation of
multinational classes with sessions from qualified
teacher trainers, teachers will look at different
approaches to teaching.
This course is a chance for teachers to reflect on their
teaching style and look at methods and approaches,
including communicative language learning, task based
learning, direct method, content based learning (CLIL)
and others. The course will also look at using media,
songs and texts in language teaching and teaching the
four skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary
The course is available to run at any time of the year, for one
or two weeks.
This programme is offered as an in-service
teacher development programme for non-native
teachers of English. Teachers may receive EU
funding to participate in these courses. Funding
is available under the Grundtvig, Lingua,
Socrates and Comenius programmes. This course
runs several times a year subject to minimum
numbers taking part, or can be arrangedon
demand for a group of 10 participants or more.
Contact the school for dates.
The syllabus includes advanced language
awareness and practical teaching techniques
for pronunciation and fluency, as well as
current methods of learning and teaching.
The programmes are two weeks long and
50 hours in duration, with educational and
cultural excursions included. All materials
and didactic resources are included.
There will be a pre-arrival preparation
programme on confirmation of the booking,
and a post-course reflection and evaluation
element. By the end of this course,
teachers will have reflected on their own
didactic methods and re-evaluated their
teaching techniques, having the tools and
skills to further develop their professional
careers. Teachers will take the University of
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
which will give a recognised international
teaching certificate in three modules.
This will take the form of 3 written exams
marked by the Cambridge ESOL exam board.
SAMPLE 2 WEEK PROGRAMME:
50 hours lessons –
- Language and background to
Language Learning
- Lesson planning and use of resources
- Managing the teaching and Learning
progress.
- Methodology and Techniques
Social programme –
- 2 days of afternoon activities –
cultural and educational
- 1 day cultural excursion
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Exam
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English for Business/Executives
General English with English for Business -
Course Factfile Length: 2 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 16 + 6 Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: 5 per year Price: £185 General English with English for Business
Price includes:
- Tuition
The English for Business course runs five times per
year, and can be taken as a two week or four week
course, or as part of a longer course.
The course is 3 x 2 hour sessions per week, in addition
to the General English course and is designed for
students who may need English for occasional use in
business, to help them feel more confident and fluent
in using English in a business environment.
The course is suitable for students of an Intermediate
to Advanced level, lessons are based on a textbook and
supplemented with current newspaper and media
articles. Skills practised include telephone English,
writing emails, formal and informal letters, discussion
and negotiation skills, delivering presentations and
writing reports.
The course is limited to a maximum of twelve students.
At the end of the course students will take a short exam
and receive a certificate of attendance.
English for Business
Module 1
January 16th-27th
April 16th-27th
June 11th-22nd
September 3rd-14th
November 5th-16th
English for Business
Module 2
January 30th-February 10th
April 30th-May 10th
June 25th-July 6th
September 17th-28th
November 19th-30th
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Examination Courses
IELTS Preparation with General English (15hrs) IELTS Preparation with Intensive General English (21hrs) Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (FCE & CAE) -
Course Factfile Length: 1-50 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 15 + 6 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Intermediate - Advanced Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £180 per week IELTS Preparation with General English (15hrs)
Price includes:
- Tuition
Combination of General English and
Examination Specific classes
In addition to lessons focusing on
examination skills and tasks, students have
the chance to improve their overall english
language skills and knowledge in General
English classes. Cambridge examination
test English ability, not just examination
techniques. By combining general English
study with examination specific classes,
students can broaden their English
knowledge and study at a level suited to
them, either at Intermediate (studying for
FCE) Upper Intermediate (FCE or CAE) or
Advanced (CAE).
With the IELTS examination students have
the chance to go on to University in the
UK and we have helped many students
over the last three years into Pre-Sessional,
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate courses
in the UK. The examination preparation
classes are scheduled in the late afternoon,
4pm-6pm so that students can study any
combination of General English courses and
still partake in the examination classes.
Experienced and dedicated teachers.
We realise that the examination courses for
both IELTS and Cambridge suite can be very
challenging and demanding for students.
Our tutors have the knowledge, experience
and care to help you achieve your study
goals.
Senior IELTS course tutor, Chris Keenan, has
taught IELTS and Cambridge courses for over
10 years and is DELTA qualified. Teachers
on the FCE and CAE courses are supported
by the academic management staff who all
have many years experience teaching exam
course and are also DELTA/TESOL qualified.
Our staff are passionate about teaching and
will provide full support and encouragement
to students on the examination course.
Information About Course
Each 3 hour session has a 15
minute break
Each 2 hour session has a 5
minute break
All exam courses are suitable for the
Tier 4 Visa
Average class size 10 students
Maximum class size 15 students IELTS/
12 students Cambridge
Exam classes are 6 hours per week
IELTS and 8 hours per week Cambridge
IELTS exam fees are £108 (not included)
Cambridge Exam fees are £100
(not included)
We use external exam centres in
Liverpool and Manchester
Course Factfile Length: 1-50 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 21 + 6 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Intermediate - Advanced Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £200 per week IELTS Preparation with Intensive General English (21hrs)
Price includes:
- Tuition
Combination of General English and
Examination Specific classes
In addition to lessons focusing on
examination skills and tasks, students have
the chance to improve their overall english
language skills and knowledge in General
English classes. Cambridge examination
test English ability, not just examination
techniques. By combining general English
study with examination specific classes,
students can broaden their English
knowledge and study at a level suited to
them, either at Intermediate (studying for
FCE) Upper Intermediate (FCE or CAE) or
Advanced (CAE).
With the IELTS examination students have
the chance to go on to University in the
UK and we have helped many students
over the last three years into Pre-Sessional,
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate courses
in the UK. The examination preparation
classes are scheduled in the late afternoon,
4pm-6pm so that students can study any
combination of General English courses and
still partake in the examination classes.
Experienced and dedicated teachers.
We realise that the examination courses for
both IELTS and Cambridge suite can be very
challenging and demanding for students.
Our tutors have the knowledge, experience
and care to help you achieve your study
goals.
Senior IELTS course tutor, Chris Keenan, has
taught IELTS and Cambridge courses for over
10 years and is DELTA qualified. Teachers
on the FCE and CAE courses are supported
by the academic management staff who all
have many years experience teaching exam
course and are also DELTA/TESOL qualified.
Our staff are passionate about teaching and
will provide full support and encouragement
to students on the examination course.
Information About Course
Each 3 hour session has a 15
minute break
Each 2 hour session has a 5
minute break
All exam courses are suitable for the
Tier 4 Visa
Average class size 10 students
Maximum class size 15 students IELTS/
12 students Cambridge
Exam classes are 6 hours per week
IELTS and 8 hours per week Cambridge
IELTS exam fees are £108 (not included)
Cambridge Exam fees are £100
(not included)
We use external exam centres in
Liverpool and Manchester
Course Factfile Length: 10 or 12 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 15 + 8 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Intermediate - Advanced Start Dates: 03/01/21, 19/01/12, 10/01/12 Price: £1950 for 10 weeks and £2300 for 12 weeks Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (FCE & CAE)
Price includes:
- Tuition
The Liverpool School of English provides
preparation for the two most popular
Cambridge exams alongside General English
study. You study techniques for tackling each
exam task effectively. There are periodic tests,
review sessions and practice exams prior to
the Cambridge exams.
All tutors teaching the Cambridge exams are
experienced and trained in the Cambridge
syllabus. Teachers have previously taught
Cambridge exams in many countries around
the world.
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General and Intensive English
General English (15 Hours per week) Intensive General English (21 Hours) Passport to Study English and Music Course English and Culture Course English and The Beatles -
Course Factfile Length: 1-50 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 15 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Elementary - Advanced Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £141 per week General English (15 Hours per week)
Price includes:
- Tuition
The school runs both standard (15 hours per
week) and intensive (21 hours) General English
courses. The standard course has 3 hour sessions
every day, Monday to Friday, either in the morning
or the afternoon. The Intensive course has two
workshops per week, focusing on specific skills,
often chosen by students.
Our curriculum for the Standard course is
based on the Common European Framework
of Reference for language learning, using
methods that suit learners best. We focus on
student-centred learning and methodologies
which provide communication and practical
language usage such as CLT (Communicative
Language Teaching), TBL (Task-Based
Learning), Functional and Lexical Theories.
LSE Syllabus
Our syllabus for all courses is based on
course materials from established publishers
(OUP, CUP, Macmillan and Longman amongst
others) as well as authentic materials.
The syllabus includes: language functions
and vocabulary, integrated communication
skills, interaction, pronunciation and fluency
practice.
Testing
On arrival students are given a placement
test which includes grammatical and written
sections. They are then placed in a class
appropriate to their ability and needs. The
grammar test can be taken prior to arrival on
request, by email.
Progress
Progress tests are taken in class on a regular
basis every four weeks, and students can
progress at any time to their next level of
learning (students will require a new book
for each level).
Certificate of Attendance
All students’ tests and reports are collected
in a progress folder. This is provided, along
with a certificate of progress and attendance,
when students complete their course.
Information About Course
Each 3 hour session has a 15 minute
break
The 21 hour course is suitable for the
Tier 4 Student Visa
The 15 hour course is suitable for the
Student Visitor Visa
Average class size 12 students
Maximum class size 15 students
Course Factfile Length: 1-50 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 21 Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Elementary - Advanced Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £168 per week Intensive General English (21 Hours)
Price includes:
- Tuition
The school runs both standard (15 hours per
week) and intensive (21 hours) General English
courses. The standard course has 3 hour sessions
every day, Monday to Friday, either in the morning
or the afternoon. The Intensive course has two
workshops per week, focusing on specific skills,
often chosen by students.
Our curriculum for the Standard course is
based on the Common European Framework
of Reference for language learning, using
methods that suit learners best. We focus on
student-centred learning and methodologies
which provide communication and practical
language usage such as CLT (Communicative
Language Teaching), TBL (Task-Based
Learning), Functional and Lexical Theories.
LSE Syllabus
Our syllabus for all courses is based on
course materials from established publishers
(OUP, CUP, Macmillan and Longman amongst
others) as well as authentic materials.
The syllabus includes: language functions
and vocabulary, integrated communication
skills, interaction, pronunciation and fluency
practice.
Testing
On arrival students are given a placement
test which includes grammatical and written
sections. They are then placed in a class
appropriate to their ability and needs. The
grammar test can be taken prior to arrival on
request, by email.
Progress
Progress tests are taken in class on a regular
basis every four weeks, and students can
progress at any time to their next level of
learning (students will require a new book
for each level).
Certificate of Attendance
All students’ tests and reports are collected
in a progress folder. This is provided, along
with a certificate of progress and attendance,
when students complete their course.
Information About Course
Each 3 hour session has a 15 minute
break
The 21 hour course is suitable for the
Tier 4 Student Visa
The 15 hour course is suitable for the
Student Visitor Visa
Average class size 12 students
Maximum class size 15 students
Course Factfile Length: 24 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 15 + 8 Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Elementary-PreIntermediate Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £3600 Passport to Study
Price includes:
- Tuition
This course is designed for students from outside the
EU who want to study long-term in the UK, either at a
language school, college or university. To apply for a
Tier 4 General Student Visa students need to take a
Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS at
level 4.0
This 6 month course is designed for students of CEF
level A2 and B1 (Elementary and Pre Intermediate) to
achieve the grades you need to pass the IELTS and study
in the UK.
The course is made up of three parts:
• 15 hours of General English per week, focusing on
Listen, Speaking, reading and Writing skills, plus
vocabulary and grammar.
• 2 hours per week of Academic Skills, this is an
introduction to exam reading, writing and
listening techniques.
• 6 hours of extra classes: At Elementary level these
are General English classes.
At Pre Intermediate level they are IELTS
preparation classes to prepare students to get
grade 4.0
The cost of this course is £3600 and includes all course
materials and a single IELTS exam fee, to be arranged at
Liverpool University. The six month student visitor visa
is available for this course.
Course Factfile Length: 1 week Age: 16+ Tuition: 30 Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: 14/05/12 Price: £295 English and Music Course
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Festival Wristband
This course include lessons on song lyrics, the history
of Liverpool music, music and popular culture, a visit to
the Beatles museum and a wristband allowing access to
Liverpool Sound City, one of the best new festivals in
the UK.
Course Factfile Length: 1 week Age: 16+ Tuition: 30 Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: 21/05/12 Price: £295 English and Culture Course
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Day trip to Manchester
This course includes lessons on visual art, the Liverpool
poets, public art and drama. Visits in the city include
the Tate Liverpool gallery, The Walker art gallery,
Liverpool world museum and the museum of Liverpool.
It includes a trip to Manchester to visit the
Lowrymuseum. Suitable for
Course Factfile Length: 1 week Age: 16+ Tuition: 30 Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: 20/08/12 Price: £350 English and The Beatles
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Day trip to London
This course includes lessons on the music and lyrics of
The Beatles, visits to Beatles landmarks around the city,
the award winning Beatles Story museum. It also
includes a day trip to London to visit various Beatles
landmarks including the legendary Abbey Road studios.
On 26th and 27th of August the Mathew St festival
takes place, with over 60 bands from around the world
playing popular music, including plenty of Beatles
tunes.
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One-to-One Courses
Individual 1:1 -
Course Factfile Age: 16+ Tuition: Dependable Maximum Class Size: 1 or 2 Levels: Elementary-Advanced Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £30 per hour Individual 1:1
Price includes:
- Tuition
Individual Tuition
Individual tuition is available to supplement
the General English courses. The syllabus
is set by the student, in negotiation with
the teacher, who will design a course to
match the particular needs of each individual
student. The focus is on communicative
ability in the student’s area of work or study,
for example, banking and finance, education
and examination requirements, etc.
The amount of individual hours in addition
to the General English course depends on
individual student needs.
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Work Experience
English and Work Placement -
Course Factfile Age: 16+ Maximum Class Size: 15 Levels: Intermediate+ Start Dates: Any Monday Price: £200 English and Work Placement
Price includes:
- Tuition
- Work Placement
English and Work Placement
This course includes a General English
language course with an arranged interview
for an unpaid work placement. The minimum
length of the course is three weeks with a
one week General English course and two
weeks of Work Placement. The course can
be arranged to meet with student group
requirements and the maximum work
placement is for 12 weeks. This program is
subject to certain restrictions:
The programme applies to EU nationals
only
Students must be over 18 years
The programme is not available in July
and August
Students must have an intermediate level
of English or above
A job interview will be arranged during
the first week and work placement
will commence following a successful
interview.
Students are expected to accept a job
once they have been offered a placement
Participants must attend an interview
when it has been arranged and
participants must commit themselves
to a minimum of 2 weeks work with the
company
Supplementing the courses
L.S.E. encourages learner autonomy by
asking students to continue to speak English
outside the classroom, to take an active
interest in where they are and to participate
in the environment around them.
Students are required to speak
English in the recreational areas, and the
student study centre. By taking responsibility
for their own learning outside the classroom,
we find that students progress quickly.
School staff have a role in encouraging this
at all times.
Information About Course
Each 3 hour session has a 15 minute
break
Each 2 hour session has a 5 minute
break
Average class 12 students
Maximum class size 15 students
Accommodation
- Halls of Residence
- Cathedral Campus is quite unique as a student residence, situated in the grounds of one of the finest and largest Anglican Cathedrals in the world. The houses are surrounded by green spaces and students can make friends and socialise easily on the campus.
Cathedral Campus is located less than 10 minutes walk from The Liverpool School of English and the Liverpool John Moores University summer campus. The campus has 87 individual apartments with a choice of 4 or 5 bedrooms and a kitchen/lounge area. The Liverpool School of English reserve rooms in the residence all year round.
Each apartment has a bathroom with shower/bath and two seperate toilets. Bedding and cooking equipment is provided (included in residence booking fee). Each bedroom has a lockable door, a single bed, study desk, wardrobe and wash basin.
Students will be sharing with other international students from The Liverpool School of English or with students from the Universities. There is 24 hour security on site. This residence is available all year round on a self catering basis and catering can be arranged for groups during summer.
Our welfare team are always available to deal with your queries or help with any problems that you may have. They can help you open a bank account or arrange for you to visit a Doctor or a Dentist. If you have a personal problem they are here for you to listen and help. In any way that they can help you, they will. - Homestay
- If you are looking for some home comforts you may choose to stay with one of our individually selected host families while totally immersing yourself in British culture. We have welcoming, friendly and helpful host families. A large number of hosts have been with us for many years and they will welcome you into their warm and comfortable homes.
Our student liaison team take a lot of time and pay a lot of attention in matching students to the best host family to meet their needs, taking into account the student’s age, nationality and preferences.
Homestay is provided on a half-board basis (full-board can be arranged for groups and Junior Study programs). While students should appreciate that staying with each individual host family will be different, the school makes sure that all host families provide the opportunity for students to practise their English in a natural setting. We have a wide range of host families ranging from full families, to older couples or single people.
Our school is situated in the city centre therefore we do not have any host families within walking to distance of the school. All of our host families live around 30 minutes from the school on public transport. The main bus station and the metro station are less than five minutes walk from the school.
A weekly bus or metro pass will cost around £15. This is valid for seven days. Our welfare team are always available to deal with your queries or help with any problems that you may have. They can help you open a bank account or arrange for you to visit a Doctor or a Dentist. If you have a personal problem they are here for you to listen and help. In any way that they can help you they will.
We have a 24-hour emergency support telephone number to ensure that you have total support throughout your stay.
Transfers
Pick ups can be arranged for individuals at an extra cost.
We will need your full flight information including arrival time and any transits you might be making on the way.
Contact info@lse.uk.net for prices and more information.
Social Programme
We organise a wide variety of activities and we are careful to offer something for everyone. There are opportunities to enjoy playing sport, visiting places of cultural interest or going shopping. If you wish to do more formal language learning we also offer classroom based options.
Our activities offer an opportunity to:
experience night life and evening culture in England
hear the English language in authentic situations
relax in an informal situation with other students and teachers
These include activities such as:
Full day trips to London, The Lake District, York, North Wales, Manchester
Museums
Art Galleries
Sport
Football Club Tours
This page was last updated by The Liverpool School of English on 10 Jan 2012. Please check the The Liverpool School of English website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
