Authentic listening
Tutorial™
Students gain the experience and acquire the skills necessary to use the English language at a high level. Teachers set milestones and goals for each student, with constant evaluation. This sets the pace for each learner to surpass their academic expectations.
Authentic listening
The modules give the learner the techniques to develop advanced listening skills.
Recommended total number of lessons is 15 lessons (3 modules each of 5 lessons).
Each module focuses on a specific aspect of the skills required for authentic listening. All 3 modules form a programme of 15 hours which gives the learner the ability to listen, understand and process information quickly and accurately.
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Includes 5 separate modules:
- Identifying words in a speech stream
- Decoding connected speech
- The impact of stress
- Hearing disappearing sounds
- Intonation and meaning
The ability to understand and process information quickly and accurately which allows for authentic interaction with native speakers
Staying in a homestay gives participants the chance to be fully immersed into the local culture of the destination, whilst also being able to practise the language in a relaxed and natural setting. Many homestays have been welcoming our students into their homes for many years, offering their hospitality and expanding our students cultural horizons. Homestay arrivals are on the Sunday before the course begins, and departures are on the Saturday after the course ends.
The experience of living in Oxford
For almost a millennium Oxford has been a hub of learning and academia.
A small university city, Oxford is easily navigable and students are quickly able to settle in and feel comfortable. The city has a bustling centre, with numerous shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as opportunities to explore the rich history and culture through museums, galleries and theatres. The centre of the city is also close to several parks and open spaces, allowing students to spend time outdoors and enjoying nature.
Price includes
The price includes tuition, half-board accommodation in a homestay and a certificate of achievement.