Course description
Learn English as you Explore London
This course is designed for International adults age 40 and over, who want to learn or improve their English, while exploring London and making new friends from all over the world.
Lessons are based on the top floors of our school and you’ll have special access to the Executive Centre coffee lounge with its panoramic views of London.
Hours per week
Lessons: 15 per week
Lessons time: 13 hours 45 minutes per week
Bank holidays
There will be no lessons taking place on UK Bank Holidays when the school will be closed. Fees are not pro rata for weeks where bank holidays take place.
What will I learn?
Lessons are based on a range of relevant and motivating material with a focus on speaking and communication.
Lessons will include a focus on:
Topics such as travel, transport, food, culture, shopping, city life and current news.
Language for asking for information, giving opinions, joining a discussion
Vocabulary on a wide variety of topics to improve your confidence
Reading a range of texts including news articles, tourism and subjects of everyday interest
Listening to authentic texts to improve live listening skills
Writing skills such as posting online reviews in English
There are 2 half-day activities each week, including theatre trips, walking tours of London, traditional afternoon tea, museums, galleries, English gardens and wine bars
Why should I do the course?
By the end of the course you will…
Feel more confident about communicating in English
Be part of a community of international friends
Know more about London and British culture
Be able to tell your friends and family about your London experience and have many special memories to take home
Have improved your English across all four skills
– listening, reading, writing and speaking
(including pronunciation)
What's included?
Access to the student portal
Opportunities to attend additional free English lessons with trainees
Social activity programme – see our weekly calendar for more details and prices: https://padlet.com/International_House_London/social-programme-jva67h6ks1piwxwn
A level certificate to add to your CV
Access to the library and computers
Free wifi
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (18 May - 21 Sep)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
Class times
You can choose from the following class times:
Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.
Class size
| Average |
6 students |
| Maximum |
8 students |
Student age
| Age range |
40 years old and older |
| Average |
45 years old
(50 in the summer) |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
