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General English Summer Course (2 week)

Course Overview

Students will receive language teaching which will be delivered in a fun and communicative method in which they practise speaking, listening, reading and writing. They will also have the opportunity to have classes ad experiences of Welsh and British culture.

All of these skills along with vocabulary and grammar development are embedded and integrated in to the classes and materials provided and you will have an opportunity to practise the language and skills needed to succeed in their studies.

Students will be encouraged to use English when they are on their extra-curricular trips and visits, and become familiar and acculturalised with Wales, the UK and Swansea University.

Contact Hours
Classes run Monday-Thursday 9.30am-3.50pm (and 1pm on Friday).
Extra-curricular activities run into the evening and occasionally into the weekends for trips.

Why Choose This Course?

Programme Benefits

On completion of this module students should be able to: communicate with more confidence and fluency, have increased their knowledge and ability of grammar and vocabulary, be more familiar with studying in a UK university and have found a course of interest at Swansea.

Students will:
- contribute and collaborate in group work
- reflect on oral and written feedback
- use critical skills in their studies
- have a better understanding of the culture within both the UK and the university

This Course Is Designed For...

The course is designed for younger international students who want to immerse themselves in English for self-development, potentially looking at Swansea or UK universities for their undergraduate studies. The focus is on communication within work, study, and everyday life situations. Exact course content depends on students’ entry level, but all students will engage in the following:

  • vocabulary development
  • development of communicative language skills: reading, writing, listening & speaking
  • British, Welsh and university culture
  • trips and excursions to local and national locations
  • use in context of English grammar

Meet Your Lecturers

Module Co-ordinator: Mrs JA Welti

Entry Requirements

The course is designed for younger international students who want to immerse themselves in English for self-development, potentially looking at Swansea or UK universities for their undergraduate studies.

  • Minimum age 18

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted online.