Full-time English

Course Content

The Full-time English course covers

Reading	Reading for gist i.e to understand the general meaning of a text Reading for specific detail Understanding different kinds of text e.g. emails, letters, text messages, articles, reports, reviews, instructions
Writing	Writing different kinds of text e.g. emails, letters, text messages, articles, reports, reviews, instructions Using the appropriate style / register i.e. formal vs informal language Organising your text so it is easy to read Expressing your ideas so that the reader can understand what you want to say
Listening	Listening for gist i.e. to understand the general meaning Listening for specific detail Understanding different accents Understanding meaning according to general intonation and sentence stress
Speaking	Everyday conversation Talking about various topics e.g. family, interests, work, home, travel and study Giving presentations Asking and answering questions
Vocabulary & Phrases	Vocabulary for talking about yourself, your family, home, job, studies etc. Idiomatic expressions & slang Formal vs informal vocabulary Understanding and using phrasal verbs
Grammar	The English tense system Countable and uncountable nouns Understanding and using prepositions correctly Modality in formal and informal context Conditionals
Pronunciation	Understanding British English pronunciation Word stress and Word linking Silent letters – British English is full of them Sounds and spelling Intonation in different types of sentences and questions Intonation for different purposes e.g. to express different emotions Introduction to other types of English pronunciation

Key facts

Age of student	16+
Language level	Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C2)
Maximal class size	Average 10 students, Maximum 16 students*. You may share your class with other Full Time and Part Time students.
Lesson hours per week	15, 15+ see (How to combine course)
Course start dates	Weekly, every Monday
Course times	9.30am – 12:45pm, 3 hours per day
Course length	From 1 week
School closures	The school is closed from Monday 23rd December 2019 until Friday 3rd January 2020 for Christmas. The school is also closed on the following public holidays in 2020: Friday 10th April, Monday 13th April, Friday 8th May, Monday 25th May, Monday 31st August
Holiday entitlement	You can take a maximum of two weeks’ holiday for every 12 consecutive weeks you are at the school and you must give 2 weeks' notice. We advise you not to take holidays during an examination course

* In exceptional circumstances, there may occasionally be 17 students in a class for a maximum of two days.

Important: 16 and 17 year olds require parental/guardian permission.

Full Time English students and Part Time English students are integrated into the same classes.

Types of course

FULL TIME ENGLISH (AM)

15 HOURS

Intensive English language courses in small groups designed to improve your English for your career or college/ university studies quickly.

Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 12:45pm
15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, 15 mins break at 11am

FULL TIME ENGLISH (PM)

15 HOURS

Intensive English language courses in small groups designed to improve your English for your career or college/ university studies quickly.

Monday to Friday, 2.00pm – 5.15pm
15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, 15 mins break at 3.30pm

Dates: Available soon

PRIVATE ENGLISH 1-1 CLASSES

Private English classes just for you so you can focus on learning the things that matter to you most.

Book 10, 20, or even 50 plus hours…

Classes will be timetabled between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note: students requiring a visa and only booking private English classes need to book a minimum 15 hours per week private English classes.

How to combine courses

	You will have group classes (3 hrs) in the morning and private lessons in the afternoon. Private classes are tailor made to your individual needs and you can choose to have 1, 2 or 3 hours after your morning group lessons.
AM + 1–1
	You will have group classes (3 hrs) in the morning and group classes (3 hrs) in the afternoon, a total of 30 hrs per week. Available soon
AM + PM Intensive
	You will have private lessons in the morning and group classes (3 hrs) in the afternoon. Private classes are tailor made to your individual needs. You can choose to have 1, 2 or 3 hours, before your afternoon group lessons. Available soon
1-1 + PM

Course Aims

Improve your fluency and accuracy in English

Develop your English language skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)

Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar

Apply the correct grammar structures in your everyday communication

Communicate your opinions and share your ideas with more confidence

Pass an English language exam

Course Objectives

The course objectives depend very much on the student's level.

English language levels	Cambridge Exams	IELTS	CEFR
Elementary To understand basic instructions and phrases used in specific contexts. To exchange simple information by using basic vocabulary and producing incomplete sentences, lacking real grammatical content. He/she can write basic sentences and understands expressions related to relevant topics.	-	1-2	A1
Pre Intermediate To read and write very simple texts and successfully hold a basic conversation about matters which are of personal interest or familiar. To get the general gist of what is being said.	KET	3	A2
Intermediate To be able to interact quite spontaneously, however with some inaccuracies in the use of vocabulary and grammar. Will understand the main points of a complex text.	PET	4	B1
Upper Intermediate To have a sufficient knowledge of the language in order to understand and respond in most every day and working contexts with native speakers, though with some errors	FCE	5-6	B2
Advanced To have a high level of understanding, including most idiomatic expressions, allowing for interaction in a wide variety of social, professional and academic contexts and the production of extended and complex discourse.	CAE	6-7	C1
Proficiency To have an almost perfect mastery of the language both in terms of understanding and production, due to having spent considerable time in a country where English is spoken as a native language. To have knowledge of the language and its systems which is equal to and in some cases exceeds that of native speakers.	CPE	8-9	C2

Course fees

Number of weeks	5 mornings per week	Example of total fees payable
1 - 4 weeks	£190 per week	£760 (4 weeks)
5 - 8 weeks	£156 per week	£780 (5 weeks)	£1248 (8 weeks)
9 - 12 weeks	£141 per week	£1269 (9 weeks)	£1692 (12 weeks)
13 - 24 weeks	£132 per week	£1716 (13 weeks)	£3168 (24 weeks)
25 - 35 weeks	£128 per week	£3200 (25 weeks)	£4480 (35 weeks)
36 - 48 weeks	£125 per week	£4500 (36 weeks)	£6000 (48 weeks)

Course fees include:

15 hours of English language classes per week
Class times: 9.30am to 12.45pm
Opportunity for self-study
Regular reviews, tutorials & progress tests
Individual & group needs analysis
Advice & help to register for Cambridge English, IELTS exams & UK university entrance
Regular social activities - please contact the school office to request a sample

Please note: Some social activities are free or included in your course fees. For other social activities, there are additional fees that you will have to pay for. Please click here to view the approximate cost of leisure activities in London. https://www.lexislondon.com/what-we-offer/before-you-arrive

Please note: Exam fees are not included in the course fees.

Registration fee

Registration Fee £50	Included	Not included
Registration Course books & materials (£30-£40) Student ID card 60 minute placement Level assessment interview Induction and welcome End of course Certificate completion	Exam fees Travel card

Registration Fee

£50

Included

Not included

Registration
Course books & materials (£30-£40)
Student ID card
60 minute placement
Level assessment interview
Induction and welcome
End of course Certificate completion

Exam fees
Travel card

Cambridge Exams and IELTS

Cambridge Exams

You can book to take the following Cambridge exams when registering or after creating an online Lexis account:

B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English Preliminary (PET)

B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English First (FCE)

C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

We advise you on dates and procedures and register you by the given deadlines.

Exam Fees from £150

You will be given the opportunity to practise your exam skills during our regular mock exams.

Mock exam dates are released monthly for the month ahead.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

As a Cambridge exam preparation centre Lexis prepares you for the IELTS exam, however we are unable to register you for it.

Advice on how to register is given. Please ask in reception

Exam Fees from £175

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