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Booking for Summer 2023

Some of our course and accommodation options have limited availability or are fully booked. See details below for Brighton, Chester and Eastbourne.

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Which English course should I pick?

Not sure which English course would be right for you? Use our helpful guide to get you started.

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The best language school in Brighton

Which is the best language school in Brighton? We turn to the most trustworthy source of information - the British Council's Accreditation UK. Hint - you're in the…

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A perfect Sunday walk around Brighton’s Artists Open Houses

The 50+ English group take in brilliant sunshine, artistic creativity and stunning architecture on a Sunday afternoon trip into Brighton.

A lovely shot of a corner of a building in Brighton that has been painted almost a mustard colour, a very deep yellow. The corner of the building is set against a stunning blue sky.

What Lady Gaga can teach you about learning English as a second language

Phil, the CEO of ELC absolutely loves Lady Gaga, and he's interested in how students can learn English through her music.

A photo of one of the queens of pop, Lady Gaga. It looks like she's being photographed by the pararazzi. She's wearing an opulent gold dress with white trimmings. We don't think she has visited ELC English schools in Brighton, Eastbourne or Chester. Not yet, anyway.

Advanced business English tips: how to improve your presentation skills in English

Making the right impression in front of colleagues and clients matters. Here are some vocabulary gems to boost your presentations.

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Five myths about the CELTA course

You might think you know all about the CELTA and what it can lead to. Best check, eh?

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The 8 best things about long term English study programmes

Discover the 8 best things about long-term English study programmes abroad and why you should choose to learn English with us.

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Making the most of summer! English teacher training courses in the UK

Brighton in summer offers many ways to make the most of your time in the UK while on an English teacher training course. It’s a great place for a fortnight of…

A group shot of many English language teachers from around the world who have gathered for this photo in front of the ELC Brighton school building. It's a sunny day and all these teachers will have just completed a two-week English teachers' course. This photo was taken back in 2018, but it's a great photo showing lots of happy faces.

Over 50s English courses: everything you need to know

We sum up some of the reasons why our 50+ English programme in Eastbourne works so well for participants.

Four people who we assume to be over fifty years old out walking together in the woods and having a good laugh about something. This is just a representation of what it's like on our over 50s programmes - but we know everyone has a really good time.

Will English stop being the top business language in a post-Brexit Europe?

When you take the long view, even the most dominant languages go in and out of fashion, but will English really lose importance in business now we're living…

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The definitive guide to Academic English language

If you're planning on studying at university, or you're going to have to conduct research and write reports at work, you'll need to embrace academic English. Here's…

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