Courses for Teachers of English
The Language, Methodology and Culture course at ELC Brighton is eligible for European Union funding through Erasmus+. See here for details of how to apply for EU funding. ELC Brighton is also registered for participation in Erasmus+ and our PIC code is 943968790 and OID number is E10150503.
The LMC course will help you to develop your English language skills, provide you with a refreshing and practical look at current language teaching ideas and explore modern UK life and culture.
Course Aims
The aim of the course is to:
- develop your general language skills
- provide participants with very practical teaching ideas and new techniques such as:
- creative ideas for teaching grammar
- using technology in the classroom
- techniques for teaching pronunciation
- dealing with 'difficult' language
- using storytelling and drama
- review the latest teaching materials
- explore aspects of modern British life and culture
For more detailed information see the Course Overview and Sample Timetable.
Note: The minimum number required for the Language, Methodology and Culture course is four students. In the event that we receive fewer than four students, please be assured that we will not cancel your booking. Instead, we will give you 20 lessons per week of General English in the morning with 10 lessons in the afternoon focussing on language teaching methodology either in a One-to-One, Two-to-One or Three-to-One class, as appropriate.
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Course SummaryCurrency
Course CodeCourse NameLanguage, Methodology & CultureSchool LocationCourse DatesMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age21Course Duration2 weekLessons Per Week30Hours Per Week22.50LevelFrom CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+Price£380 per weekCourse SummaryCurrency
Course CodeCourse NameLanguage, Methodology & CultureSchool LocationCourse DatesMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age21Course Duration2 weekLessons Per Week30Hours Per Week22.50LevelFrom CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+Price£380 per week -
ELC Level Guide
LEVEL GUIDE
The following table shows the levels we use at ELC.
ELC Level Level Aims C2 Upper-advanced - use English very well in demanding situations
- performance level may be above average native speakerC1 Advanced - use English well in all but the most demanding situations
- use and understand complex languageB2 Upper-intermediate - use English effectively in all familiar situations
- use more complex English and cope with more demanding situationsB1 Intermediate - use English to express simple ideas and achieve results
- use range of basic language well in most situationsA2 Pre-intermediate - use English in most familiar situations
- use English in a limited way in more difficult situationsA1/A2 Elementary - develop English skills to 'survival' level
- use English only in very familiar situationsA1 Beginner - learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication