English at Christmas

This course combines General English with some of the best festive activities available in the capital.

Why is English at Christmas for you?

• You will learn English and relax at the same time
• It is a great experience to see London with its Christmas Lights
• The course combines the best festive attractions which can only be enjoyed at this time of the year

Course Includes

• 15 group lessons per week (General English)
• Organized afternoon and evening activities
• Accommodation in a host family in zones 3-4*
• Airport pick up on arrival and drop off**
• Registration Fee
• Accommodation Placement Fee
• Academic Materials
• Leaving Certificate

*If you wish to arrange their own accommodation (for example in a hotel or with friends) we will deduct £200 per person from the course price

**Transfers are only included in the package fee for Sunday arrivals and Thursday departures to and from LHR or LGW from 13.00- 17.00. Outside this period the normal transfer fee applies.

Course Info

Centres: London

Start Date: 13th Dec - 24th Dec 2010

Length: 12 days

Age: 17+

English Level: All levels

Lesson Length: 50 minutes

Class Size: 12 maximum

Course includes tuition and cultural activities

Weekly Timetable

Week 1:  13th December - 20th December, 2010

13th December, 2010 - Arrival and airport pickup between 13.00 - 17.00. You will spend the evening with the host family.

Monday(14TH) Tuesday(15TH) Wednesday(16TH) Thursday(17TH) Friday(18TH) 09.00 – 11.50 General English 15 Class (AM) 11.50 – 13.00 Lunch Break 13.00 – 17.00  Hampstead Heath & Cream Tea in Kenwood House Boat Trip to Greenwich. Visiting the Royal Observatory and guided tour of Greenwich. Souvenir hunting in Greenwich Market. Visiting the National Gallery Visiting Leeds Castle, 'The loveliest castle in the world', its gardens, parkland and surrounding attractions. 17.00 – 18.00  Dinner 18.00 –           Welcome drinks & greeting speech in a charming London pub Ice skating at Somerset House Christmas carol singing at St Martin's & warm up drink at Trafalgar Square Free evening to relax after the long day at Leeds Castle and before visiting York.

Weekend Activity Timetable

19th December, 2010

Full day trip to York. Trip includes return travel by train and guided tour of York.

Sunday - 20th December, 2010

Free Day to visit places of interest.

Week 2 - 21st December to 24th December, 2010

MONDAY(21TH) TUESDAY(22TH) WEDNESDAY(23TH) THURSDAY(24TH) FRIDAY 09.00 – 12.00 General English 15 Class (AM) 12.10 – 13.00 Lunch Break 13.00 – 17.00  Shopping at Harrods, Hamleys and Westfield Shopping Mall Boat Trip to Greenwich. Visiting the Royal Observatory and guided tour of Greenwich. Souvenir hunting in Greenwich Market. Visiting the National Gallery Departure and airport transfer 17.00 – 18.00  Dinner 18.00 –           Students continue shopping unaccompanied then the evening is free Goodbye drink in a traditional London pub