LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT COURSES

Who is it for?

This is a course for people who want to study & improve their English ability in a university environment.

There are two course options:

21 hours a week (5 mornings & 3 afternoons)
15 hours a week (5 mornings only)

It runs all year and provides:

Language focused lessons
Skills development lessons
Work with a text book
Regular progress tests
Projects
Socials
Tutorials

The course is for people who are at A2 level (IELTS 2.5/elementary) and above. It is a flexible and varied course for people wishing to study all aspects of English language & use. If you are looking for English for Academic Purposes, see our Pre-sessional Courses. Please note: Text books are used on most ELCOS courses, which students need to buy (normally 1 book per course but this can vary)

This is the timetable for a typical week:

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
9.30-11.00	Grammar & vocabulary	Grammar & vocabulary	Speaking lesson	Writing lesson	Unit test
11.30-13.00	Grammar & vocabulary	Grammar & vocabulary	Listening lesson	Review of the week	Conversation sessions Tutorials Socials
14.00-16.00	Listening & speaking	Reading & speaking	SELF-STUDY	Writing feedback workshop	SELF-STUDY

English Language Improvement Course What does it do?

The Language Improvement Course aims to improve your English through real-life interaction and formal teaching. We will practise the four skills; speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the classroom and out of the classroom.

This course aims to:

Improve your English skills
Develop your grammar and vocabulary
Use English for communication in project work
Use monthly assessment to check your progress and your needs
Use individual learning plans so you can see your progress and make targets
Help you get involved in university life and life in the community in Bangor

We aim to improve your English communication skills with a wide variety of activities in a relaxed and friendly setting.

When can i join?

The course runs throughout the year. You can join the course on the first Monday of each month and study with us for as long as you like (one week minimum). This is different in the summer when you can join on any Monday. You can study 21 hours per week (mornings & afternoons), or 15 hours per week (mornings only) if you prefer.

21 hour course costs £250 per week
15 hour course (mornings only) costs £200 per week

Course Dates:

30 September 2024 - 13 December 2024
13 January 2025 - 4 April 2025
28 April 2025 - 6 June 2025

Monday Start Dates:

30 September 2024
7 October 2024
14 October 2024
21 October 2024
28 October 2024
4 November 2024
11 November 2024
18 November 2024
13 January 2025
20 January 2025
27 January 2025
3 February 2025
10 February 2025
17 February 2025
24 February 2025
3 March 2025
28 April 2025

Some university accommodation is available throughout the year. We can also provide a list of local private accommodation in the Bangor area.

How to Apply

To apply you need to be elementary level or above (A2 or IELTS 2.5).

Download the application form.
Email your completed application form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk
We will send you a letter of acceptance confirming your place on the course

The course costs £250 a week for 21 hours per week, or £200 a week for 15 hours per week (mornings only).

More information on applying for an ELCOS course

Contact us

English Language Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS), Bangor University, 43 & 45 College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, UK LL57 2AP

+44 (0) 1248 382252

elcos@bangor.ac.uk

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