Language Improvement courses

Due to the Current N-Covid-19 situation in the UK, ELCOS is pleased to announce that the English Language Improvement course is now delivered in-person. Students are expected to travel to Bangor and be ready to start classes before the final registration date listed on your Offer letter. Students will also be able to participate in any events organised by the university & the Students’ Union. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

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, click here for more information on 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

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 2022 - 2023:

26/09/2022 – 16/12/2022
09/01/2023 – 24/03/2023

17/04/2023 - 26/05/2023

Monday start dates:

26th September 2022
3rd October 2022
31st October 2022
09th January 2023
6th February 2023
6th March 2023

17th April 2023

01st May 2023

Accommodation:

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

How do I apply?

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

  1. Download the application form.
  2. Email your completed application form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk
  3. 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).

The following methods of payment are acceptable for deposits:

(a) "Cheque or draft drawn on a UK Clearing Bank (see Note below for cheques/drafts not drawn on a UK Clearing Bank).
(b) Electronic funds transfer from your bank directly into the University bank account quoting the student ID number and full name as a reference.

Cheques/drafts not drawn on a UK Clearing Bank

In the event that a cheque or bankers draft is not drawn on a UK Clearing Bank this could create very significant delays before the University is able to either confirm receipt of payment or process any refunds that may subsequently become due. Students will remain liable for payment until the University is able to confirm receipt of payment, which it will be unable to confirm until "cleared" funds are received to the University's bank account.

Bangor University Bank details:

Bank Name: Santander UK PLC

Sort Code: 09-02-22

Account No: 10364019

IBAN: GB46ABBY09022210364019

Swift Code: ABBYGB2L

Account Name: Bangor University

Please ensure that any bank charges are paid by yourself and please make sure that the transfer indicates that the payment is for a deposit for an ELCOS course. The payment of the remaining amount can be paid in Bangor by cash, traveller's cheques, eurocheque, banker's draft or Visa Credit Card. You will receive an invoice for the remaining amount during the first week of the course.

Contact us

Come and see use in the ELCOS office:

43 & 45 College Road

Bangor

LL57 2AP

 

Contact us:

Email: elcos@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1248 382252

 

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