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One week programme:

Business English

Develop an awareness of professional, business language.
Understand the importance of business ethics and cultural awareness within a business environment.
Develop writing formal business letters, reports, emails, presentation skills and telephone techniques essential for success in the business sector.

English for specific purposes (ESP)

Develop knowledge of language and key terminology used within a specific work environment.
Gain confidence in the use of the specific terminology.
develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary – English lessons will be work place specific.

Exam preparation

General English

Further improve on a wide scope of vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and use of English.
interact through conversation, write pieces and apply what they have learned in real world situation.
Build confidence in their abilities to use the English language.

Agriculture in Wales

Gain an understanding of he agriculture industry in North Wales.
Experience what life would be like within a Welsh agricultural college.
See how farmers in Wales have adapted to the changing demands of the of the agriculture industry.
Learn about alternative land use opportunities within the countryside.

Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

History of Chester

To map the history of one of the UK’ s most unique cities.
Develop and understand the history of the city and what affect it has had on the Chester as we know it today and the UK as a whole .
Recognise the various features, architecture and landmarks throughout history. Improve the four language skills – Oral, listening, reading, writing.

Democracy and press freedom

Develop awareness and critical approach towards press freedom as a precondition and foundation of a democratic political system.
To produce a journalistic piece, both written and media- specific web publication.
Provide students with theoretical skills and basic techniques appropriate to publish journalistic content through technology 2.0
Improve the four language skills- Speaking, listening, reading, writing.

The environment: conservation and sustainability

Understand the roles and history of local and national organisation tasked with looking after the environment.
Learn methodologies and technologies related to conservation and sustainability.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary – English lessons will be based around terminology specific to the project.

Food and Interculture

Knowledge is designing, preparing and executing a well balanced menu.
Gain an understanding of the culinary attitude and fashions in the UK.
Improve cooking and hospitality skills with lessons from members of the National Culinary Association.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading,listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

Diversity and English

Develop awareness and critical approach towards diversity and what is meant by the terms associated with ‘diversity’.
Provide students with theoretical skills and basic techniques appropriate to creating their own diversity festival in their respective communities.
Increase the understanding of life in a multicultural society.
Improve the four language skills -Oral, listening, reading, writing.

Slow Tourism

Understand the concept and model of Slow Tourism.
Be able to recognise key fragments of the movement and design a plan of best practice for any town wanting to adopt Slow Tourism.
Improve presentation and public speaking skills.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary – English lessons will be work place specific.

Social work in UK

Develop an awareness of the various Social Sector opportunities within the UK.
See first-hand a variety of social enterprises in action.
Draw comparison between the UK’s Social sector and that of participants’ home country.
Understand the history and significant role the social sector plays within the UK today.

English and football

Gain an understanding of the football within the culture of Wales.
Experience first-hand approach to football training and match -day preparation.
Improve football skills the approved training session with highly qualified coaches.
Develop English language using 4 skills of reading , istening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary – English Course can either be football based and themed, covering all the terminology used in the game and using material related to the sports , giving students a complete football experience or can be of general English.

English and golf

Gain a deeper understanding of golf club etiquette in Wales
Improve golfing technique through tuition with highly qualified golf coaches.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary- English course can be golf based and themed, be general English,or, if preferred can be business English.

English and rugby

Gain a deeper understanding of rugby within the culture of Wales and the UK.
Experience first- hand approach to rugby training and match-day preparation.
Improve rugby skills through training sessions with highly-qualified coaches.
Develop English language using 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

Debating in English

Develop an awareness for the skills and strategies used when challenging others ideas with a fair and articulate approach.
Build self confidence in public speaking.
Develop English skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through the elements of performance. and drama.

English and drama

Develop an awareness of stage presence and space.
Build self confidence in public performance.
Develop English skills of reading writing, speaking and listening through the elements of performance and drama.

School integration

Work in English

To recognise and adopt methods of best practice.
Gain an awareness of the key aspects to running a successful business.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and riting as well as grammar and vocabulary- English lessons can be work place specific or general English.

One week programme followed by work experience:

Work experience

Gain experience in real working environment.
Learn valuable life skills and enhance confidence.
Improve resume/ C.V. and obtain a positive reference.
Develop English language using the 4 skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary- English course can be work placement specific or general English.