General English 30+ course

English course for adults aged 30+

Our General English 30+ course, offered in London and Canterbury, is a practical course for mature adults who want to develop their confidence in communicating in English in a variety of situations. In small groups, you will develop your fluency and accuracy with realistic role-plays and real-life scenarios, both in and outside the classroom.

Who’s it for?

This course is exclusively for participants aged 30 and over, with an average age of around 40. Learning with like-minded people from all over the world will help you lose any inhibitions you may have about being ‘too old’ to learn English. Our participants typically come from a range of professional and non-professional backgrounds.

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The Benefits

At the end of this English course for adults you can expect to:

Be able to speak more confidently
Be able to communicate more accurately
Be able to better understand current affairs and media
Be able to use English more effectively for work or travel
Be able to deal with everyday situations like meeting people or booking a hotel
Have developed your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

Course Content

Morning Sessions: In the morning sessions you will develop general English language skills, focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. Key areas include:

Active speaking
Listening to a range of different audio materials
Practical grammar
Expanding vocabulary
Better communication strategies
Confident and fluent reading
Better writing skills
Discussions and role-plays
Pronunciation

Afternoon Sessions: These focus on key areas of the language to focus on specific areas of need:

Social and intercultural English
English for work and travel
Modern British culture
Media, news and views
Films and other arts

Included in fees

Fees include training plus:

All course materials and resources
London: Daily three-course lunch (Monday to Friday)
Canterbury: Networking lunch three days a week and an all inclusive social programme 2 days a week
Weekly networking reception
Access to LondonSchool Online platform
Detailed end of course progress report

Optional Extras

Add the Cambridge BULATS exam to the end of your course to get a certificate of your level
Add Voice and Accent Training

I attended a General English 30+ Course in Canterbury. I have only good things to say. Professional teachers who payed attention both to individual and the group needs. The atmosphere was friendly and made it easy to learn. The host family was welcoming and made my stay a joy.
Elin

Why study at The London School of English?

Rated “Excellent” in over 750 independent client reviews
Over 100 years’ experience
Tailored training delivers clear results
Memorable experiences in London, Canterbury or online

Contact us:

Holland Park Gardens
Canterbury
Max Group: 8 (London), 6 (Canterbury)
Min Age: 30
Average Age: 42
Duration: 1 - 8 weeks
22 hours
London: 09.15-15.45 (Mon-Thurs); 09.15-12.45 (Fri)
Canterbury: 08.45-15.15 (Mon-Thurs); 08.45-12.00 (Fri)
Timetable
Start Dates: Any Monday
£665/week

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