General & Intensive English courses

All classes which focus on the language itself (grammar and vocabulary), and use it in speaking, reading, writing and listening. You use the language in a real context on your English course, both inside and outside the classroom.

You will be amazed at how quickly your confidence grows and your progress will be measured at every step.

What to expect

Our Intensive (30 lesson) and General (20 lesson) English courses help students improve all their skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and learn the grammar, vocabulary and cultural knowledge necessary for living in the UK and using English in an international context. We focus on practical, effective and natural communication and you will get at least five pieces of new language in each 45-minute class.

15 or  22.5 hours per week

Maximum 12 students per class

Minimum 2 different teachers on every 12-week course

Speak English from day 1, whatever your level

The Cultural Question gives you new grammar and vocabulary on the subject and a chance to share information about your culture and learn about the culture of others.

The teachers are friendly and patient and will understand all your questions. They use great exercises with different methods and make the classes very dynamic.

The Phrase of the Day introduces a phrase used by native English speakers, but not usually found in coursebooks. POTD helps you to understand the English being spoken around you in the UK and to sound more natural when you speak to other people.

With so many opportunities to improve your English, you should feel you are making progress from the day  you arrive. For more details, please see our 'Why learn with us' page.

30 lessons (22.5 hours per week)

Mornings: coursebook-focused lessons & grammar and vocabulary lessons

Afternoons: skills Lessons focused on reading, writing, speaking and listening

12-week English course syllabus ensuring a balanced programme

The afternoon skills classes mean you make even better use of the language you are learning. For students with limited time to study, the Intensive English course is the best way to ensure  you get the maximum benefit out of your time at International House Bristol.

20 lessons, 15 hours per week

Mornings: coursebook focused lessons and grammar and vocabulary lessons

12-week English course syllabus ensuring a balanced programme

Afternoons: free self-study in our study room or explore Bristol with your friends

Our Beginners' Intensive English course follows the same structure as our intensive courses. The 12-week course has fixed start date:

2016

• October 17th
• November 28th

2017

• January 2nd
• February 16th
• April 3rd
• May 15th