Full-time English courses in Bournemouth

The English for Business course is offered as an elective course in the Intensive course of study and helps students to effectively communicate in many business situations. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 8 lessons of business English and 7 lessons of structured study each week.

Your lessons will be stimulating and effective with a variety of activities to develop your confidence, knowledge and skills. You will study in a lively international atmosphere with others whose levels of English are similar to your own.

CAVENDISH STANDARD: guaranteed no more than 12 students per class, includes conversation club on Fridays with biscuits and coffee or tea = 4 extra conversation lessons included. General English courses are for students who want to improve their knowledge of the language in general and ability to use it communicatively.

General English courses at ETC each follow a syllabus which is primarily designed to develop the four skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening, and to increase your awareness of how English works. You will also learn and revise new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and polish your English grammar! Super-Intensive Course (28 lessons = 21 hours per week).

The Intensive 35 course is the fastest way for students to improve their English skills, regardless of their starting level. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 7 lessons of structured study, and 8 lessons of elective English each week.

Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. This programme is right for you if: • You are aiming to achieve fluency in English • You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results • You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment • You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate...

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.

You will study all four skills - speaking, listening, writing and reading using a variety of course books, authentic materials and the Internet. We aim to improve students' accuracy, fluency and confidence in expressing themselves in English.

Students who prefer individual attention and need to work on areas of particular interest will benefit from one–to-one tuition with our skilled teachers.

CAVENDISH PREMIUM: guaranteed no more than 8 students per class, includes one free half day excursion per week, free conversation club on Fridays with biscuits and coffee or tea = 4 free conversation lessons extra, full travel insurance. General English courses are for students who want to improve their knowledge of the language in general and ability to use it communicatively.

The Academic Study Programme provides structured and flexible long-term courses for all who need high standards of English to achieve their career objectives. It is particularly important if you need internationally recognised qualifications in the language for employment or entry to higher education.

Build the transferable language, communication and collaboration skills you need to succeed. Our Super Intensive English course is engaging and interactive.

The Intensive 35 course is the fastest way for students to improve their English skills, regardless of their starting level. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 7 lessons of structured study, and 8 lessons of elective English each week.

LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME Stay with a host who is not necessarily a teacher but who wants to share his/her daily life and culture with you. An immersive experience for those who want to learn exclusively through practice without traditional “sit-down” lessons.