CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS Our teaching gets you talking your language school in the centre of! Business, General, Academic English and Foreign Language lessons in a relaxed atmosphere with expert guidance and teaching 1
CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS www.inlingua-edinburgh.co.uk Welcome to beautiful! You ll love the stunning architecture and wonderful setting of our beautiful capital city! UNESCO World Heritage site, compact and easy to walk around Parks, hills, open green spaces with views Sea and beaches close by (Portobello, Cramond, East Lothian) Wonderful tourist attractions such as Castle and the Palace of Holyrood The First City of Literature. See where Harry Potter was conceived, Sherlock Holmes birthplace, Sir Walter Scott s monument and many more! Museums, galleries, theatres Restaurants, bars, cafes and world class shopping International Festivals (www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk) Excellent transport system around the city and links to the rest of Scotland. The Highlands and Loch Ness are only a day trip away! 22
We offer you: Welcome to! I would like to welcome you to! Since 2005 we have been offering a relaxed and friendly environment in which language learning is enjoyable. My team and I will ensure that you have a successful and memorable time while learning a new language or improving existing skills. Roland Becker, Director Friendly relaxed atmosphere where you are known by name Experienced, and enthusiastic teachers who care about your progress Conversational courses to maximise speaking time We rotate teachers for our day time English groups to make lessons varied, and real (different accents, personalities, interests and teaching styles) Centrally located in the West End with good bus connections Bright, comfortable and individually decorated classrooms Students room with free broadband internet, complimentary tea, coffee, water and biscuits Student library with a variety of books and DVDs to borrow Variety of courses: 3-8 per group course 2 students per duo lessons Combi course (morning group + afternoon private lessons) 1 to 1 private lessons Excellent teaching material Flexible multilingual staff with focus on personal service Ongoing art exhibitions in the school Fringe Festival Venue No 258 since 2006 with regular long-standing 4* and 5* shows CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS Languages à la Carte: Arabic Bulgarian Croatian Dutch English French German Greek Hungarian Italian Japanese Kiswahili Mandarin Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Slovenian Spanish Swedish Turkish About inlingua International inlingua is part of inlingua International, one of the leading language organisations in the world. Formed in 1968, inlingua International now has over 350 language centres in 44 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. 3
CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS The Private Lessons (1 to 1) Half Day or Full Day / Full Day with lunch Do you or does your employee have limited time? Are you looking for a short, intensive English course where you improve your skills quickly and effectively in a private 1 to 1 class? Following an oral assessment and needs analysis, we prepare a personalised learning programme to suit your level. You could be looking for more accurate communication with colleagues or clients, chairing a meeting, giving a presentation, telephoning, or emails and contract work. We have worked with senior executives from the pharmaceutical industry, banking sector and manufacturing as well as university professors, lawyers, journalists and more. Example schedule: 09.45 11.15 Diagnostic session 11.15 11.30 Break 11.30 13.00 Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation 14.30 16.00 Presentation practice 16.00 16.15 Break 16.15 17.45 Final presentation Course book and CD included Coffee, tea and biscuits included Business, General, Academic English and Foreign Languages learning is fun and varied atmosphere fantastic a successful experience P Zemke, Company Director, Berlin 4
The Group Lessons - General English Half Day / Full Day CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS Half or Full day group classes start every Monday 09.45 13.00 and / or 14.30 17.45 Small groups of 3 8 Mini group also available with max 4 (Business English available!) Course book and CD included Coffee, tea and biscuits included Join our General English classes any Monday. After a short assessment, you are placed in a group suitable for your level. Our experienced teachers ensure much of your time will be spent speaking and listening but at the same time developing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Meet all the other students at break time for free coffee, tea and biscuits! Example schedule: 09.45 11.15 Grammar. Vocabulary and listening/ reading 11.15 11.30 Break 11.30 13.00 Conversation and pronunciation/ writing 14.30 16.00 Grammar, Vocabulary and listening/ reading 16.00 16.15 Break 16.15 17.45 Conversation and pronunciation/ writing Group + Private Lessons (Combi) Full Day Morning (Group 9.45 13.00, as above) + Afternoon (Private 14.30 17.00) Our most popular course, giving you the best of both worlds. Study with your fellow students in the group in the morning then have private lessons with your teacher in the afternoon* speaking, listening, vocabulary development and grammar in the morning 1-1 session in the afternoon with your private teacher, when you decide the areas you want to work on such as course book and CD included coffee, tea and biscuits included 5
CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS Intensive Academic Course Half Day Are you living in and planning to study at a British university? We help equip you with the study skills and academic tools you need to pass your chosen exam. Join our Academic Year Programme Intensive Course! Monday to Friday 09.00 13.00h Group size max 8 per class 15 hours per week x 26 weeks Academic English Specialist Cultural Awareness classes Essay writing Usage of different registers and styles All materials/books included! Example schedule: 09.45-10.00 News Round-Up 10.00-11.15 Grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading 11.15-11.30 Break 11.30-12.15 Conversation and pronunciation 12.15-13.00 Writing practice Intensive Academic Course Full Day Monday to Friday 09.00 13.00 and 14.00 15.30h Group size max 8 per class 22.5 hours per week x 26 weeks Academic English Specialist Cultural Awareness classes Essay writing Usage of different registers and styles All materials/books included! Morning as above plus: 14.00-14.30 Questions and feedback 14.30-15.30 Exam preparation 15.30-15.45 Break 15.45-16.30 Exam preparation 16.30-17.45 Guided self study 6
Exam preparation Group Full time CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS well prepared for my uni life in have all the tools I need now H Daneshvar Isfahan FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS Do you want to improve your CV by successfully completing a Cambridge We offer full time courses for 4 or 8 weeks to prepare you for the above exams. Monday to Friday 09.00 13.00 and 14.00 15.30h Group size max 8 per class 22.5 hours per week for 4 or 8 weeks Courses start throughout the year All materials/books included! Example Schedule: 09.45-10.15 Homework review and general questions/ feedback 10.15-11.15 Progress through core text 11.15-11.30 Break 11.30-12.15 Key skills: Reading and writing. Focused exam preparation 12.15-13.00 Key skills: Speaking and listening. Focused exam preparation 13.00-14.00 Lunch 14.00-14.45 Guided self study 14.45-15.30 Progress check and feedback session 77
CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS www.inlingua-edinburgh.co.uk English English Group + Special Interest Half Day or Full Day Are you planning a holiday in and looking for English lessons in the mornings with afternoons/evenings free to enjoy any of the following? + Culture 3 hours private or group English class every morning Tour the city with your teacher. Entrances and transportation included Explore s history and architecture Explore, the First City of Literature and the written words of literary talents such as JK Rowling ( Harry Potter ), Robert Louis Stevenson ( Treasure Island ), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ( Sherlock Holmes ), Robert Burns ( Auld Lang Syne ) and many more Half day excursions from + Golf 3 hours private or group English class every morning Afternoons free for golf lessons or play a different course each day! + Castles and Gardens 3 hours private or group English class in the mornings Afternoons enjoy visits to Castle, Stirling Castle and many stately homes in and around the city Explore The Royal Botanical Gardens in and the Borders or even private gardens open to the public by prior arrangement + Theatre 3 hours private or group English class in the mornings afternoons free 1 evening theatre group per week, to act, have fun and practise your English + Whisky 3 hours private or group English class in the mornings afternoons free whisky tasting/master class at the Scots Malt Whisky Society 8
CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS Our Social Programme We want you to enjoy your experience at inlingua and so we organise regular social activities for you to meet new people, have fun and practise your English! Table games nights Ceilidh nights (Scottish traditional dancing) 5-a-side football nights Venue 258 inlingua also hosts Fringe shows as venue 258! Drama nights at our very own inlingua Theatre Group! Pub/pub quiz nights Coffee bar discussion nights Traditional music nights 1 day guided tour around different regions in Scotland Ghost tours Open top bus tours Guided gallery and museum tours Fine dining nights International food days Whisky tastings: inlingua has membership to the exclusive Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and regularly organises in-house whisky tastings with the SMWS s own taster. 9
CROSSIN G LANGUAGE BARRIERS Accommodation We help you! a place to stay while you are in Home Stay Homestay Live with a family in one of our carefully selected and comfortable homes Single room, some with private bathroom Breakfast and dinner included Laundry facilities Key provided Walk to school for a healthy start to the day or take a short bus ride Opportunity to speak English with the family before and after school Home Stay Student Flat Private bedroom with shared public rooms, kitchen and bathroom Self Catering Apartment Home from home! the best apartment to suit you Hanover House B&B B&B We have special rates with our chosen B&Bs Good option if you prefer more privacy Full breakfast served want! Central locations Hotel We have special rates with 3*, 4*, 5* hotels in the centre of the city and within easy walking distance of the school Excellent option for the business traveller requiring all the facilities you can expect from our preferred hotels Bonham Hotel Royal Scots Club...such a nice experience...the best part of my experience was the host family...loved them as a second family and, after years, I am still in touch with them! D Matarazzo, Avellino, Italy 10
The Directions CROSSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS With s international airport regularly introducing new routes, Our school is in Shandwick Place, at the west end of s famous main street, Princes Street right in the centre of the city! Both the Airport bus and many local busses stop in Shandwick Place 2 minutes walk to Princes Street Gardens and a superb view of the castle! 5 minutes walk to Haymarket Station Private airport transfers - call us for details! (*during 2012/13 possible disruption to bus services during tram works) St Colme St Albyn Pl Queen Street Nat. Portrait Gallery Young Street Hill Street Thistle Street Charlotte Square George S treet George S treet St Andrews Square The School Hope St Ln St Johns Episcopal Church Rose Street Princes S treet Princes Street Gardens Castle Rose The Mound Street RSA & National Gallery Scott Monument Market Street Tourist Info Waverley Train Station 11
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