English for families

English for families

2 Family English LanguageUK offers courses for all family members Come to LanguageUK and learn English on one of our family courses. Parents can join an adult class while their children are taught in small groups by our experienced teachers. We offer a full children s Who is the course for? The course is open to families and carers who would like to take a study holiday with children from the age of three and above. afternoon activity programme, and we have year-round availability. Families can stay with a local family via Homestay, in a self-catering flat or house, or in a hotel or bed-and-breakfast accommodation. However, please note that all children aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Course structure Adults LanguageUK offers adults study on either a standard (15 hours a week) or intensive (23 hours a week) course. The maximum class size is ten, and the same for juniors and children. The minimum course duration is one week. 3 Younger learners (aged between 6 and 15) LanguageUK is a school for students aged 16 and above. When we receive families, the adults take a course with us and the children and young learners take their courses separately. All the tutors are qualified English teachers and have DBS clearance, an obligatory criminal record check for everyone working with children in the UK. Our tutors are all local and will meet you at the school on the Monday morning. The classes All the classes hold a maximum of ten students and take place on the East Kent College campus, where LanguageUK is based. The course includes: 15 hours of study per week. Daily lunch in the East Kent College canteen. Afternoon activities, trips and project work (optional). The activities, which are very varied, are organised according to who is attending the class, their age and skills level, as well as any events that might be going on in the local area at the time. Typically, trips and activities include: Visits to historical buildings, cities or local museums. Attendance at local community events, such as Broadstairs Folk Week and the Charles Dickens Festival. Beach sports, such as beach volleyball, football and athletics.

4 Levels and ages We would not mix children who have advanced and beginner levels and we try to put the children into small groups according to their age and a good nationality balance. Most of the children and young learners who have studied with us before are elementary to intermediate level. Our courses are not academic in that the children would not be covering mountains of grammar and vocabulary in the normal classroom environment. However, for the older children we do include some formal instruction. We do not test the children and our aims are not to re-create the same classroom environment the children might be used to back home. Child minding We can arrange a qualified child carer for very young children under the age of five in their own home, which is pre-inspected and approved by LanguageUK. We aim to: Give children the opportunity to enjoy an immersive English experience, where the language used by the tutor during the breaks, between the classroom activities and outside the actual class instruction is as important as the formal education. Present and provide interesting projects to encourage children s participation so they learn vocabulary and grammar usage through the practice of authentic activities such as cooking, shopping for food, projects on historical places visited during the afternoons, keeping a diary, playing games and so on. Learn, but have fun. We want the children to return home having had a positive and memorable experience. Child minders offer the children a home environment with a maximum of five other children. The child minder will also provide lunch.

5 Social activities

6 You ll love it here! We offer a diverse social programme. Practising outside the class is a great way to improve your everyday English and enjoy British culture. There are many places to see and things to do in and around Broadstairs, across east Kent and in London. We like to find out what our students are interested in and try to organise activities accordingly. We encourage students to take part in a number of events and clubs with local people to help make the learning experience enjoyable and productive. Local activities include salsa classes, art classes at the local college, paella parties, cookery courses and quiz evenings. Typical outings include visits to London museums and galleries, trips to pubs and restaurants, and sightseeing and walking tours in and around historic Canterbury, Dover and Broadstairs itself and its beautiful coastline. The world heritage site, Canterbury Cathedral

Accommodation 7 Where to stay during the course You can choose from a wide range of places to stay while you are at LanguageUK. The following options are available to all students and can be arranged on application. Standard Homestay in Broadstairs Students have the opportunity to stay with local people in the town. Being a small school, we can be very selective with our homestay accommodation, to ensure our students are comfortable and welcome. We believe this really helps our students. Not only can you study English here in England, but you can practise after school and learn more about life here. A private room and half-board lodging is provided throughout the week. All our homestay options have been specially chosen by LanguageUK and are regularly visited to ensure standards remain high. They are situated as close to LanguageUK as possible and are either within walking distance from the school or on a direct bus route. All Homestays provide the following facilities: A clean and comfortable private bedroom. A place to study either in the bedroom or in a quiet place in the house. Weekly laundry facilities at no extra cost. Breakfast and dinner every day. WiFi internet. Executive Homestay This option is recommended for students who are looking for superior rooms. Host families are carefully chosen for the Executive Homestay programme based on experience, accommodation and meals. As in the Standard Homestay programme, a host may be a couple or a single adult with or without children. Our executive host families live in larger homes, offering each student a private room with ensuite, TV and wifi internet, with breakfast and dinner every day. We can also cater for students looking for a family with specific criteria for example, vegetarian, with or without children, pets or a private bathroom.

Accommodation 8 Guesthouses and hotels We work with a small range of bed-andbreakfast and hotel owners situated just a few minutes walk from the seafront. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to a good standard of comfort, and all rooms are fully ensuite with tea- and coffee-making facilities, colour TV and central heating. The Yarrow, on the East Kent College campus in central Broadstairs, is right next door to the school. Self-catering Some students choose to rent a flat during their stay. We have a variety of self-catering options available upon request.our accommodation officer will ensure you re happy throughout your stay here with us and is always available throughout the day for any questions.

English for adults, teachers and professionals East Kent College Ramsgate Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 1PN Great Britain t +44 (0)1843 610310 e info@languageuk.co.uk www.languageuk.com