EXAM PREPARATION
Your passport to success! Proof of long term language
study abroad could help you gain an important job,
promotion or university place.
CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE
The University of Cambridge Certificate examinations are among some of the
most widely-recognised English language qualifications in the world. If your
English level is between intermediate and advanced you have a choice of three Cambridge exams - First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Three times a year - to coincide with fixed exam dates worldwide - a 8 week preparatory course is available at Torbay (the programme includes 8 weeks of tuition 9 weeks of accommodation to include the final exam week).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 8 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 12
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels: Intermediate (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate (CAE)
Advanced (CPE)
Start dates 2007: Oct 15
Start dates 2008: Jan 7*, April 14, Oct 13
*This start date is only valid for FCE & CEA
CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE PLUS
This course consists of 4 weeks Intensive English with weekly tutorials plus the 8 weeks Preparation Course detailed above.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 12 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 12
Lessons per week: 20 for 4 weeks General English / 30 for 8 weeks Preparation Course
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels: Intermediate+ (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate+ (CAE)
Advanced+ (CPE)
Start dates 2008: Mar 17, Sep 19
Language Improvement:
• oral competence
• aural competence
• reading comprehension
• writing competence
Professional skills:
• needs analysis
• lesson planning
• learner-centred approach
• communicative approach
• classroom management
• awareness and use of authentic materials
Practical observation and teaching
• peer teaching
• importance of paralinguistics
The International Teacher Training Course can be packaged and subsidised where the ‘teachers’ are able to supply students from their own schools to follow other LAL Torbay courses.
The course needs a minimum of four participants.
Please note that LAL Torbay also offers a ‘Free English’ course for overseas students attending classes taught be trainee teachers on our various teachers courses
For more information on both the International Teacher Training and the Free English option please write to Glynis Ferrer.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
At LAL Torbay we train native standard English-speaking teachers on the Cambridge-approved CELTA course. This is a 4 week course.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 4 weeks
Class max: 12
Lessons per week: Variable
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Native Speaker Standard
Start dates 2007: Nov 5
Start dates 2008: March 3, April 28, Sep 1, Nov 3
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DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
LAL Torbay is a Cambridge ESOL approved DELTA training centre to train native standard English-speaking teachers.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 9 months
Class max: 12
Lessons per week: Variable
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Native Speaker Standard
Start dates 2008: April 10, Sep 25
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Free English Course
A 2 or 4-week course consisting of 3 hours of lessons a day (full attendance required). Each day the students will have 1 hour with a qualified teacher and 2 hours with teachers-in-training who are closely supervised by Cambridge University approved trainers.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 2 or 4 weeks
Class max: 15
Lessons per week: 20
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Pre-Intermediate & Upper Intermediate
Start dates 2008: March 3, April 28, Sep 1, Nov 3
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English Plus Golf
Spice up your 20 lessons of English with Golf lessons and rounds.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 2 weeks
Class Max: 15
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: All
Start dates 2008: Every Monday from April 07 - Sep 26
English & Work Experience
We provide English language courses and a wide range of jobs for students wishing to gain unpaid work experience in Torbay.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 4-20 weeks
Class Max: 15
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: INtermediate +
Start dates 2008: Every Monday
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EXECUTIVE ENGLISH (INTENSIVE)
If you want to learn English & develop your business skills, our course is ideal for you! Improve not only your English but also your communication & presentation.
Our Executive English course is run together with South Devon College (SDC), a leading local college which provides top-quality education for adult students on a brand new, world-class campus in Paignton. You will study for part of your time at LAL Torbay, and further time at South Devon College.
Each morning you will study our popular General English Focus course, which focuses on key listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, as well as building grammar and vocabulary. These classes are followed by business specific English lessons developing the language you use in the workplace.
Finishing each day’s studies at around 2pm, you will have the opportunity to explore the region on our optional guided tours.
On the final day you will study in the state-of-the-art business suite at South Devon College. Certificated Professional Business Training to include Effective Communication Course (12/05, 22/09, 13/10) or Presentation Skills (13/03).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 1 week
Class max: 8
Lessons per week: 24 at LAL Torbay (16 General English Focus + 8 Business English) + 1 day at South
Devon College
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Intermediate +
Start dates 2008: March 3, May 12, Sep 22, Oct 13
English & IT
This course lasts between 1-4 weeks and consists of 16 lessons of General English and 1 day of certified IT skills training at South Devon College each week. The IT component could include Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Windows, Outlook, Access, Mail Merge & File management. Specific skills training courses availability depends upon start date.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 1 - 4 weeks
Class max: 15
Lessons per week: 16 at LAL Torbay (General English) + 1 day at South Devon College
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Intermediate +
Start dates 2008: Every Monday
