Discover London Arts & Culture English Course
Program Overview
Junior Discover London is an academic program for 12-17 year olds who want to improve their English communication skills. The program combines classroom lessons with immersive field trips and social events, offering students a deep understanding of British culture and history. Students will explore London's iconic landmarks, museums, and attractions while developing their English proficiency. The program is designed for students with a minimum English level of CEFR A1 and is offered in 2 or 4-week durations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Junior Discover London is a demanding academic program designed for students aged 12-17 with a minimum CEFR A1 English level. The program focuses on achieving intercultural communicative success in English, with a primary goal of developing effective communication skills for group work objectives through presentation skills. The program combines classroom education with immersive field trips, offering students a chance to gain a deep understanding of British culture and see history come to life at London's most iconic historical sites and attractions.
Outline:
The program is offered in 2 or 4-week durations, with classes starting every Monday. Students are advised to arrive on Sunday. The program includes:
- 20 weekly lessons: Each lesson is 45 minutes long.
- 5 weekly excursions: Half-day guided excursions are carefully designed to align with specific learning objectives.
- 2 weekly events: Evening social events and weekend trips are offered for enjoyment and excitement.
Sample Schedule:
The provided sample schedule outlines a typical two-week program, including:
- Monday: Breakfast, English & Culture, Lunch, Natural History Museum, Dinner, Free Time
- Tuesday: English & Culture, Camden Town Markets, Disco, Games Night
- Wednesday: English & Culture, 'Royal' Walking Tour, Free Walking Tour, Free Walking Tour
- Thursday: English & Culture, Notting Hill, Movie Night, Karaoke
- Friday: English & Culture, Museum of London, Free Time, Free Time
- Saturday: Day Trip to Cambridge (or similar), Free Time, Departures
- Sunday: London Sightseeing & Campus Activities, Free Time
Teaching:
- All teachers are certified in teaching the English language.
- The majority of teachers have experience teaching overseas.
- Staff understands the specific needs of international students, especially first-time travelers to London.
Other:
- The program offers a range of evening social events and weekend trips.
- Students have access to on-campus facilities like sports and games, on-demand movies, lounges, outdoor terraces, high-speed WiFi, and discounts across London.
- Discover Attractions:
- Camden Market, Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge Walk, Madame Tussaud's, The London Eye, Olympic Park, St Paul's Cathedral, Wembley Arena, Kew Gardens, Boat ride on the Thames River, Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Discover London:
- Trafalgar Square, Westminster Walk, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, Primrose Hill, Carnaby Street, Oxford Street
- Discover Culture:
- British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern, The National Gallery, Science Museum, Museum of London, Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
