IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH
FOR EXAMS AND FUTURE STUDY
Key Facts
| Age | 16+ |
|---|---|
| English Level | B2 – C2 (intermediate – very advanced) |
| Start Dates | September, October, January, February, March, April, May |
| Duration | 2+ weeks |
| Class Size | 15 maximum |
| Lessons per Week | 25 (23 hours) |
Why Choose This Programme?
| 1. Gain an Externally Recognised Qualification |
| Prepare for IELTS, Cambridge exams, or other English language qualifications to support university study, career goals, or personal development. |
| 2. Focused Exam Preparation |
| Develop language skills and exam strategies, including timed practice, critical thinking, practice tests and study visits, to maximise performance on test day. |
| 3. Small, Interactive Classes |
| Benefit from a high staff-to-student ratio and engaging group activities, ensuring personalised attention and active participation. |
| 4. Specialist Academic Support |
| Improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking with tutorials and our Open Learning Club, designed to enhance language accuracy and confidence. |
| 5. Proven Quality Teaching |
| Benefit from over 70 years of experience in English language education, accredited by the British Council and ISIPFE, and members of Quality English and English UK. |
| 6. Learning Beyond the Classroom |
| Participate in study visits and excursions, applying your English in real-world cultural and historic contexts. |
| 7. Immersive Oxford Experience |
| Study in the vibrant academic city of Oxford, while connecting with an international community of like-minded students from around the world. |
| 8. Thematic Approach |
| Weekly themes and interactive lessons make language learning relevant, interesting, and directly applicable to academic or professional goals. |
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FRANCE, ENGLISH FOR EXAMS 2022
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Our English for Exams course develops your English language skills for IELTS or Cambridge exams.
You will develop your language competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking through structured activities. Our supportive teachers help you reach your potential in preparation for your language exam. This course covers language development, fluency in speaking, examination strategies and enables you to practise timed language tasks.
- IELTS: English for Examinations prepares you for the IELTS language exam. An English language qualification may be required for professional purposes or for further study at a university. The IELTS test is accepted in over 120 countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If you choose to study with us, you will benefit from being able to take your test in the city of Oxford.
- Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency: English for Examinations prepares you for the Cambridge language exams First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE). The Cambridge exams are accepted by over 25,000 universities, employers and governments across 130 countries. These globally trusted exams open doors to higher education, career opportunities, and migration pathways by proving real-world English language proficiency.
- 5 lessons per day – split into 3 distinct parts.
Your first two lessons cover grammar and vocabulary, primarily to work on accuracy and build a strong base for your English.
- In your exam-focused lessons you learn how to pass your chosen exam, focusing on techniques and strategies. This will include practice tests and clear instruction on how to best approach the exam.
A teacher is available to give you individual guidance in the Open Learning club for one lesson every day. This is a time to ask questions, practice additional tests and focus on your own personal goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Our English for Exams students
Sample Timetable
Example timetable for a student preparing for Cambridge English or IELTS Exams, level B2 and above
Theme of the Week: Digital Society
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 09:40 | Vocabulary Essential vocabulary to discuss online issues | Vocabulary Common collocations in IT: hard drive, software update, cloud computing, etc. | Grammar Review of future tenses and the differences in meaning | ||
| 09:45 10:45 | Grammar Review of Madal verbs for possibility: might, could, may | Listening and Speaking Video: How to know what's real on social media | Writing Using notes to write the biography of an Oxford | ||
| 11:00 11:55 | Exam skills: Exam Technique Tips and tricks for improving your score | Exam skills: Exam Technique Diagram labelling and table completion | Exam skills: Writing Presenting data in your own words: reformulating facts | Exam skills: Reading Multiple choice questions: a process of elimination | Listening & Discussion BBC podcast about people who have become rich |
| 12:00 12:55 | Exam skills: Vocabulary Formal vocabulary to improve your language | Exam skills: Reading Identifying the writer’s views – Yes/No/Not Given | Exam skills: Speaking Preparing for the IELTS "long turn" | Exam skills: Writing How to present and justify an opinion | Weekly Review Learning review with quiz |
| 13:00 14:10 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 14:15 15:10 | Reading Article about online dangers: phishing, hacking, malware, catfishing, etc. | Study Visit: Oxford History of Science Museum Learn about how important scientific discoveries were made in Oxford and look at the famous exhibits, including Albert Einstein’s chalkboard. | |||
| 15:20 16:15 | Speaking Video about eye strain, group questionnaire and debate | Study Visit: Oxford History of Science Museum Learn about how important scientific discoveries were made in Oxford and look at the famous exhibits, including Albert Einstein’s chalkboard. | |||
| 16:20 17:15 | Open Learning Club Drop-in study sessions with support from teachers | Open Learning Club Drop-in study sessions with support from teachers | Open Learning Club Drop-in study sessions with support from teachers | Open Learning Club Drop-in study sessions with support from teachers | Open Learning Club Drop-in study sessions with support from teachers |
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