ADULTS 18+ YEARS –
ST CLARE'S, OXFORD
We offer English language programmes for adults aged 18+, based in the historic and academic city of Oxford. Course subject areas include English for life, English for exams, English for law and English for business.
Why Join Our Adults Programme?
| Short, Impactful Programmes |
| Improve your language skills and confidence in a supportive environment, with flexible summer courses designed to fit your schedule. |
| Expert Teaching |
| Learn from experienced English language teachers who tailor lessons to meet your individual needs. |
| Small Classes, Big Results |
| With a maximum of 15 students per class, you’ll receive personalised attention to develop your confidence and fluency. |
| Join a Global Community |
| Study alongside adults from around the world, make new international friends, and share experiences across cultures. |
| Learn in Oxford |
| Immerse yourself in Oxford, a world-famous university city with access to historic colleges, museums, libraries, galleries, and beautiful parks. |
| Explore Beyond the Classroom |
| Enjoy one excursion included each week plus study visits that connect learning to real-world culture, history, and heritage. |
| Rich Social Programme |
| Try something new every week, whether it’s punting on the River Thames, exploring London’s markets, visiting the theatre, or enjoying Oxford’s nightlife. |
| Stimulating Course Content |
| Weekly themes make learning topical, interactive, and engaging, giving you fresh perspectives while improving your English. |
Courses
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SOUTH KOREA, ENGLISH FOR LIFE 2023
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The learning experience is enriched through study visits and guest speakers, bringing real world context to the classroom. Topical weekly themes are designed to take learning beyond textbooks, encouraging students to engage with current issues and ideas in a dynamic and meaningful way.
Themes of the Week
| Week 1: £$¥ (Money) Talks |
| Money makes the world go round - or so they say. Can it buy happiness, or shape the world in other ways? Explore current business trends, social enterprise, and how money influences economies, careers, and lifestyles. |
| Week 2: Power of protest |
Ready, set, learn! Explore how voices unite to create change. Discover how protests have shaped societies and debate their role today. Examine the language of activism - words, slogans, and speeches - and see how language drives social change worldwide. |
| Week 3: Doers and Dreamers |
| Explore the world of innovators, creators, and visionaries. Discover your place in today’s society, learn from those who came before, and develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Turn your dreams into action! |
| Week 4: Rhythms and Masterpieces |
| Blending music, poetry, and visual art, this course explores expression, emotion, and storytelling. Discover how art shapes the modern world and develop your English through hands-on activities, discussions, and creative projects. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity. |
| Week 5: Nature vs Nurture |
| What shapes who we are: our environment, the people around us, or something within us? Explore how these factors influence personality, behaviour, and life choices. In the city where the 1860 evolution debate took place, develop your English through debates, real-world examples, and engaging activities. |
| Week 6: Read all about it |
| In a digital age of images and sound, this course returns to the power of the written word. Explore current events, headlines, and global stories - from fact-checking elections to social media censorship. Learn to analyse perspectives, read between the lines, and express your own views. Discover the power of the press! |
| Week 7: Bridging the senses |
| Explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell come alive in communication. Discover how language connects ideas, cultures, and people, and debate whether there are more than five senses. Step into a world where language speaks to all senses and builds bridges. |
| Week 8: Mysteries unsolved |
| Unlock your curiosity and explore a world of facts and mysteries. From historical enigmas to modern riddles, investigate famous puzzles, phenomena, and unsolved cases worldwide. Are you ready to crack the case? |