English in Totnes
Gate House, 2 High St, Totnes, United Kingdom TQ9 5RZ
Our two-week 50+ courses combine General English 15 taught in the mornings with our enriching 50+ excursion programme, led by our dynamic Activity Manager Laura or one of our lovely teachers. This course enables you to discover and explore the beautiful landscapes which surround Totnes, Devon, and Cornwall.
In the mornings your General English 15 classes help you to improve your English for everyday situations in a supportive learning environment. Classes focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing about engaging topics. Your morning classes will be with other adult students of different ages and nationalities and your excursion programme will be with adult students who are 50+.
Our 50+ excursion programme is based on the landscapes of the films of Rosamunde Pilcher, our famous West Country author. Rosamunde Pilcher is most famous for her novel, 'The Shell- Seekers' which she wrote when she was in her sixties. Her stories were set in the countryside and seaside towns of Devon and Cornwall and have been featured in both English and German television films over the years. With these popular films in mind, we aim to give you a taste of the beautiful landscapes that inspired her by taking you on a two week exploration of our favourite romantic Devon and Cornwall places.
Course details
Where can I stay in Totnes?
Kizzy, our Homestay Officer- "I'm always happy to help- come and see me in the office"
You can choose to stay with local host families offering half board standard (single room, shared bathroom) or executive (single room, own bathroom) accommodation, or we can recommend one of the many excellent bed and breakfasts in the area. Our accommodation is situated either in Totnes, Dartington, or in the charming seaside town of nearby Paignton. At lunchtime, you can step out of our building and into Totnes High St offering excellent, independent small restaurants and cafes serving organic and locally sourced food in a matter of minutes from the school.