This is for you if you want to learn English in a relaxed, non-classroom environment and you would like to know more about English culture and history. Based on a carefully-designed in-house syllabus and materials, Cultural Experience offers an alternative and unique way to increase your confidence in speaking and listening and to improve your vocabulary on a wide range of topics not generally covered in classroom-based lessons.
Elke (68 years) from Germany (May 2019) said:
'At the beginning of the week I could not understand the museum information- today (in Exeter Cathedral) I read and understood about Scott of the Antarctic!". Here is Elke's testimonial.
Lessons are taught outside the school and all transport is in our very own hybrid Outlander vehicle, driven by our teacher, so learning takes place from the beginning to the end of your outing. For a sample programme click here- please note that the programme varies depending on the season and any specific interests you may have.
If you only have 1 week available, this course is ideal for you and will ensure you make the most of your time with us. If you are coming for longer, we recommend you combine this course with one of our other programmes.
Cultural Experience in action- click here!
English in Totnes
Adult English courses
Choose from:
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General English- available all year round, 16 years+
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English plus Exam Preparation- available all year round, 16 years+- previously our Intensive English course
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English plus English for Work- available all year round, 16 years+
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English plus Rosamunde Pilcher for the over 50's- fixed dates, 50 years+
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English plus Walking- fixed dates, 18 years+
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English plus Cycling- fixed dates, 18 years+
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Summer Family programmes- summer only- bespoke- ask us for a quote!
Included for all our adult courses:
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Pre-course online test
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Day 1 induction, test and assessment of needs- may be done online before you arrive
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All your course materials online through our study portal plus access to online materials for 12 months after you go home.
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Weekly tutorials
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Monthly progress tests
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Certificate of attendance
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Year round social and cultural programme to include 3 free evening 'Totnes' based activities such as free coaching seminars, yoga, mindfulness, forest bathing, tarot cards, singing and drama workshops, local walks, wild swimming- weekly half-day and full day excursions available at extra cost between £15-£35 per head depending on excursion
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Why not add £45 per week extra for full summer social programme (21st June - 15th August 2021) booked in advance- a saving of £20 per week! This gives you 2 half-day excursions on Tuesdays and Thursdays and one full day excursion on a Saturday. This is in addition to the usual free social programme of 3 evening activities per week.
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For academic outings, we use public transport as much as we can to protect our environment. Where we do need to use a car or coach, we offset our carbon footprint through planting trees.
I really liked the lessons with my class, they were really interesting and useful and my teacher was great. I really appreciated his way of interacting with us. Nicole (Italian) 17 years