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
Introduction to Coding Online
Computer coding is all about problem solving. By doing this course you are preparing for an exciting career, developing your ability to puzzle things out (which is really satisfying and fun) but you are also improving your ability to solve problems, which is a huge life-skill.
There are lots of different computer languages but it is actually quite easy to learn to programme. Mostly, different languages just have different phraseology, layout, syntax, but the principles; of Sequencing ideas, Selecting items and Iterating code underly all languages.
This course is for you if you want to build on your present knowledge of block coding (using programmes such as Scratch) and expand into writing useable computing programmes. I want to give you an overview of the subject, and let you experiment with lots of different programming paradigms; 3rd Generation programming languages (such as BASIC and Python), Rapid Application Development, Object orientated, HTML, Structured Query Language, ... It is particularly suitable for students preparing for English exams such as GCSE Computing.
The programme is run by Richard Smaridge, our School Manager. Richard has a wealth of experience of teaching ICT and Computing. He has been a secondary teacher for 20 years, 15 years of which he was Head of Department for ICT and then Computing. He was leader of the most successful ICT department in Devon for 6 years in a row and Specialist Leader of Education from 2013 onwards. And he loves teaching computing!
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
-
Problem-solve using the 3 basic constructs of computing- sequence, selection and iteration
-
Transfer these skills to a range of different applications, such as video games, websites
-
For native English speakers, have an overview of the 5 key GCSE fields for GCSE Computing
-
As an English learner, combine learning computing with practising your English and and interacting with native English speakers
-
Contact us for dates and times if these don't suit you!
Course start dates: 22.02.2021; 22.03.2021; 19.04.2021; 17.05.2021; 14.06.2021; 05.07.2021; 12.07.2021; 19.07.2021; 26.07.2021; 02.08.2021; 09.08.2021; 16.08.2021; 23.08.2021; 20.09.2021; 18.10.2021; 22.11.2021; 13.12.2021
Course length: 1 week
Course levels: some block coding knowledge; minimum B1 English for second language user
Minimum age: 14 years- 17 years
Class size: 1 - 4
Lesson length: 3 hours per day Monday to Friday, with 2 x 15 minute breaks
Lesson start times: 2 different time zones:
1. Monday - Friday 09.00 UK time/ 17.00 CST,16.00 THA, 18.00 Japan
2. Monday - Friday 17.00 UK time/ 18.00 CET
No of lessons: 15 x 60 minutes per week
£350 per course
Notes
-
You must have your own laptop and internet access
-
Extra English lessons available - ask for prices