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
Gate House, 2 High St, Totnes, United Kingdom TQ9 5RZ
Getting to Totnes
Please be climate aware and offset your flight by for example, planting trees. Or travel by train for a 10% discount on your course- discount refunded on presentation of your train tickets on arrival at the school.
Our Transfers:
Travelling on your own:
Exeter Airport: the closest airport to Totnes, only 40 minutes away by car. You can travel by taxi, bus or train from Exeter airport to your accommodation.
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Bristol Airport: about 2 hours from Totnes by train or taxi. We suggest two different ways to get to Totnes from Bristol airport by public transport:
1. Take the Bristol Airport Flyer to Bristol Temple Meads train station and get a train direct to Totnes. This takes around 3-3.5 hours depending on the time of your flight, or
2. Take the Falcon coach directly from the airport towards Plymouth, getting off the coach at the Marley Head junction on the A38. A member of the school team or your host family will collect you from there and bring you back to Totnes. This also takes around 3 hours and is the cheapest option
London Heathrow: If you arrive at Heathrow, we suggest three different ways to get to Totnes from LHR airport by public transport:
1. Take the National Express bus is the easiest and cheapest way to get to Totnes from London Heathrow, as the 501 service goes direct from the airport. Just look for the central bus station in the airport. The journey is about 5-6 hours and costs approximately £35 one way, or
2. Take the bus from Heathrow to Reading train station, and get a train from Reading to Totnes (around 3.5 hours), or y
3. You can get the Heathrow Express train directly to Paddington and a train down to Totnes (about 3.5 hours).
We are happy to advise you on how to get to Totnes- send us your flight details and we will help you find the quickest or cheapest way.