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
Our mission
What do we stand for?
Empowering learners to become better versions of themselves
Providing a safe community where people develop a greater understanding of themselves and each other
Our vision
Values
Treating everyone connected within our community of learners as a valuable individual
Who are we?
School Manager
After studying Social Anthropology at uni, Rick started teaching EFL in the 90s. He then spent 20 years as a main-stream teacher (ICT) and managing a department. He is a keen photographer and Aikido 5h Dan.
Sheila Smaller
Director
Paul Hawthorne ran Devon School of English for 25 years in Paignton. Now working with us at EiT, he has a wealth of experience in the EFL industry and brings a much-appreciated injection of creativity and energy to our school.
Dana Grant
Director
Margie is the director and owner of EiT and is responsible for the overall running of the school- she likes walking and her fox red labrador Ruben is usually to be found under her desk in the office.
Sharon Perry
Academic Manager
Lisa is responsible for all aspects of academic management . She enjoys spending time with her two dogs and is a keen runner.
Lucie Matthews
Teacher
Sheila is a year-round teacher who lives in Paignton with her husband, son and bouncy dog.
Teacher, IELTS and Cambridge Exams expert as well as being a Trinity Examiner
Dana is one of our longest serving teachers with over 30 years' teaching experience. She loves spending time with her family and travelling as much as she can.
Teacher, Academic Skills and IELTS expert
Sharon is a well-qualified teacher of English with an MA in Applied Linguistics, BA (hons) in English literature, PGCE in English and DELTA and CELTA in English language teaching. She was also an IELTS examiner for many years. She lived and worked in South East Asia for 26 years, where she taught all levels of English to students in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Brunei. Since her return to UK she has been teaching English to international students from all over the world, both in person and online.
Teacher
Lucie is a year-round teacher who lives in Brixham with her partner and two children.
