Bringing British Culture to Life en Cambridge (Cursos de Inglés)
Curso de Inglés en Cambridge, Escuela Prize English School Central in Cambridge
Bringing British Culture to Life in Cambridge
2 weeks = 33 hours course content + 11 hours of workshops and talks + full social programme
This course is for:
• Participants with an upper-intermediate (B2) language level or above.
• Teachers who want to develop a deeper awareness of contemporary British culture
• Teachers who want to help their students have a better understanding of cultural differences and teach English through cultural topics.
• Teachers who want to expand their range of expression and update their use of contemporary English.
This course teaches you about contemporary British life and culture, exploring topics such as the arts, media, politics, and history. It also gives you practical ideas for introducing culture into your classroom and promoting intercultural awareness among
your students.
You will improve your awareness of the differences between your own culture and those of your peers. This course develops English language competencies by exploring subjects like language change, new English words, humour and contemporary
British slang.
Explores contemporary British life and culture, providing an opportunity to develop an awareness of the differences between participants’ own cultures, whilst increasing English language skills.
What you will gain by attending the course:
• A broader understanding of different aspects of contemporary British culture.
• A deeper understanding of British culture, moving beyond stereotypes and traditions.
• A greater intercultural awareness, including social, linguistic and cultural diversity.
• Practical ideas for helping students compare their own culture with new cultures.
• Improved language competencies and greater confidence in your own English.
• A greater appreciation of the link between culture and language and the ability to share this with your students.
Course content
• British Education, media and institutions
• Family life, youth culture and multicultural Britain
• Eccentric Britain and humour
• The city of Cambridge, the historic university and its life
• The arts, including a visit to some Cambridge museums
• Pubs – a look at everyday life
• From Reggae to Radiohead – the contemporary music scene
• The changing language and teaching culture
• Cross cultural awareness in the classroom
• Exploiting materials to teach culture
For:
Teachers in Primary and Secondary
Levels for this course:
Minimum level B2
Course Timetable:
09:15-15:30
Duration Class: (in minuts)
45
Type of Course:
General
Is there a certificate at the end of the course?:
Sí
Cost of material used in the course:
-
Maximum places per class
10
Minimum age to do course :
18
Minimum number of weeks to do course:
Sin mínimo
Comments:
Several start days available
Where the Bringing British Culture to Life will be taught in Cambridge?
Our school Prize English Cenbtral in Cambridge is located next to the bus station, in the very centre of the city.
Prize English Central School is a small family-run and friendly school, which allows an individual and personalised treatment of our students, so that they may learn and improve their level of English in a pleasant atmosphere.
The school offers a wide range of courses from elelmentary level to advanced level English.
The University of Cambridge provides a young and dynamic atmosphere to the town and every year the school welcomes students from all parts of the world who take home the benefits of this rich and enjoyable experience.
Maximum number of students in class: 10
Length of time of classes: 45 mins
Minimum student age: 18
Level test the first day of course: Yes
Students of various nationalities: Yes
Date of launch of the school: 1.996
Timetables of the school: 09:30 -6:00
Time of arrival on the first day: 9:30
Levels of courses offered: Elementary to Advanced
Social programme: Yes eg visits to museums; colleges; specific types of shopping; visit to Crown Court; sports in park; cycle ride or walk to village cafe; train trip to Ely; international food/cooking; baking British cakes; cinema; quiz; games etc etc.
Organised trips: At weekends, eg Stratford & Warwick Castle; Bath; Nottingham; York; Canterbury & Leeds Castle; Oxford & Blenheim Palace; London; Greenwich; Windsor; Salisbury & Stonehenge; Liverpool & Manchester; Edinburgh. Wednesday night theatre trip to London.
Conditions of the school
- The fees must be paid by 14 days before the start date of the course in order to finalise your inscription and to be assured of your place on the course and in the accommodation.
- All bank charges must be paid by the student.
- There is no reimbursement of the course fees or of any other service contracted, in the case cancellation of the course by the student once the course is underway.
- There is no refund for late arrival, absence or early departure due to transport problems or for any other reason once the course is underway.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Any cancellation or change which affects the services contracted must be communicated to the school in writing. On making the reservation of the course the student has agreed to the cancellation and refund policy.
Number of Classrooms: 5
Internet: Yes
Cafeteria: Yes
Digital Whiteboards: Yes
Study room or area: Yes
Teaching Resources: Yes
Outdoor area (patio or garden): No, but near big park
Television: No
Library: Yes, part of classroom
Computers for the students to use: Yes
Vending machines: No, but drinks & snacks for sale
Support for Visa applications and cost: No additional cost, Letter of Acceptance provided once deposit paid, for visa application for non-EU students.
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| Host family accommodation (single room half board) | More information | |
| Host family accommodation Self-catering (no meals ) | More information | |
| Host family accommodation (single room, only breakfast) | More information | |
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Latest Reviews language courses Prize English School Central in Cambridge in Cambridge
Rating: 80%
Antonia Llera
No puedo valorar el último apartado. Participé poco en el programa de actividades porque el transporte utilizado en las excursiones, no estaba adaptado para silla de ruedas.
2 about 5Amparo Villalba
me ha gustado mucho la ciudad de Cambridge, la familia y el curso han estado bien aunque la primera semana había muchos alumnos en mi clase.
4 about 5Jorge Morante
El curso bien pero la familia muy alejada del centro de la ciudad y de la escuela, preferiría que hubiese estado mas cerca.
5 about 5Adela Venzalá
Ha sido un buen curso y lo hemos pasado muy bien en Cambridge, gracias por todo a Prize.
4 about 5Paco Chamorro
Ya es el tercer curso Erasmus que hago con Prize English y todo ha salido muy bien, la ciudad de Cambridge muy bonita y muy recomendable para aquellos que buscáis curso Erasmus.
5 about 5Manuela Andrade
Me ha tocado una familia encantadora, las clases bien y he aprendido bastante.
5 about 5Omar Santiago
Las clases bien pero la primera semana estuve en un nivél inferior al que me correspondia, luego se soluciono gracias a Prize English por vuestra ayuda.
4 about 5Elisa Cardenas
He hecho un curso de 1 mes y me lo he pasado genial, las clases y los compañeros muy buenos, la familia me han tratado bien también.
5 about 5Dori Toribio
La escuela esta muy bien y el profesorado son simpáticos y saben lo que hacen, gracias a Prize English por vuestra ayuda.
5 about 5Consoli Suarez
Muy buen curso, los profesores son muy profesionales y con experiencia, la familia me a tratado bien.
4 about 5Sara Aguirre
El curso ha estado bien , pero la familia pasaba poco tiempo en la casa por lo tanto no podía hablar con ellos y ademas estaba lejos de la escuela.
5 about 5Soledad Garcia
La ciudad de Cambridge me ha gustado mucho, el curso ha estado bien y he mejorado mucho mi inglés a nivél comunicativo, gracias.
4 about 5Olvido Arganda
El alojamiento estaba un poco lejos y mal comunicado con el bus, pero el curso estaba bien.
5 about 5Juan José Lima
Han sido muy profesionales en la escuela y me han tratado bien, repetiría sin dudarlo, gracias.
5 about 5These views have been given by students who have attended English courses at school Inglés in Prize English School Central in Cambridge,Cambridge, . If you leave an opinion on an Inglés course made or request more information about how to join the Bringing British Culture to Lifecontact us.
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