How we teach English
Discovery Summer programmes are intensive and designed to give you maximum opportunities to improve your English. We want you to
get involved in your classes and activities so as to be confident in using English in a variety of different situations.
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English Skills
On arrival you'll be tested, graded and placed in a class at the appropriate level. Our curriculum is based on the Trinity Exam in Spoken English. Our structured English classes will help you improve your grammar, vocabulary,
reading, writing and listening skills with an emphasis on improving your confidence in spoken English.
You'll usually have two teachers so as to get accustomed to different teaching styles and accents.
By keeping a diary contributing to our centre blogs you'll be improving your written skills too.
Our maximum class size is 14 international students. English student hosts also participate in most classes.
During the course your progress is monitored. At the end, you will be tested and presented with a Discovery Summer Certificate, end-of-course report and course photo.
These 'English in Action' sessions are led by classroom teachers, assisted by Activity Leaders. You may choose to research and present Discovery TV, film a music video, create a photo story using PowerPoint, write and design a course magazine, perform in a drama or dance production and
even learn how to make pizza and cakes!
The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is optional and offered at extra cost (£60) at all our English + Multi-Activity centres (except Marymount). This oral exam is offered at 12 levels; your class teacher will decide which level you will take. Exams are offered every two weeks, subject to sufficient demand. We strongly recommend you sit this exam as you will gain an internationally valid certificate. It will also give real focus to your English studies.
All options are offered at extra cost and are subject to availability. These group sessions, led by professionally qualified coaches, are offered on two afternoons per week. Minimum booking: one week.
Beginner to intermediate levels.
All skills covered. Coaching takes place at a nearby golf course. The club has a 9-hole par 3 course as well as a driving range, putting green and pitching area.
Beginner to intermediate levels.
The riding stables are BHS approved and have excellent facilities for both indoor and outdoor training. Protective hats and boots are supplied.
Beginner to intermediate levels.
All the basic skills will be coached and practice matches arranged as appropriate for the level. On site.
Beginner to intermediate levels
Sailing (picos), wind-surfing, canoeing and kayaking are offered. These take place on Rutland Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.
Beginner to intermediate levels
This option includes tap, jazz, street dance and musical theatre. On site.
