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EnglishLanguageTeachingCentre.
Telephone+44 114 222 1780 (international)0114 222 1780 (UK)
Fax+44 114 222 1788 (international)0114 222 1788 (UK)
PostThe English Language Teaching Centre The University of Sheffield78 Hoyle StreetSheffieldS3 7LGUnited Kingdom
Websitewww.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc
Contact UsYou can contact the Centre in any of the following ways:
About Sheffield
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city. It is compact,friendly and accessible – a great place to live and study.There is a large population of British and internationalstudents and Sheffield is well known for its warmwelcome to visitors from all over the world.
Why come to Sheffield?• our city is family-friendly and has a relatively low
cost of living• the area is bursting with culture and entertainment,
including award-winning theatres, museums andgalleries
• the night life is also legendary with a wealth of clubsand live music venues
• Sheffield is a very green city, full of parks and openspaces. A short bus or train journey will take you tothe famous Peak District National Park – an area ofoutstanding natural beauty.
• sports play an important role in the life of the city,which is home to two major football teams and holdsthe World Snooker Championship every year
TravelSheffield has excellent rail links to major UK cities andairports. We can arrange an airport transfer for you. Youcan be in Leeds or Manchester by train in about an hourand London in just over 2 hours. York, Nottingham,Liverpool and Birmingham are within easy reach by trainor coach. The city has an excellent transport networkwith frequent buses and trams.
“To really speak English, you needto live abroad. You can’t juststudy in your own country. Here Ispeak English all the time – Idon’t know any Brazilians inSheffield!”
Jussara, from Brazil, wants tocomplete a Masters course inManagement at a EuropeanUniversity. She enrolled on theManagement English course at theELTC to help her prepare.
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TheUniversityofSheffield
The University of Sheffield is one ofthe UK's leading universities, amember of the prestigious RussellGroup. The University has producedfive Nobel prizewinners. Our studentunion has won many national prizesfor the excellent services andactivities it provides.
Our students have access to a widerange of academic and leisurefacilities including the InformationCommons, a state-of-the-art 24-hour library and computer centre.
The quality of our teaching across awide range of subjects has receivedhigh ratings in Government surveys.Official research assessmentsconfirm our reputation as a centrefor world-class research in manydisciplines.
We have over 24,000 students from131 countries, and almost 6,000 staff.The University of Sheffield is apopular choice with applicants fromall over the world. A recent surveyhas confirmed that we have one ofthe highest levels of studentsatisfaction in the country.
Our research partners and clientshave included Boeing, Rolls Royce,Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK,ICI, Slazenger, and many morehousehold names, as well as UK andoverseas government agencies andcharitable foundations.
“It was a very good opportunity toadjust to the British universitysystem. It helped me get familiarwith referencing techniques andessay writing. The people I met,from Japan, Europe, Asia etc,really helped me feel morerelaxed in the UK.
Shiva, from Iran, completed aMasters in Applied linguistics at theUniversity of Sheffield beforestarting a PhD in the same subject.She took our four-weekInternational Summer Schoolcourse. Later, she also used theELTC’s language support classes.
Our academic partners includeleading universities around theworld. International partnershipsinclude Worldwide UniversitiesNetwork (USA, Europe and China).The University of Sheffield is amember of The White RoseUniversity Consortium, a strategicpartnership between Yorkshire'sleading research universities. We are also part of the NorthernConsortium (NCUK).
The University's history stretchesback to 1828, when the SheffieldSchool of Medicine was founded,and our University Charter wasgranted in 1905. The Universitycontinues to invest in the future withnew buildings, libraries and researchfacilities. Our recent Think Globalinitiative aims to ensure that wecontinue to have internationalrelevance and that students have atruly multi-cultural experienceduring their time with us.
“The focus on academic English,particularly writing, was verygood for me. I really enjoyed thesocial activities in the eveningsand I’m still in touch with myclassmates from that course!”
Murad, from the Kingdom of SaudiArabia, enrolled on the ELTC’sInternational Summer School Pre-Sessional course before hisMasters and PhD studies at theUniversity of Sheffield.
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“The course teaches me lots ofthings, like how to writeacademic essays. The people inmy class come from all over theworld; Kazakhstan, Japan,Sweden, Korea, Columbia andTurkey!”
Yue Jun Qian, from China, enrolledfor a year on the University EnglishCourse at the ELTC to prepare herfor a degree in Architecture at theUniversity of Sheffield.
The EnglishLanguageTeachingCentre
About ELTCThe ELTC offers English Language coursesthroughout the year. It is part of the StudentServices Department of The University ofSheffield and combines high professionalstandards with a friendly atmosphere.Students come here for both short and longperiods of study and we are confident that wecan help you to choose the right course to suityour needs. We also provide language supportfor students on degree courses.
Our location and facilitiesThe ELTC is situated a short distance from themain university campus and within easy reachof Sheffield city centre by tram or on foot. TheCentre is located in a modern, well-equippedbuilding with the latest teaching and learningtechnology, including interactive whiteboardsand four large computer rooms. We also makeuse of the excellent facilities across theUniversity, including our state-of-the-art 24hour library and computer centre, theInformation Commons.
Our StaffOur well qualified, experienced teaching teamhave worked in a wide variety of different
countries before joining the ELTC. The helpfuloffice team can answer all your enquiriesbefore and after your arrival. All our staff arecommitted to providing you with excellentservice to help you make the most of yourtime here.
Our coursesWe provide a wide range of long and shortcourses throughout the year;• to improve your English language skills• to prepare students for university study• to prepare students for international
English language exams • to support students as they complete their
academic qualifications• to meet the needs of special groups• to provide pre-service and in-service
training for English language teachers
Most of our full time courses also feature alively programme of social and educationalactivities and visits.
More details on all our courses and servicescan be found in leaflets at the back of thisbrochure or on our website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc
We know you will enjoy your studies more ifyou have a comfortable place to stay.Depending on the course you choose, thereare different accommodation options, whichyou can arrange before you arrive.
University AccommodationThe University has a range of newly-builtcatered and self-catering accommodation.Further details can be found atwww.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/
Private Sector AccommodationThe University Accommodation Service canhelp with finding accommodation in theprivate sector and there are several modern,well-equipped student apartment blocks nearthe ELTC.www.shef.ac.uk/accommodation/privatehousing
HomestayIt may be possible, at certain times of the year,to arrange Homestay accommodation withlocal families.
It is important to plan your accommodationwell in advance to avoid disappointment. Atcertain times of the year demand is high.
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“The course really improved mywriting, listening and speakingskills. I’m sure it will certainlyhelp me when I start work.”
Natalia, from Columbia, studiedEnglish on our InternationalSummer School course inpreparation for a Masters inManagement at the University ofSheffield.
The University of Sheffield Students’ Union isan organisation run by students for students.The Union helps students make the most oftheir time in Sheffield, organisingentertainment, clubs and sports activities aswell as providing advice, support andrepresentation.
The Union is housed in modern buildings atthe heart of the University. Here you can findshops, a bank, restaurants, bars, advicecentres, prayer rooms and computer facilities.
The Union has achieved many national awardsfor the quality of its services and facilities.International Students are represented andsupported by the International Officer.
ELTC students are automatically members ofthe Students’ Union. We encourage ourstudents to take advantage of all the Union hasto offer. It’s a great way to meet people,practise English, make friends and learn aboutBritish and other cultures.www.sheffield.ac.uk/union
Students’ Union
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“The course provided lots of tipsfor English teachers…..thecourse should really help meorganise my classes when I startteaching.”
Fumiko, from Japan, came to theUniversity of Sheffield to completea Masters in Language, History andSociety. She came to the ELTC tostudy on a Teaching KnowledgeTest (TKT) preparatory course andto take the Cambridge TKT exams.
About Sheffield
EnglishLanguageTeachingCentre.
Telephone+44 114 222 1780 (international)0114 222 1780 (UK)
Fax+44 114 222 1788 (international)0114 222 1788 (UK)
PostThe English Language Teaching Centre The University of Sheffield78 Hoyle StreetSheffieldS3 7LGUnited Kingdom
Websitewww.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc
Contact UsYou can contact the Centre in any of the following ways: