Oxford Brookes UniversitySummer Englishcourses 2011

Improve your English whilst experiencing life in one of the UK’s most famous academic, historic and cultural cities.Who should choose these courses?

General English

if you would like to improve your overall

confi dence in using English skills on a daily

basis, for travel or social reasons or as part

of your study abroad programme.

Business English

if you want to improve your English

to help develop your career and language

competence while increasing your knowledge

of business concepts and practice.

Quality teachingOur courses are taught using a variety of

methods including role plays and group

work to help you improve your language

skills as effectively as possible. We are

committed to providing a high-quality

teaching and learning experience. You will

benefi t from the latest academic thinking

and our teachers are dedicated to improving

your language skills so that you can study

or work with confi dence in English. Our

courses are designed by experienced

university lecturers who are experts in

English language teaching.

Oxford: city of cultureOxford is a beautiful city with a rich cultural

history, the perfect place to spend your

summer. While Oxford is famous for its

historic building and academic tradition the

city also has a cosmopolitan atmosphere

and a lively student population. There are

lots of restaurants, cafes and shops and the

city is fi lled with museums, theatres and

cinemas. Oxford makes a great base for

exploring other parts of the UK. London is only

an hour away by train and there are cheap and

frequent buses that run 24hours a day.

Social programmeOur summer courses are a great way

to meet people from all around the world.

We arrange a welcome party at the start

of each session where you can get to

know your tutors and meet other students

on your course.

We organise a weekly programme of events

which give you an opportunity to enjoy

Oxford and the surrounding areas over

the summer.

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Summer English courses

Find out more at www.brookes.ac.uk/international/pathway

Why choose these courses at Oxford Brookes University • We are the leading modern university

for the tenth year running in the

Sunday Times University Guide 2011.

• You will be taught by highly trained

and experienced academic staff

who are specialists in teaching

English for academic purposes.

• We are accredited by the British

Council for the teaching of English

• You will be studying in Oxford, one of

the world’s most famous student cities.

• We provide excellent pastoral care

and our staff will support you before

and after you arrive.

• Accommodation is available

in our student halls.

• A full social programme is arranged

to help you fully enjoy your time

here in Oxford.

Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class

Teaching hours 21 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday

and Thursday 9.30 to 3.30pm,

Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 to 12.30

with an hours break for lunch.

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Find out more at www.brookes.ac.uk/international/pathway

General English

Course content

You will:

• improve your listening and speaking

• learn how to use common English

expressions in general conversation

• learn English grammar

• develop your vocabulary

• improve your pronunciation

• learn about and experience

British society and culture.

Course dates/fees

8th August –

2nd September

4 weeks

£1,100

Entry level

Minimum

IELTS 3.0, TOEFL 400 pbt, 32 ibt,

Cambridge PET or equivalent

Maximum

IELTS 7.0, TOEFL600 pbt, 100 ibt,

Cambridge FCE or equivalent

We have two tutors,

and I think they are really

caring and ready to help

us. The teaching is quite

different from Italy

because we have lots

of opportunity to speak

with the teachers and

other native speakers. Francesca Lucchi, Italy

General English,

If you have not taken one of the listed English tests please contact us to discuss whether your current English level is suitable.

Business English

Course content

The course will cover:

• English for business

• presentation skills

• case studies and simulations

• business research skills

Course dates/fees

8th – 26th August

3 weeks

£825

Entry level

Minimum

IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 pbt, 61 ibt,

or equivalent (with some knowledge

or

experience of business)

Where you will liveWe offer self-catering accommodation in

the university’s Clive Booth hall of residence

which is a ten minute walk from the main

campus. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms

and the kitchens are shared communal

areas to be used by all students in the

apartment (usually fi ve or six students

per apartment). Find out more and costs:

www.brookes.ac.uk/international/

accommodation

How to applyTo apply for General English or Business

English please visit

www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/

pathways to download our application form

and then follow the steps below:

• Complete the application

• Send the application by email,

post or fax to us.

– Three passport-size

photographs of yourself

– The required proof of language

level for example IELTS or

equivalent examination

– A copy of your passport

• We will process your application and

send you confi rmation of our decision

within fi ve working days

• Please do not pay the course fee before

you are sent an offi cial offer letter.

Payment instructions will be sent with

your offer letter.

Other English courses at BrookesIf you need to improve your English skills

to study at university our University Pre-

Sessional or IELTS Preparation maybe

more suitable. For more information please

visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/international/

pathway/summer/courses

Our new University English course will be

available from September 2011. Please

visit www.brookes.ac.uk/international/

pathway for the latest information.

Further informationIf you would like further information

please contact:

Summer Programme Administrator,

Oxford Brookes International,

Oxford Brookes University,

Headington Campus,

Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 482889

Fax: +44 (0) 1865 484377

Email: pathways@brookes.ac.uk

www.brookes.ac.uk/international/

pathways

Oxford Brookes promotes equality of opportunity for all who study, work and visit here. For more

details please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/eod or phone +44 (0) 1865 485929.

To obtain a large-print copy of (or sections of) this

publication or to enquire about other formats please

contact +44 (0) 1865 484848 or email query@brookes.ac.uk.

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