Our most popular course option, the General English programme is perfect for adults who are looking to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Your tutor will discuss your requirements and goals with you, then design a personalised programme to meet your needs.
The total immersion environment will help you reflect on your lessons and develop quickly, improving both your accuracy and fluency. You will receive full support from the Homelingua office both before and during your stay.
What’s included?
- 15, 20 or 25 hours of personalised one-to-one English tuition per week
- Comfortable accommodation and all meals taken in your tutor’s home (packed lunch on excursions)
- Pre-arrival online assessment test
- Needs analysis and personalised course designed to meet your needs
- Study materials for use during your stay and student information pack
- Personal end-of-course report and certificate of attendance
- Two half-day excursions per week with your tutor, and one full-day excursion at the weekend for programmes lasting longer than one week
- Total immersion and integration into the family life of your tutor
- Transfers can be arranged for an additional fee
- Short weekend courses available on request
Learning outcomes of the course
- Become more confident in using English in everyday situations
- Expand your vocabulary
- Develop your knowledge of English grammar and structures
- Experience the English culture
- Learn to discuss topics of general interest in English
- Develop independent study skills
Tailoring the course to your needs:
- Your teacher will assess your level of English at the beginning of the course and plan an individual programme of study for you.
- Your tutor will be able to help you overcome any specific difficulties and the lessons can focus on any target areas of your choice.
- You will be able to progress with your learning at your own speed
The extra benefits of home tuition
- Intensive one-to-one lessons maximize your progress.
- Living in your teacher’s home provides a total immersion in an English-speaking environment
- The extra language practice outside lessons will greatly increase your confidence and fluency
Study options
- Choose to start any Sunday and finish any Saturday (other options may be available on request).
- Select 15, 20 or 25 hours of lessons per week.
- Choose 1:1 individual tuition or 2:1 tuition with a friend, colleague or family member.