23rd June - 29th August 2008 Intensive English with sports and social activities. This is the perfect way to rapidly learn about the British language and culture. Students become part of a friendly English family and will quickly develop their English communication skills.             Fees include - Carefully inspected local host accommodation Easy walk to school from accommodation or host will drive and collect Care and support from Welfare Officer Full level testing on arrival 21 hours of lessons per week A full day excursion per week with teachers A supervised social programme with teachers 2 sports per week - newly opened leisure centre All meals - 3 per day - plus snacks at school Use of course books Course certificate and student stationery Use of internet - wireless and studnet laptops Membership of Bury Language School Online Social Network - stay in touch and practise your English  see fees Students arrive on Sunday and leave on Saturday. This course is for students aged 14 to 18 years old. Homestay: We strongly believe that our homestay families are an important part of our success. They are carefully selected and checked for safety and for their understanding of international students. The welfare officer and principal regularly checks that each and every student is happy throughout the course. Airport Transfer: Chauffeured airport collection can be arranged but is not included in the fee. We can also help to check students in for the return - see details. Nationalities: There is always a very good mix of nationalities in the classes. We encourage only English to be spoken in class. Students of the same nationality are, wherever possible, not together. Syllabus: The focus is on grammar and communication. We cover all of the main skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening using the most modern resources. Our aim is to significantly boost every student's English in a short time ready for school or university in September. Week 1 Typical Timetable: Day Morning Lunch Time Afternoon Monday Grammar Skills - tense review Picnic in Ancient Abbey Gardens / Football / Conversation Time Create School newspaper Tuesday Communication Skills - discussion & pronunciation Picnic in Ancient Abbey Gardens / Football / Conversation Time Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Mini-Golf, Swimming, Badminton, Squash Wednesday Reading and Vocabulary Skills Picnic in Ancient Abbey Gardens / Football / Conversation Time British culture and slang / Presentation skills Thursday Writing skills Picnic in Ancient Abbey Gardens / Football / Conversation Time Visit West Stow Anglo Saxon Village / Visit Lavenham for traditional British Afternoon Tea / Visit Nowton Country Park and the Maze Friday TEST Picnic in Ancient Abbey Gardens / Football / Conversation Time Drama / Fluency Practice / Personal Tutorials Saturday Excursion to Cambridge - spend the day on the river and looking around the famous university (London Eye / Norwich castle / seaside are other examples) Sunday A day to relax and spend time with host family / Hosts will show you around and let you join in their weekend activities.     NB:  Homework is set every day and tests are given every week