British Council Summer School

Updated on: Friday, April 27, 2012

The British Council Kolkata announced the details of the Summer School courses for 2012 on April 18, 2012. The tailor-made courses of the council themed around the Olympics this year, promises to be bursting with fun, creativity and excitement while emphasising on learning and development the skills of English. Children can spend a constructive summer improving their communication skills and confidence in an enjoyable atmosphere.

In addition to this the council is also offering English Impact for adults who are keen to develop their language skills and expand their horizons by boosting their confidence and ability in English. The courses for children will range from Ace Teens (13 to 15 year olds), Shining Stars (11 and 12 year olds) to Whizz Kids (8 to 10 year olds).

By practicing speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing, children will develop confidence and fluency when using English. The three week project-based courses for young learners run over a period of 15 days (Mon to Fri) from May 21 – June 9 2012.

All courses are specially designed to give children the English language skills to plan, design and complete fun-filled projects and tasks. Each two-hour lesson develops a new aspect of English and presents a new task or challenge. In the final lesson, the class will present a final performance for the parents.

The English Impact course for the adults aged 16 years and above promises to lay a special emphasis on spoken fluency and confidence. An Impact course is the ideal preparation for giving speeches or presentations, participating in group discussions or approaching interviews.

Classes will be held three hours per day and will run for over three weeks from Monday to Friday. Prices are inclusive of the level test, all materials and membership of the British Council Library in Kolkata. All students have to take a level test before registering to ensure that they take the course most suited for their ability and needs. Summer School classes for adults start on May 21, 2012.

Call 033 22825370 for more information and to make an appointment for our free level test.
Information about courses is available on http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-english-learnenglishinkolkata.htm

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