Large Group Course
Number of Students
There is a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 people on this course.
Course Level Requirements
The minimum level is Elementary with the highest level being Upper-Intermediate. Students of different levels are grouped together on this course.
What does the course do?
It is a 5 day intensive course designed to improve your communicative abilities in the “real” English-speaking world by interacting with it. With a full-time professional teacher guiding you along the way, you will practise your skills and language knowledge in real-life situations, learn to recognise your strengths and build on them, as well as notice and improve your weaknesses.
You will be given both group and individual tasks which will allow you to experience and deal with everyday interactive situations. Before and after each task there will be an in-depth learning and teaching session which will look at the language needed for the task at hand. As your confidence and ability grows, each task will become progressively more demanding.
The Large Group Course is a flexible course where both the students and teacher determine both the language and personal objectives. It is a course that suits people who want a relaxed and interactive learning experience, who want to have fun, and who like being in a sociable group dynamic.
At the end of this course you will have been given the confidence of using English in different real-life situations, and you will take away long-lasting memories of a great time on a wonderful island.
Course Fees
All large group courses are 375 GB Pound Sterling per person. A discount, however, can be given to group bookings. Full payment of is required 30 days before the start of the course to reserve your place and chosen dates.
Suggested Programme
Below is a general outline of what a typical Large Group Course might be like. No group course is the same, as student levels and language needs are always different, moreover, the course’s flexibility adapts to the students’ language needs over the duration of the course. However, the suggested programme should give you a good idea of what it would be like.
ARRIVAL
All courses begin on a Monday so we will expect you to arrive a day or so before in Portree. On the booking form you are asked to state your arrival in Scotland and your estimated arrival time in Portree, Skye. We will meet you when you arrive in Portree, take you to your accommodation and help you settle in. Depending on the time of your arrival and how tired you feel after your journey, your level of English will be assessed by the course teacher and you will be given a needs analysis test, so that the course programme can be made more specific to suit your level and needs.
DAY 1
Approx Time |
Activities |
0930 – 1130 |
All students meet and participate in a getting-to-know-you session. This is an introductory lesson that allows the group to find out about each other and to practise their English in a relaxed setting. It is also an opportunity for the tutor to assess your level in more detail, which will help them in determining your individual tasks for the course. |
1130 - 1200 |
A short break for refreshments. |
1200 - 1300 |
Group tasks are given to the students. There will be an analysis on the language needed to complete the tasks. |
1300 – 1430 |
Students and teacher have lunch together. |
1430 - 1600 |
The teacher sends the chosen groups out to complete their tasks. |
1600 - 1700 |
Students meet and give feedback on tasks with language analysis. |
1700 – 1900 |
Students head back to their accommodation to unwind. |
1900 |
Students meet for evening meal and to discuss the day’s activities. Individual tasks are given to be completed by the end of the course. |
DAY 2
Approx Time |
Activities |
0930 – 1030 |
All students meet to discuss the morning’s tasks. The language needed to complete the tasks is discussed. |
1030 - 1200 |
Designated groups head out to complete tasks. |
1200 - 1300 |
The students and teacher meet to give feedback on tasks with language analysis. |
1300 – 1430 |
Students and teacher have lunch together. |
1430 - 1530 |
The teacher introduces the afternoon’s tasks. These will be individual tasks that are more specific to the student’s needs and level of English. The language needed to complete the tasks is discussed. |
1530 - 1700 |
The students head out to complete their tasks. |
1700 – 1800 |
Students meet and give feedback on tasks with language analysis. |
1800 - 1930 |
Students can head back to their accommodation to unwind. |
1930 |
Students meet for evening meal and the teacher will give the individual and group tasks for Day 3. |
DAY 3
Approx Time |
Activities |
0930 |
All students meet and begin a tour of the island. Students will have to complete their individual and group tasks throughout the day. |
1300 - 1430 |
All students have lunch together. |
1430 |
Island tour continues as well as individual and group tasks. |
1800 - 1930 |
Arrive back in Portree and feedback is discussed on the day’s tasks. |
1930 |
Students head back to accommodation and have the evening free. Social and cultural activities can be arranged. |
DAY 4
Approx Time |
Activities |
0930 |
All students meet and begin a tour of the island. Students will have to complete their individual and group tasks throughout the day. |
1300 - 1430 |
All students have lunch together. |
1430 |
Island tour continues as well as individual and group tasks. |
1800 - 1930 |
Arrive back in Portree and feedback is discussed on the day’s tasks. |
1930 |
Students head back to accommodation and have the evening free. Social and cultural activities can be arranged. |
DAY 5
Approx Time |
Activities |
0930 – 1030 |
All students meet to discuss the day’s tasks. The day will be a type of Treasure Hunt task. |
1030 |
Designated groups head out to complete the tasks. |
1500 - 1630 |
All students meet to give feedback on tasks. |
1630 |
Students can head back to their accommodation to unwind. |
1900 |
All students meet to have final dinner and there will be a fun prize giving ceremony. |
