Study English in Skye - Small Group Courses

Small Group Course

Number of Students

There is a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 people on this course.

Course Level Requirements

All students must be a similar level on this course. Lowest level for this course is Elementary and the highest is Advanced.

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. Since this course has a smaller number of students than the Large Group Course, the teacher will have more time to spend on your individual requirements and learning. Therefore there will be more language analysis and more individual tasks, as well as a more intensive focus on your individual language strengths and 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 task language. As your confidence and ability grows, each task will become progressively more demanding.

This course is more intense than the Large Group Course because of the fewer student numbers and the more time the teacher has with the students. It is a course for those wanting more of a demanding language study holiday and who want to study a little bit more during their course.

At the end of this course you will have been given a thorough testing of your language abilities in interactive situations, a comprehensive analysis of the language you have used, as well as a memorable and fun experience of studying on the Isle of Skye.

Course Fees

All small group courses are 425 GB Pound Sterling per person. Full payment is required 30 days before the start of the course to reserve your place and chosen dates.

Suggested Programme

The Small Group Course programme below is a general outline of what a typical course might be like. No one 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 will 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 - 1330	Group and Individual tasks are given to the students. There will be analysis of the language needed to complete the tasks.
1330 – 1500	Students and teacher have lunch together.
1500 - 1530	Students further discuss the language needed for the tasks ahead.
1530 - 1700	Students head out to complete tasks..
1700 - 1830	Feedback on tasks and language analysis.
1800 – 1930	Students can head back to their accommodation to unwind.
1930	Students and teacher meet for evening meal and discuss the days activities as well as looking ahead to Day 2. Individual tasks are given to be completed by the end of the course.

DAY 2

Approx Time	Activities
0930 – 1100	All students meet to discuss the morning’s tasks. The language needed to complete the tasks is analysed and discussed.
1100 - 1230	Designated groups head out to complete tasks.
1230 - 1400	All students meet to give feedback on tasks.
1400– 1530	Students and teacher have lunch together.
1530 - 1700	Students and teacher discuss 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 analysed.
1700 - 1830	Students head out to complete the tasks.
1830 – 1930	Feedback and language analysis on tasks.
1930	Students head back to accommodation and have the evening free. Social and cultural activities can be arranged.

DAY 3

Approx Time	Activities
0900	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	Students and teacher have lunch together.
1430	Island tour continues as well as individual and group tasks.
1700 - 1900	Arrive back in Portree and feedback is discussed on the day’s tasks.
1900	Students head back to accommodation and have the evening free. Social and cultural activities can be arranged.

DAY 4

Approx Time	Activities
0900	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	Students and teacher have lunch together.
1430	Island tour continues as well as individual and group tasks.
1700 - 1900	Arrive back in Portree and feedback is discussed on the day’s tasks.
1900	Students head back to accommodation and have the evening free. Social and cultural activities can be arranged.

DAY 5

Approx Time	Activities
0930 – 1100	All students meet to discuss the day’s tasks. The day will be a type of Treasure Hunt task.
1100	Designated groups head out to complete the tasks.
1500 - 1700	All students meet to give feedback on tasks.
1700	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.