For overseas English language specialists:
University students of English Philology
(English Language & Literature or Anglistics)
Trainee English Teachers
Trainee Translators
Teachers of English
Other suitably qualified applicants.
Level: Upper-intermediate to upper-advanced.
We have specialized in Advanced English Language & Translation courses since 1972. Several thousand future and practising teachers, trainee translators, and MA candidates have attended Bath English Language School in the meantime.
The courses are specifically and carefully designed for university students studying English at European universities. Practising teachers will find these courses useful as refresher courses. We have had over 30 years experience in this area and are well acquainted with the demands of university courses across Europe. We have planned the courses with these demands in mind and with the purpose of giving the student lots of opportunity for oral practice - we are well aware that in many English Departments numbers severely limit such opportunities.
We have developed a flexible programme, which can be varied according to the interests and needs of participants. On the first day of the course you will have a chance to discuss your individual needs and expectations of the course.
Examination candidates should note that we make no claims to be preparing you for any specific examination at any particular university. We believe, however, and this is confirmed by the testimony of many past students, that our courses provide you with very useful supplementary practice for your examinations.
For a selection of comments by past students, please find out "What past students have to say".
Our courses for English specialists fall into four categories:
1. Advanced English with an emphasis on spoken English
International Proficiency Course with emphasis on spoken English3 weeks - Course Code A3
5 weeks - Course Code A5
Intensive Two-week Crash Courses
(30 academic hours per week)
2 weeks - Course Code A2
2. Advanced English plus Translation -
into English from German, Spanish, Italian & French -
with an equal emphasis on English and translation.
General Revision Course with Translation3 weeks - Course Code AT3
Five-week Proficiency Course with Translation
5 weeks - Course Code AT5
Winter & Whitsun Translation Courses
German into English only.
2 weeks - Course Code AT2
3. English Literature: A Practical Course in Appreciation
3 or 6 weeks - Course Code A.Lit.4. Extended Stays
For students who wish to stay longer and/or prepare more thoroughly for their exams.| Course Code | Duration of Course | Hours of tuition per day | Total hours of tuition |
| AT2/A2 | 2 weeks | 4.5 (3 × 90 mins) | 45 |
| AT3/A3 | 3 weeks | 3 (2 × 90 mins) | 42* |
| AT5/A5 | 5 weeks | 3 (2 × 90 mins) | 72* |
| A Lit. 3 | 3 weeks | 3 (2 × 90 mins) | 42* |
| A Lit. 6 | 6 weeks | 3 (2 × 90 mins) | 87* |
Of the courses listed above AT3/A3/AT5/A5and A2 operate on the principle of Advanced English Plus. The common component is a core syllabus in Advanced English, a general revision and further development programme aimed at increasing all-round proficiency. This programme takes up at least half the course and can be combined with the various options listed under the course headings below. The number of options varies with the length and choice of course. In the Five-week courses we can, naturally, cover more ground and go into more detail.
The courses which include "Proficiency" in their titles have a greater general English content than is possible, for example, in the three-week AT3 Course, which is evenly split between Advanced English and Translation. The linguistic skills, however, required to translate are considerable. Thus practice in advanced translation is an alternative route to proficiency in English.
More information: "Outline of Advanced English Courses for English Language Specialists"
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