EC BRIGHTON

Learn English in Bristol

At EC Bristol, you will improve your level and maximise your skills at a pace that works for you.

If you are anywhere between a Beginner and Advanced student, you will improve quickly and effectively while gaining confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing English.

• Bristol is a vibrant and energetic city and less than two hours from London. With so much to see and do, you will be very inspired to get the most from the General English course.
• Our students come to EC Bristol from all over the world. You will be exposed to different cultures, broaden your worldview and make lasting friendships as you practise and improve your skills with like-minded people right here in Bristol.

General English course options

On the General English Course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week, which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. Your confidence will improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can also choose to extend and intensify your 20 lessons per week with these add-ons.

• Intensive English

This course is made up of 30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week including the General English classes. It also allows you to personalise your course by taking 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of Special Focus options.

• Semi-Intensive English

This additional option is only available to students studying in the USA or Canada. You get 24 lessons (18 hours) per week in General English including four lessons per week in your choice of Special Focus study.

• English for Work

This Special Focus Programme, available at all schools, combines 20 lessons of General English with 10 lessons focused on Business English. Topics cover negotiating, management, marketing, project management, giving presentations and interview skills.

• One-to-One sessions

Add One-to-One sessions to the General English course and maximise your progress through private lessons. With individual attention, these sessions are 100% focused on your requirements and designed by your teachers to match your needs.

Learn English while experiencing all the sights, sounds and spirit of Bristol

If you are looking to develop fluency, target core skills, and truly experience your destination through its language, this dynamic course is your gateway to practical use of English.

This Special Focus Programme combines 20 lessons of General English with 10 lessons focused on language study inspired by your destination, for a complete intensive experience that is tailored to you and your personal reasons for learning.

Spend one lesson each week outside of the classroom with classmates, learning English and getting to know the local area.

There are plenty of social activities to help you make the most of your time in Bristol and Academic Extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversations over coffee, and the opportunity to get guidance on job hunting in the UK, university, and further education.

English opens many doors in life and can be your route to a successful future.

Real immersion

Get outdoors and learn English while directly experiencing the sights and spirit of your chosen destination. This is a unique, natural and authentic way to use and improve your English. Practise your English with local people in real situations.

Core English

This course builds your General English skills, and focuses on the language you will need in everyday situations. So in future, wherever you are, you will be able to express yourself clearly and confidently. Improve your speaking, listening and writing.

Special focus

You will spend one lesson each week outside of the classroom with your class, visiting places of interest and engaging in activities in the local area.

Themed Lessons

Structured classroom study will also support each theme, with themes changing weekly. These could include: 'Business English - Tours of Local Businesses', 'Describing Art & Culture - Museum Tours', and 'Talk like a Local - Neighbourhood Visits'.

Learn everything you need to know about English for Work in Bristol Take an English for Work course at EC and you’ll be ready to take on opportunities in all parts of the globe. The highly specialised teaching we offer will enable you to communicate in all situations, confident when interacting with colleagues and able to use the English language to achieve highly specific aims. As well as improving your English, you’ll develop many other workplace skills. The ability to solve problems, prepare for meetings and argue for your point of view will prove invaluable as your career advances. There are plenty of social activities to help you make the most of your time in Bristol and Academic Extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversations over coffee, and the opportunity to get guidance on job hunting in the UK, university, and further education. If you want the freedom and flexibility to be able to pursue the career of your choice anywhere in the world, English for Work could be the Special Focus Programme for you. English is the international language of finance, science and a host of other sectors, and this course will leave you feeling confident, fully equipped and able to follow the pathway you choose. Reach your potential Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. This course will enhance your English language skills in a manner specifically designed for the workplace. True language immersion You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course. Free language workshops Free language workshops take place in an informal setting and target specific linguistic skills. Expect interesting lectures, topical conversation sessions and pronunciation practice. Social Activities Social activities will take in the most lively and interesting areas of the city you choose to base yourself in. Enjoy everything from city tours, the arts, sports, dining, shopping and nightlife.

Prepare to pass the IELTS exam in the lush city of Bristol

Study for IELTS at EC Bristol and you can approach this valuable exam with complete confidence. That’s because our IELTS system focuses on the key areas of exam strategy, exam thinking and wider English language skill.

Our EC Bristol IELTS system is targeted to helping get your best possible IELTS exam result. Our highly trained teachers will give you the skills to see what you need to work on to succeed at the IELTS exam.

• There are plenty of social activities to help you make the most of your time in Bristol: from fun movie afternoons to graffiti tours of Bristol’s best street art, game afternoons and walking tours of this quintessential Georgian city.
• We also offer Academic Extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversations over coffee, and the opportunity to get guidance on job hunting in the UK, university, and further education.

Prepare for the IELTS exam in Bristol for a unique and life-changing experience in one of the world’s greatest cities. Your EC experience will include fun, interesting lessons and professional teachers who want to see you succeed.

At EC, our teachers are trained and experienced in getting you to approach the exams strategically. They will teach you how to take the exam using a solid methodology that will bring you closer to your goals.

IELTS Expertise

All of the teachers offering IELTS exam preparation are experts in the exam itself. They know exactly what the IELTS exam demands of students and will provide you with the information you need, as well as the confidence in your own ability to use English.

Fulfil Your Potential

No matter how confident you may be of your English language skills, our IELTS Exam Preparation will provide the extra help needed to guarantee a strong performance. Aspects such as grammar, idioms and vocabulary will all be covered in depth, leaving you better equipped than ever.

Exam Technique

They say that practice makes perfect, and at EC you’ll find out just how true that is. We use past exam papers on the IELTS exam preparation course, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when the time comes. The combination of teacher support and actual practise will leave you prepared for whatever may appear on the exam.

Total Support

Your teachers will be there to guide and monitor you through every stage of the course. By tracking your progress and constantly providing feedback, they’ll be able to create a personalised study plan that’s tailor-made for your requirements, working to your strengths and helping with your weaknesses. With our full support you’ll face your IELTS exam with total confidence.

Spend an Academic Semester/Year in Bristol, one of the UK’s greenest cities

Develop fluency and accuracy while you learn the appropriate uses of English across all four core language skills.

You’ll benefit from excellent guidance, progress-tracking and detailed feedback throughout this course.As your English and your confidence levels improve, you’ll broaden your horizons and gain a huge advantage in your chosen career or education.

There are plenty of social activities to help you make the most of your time in Bristol: from fun movie afternoons to graffiti tours of Bristol’s best street art, game afternoon and walking tours of this quintessential Georgian city.

• We also offer Academic Extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversations over coffee, and the opportunity to get guidance on job hunting in the UK, university, and further education.

Studying abroad for a good length of time will reward you with some incredible experiences. You’ll challenge yourself, become more independent, and make lasting friendships with people from all around the world!

Reach your potential

Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. This programme is for students who study for 24 weeks or more.

True language immersion

You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course.

Free language workshops

Free language workshops take place in an informal setting and give you more opportunities to practice your language skills. Expect interesting lectures, topical conversation sessions and pronunciation practice.

Social Activities

Social activities will take you to some of the most lively and interesting areas of the city you choose to study in. Enjoy everything from city tours, the arts, sports, dining, and nightlife.