English for the over 30s

Courses Max 4 Intensive English 30+

This course is designed for more mature students and professionals wanting to improve their English in a more intensive setting with a maximum of 4 students per class.

Description

This course is designed for more mature students and professionals wanting to improve their English in a more intensive setting with a maximum of 4 students per class.

Our small class size offers the opportunity for students to develop their English on a programme of negotiated content between students and their teacher.

Great emphasis is placed on developing all aspects of communication. You will study all four skill areas, underpinned by grammar and pronunciation.

Our Max 4 classes follow a continuous enrolment system, allowing new students to join every week. Each week is planned as an individual unit, with new students seamlessly integrated at the start and a final task at the end. Although common topics may reappear, we focus on different aspects each time to keep the learning experience fresh and engaging. For example, if we cover presentations, one week might emphasise body language and eye contact, while another focuses on the use of visuals or handling spontaneous questions.

Aims and objectives

Students are enabled to develop all aspects of their English in a supportive classroom environment, with a very low student- teacher ratio.

Progression routes

Students can transfer on to our Exam courses. MAX4 is taught at all language abilities, so students have the opportunity to progress through all the levels of the CEFR.

What’s included?

Networking lunch with fellow students and a member of staff (Monday-Thursday)

Pre-course placement

Needs analysis

Report

Certification of studied level

Course materials

Private car (with driver) transfer on arrival - from any UK airport. Please note departure transfer is NOT included.

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Course Facts

Course title		Max 4 Intensive English 30+
Max class size		4
Average class size		2-3
Minimum age		30 years old
Hours per week		15 standard - students can add an extra 4, 8 or 15 hours
English level		All (beginners accepted on the first Monday of every month)

Check course fees If you need any advice on your choice of course please contact us

15 hours per week
19 hours per week
23 hours per week
30 hours per week

Example Timetable for Max 4 General English 30+ (15 hours per week)

Sample Topics

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

First session Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates.
Asking and answering polite questions Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process.

Break

Second session Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice

Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes

Homework Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Homestay discussions –
Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
First session	Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates. Asking and answering polite questions	Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities	Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions	Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process.
			Break
Second session	Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple	Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans	How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice	Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice
	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes
Homework	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Homestay discussions – Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home

Example Timetable for Max 4 General English 30+ (19 hours per week)

Sample Topics

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

First session Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates.
Asking and answering polite questions Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process. Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice

Break

Second session Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)

Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes No Lunch on Friday

Homework Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Homestay discussions –
Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
First session	Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates. Asking and answering polite questions	Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities	Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions	Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process.	Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice
			Break
Second session	Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple	Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans	How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice	Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice	Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)
	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	No Lunch on Friday
Homework	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Homestay discussions – Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

Example Timetable for Max 4 General English 30+ (23 hours per week)

Sample Topics

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

First session Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates.
Asking and answering polite questions Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process. Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice

Break

Second session Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)

Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes No Lunch on Friday

PM session Reading an article about extreme sport holidays and discussion with vocabulary development Speaking focus – making a concept easier for people to understand. Paraphrasing, giving definitions

Homework Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Homestay discussions –
Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
First session	Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates. Asking and answering polite questions	Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities	Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions	Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process.	Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice
			Break
Second session	Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple	Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans	How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice	Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice	Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)
	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	No Lunch on Friday
PM session		Reading an article about extreme sport holidays and discussion with vocabulary development		Speaking focus – making a concept easier for people to understand. Paraphrasing, giving definitions
Homework	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Homestay discussions – Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

Example Timetable for Max 4 General English 30+ (30 hours per week)

Sample Topics

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

First session Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates.
Asking and answering polite questions Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process. Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice

Break

Second session Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)

Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes No Lunch on Friday

PM session Speaking and vocabulary – talking about your career, getting to know people Reading an article about extreme sport holidays and discussion with vocabulary development Pronunciation focus – using the tone of your voice to convey meaning.
Role play speaking activity
Speaking focus – making a concept easier for people to understand. Paraphrasing, giving definitions Speaking and pronunciation – pitch of voice to sound tactful.
Role play asking for and giving advice

Homework Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested Homestay discussions –
Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
First session	Welcome – get to know your teacher and classmates. Asking and answering polite questions	Vocabulary – routine verb phrases and free time/ holiday activities	Vocabulary – video conference calls, common expressions and questions	Vocabulary – phrasal verbs to explain a process.	Vocabulary – collocations with get and take, asking for and giving advice
			Break
Second session	Language focus – talking about your experiences using present perfect or past simple	Language Focus – talking about your future and making plans	How to describe problems and suggest solution. Listening task and speaking practice	Language focus – how to describe a process. Sorting activity and speaking practice	Language focus – phrases and expressions used to give advice (should+infinitive, it would be a good idea to, etc.)
	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	Networking Lunch at local restaurants/cafes	No Lunch on Friday
PM session	Speaking and vocabulary – talking about your career, getting to know people	Reading an article about extreme sport holidays and discussion with vocabulary development	Pronunciation focus – using the tone of your voice to convey meaning. Role play speaking activity	Speaking focus – making a concept easier for people to understand. Paraphrasing, giving definitions	Speaking and pronunciation – pitch of voice to sound tactful. Role play asking for and giving advice
Homework	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested	Homestay discussions – Ask your host what their favourite food is to cook – how do they prepare it? Share with them your favourite food and how you prepare it at home	Language focus practice tasks – additional exercises as requested

Course Fees 2025:

Registration Fee: £75

High Season Supplement: £45
Applies 23 June – 15 August 2025

	Price per week
15 hours per week	£895
19 hours per week	£1110
23 hours per week	£1360
30 hours per week	£1750

1 hour = 60 minutes

Afternoon Private Lessons:

Available only in addition to morning classes. Timetabling at Academic Manager’s discretion.

Price / hour : £100.00

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