Course Profile: English with Sketching Group
English for Sketching courses combine working in a small general English group in the mornings in our school to help you develop your speaking and listening communication skills. Reflecting real world and workplace multi-level communication scenarios, learn how to communicate effectively across different cultures and differing levels of English. Maximum 5 students per group.
What to expect in the speaking & listening group:
- Practise your conversation and communication skills, including; turn-taking, interaction patterns, listening habits, and small talk
- Carry out discussion, problem-solving, and presentation tasks
- Discuss general and work related topics as well as group requests
After coffee break in the school, you will go with your teacher to different locations in Edinburgh to sketch, draw or paint. You will continue with plenty of speaking and listening practise throughout the afternoon. The group will have lunch and language review together with the teacher.
We believe that all opportunities to improve your communication skills are valuable, getting out of the classroom offers different input and natural language situations.
Please note you will be accompanied by a professional English teacher who enjoys sketching, painting and drawing. Your teacher is an enthusiastic sketcher with experience of drawing outdoors in Edinburgh, and a good knowledge of places where you can sit down and absorb the city. She will keep your English precise but will leave you to your own art projects.
What to expect in the English with Sketching class:
- practise your English in a different environment
- do the things you love, but do them in English
- expand your vocabulary in a natural setting
- keep practising small talk
- view Edinburgh from a different perspective. Visit streets, urban nature, waterways and indoor options, as required
Please note the speaking & listening group is a multi-level class for B1 to C1 participants. We believe this reflects real world multi-level communication scenarios
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
Course dates:
- 2nd - 6th June 2025
- 30th June - 4th July 2025
- 1st - 5th September 2025
General English Speaking & Listening group - 10 hours
- Maximum 5 students per group
- In school
- Multi-level B1 to C1
English with Sketching group - 15 hours
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Visit a different location in Edinburgh each afternoon
- Option to sketch, draw or paint
- Lunch with your teacher (either picnic or cafe/restaurant). Lunch cost not included
- Multi-level B1 to C1
- We will be outdoors (unless the weather is extremely wet!): wear suitable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. Warm and waterproof coat is recommended whatever the season.
Please note that we will walk or take public transport to visit various locations of artistic and cultural interest in Edinburgh. Although the distances are not particularly long, our city streets do go up and down hills and include uneven or cobbled roads and pavements. If you have mobility issues, please let us know in advance.
English with Sketching
Course Profile: English with Sketching Combination
English with Sketching courses combine working in a small general English group in the mornings in our school to help you develop your speaking and listening communication skills. In the afternoons you will sketch, draw or paint in different locations around Edinburgh.
Reflecting real world and workplace multi-level communication scenarios, learn how to communicate effectively across different cultures and differing levels of English. Maximum 5 students per group.
Please note the speaking & listening group is a multi-level class for B1 to C1 participants. We believe this reflects real world multi-level communication scenarios.
What to expect in the speaking & listening group:
- Practise your conversation and communication skills, including; turn-taking, interaction patterns, listening habits, and small talk
- Carry out discussion, problem-solving, and presentation tasks
- Discuss general and work related topics as well as group requests
After coffee break in the school, you will go with your teacher to different locations in Edinburgh to sketch, draw or paint. You will continue with plenty of speaking and listening practise with your one-to-one English teacher. We believe that all opportunities to improve your communication skills are valuable, getting out of the classroom offers different input and natural language situations.
Please note you will be accompanied by a professional English teacher who enjoys sketching, painting and drawing. Your teacher is an enthusiastic sketcher with experience of drawing outdoors in Edinburgh, and a good knowledge of places where you can sit down and absorb the city. She will keep your English precise but will leave you to your own art projects.
What to expect in the English with Sketching 1-to-1 class:
- practise your English in a different environment
- do the things you love, but do them in English
- expand your vocabulary in a natural setting
- view Edinburgh from a different perspective. Visit streets, urban nature, waterways and indoor options, as required
- visit specific locations (a needs analysis will be sent before your course)
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
- 25 or 30 hours per week
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age 30
General English group class - 10 hours
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Multi-level B1 to C1 speaking and listening class
English with Sketching Individual Tuition - 15 or 20 hours
- 1-to-1 class outside the school
- Visit a different location each afternoon
- Option to sketch, draw or paint
- Lunch with your teacher (either picnic or cafe/restaurant). Lunch cost not included
- We will be outdoors (unless the weather is extremely wet!): wear suitable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. Warm and waterproof coat is recommended whatever the season.
Please note that we will walk or take public transport to visit various locations of artistic and cultural interest in Edinburgh. Although the distances are not particularly long, our city streets do go up and down hills and include uneven or cobbled roads and pavements. If you have mobility issues, please let us know in advance. Taxis can be arranged at an extra cost.
English with Sketching
Prices: English with Sketching Group
| Total hours per week | General English speaking & listening group -maximum 5 students | English with Sketching group - maximum 5 students | Price (GBP)per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 10 hours | 15 hours | £695 |
Total hours per week: 25
General English speaking & listening group -maximum 5 students: 10 hours
English with Sketching group - maximum 5 students: 15 hours
Price (GBP)per week: £695
Course prices does not include food and drink at lunch time or snack stops
Price Includes
- all English teaching
- English language materials
- tea/coffee during break time at school
- public transport as needed
- attendance certificate
Not included:
- Food and drink during lunch and snack stops
- Art materials
- Entrance fees
Prices: English with Sketching Combination
| Total hours per week | General English speaking & listening group -maximum 5 students | English with Sketching 1-to-1 | Price (GBP)per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 10 hours | 15 hours | £1275 |
| 30 | 10 hours | 20 hours | £1545 |
Total hours per week: 25
General English speaking & listening group -maximum 5 students: 10 hours
English with Sketching 1-to-1: 15 hours
Price (GBP)per week: £1275
Total hours per week: 30
General English speaking & listening group -maximum 5 students: 10 hours
English with Sketching 1-to-1: 20 hours
Price (GBP)per week: £1545
if you require a different number of hours, please contact us for a personal quote
Price Includes
- all English teaching
- English language materials
- tea/coffee during break time at school
- public transport as needed
- attendance certificate
Not included:
- Food and drink during lunch and snack stops
- Art materials
- Entrance fees
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