SPRACHCAFFE - ENGLISH IN BRIGHTON
Sprachcaffe Brighton is one of our English language schools. England is the origin of the English language and Brighton is a wonderful city in which to learn English.
Whether you're thinking of participating in an intensive course during your holidays, preparing for an exam or you simply wish to study a language in a relaxed environment, at our Brighton School you'll be sure to learn English in a fun and enjoyable way. Studying abroad also allows you to share your every-day life with the people of this delightful country, thus giving you a chance you use what you have learned in class.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN BRIGHTON
Location of the Brighton Language School: The school is situated a short 15 minute walk away from our residence. It is within easy reach of Brighton Pier, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, The Royal Pavilion Palace and of course, the beach. The school is housed in an attractive building with a student lounge, courtyard, free Internet access, full social program and weekend excursions.
Inside the Brighton English School
Our English school in Brighton is equipped with: Common rooms and areas dedicated to our students to study, watch UK TV, listen to the radio, chat, etc. / Attractive patio garden for outdoor lounging
Activities: We offer excursions and have welcome and farewell parties, theme nights, weekend discos and pub crawls, beach parties, sports activities and cultural visits to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum, and local theatres and cinemas. The prices for the leisure activities are up to 60 £.
We also offer:
Full-Day excursions to: London / Oxford / Cambridge / Bath / Stonehenge / Leeds Castle / Canterbury / Shakespeare's Stratford &The Cotswolds (scenic English countryside) / Isle of Wight / Windsor Castle / Hampton Court (Henry VIII's Palace)
Half-Day excursions to: Musicals in London's West End, such as: The Lion King, Les Miserables etc. / Lewes (old English town with a Norman Castle on the hill) / Alfriston / Rottingdean (traditional English village) / The Cuckmere Valley / Beachy Head and Seven Sisters (scenic coastal countryside walk)
ENGLISH COURSES IN SPRACHCAFFE BRIGHTON: In our school in Malta we offer English courses for all levels from absolute beginner to advance. On the first day, you will take a test and will be placed in the level most suitable for you. The courses are held from Monday to Friday: educational material on loan will be given during class. There are no classes during holidays.
SPRACHCAFFE BRIGHTON OUR TEACHERS: Our teachers are all native speakers, highly qualified and have an academic education. After the lessons, they are available to give advice and assistance on any problems with the language and to answers questions about local cultural and sporting events. They may spend their free time with our guests and, of course, for students taking a business language course, they will provide special materials for class.
TEACHING METHOD: Our teaching method is based on the "principle of conversation" because the study of language should be aimed mainly at putting into practice the grammatical and lexical aspects of the language:
LESSONS: The class is based essentially on the principle of conversation. This is achieved through intensive training in structured role-play, guided dialogs, audio-listening and reading cultural, social, and political essays and articles related to the host country.
CERTIFICATE: At the end of the course each student will receive a certificate attesting to the number of lessons taken and the language level achieved.
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Types of courses
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Standard course
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Intensive course
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Private instruction
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Business course
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Academic course
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Lessons per week
(1 lesson = 45 min)
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20
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30
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10/20/30
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30
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20/30
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Minimum length
(weeks)
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2
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1
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1
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2
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12
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Maximum length
(weeks)
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unlimited
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unlimited
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unlimited
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unlimited
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unlimited
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Number of maximum students
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10
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10
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1
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10
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10
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Minimum age
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18
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18
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18
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18
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18
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STANDARD LANGUAGE COURSE: Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German or Chinese, a Standard Language Course at any of Sprachcaffe / Languages PLUS schools around the world is bound to meet your requirements.
This is the perfect compromise between learning the language and enjoying your free time. Four daily lessons guarantee effective learning, while the morning or afternoon remains free for extra-curricular activities.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Ranges between 8-15 students per class, depending on destination
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSE: An Intensive Language Course at Sprachcaffe / Languages PLUS in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German or Chinese is the ideal choice for a more in-depth focus on the language. Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your languages, this course is bound to meet your requirements.
In this case, more emphasis is placed on learning, thus leaving less free time for extra curricular activities. Six daily lessons guarantee effective progress in a much shorter time.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 1 week - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Ranges between 8-12 students per class, depending on destination
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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ACADEMIC LANGUAGE COURSE: The Academic Term / Exam Preparation Course at Sprachcaffe / Language PLUS is structured similar to the Standard Language Course, however the goals and objectives are structured for long term study. Thus it is ideal for students who which to attain a more in-depth and continuous study of the language and also for those interested in sitting for any of the major language exams, such as the PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, DELE, DELF, DALF, CILS and DSH. The examination fees are not included in the course price and students have to pay extra for materials.
Completing an Academic Term at Sprachcaffe / Language PLUS will help earn important qualifications and is perfect for those seeking the challenges and goals of meeting university entrance requirements.
Spending several months abroad is the ideal way to completely immerse yourself in another language. Chose to study at one of our Sprachcaffe centers around the world for 3, 6 or even better, 9 months!
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Course Duration
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Minimum 8 weeks - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Ranges between 8-12 students per class, depending on destination
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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MƯNƯ GROUP LANGUAGE COURSE: Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your English, Spanish or French, a Minigroup Language Course at Sprachcaffe / Language PLUS is bound to meet your requirements. The important feature in this course is class size which is reduced considerably allowing for greater personalized attention by the teacher.
This is the perfect compromise between learning the language and enjoying your free time. Four daily lessons guarantee effective learning, while the morning or afternoon remains free for extra-curricular activities.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Maximum 6 students per class
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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Availabilty
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Not available during high season (Check schools for specific dates)
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COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: For students who book a language program of 3, 6 or 9 months in Brighton, Madrid, Nice, Florence or Frankfurt, we offer a free university placement service. Our staff provides assistance with applications to universities, the choice of university courses and will always be ready to clear up any doubts and give the best possible advice.
HOWEVER we can give no guarantee that the student will be accepted. Getting to know a different culture and language, another education, university and research system, will most definitely be of immense advantage to you in your later life!
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Application Requirements
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• Participation in a language course with a duration of at least 3 months at the Sprachcaffe Language/PLUS School in one of the five cities mentioned above.
• Minimum age is 18 years for all universities
• Students must satisfy the particular entry requirements for the University and course of choice.
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Dates
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Entry all year round, ideally beginning at least 7 months before the semester starts at the chosen destination
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VACATION LANGUAGE COURSE: A Vacation Language Course in Spanish or Italian at Sprachcaffe / Language PLUS schools is sure to provide you with some insight into the language and its cultural setting. Two daily lessons will leave you with a lot of spare time to enjoy your vacation and discover the host countries on a cultural level. Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your languages, this course is bound to meet your requirements, letting you focus primarily on your traveling and touring activities.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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2 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Ranges between 8-12 students per class, depending on destination
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: One-to-one language training is the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language or to improve your language skills. The format of the lessons is totally determined by the needs and desires of the student. The hours of this course are flexible which makes it possible to book such a course together with another course option.
This course is also ideal as a tutoring or support course to focus on problem areas. You decide the number of daily lessons: two, four or six. All aspects of the language are taught in as short a time possible without being overly demanding.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 1 week - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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2, 4 or 6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Individual
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
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BUSINESS LANGUAGE COURSE: The Business Course is ideal for students and professionals who need to use a language for business communication in their daily routine. The course combines 4 lessons per day made up of the Standard Language Course and is followed by 2 lessons per day specializing in business topics. We cover a range of current and relevant work-related issues.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
4 Standard English lessons, 2 Business English lessons
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Class Size
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Maximum 6 students per class
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Intermediate, Advanced
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AFTERNOON ENGLISH COURSE: Afternoon English classes practise all the language skills: reading and writing, speaking and listening, and develop knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Students joining these classes are assessed for level and allocated to an appropriate class.
This is the perfect compromise between learning the language and enjoying your free time. Two daily lessons a week guarantee effective learning, and are convenient for students who work during the day.
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Course Duration
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Minimum 12 week - unlimited
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Lessons per day
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4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)
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Class Size
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Ranges between 8-18 students per class, depending on destination
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Minimum Age
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18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization
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Levels
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Beginners, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency.
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Price
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£50 per week , minimum 12 weeks - £600 (In Brighton)
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ACCOMMODATION IN BRIGHTON – SPRACHCAFFE
In Brighton we offer four types of accommodation, you may choose the option that suits you best depending on your needs. In all the options you may interact with other people and be able to practice what was studied in class. For more information click on one of the options:
HOST FAMILY IN SPRACHCAFFE BRIGHTON: We offer lodging with host families in Brighton and England, carefully selected by Languages Plus Sprachcaffe staff.
Should you decide on this option, you will not only have the opportunity to practise your English language skills outside of class, you will come to know first hand the culture and the customs of Brighton and its inhabitants.
We carefully select host families according to the following factors:
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Distance between the host family and the school
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Standard of accommodation
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A variety of host families is on offer in Brighton, including families with or without children as well as single households. Student accommodation is in a single, shared twin or double room. All our host families have been carefully chosen and are located in good residential areas in or around Brighton & Hove.
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Half board is included in the price.
STUDENT RESIDENCE IN BRIGHTON – SPRACHCAFFE
Student Residence: Our residence is located in the centre of Brighton, in a hot spot of the Promenade and just a few minutes walk to the tourist areas. With more than 40 well equipped rooms, you have a choice between CLUB Residence 1 or 2 and while both offer great comfort, only CLUB 2 includes a sea-view! The residence offers:
Double rooms / En-suit bathrooms / TV and phone in every room / Cleaning Service: once a week / Cleaning Service: twice a week / Only a 15 minute walk from the school / Club 2 rooms have a sea view
APARTMENTS IN BRIGHTON – SPRACHCAFFE
This is a good option if you plan to spend more than 4 weeks in Brighton. Brighton apartments are usually shared between 6-10 students and include:
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Single or double rooms
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Shared bathroom and fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary utensils
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Cleaning Service: once a week
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Apartments are a 10-20 minutes walk or a short bus ride to the school
HOTEL IN BRIGHTON – SPRACHCAFFE
Hotel: We also offer a hotel in Brighton to those who prefer greater comfort and luxury. Breakfast is provided by the hotel every morning. This hotel includes:
Double rooms are only available to students travelling together
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En-suite bathrooms
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TV and phone in every room
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Cleaning Service: usually every day
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Only a 10 minute walk from the school
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Bed linen provided, students must bring their own towels.
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Junior Programs - English