Contemporary English

Who is the course for?

Experienced teachers of English, with an advanced standard of English (Language level: C1), working with secondary or adult students.

Course aims

  • To examine current trends in contemporary use of English, in Britain and internationally
  • To provide language development and practice
  • To present teaching techniques and ideas for teaching the topics covered

Course programme

The course is taught through a series of informal lectures, seminars and workshops. Topics can include:

  • Language change
  • Trends in lexical change and new words
  • Teenage language
  • Slang and idiom
  • Taboo/political correctness
  • Varieties of English
  • Exploiting authentic materials

EU funding

EU funding to the value of 1500 euros is available for teachers from the European Union and Associated Countries.

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Sample timetable

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.00 - 10.30 How contemporary is your English? Structural change in English Lexical change and new words Teaching new lexis Exploiting modern literature in the language classroom Teenage language
Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 Modern British life through magazine articles Colloquial English though authentic materials What is taboo? US/UK usage Political correctness - Feedback on the week
Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Exploiting contemporary articles in the classroom English through drama and fluency work Teaching advanced language Visiting speaker FREE AFTERNOON
15:30 Optional self access in the Study Centre

Dates and fees

All prices are in GB pounds sterling (£). Currency converter ®

Arrive Depart Location Fee Availability
29 June 2008 12 July 2008 Cambridge £1095  
13 July 2008 26 July 2008 Cambridge £1095 Full - no spaces
27 July 2008 09 August 2008 Cambridge £1095 Full - no spaces
10 August 2008 23 August 2008 Cambridge £1095 Full - no spaces

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Accommodation

Standard accommodation (prices included in course fees as above)

Cambridge

  • INC Homestay, single room, daily bed & breakfast, evening meals, weekend lunches. Weekday lunches at Bell.
Alternative accommodation (contact us for price details)

Cambridge

  • H Homestay, single room, daily bed & breakfast, no evening meals.
  • H7 Homestay, single room, daily bed & breakfast, evening meals, weekend lunches.
  • RCP Residential, self-catering, single room in shared student house.
Private arrangements

If you prefer to book your own accommodation, a list of guesthouses and hotels is available:

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