A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
The University of Portsmouth, in collaboration with Avantages, offers a programme of English language and culture. Lecturers draw on their research and/or their industry experience to deliver a quality course.
Your English language and culture summer experience will give you the opportunity to develop your English language skills, while also engaging in cultural activities and excursions.
You will attend for two weeks and upon completion of the course, receive a certificate.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your summer experience at the University of Portsmouth is designed to provide a balance of English language development with team activities, cultural visits and an introduction into University life in the UK.
The cultural activities are organised and delivered by our dedicated support team. This team will greet you when you arrive, settle you into your accommodation and be available to answer any questions about your time with us. The support team has run successful programmes for students from China, Panama and Uzbekistan.
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
WEEK 1
SUNDAY
– Collection from Portsmouth ports and transfer to accommodation
MONDAY
– Welcome and orientation
– Exploring British traditions workshop
– Tour of Portsmouth and traditional English afternoon tea
TUESDAY
– Introducing University study
– Exploring British customs workshop
– Personal development – setting goals
WEDNESDAY
– British sports day
THURSDAY
– Introduction to seminars and debating
– Personal statement workshop
– Team games
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FRIDAY
– Exploring cross-cultural issues
– Personal development – building resilience
– Afternoon visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
SATURDAY
– Day trip to London to include the changing of the guard, Westminster, South Bank, the Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and Covent Garden
WEEK 2
SUNDAY
– Free day
MONDAY
– Design and deliver a presentation
– All about the UK fun quiz
– Afternoon bowling trip
TUESDAY
– Everyday language and British cuisine
– Note-taking and lecture skills
– Team-building
WEDNESDAY
– Day trip to Windsor Castle
THURSDAY
– Critical thinking
– Journalling and recording ideas
– Group work and presentation rehearsal
– Team games
FRIDAY
– Group poster presentations
– Certificate presentation ceremony
– Farewell lunch
SATURDAY
– Return transfer to Portsmouth ports
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is included in the price of your summer experience. Accommodation is normally based within one of our University halls of residence and can comprise of a single standard bedroom set in a self-contained flat of five bedrooms, a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom. The hall has a main reception open 24/7. Bedding, towels and cooking equipment is provided for every student. Chaperones will be provided with meal options during their stay, subject to availability.
REQUIREMENTS
To join this course you must:
• Have a valid passport
• Be aged seventeen or over at the course start date
• Have an intermediate level of English