50+ English and Culture Programme

50+ English for adults of 50 years and over who want to practise and improve their everyday English, while enjoying the company of other like-minded people as they discover London outside of the classroom. Available in summer and at set times during the year.

  • Learn English for everyday life – travelling, emails, social media and much more.
  • Practise language using real life Everyday situations.
  • Study with more mature students.
  • Enjoy varied afternoon/evening cultural activities.
  • Take part in a full day excursion at the weekend outside of London.
Programme Name
Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
Price P/W (from)
 
50+ General English and Culture
20
£895

Programme Descriptions

50+ General English and Culture GE50+

For mature adults who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - by learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking.

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:50
    Monday to Friday
1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks £895 per week Enquire Now
20 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills
  • 14.00 - 17.00 3 afternoon activities per week (option to join Frances King general adult programme on 2 afternoons)
  • 19.00 - 22.00 2 evening activities per week (option to join Frances King general adult programme on 1 evening)
  • Full day at the weekend 1 full day excursion at the weekend outside of London

Prices

  • £895 1-2 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available: 1-2 Weeks
  • Levels: B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 50. You will study at your level of English in the morning, so the age range may be mixed. The cultural programme is exclusively for those on the programme aged 50+.
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts:
1 week programme: May 12, 19; August 11, 18; September 8, 15 2025
2 week programme: May 12; August 11; September 8 2025

Timetable:
Monday to Friday English Lessons: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50. Timetable includes break time.
Monday to Friday Cultural Activities:
- 14.00-17.00: 3 afternoon activities per week (option to join Frances King general adult programme on 2 afternoons)
- 19.00-22.00: 2 evening activities per week (option to join Frances King general adult programme on 1 evening)
- at the weekend, all day: 1 full day excursion at the weekend outside of London

Activities examples:
- guided visit to a major museum or gallery
- guided walking tour or river trip
- visit to a major attraction, including entrance, such as the Tower of London or a West End musical
- day trip to Windsor or Oxford

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (activities, excursions and entrance charges are included in the programme fee. Refreshments and meals are not included)
- school certificate


Additional Information

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