Teacher Profile
Our semi-intensive courses provide 15 hours of general English a week and are available with homestay, self-catering or hotel accommodation.
Classroom Teaching (15 hours week)
Each day consists of 3 hours of classes, either in the morning or in the afternoon. All four language skills are covered in class, but priority is given to speaking and listening. New language is introduced through either topic based classes (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or classes that practise everyday English. All the vocabulary and grammar taught is continually recycled in order to help you remember it. To further reinforce the work done in class, supplementary exercises are set as homework. You are welcome to let us know how much homework you would like to receive.
As well as your classes, you'll have a weekly tutorial in which you can discuss your progress and assess your learning goals. You can also bring up any non-academic concerns you might have.
An optional sightseeing programme is available from June to August. At other times of the year, we would be happy to give you sightseeing advice so that you can explore the area yourself. Many of the region's famous sights can easily be reached by public transport. You are also free to make use of Talking Towns: a unique project created by Durham School of English that allows you to find out about Durham through its shops and businesses.
Minimun age: 18
Class size: 1- 8
Language level: Elementary (A2) - Advanced (C1)
(Not suitable for complete beginners.)
Start date: Any Monday
Course length: 1 Week - 11 Months
Available: All year round
Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay or Self-Catering
(Self-Catering is only available from June - August)
Classroom Teaching (15 hours week)
Each day consists of 3 hours of classes, either in the morning or in the afternoon. All four language skills are covered in class, but priority is given to speaking and listening. New language is introduced through either topic based classes (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or classes that practise everyday English. All the vocabulary and grammar taught is continually recycled in order to help you remember it. To further reinforce the work done in class, supplementary exercises are set as homework. You are welcome to let us know how much homework you would like to receive.
As well as your classes, you'll have a weekly tutorial in which you can discuss your progress and assess your learning goals. You can also bring up any non-academic concerns you might have.
An optional sightseeing programme is available from June to August. At other times of the year, we would be happy to give you sightseeing advice so that you can explore the area yourself. Many of the region's famous sights can easily be reached by public transport. You are also free to make use of Talking Towns: a unique project created by Durham School of English that allows you to find out about Durham through its shops and businesses.
Minimun age: 18
Class size: 1- 8
Language level: Elementary (A2) - Advanced (C1)
(Not suitable for complete beginners.)
Start date: Any Monday
Course length: 1 Week - 11 Months
Available: All year round
Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay or Self-Catering
(Self-Catering is only available from June - August)
Keith Gibbs has taught English in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He has taught in a wide range of learning situations, both for general English and English for professional, vocational and academic purposes at levels ranging from beginner to advanced. He has over 20 years’ experience of preparing students for internationally-recognised English language exams, including PET, CAE, FCE and IELTS.
Keith Gibbs
Morning Timetable
*Semi-Intensive classes are run in the morning and the afternoon.
| Day | Class 1 9:00 - 10:00 |
Class 2 10:05 - 11:05 |
Class 3 11:10 - 12:10 |
Evening | ||
| Monday | General English | General English | General English | Things to do in Durham | ||
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| Saturday | Free Day | |||||
| Sunday | Free Day |
15 Hours Week | Homestay
Semi-Intensive English Courses
Page Glossary
| consist - to be made of particular parts or things | receive - to get something that someone gives or sends to you |
| priority - something important that must be done first or needs more attention than anything else | public transport - buses, trains etc that everyone can use |
| reinforce - to make an idea, belief, or feeling stronger | sightseeing - travelling around an area to see the interesting things |
| supplementary - additional | concern - something that worries you |
| unique - not the same as anything or anyone else |
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Semi-Intensive
General English
15 Hours Week
Our semi-intensive courses provide 15 hours of general English a week and are available with homestay, self-catering or hotel accommodation.
Classroom Teaching (15 hours week)
Each day consists of 3 hours of classes, either in the morning or in the afternoon. All four language skills are covered in class, but priority is given to speaking and listening. New language is introduced through either topic based classes (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or classes that practise everyday English. All the vocabulary and grammar taught is continually recycled in order to help you remember it. To further reinforce the work done in class, supplementary exercises are set as homework. You are welcome to let us know how much homework you would like to receive.
Each day consists of 3 hours of classes, either in the morning or in the afternoon. All four language skills are covered in class, but priority is given to speaking and listening. New language is introduced through either topic based classes (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or classes that practise everyday English. All the vocabulary and grammar taught is continually recycled in order to help you remember it. To further reinforce the work done in class, supplementary exercises are set as homework. You are welcome to let us know how much homework you would like to receive.
As well as your classes, you'll have a weekly tutorial in which you can discuss your progress and assess your learning goals. You can also bring up any non-academic concerns you might have.
An optional sightseeing programme is available from June to August. At other times of the year, we would be happy to give you sightseeing advice so that you can explore the area yourself. Many of the region's famous sights can easily be reached by public transport. You are also free to make use of Talking Towns: a unique project created by Durham School of English that allows you to find out about Durham through its shops and businesses.
Minimun age: 18
Class size: 1- 8
Language level: Elementary (A2) - Advanced (C1) (Not suitable for complete beginners.)
Start date: Any Monday
Course length: 1 Week - 11 Months
Available: All year round
Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay or Self-Catering
(Self-Catering is only available from June to August.)
Available: All year round
Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay or Self-Catering
(Self-Catering is only available from June to August.)
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