The Course

The course is entirely student centred.  The experience of the teacher enables her to structure each course to meet the specific needs of each individual student.

Firstly, the teacher will conduct a needs analysis to determine your individual requirements and to identify weak areas that need to be addressed.  These language areas will be listed in logical sequence and worked through systematically.  As we do so we will compile your own personalised grammar reference book , which you will take home with you when you leave.  In the course of further studies in your own country, you will have no more need to struggle through pages and pages of grammar exercises in order to understand a point of language.  We can go directly to the point and explain structures and rules of grammar in very simple terms.  This personalised grammar book, clearly and concisely written, will contain no more and no less than the information you require in order to understand how the English language works.  It represents, in part, the ‘frame of reference’ to which Anneliese refers in her testimonial.  We do this because, simply having a statement corrected is really of little value.  Unless the nature of the mistake is clearly explained you will not be able to apply that knowledge to your use of the language in general.  This is our guiding principle here at the Cherry Orchard Language Studio.  You are not simply told that you are wrong and then corrected.  The mistake is isolated and explained in clear and simple terms.              

In the mornings between 9am and 1pm you will have formal lessons structured to fit your personal needs.

After lunch, you may wish to go jogging or for a walk in the park or to have a round of golf in order to relax before beginning your homework.

Homework will be set daily, sometimes in the form of an interactive CD Rom, which will serve to consolidate the language you learned during the morning session.  In the evenings you will be encouraged to join in with the social life of the teachers in order to meet other English people and to put the language to further use.

Click on testimonials to see how well this works.

One-to-One Tuition & Tuition in Small Groups Ensures Rapid Progress

Learning English whilst living with your teacher is the most time and cost effective way of learning a language. You are free of transport worries, accommodation problems and stress.  Instead, you are able to relax in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

You will find that you will make much faster progress at the Cherry Orchard Language Studio than you would in a conventional language school because:

One-to-One Tuition

1. Your course is carefully designed to meet your specific English language needs.
2. Any mistakes are instantly corrected by your teacher and questions are answered immediately.
3. You have access to a  wide range of teaching resources: books, television, computer software, on-line activities, video and audio cassettes. This ensures that your learning activities are varied and therefore interesting and enjoyable.
4. You practice and improve your English all of the time, not just in the classroom.
5. You are able to practice using what you learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
6. You do not waste time travelling
7. You choose a convenient date to start your course, and also its duration.
8. You have your teacher’s undivided attention.
9. You are able to work at your own pace and are not held back by other students whose needs are different from your own.

Tuition in Small Groups
Tuition in small groups of 1-4 persons carries many of the benefits listed above. It also creates an interesting dynamic within the group. To be taught in a group, students must be compatible in level. Courses are taught at the following levels:

Beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
Upper-intermediate
Advanced

Also, students who share the same mother tongue must be willing to show the self-discipline necessary to resist the temptation to converse in their own language when not under supervision!

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Courses:
General English
On the General English Course, our aim is to improve your communication skills and there is much emphasis on speaking and listening as well as reading, writing and grammar.  We aim to extend your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and ensure that you become more confident when using English.

Business and Professional English Courses
If you wish, the focus can be on Business, Technical or Professional English.  Aspects might include such skills as reading documents, writing business letters,
Making a presentation, entertaining visiting executives, taking notes, interviewing or writing emails or faxes.

Your progress will be continuously monitored so that your lessons are always relevant to your needs.  A report, detailing our recommendations for further study will be made available to you at the end of the course.

KET
PET
FCE
CAE
CPE
TOEFL

These courses reinforce and supplement those skills already acquired, and offer the opportunity to improve any areas of weakness.

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Prices
The total cost of a course, which includes accommodation, breakfast, a light lunch and an evening meal is £710 per week.  Where two students are sharing all teaching and accommodation the cost is week £1,238 per week.  An explanation of group pricing and discounts please click on Group Prices, Discounts and Conditions. 

Payment is made by telegraphic transfer.

Please use our application form.  

Group Prices, Discounts & Conditions
For two people sharing all teaching and accommodation, please deduct 20% for the second person.  For a group of 3 or 4, the reduction is 30% for the second, third and fourth persons.

The fees cover Tuition, accommodation and meals.  Flights are not included in the price. 

Food and accommodation only, is available for friends or family who wish to accompany the student but do not wish to follow a course. The charge is £24.00 per night.

50% of the above fees are payable at the time of booking. The balance becomes due one month before the start of the course.

If the student is unable to attend the course due to illness, and we are notified less than one month before the course is due to begin, then 50%  of the course fees are retained by the teacher and students are advised to take out insurance to cover any possibility of loss.

If the course is cancelled by the student more than one month before it is due to begin, then £225 will be retained by the teacher and the balance of the amount paid at the time of booking  will be returned to the student.

Getting Here
Pick up from Bedford Train Station is free. Alternatively, we can arrange for a driver to meet you at one of the following airports and drive you directly to the house. A fee will be charged for this service.

London Luton (is the closest airport)
London Heathrow
Stansted

There is a direct train from Gatwick airport to Bedford.

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