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The London Experience Programme

A special programme of General English combined with social and cultural activities You have a chance to relax and make friends as well as learn about the life and culture of London and Britain - and improve your English at the same time!

The Language Course

Choose between an English language course of 15 lessons a week (Monday to Friday 13.45 to 16.45) or 20 lessons a week (Monday to Friday 13.45 to 17.40). The language course develops your General English skills, improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as pronunciation and grammar.

There is an emphasis on communication and we use authentic materials so that you can put your English to practical use in the situations where you need it.

Our teachers are well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic and we have excellent facilities for independent study.

Social and Cultural Activities

In the mornings the programme includes a series of activities and excursions, each accompanied by a teacher or guide.

The London Experience Sample Programme: Morning Excursions & Activities

Week A

Monday

Orientation and preparation for the week's visits

Tuesday

Open-top bus tour of the sights of London

Wednesday

Highgate Village, Hampstead Heath and Kenwood House

Thursday

The Tower Bridge Experience: visit inside the towers and walkways of London's landmark bridge

Friday

The British Museum OR free afternoon

Activity schedule is subject to change

Week B

Monday

Orientation and preparation for the week's visits

Tuesday

Madame Tussauds: London's famous waxwork museum and exhibition

Wednesday

London from the River Thames: sightseeing tour by river boat

Thursday

A walk round Westminster and the Houses of Parliament

Friday

The National Gallery OR free afternoon

Activity schedule is subject to change

Week C

Monday

Orientation and preparation for the week's visits

Tuesday

The Longitude Experience: Dockland's Railway to Greenwich and the Royal Observatory

Wednesday

Royal London: a walk round the palaces of London

Thursday

The Museum of London

Friday

The Tate Modern OR free afternoon

Activity schedule is subject to change

Week D

Monday

Orientation and preparation for the week's visits

Tuesday

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and a walk along the River Thames

Wednesday

The City of London: the financial district and St Paul's Cathedral

Thursday

A walk down Oxford Street, London's famous shopping district

Friday

The Geffrye Museum OR free afternoon

Activity schedule is subject to change

Materials and entrance costs are included in the price, but travel costs are extra.

General Social Programme

There is also a separate comprehensive social programme open to all St. Giles students. As well as excursions to famous places like Cambridge, Canterbury, Brighton and Stonehenge, there are international parties, barbecues and quiz nights at the college, plus trips to the theatre to see top London musicals.

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