It is suitable for students of all levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1), but please note it is not suitable for complete beginners.
Our syllabus is specially designed so you can start any week. Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, plus grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills, with topics changing weekly.
We do not follow a coursebook but instead use a wide range of teaching resources, and we provide you with all lesson materials.
7.5 hours per week
15 hours per week
22.5 hours per week
This includes one extra lesson per day in General English, pronunciation, business English, writing or grammar.
*More info at this page Afternoon Classes
** See “Afternoon Classes” tab
Hours per week: 7.5; 15 or 22.5
Course length: 1-52 weeks
All levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)
Ages: 16+
Max. students per class: 12
Afternoon Classes are included as part of the General English Plus course. You can choose between General English, which is available every week, and specialist modules, which are available on certain dates. For course details, see the Afternoon Classes
| Topic | 2025 Dates | Topics may include |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation Skills | 6-10 January 31 March – 4 April 23-27 June 15-19 September 8-12 December |
• Language of presentations • Structuring and ‘signposting’ your talk • Intonation • Body language |
| Time Management | 13-17 January 7-11 April 30 June – 4 July 22-26 September 15-19 December |
• Planning effectively • Prioritising tasks • Language of scheduling and organinsing • Time-related language |
| Negotiating & Decision-Making |
20-24 January 14-17 April 7-11 July 29 September – 3 October |
• Teamwork activities • Language of persuasion and negotiation • Instructing and delegating • Dealing with difficult situations |
| Online Communication | 27-31 January 22-25 April 14-18 July 6-10 October |
Understanding and replying to emails • Levels of formality in email writing • Email structure (subject, greeting, sign-off) • Social media vocabulary |
| Phone Communication | 3-7 February 28 April – 2 May 21-25 July 13-17 October |
• Phone language (answering a call, taking a message, asking a caller to hold) • Listening for specific information • Making and receiving bookings / enquiries • Phonecall roleplays |
| Pronunciation | 10-14 February 6-9 May 28 July – 1 August 20-24 October |
• The sounds of English (vowels and consonants), and correcting problem sounds • The phonetic chart • Word stress and sentence stress • Features of natural speech (connected speech, intonation, weak forms) |
| Informal Language | 17-21 February 12-16 May 4-8 August 27-31 October |
• Idioms/expressions • British/US slang • Comparing formal and informal language • Abbreviations and acronyms • Text speak |
| Job Hunting | 24-28 February 19-23 May 11-15 August 3-7 November |
• Understanding job ads and job descriptions • Writing an effective CV and cover letter • Selling yourself in job interviews • Describing your work and your company |
| British Culture | 3-7 March 27-30 May 18-22 August 10-14 November |
• British history • Cultural icons and landmarks • Customs and traditions • UK institutions • Entertainment and media |
| Study & Academic Skills | 10-14 March 2-6 June 26-29 August 17-21 November |
• Setting learning goals • Recording vocabulary • Note-taking • Listening for gist and specific information • Reading: skimming and scanning |
| Speaking & Fluency | 17-21 March 9-13 June 1-5 Septembe 24-28 November |
Active listening • Showing interest/sympathy etc. • Follow-up questions • Question tags • Paraphrasing |
| Critical Thinking | 24-28 March 16-20 June 8-12 September 1-5 December |
• Giving opinions & language of debate • Challenging assumptions • Making predictions • Analysing and evaluating information |
*Pronunciation, Writing and Business English will replace Afternoon General English on the dates above.
**You can choose between General English and Introduction to IELTS on these weeks. Minimum level for Intoduction to IELTS: Pre-Intermediate (A2)
| TIME | LESSONS |
|---|---|
| 09.30 – 11.00 | 1st Lesson |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Break |
| 11.30 – 13.00 | 2nd Lesson |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.30 | 3rd Lesson |
Teaching days are Monday to Friday.
Your timetable will be one of the following:
9.30 – 13.00 for General English (15 hrs/week)
9.30 – 15.30 for General English Plus (22.5 hrs/week)
14.00 – 15.30 for Afternoon Classes only (7.5 hrs/week)
Please note: the Lewis School is open for classes every week from Monday to Friday except on the following days: UK Public Holidays 2022 – 15 April, 18 April, 2 May, 2 June, 3 June, 29 August
Christmas / New Year Closure 2022 – the school closes on 17 December 2022 and reopens on 3 January 2023
On your first day, we will give you a written and oral placement test. We will also provide you with a Welcome Pack, explain important information about the school, and take you on a tour of the city.
Want to know more about your learning programme at the Lewis School? Here is our quick guide to everything from homework to changing classes.
Our approach to teaching and learning is at the heart of our success as a school, and your success as a language learner. We’d like to tell you about what makes us different and special.
All prices in GBP (£) per week.
| 2025 |
AFTERNOON CLASSES |
GENERAL ENGLISH |
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration/hours | 7.5 hours | 15 hours | 22.5 hours |
| 1-7 Weeks | £97 | £204 | £293 |
| 8-13 Weeks | £93 | £190 | £275 |
| 14-20 Weeks | £85 | £176 | £256 |
| 21+ Weeks | £75 | £161 | £231 |
A non-refundable enrolment fee of £65 applies to all new students.
Fees include:
• Welcome pack, folder and all learning materials
• Study Clubs (free 1-hour sessions such as Conversation Club)
• Online and in-school self-study facilities
• Certificate and report at end of course (certificate is subject to you attending at least 80% of lessons)
Please note, the School is closed on the following days:
Christmas 2025-26 ⇨ we close on 20 December 2024 and reopen on 5 January 2026
Other UK Public Holidays 2025 ⇨ 18 April, 21 April, 5 May, 26 May, 25 August
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