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Established in 1983, Nab Cottage is an English language school and community in the centre of the Lake District National Park, an area of outstanding beauty and tranquillity in Cumbria in north-west England. It is unique as an English language school because students and teachers live together and study together. We take a maximum of 20 students in the school at any time and there is continuous interaction in English. Our students are all adults and come from all over the world. The average stay is about 3 weeks, though some people stay for up to 3 months.

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Accreditation:

Nab Cottage is accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and English UK North.

Qualified & Experienced Teachers:
Our teachers are well qualified and experienced and bring a wide range of complementary skills including art, drama, coaching and mentoring. We use a holistic model of learning, encouraging students to behave, think, dream and relax in English.

We teach English at 4 levels, from basic conversation to advanced. We assess your speaking and listening ability in a relaxed and informal way when you arrive and you will be placed in the group that best suits your level. During the afternoon, evening and at weekends there is a programme of activities designed to activate language in a natural and motivating way.

English Language Courses:
- General English for adults
- English & Walking
- Personal Development in English
- Experiential English for Teachers
- One To One / Private English lessons
- English & Yoga
- English courses for companies or groups

Beautiful location in the Lake District National Park:

The school is in the centre of the beautiful Lake District National Park, overlooking a small lake and surrounded by mountains. There are many wonderful walks from the cottage including waterfalls, caves, valleys, mountains and rivers. Windermere, the largest lake in England, is just 3km away. The Lake District is a very special place and it is currently being considered for World Heritage status. The region is very popular with British tourists so there are many facilities in the villages, including cinemas, shops, bars, clubs, boating, tennis, fitness centres and leisure spas.

Our school is less than 2 hours by car from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds / Bradford, Blackpool and Newcastle airports. Our area is also easily accessible from the airports by train or bus.

Student Testimonials:

"A perfect concept. I've never met a language school like this." - Barbara 2010

"I've passed 6 fantastic weeks here. I'm going to bring into myself this experience for all my life. I'm sure that Nab Cottage has changed my life in a better way. I leave here a piece of my heart." -Alessandro 2010

"Great, incredible, deep, moving experience of physical, mental and spiritual growth, as usual! Thanks again!" - Vania 2009

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Address: Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, England , UK / GB

Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-05-23 were from:

Guadalajara, Spain; UAE; Reykjavik, Iceland; Hessen, Germany; Oslo, Norway; and more.

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Amity English School, London

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Study English in the capital!

Amity English School, a department of Amity College, is an English language school in South West London, situated in the heart of Wimbledon in the Borough of Merton. We offer a wide variety of English language courses for beginner to advanced learners.

Serving an international student body, locally-based adults and working professionals, our courses are available full-time and part-time - providing morning, afternoon & evening study options.

Courses include General and Intensive English, Business English, Conversational Classes, Private Classes, English Exam Preparation (Cambridge, IELTS), and more.

At Amity English School, we structure our programmes so that each individual student obtains our full support, and can plan for his/her future success.

International students experience a sense of belonging in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere supported by bilingual staff. Our students represent over 75 different nationalities so far!

Our team are dedicated to ensuring your time with us is rewarding as well as enjoyable by providing a good standard of service from the moment you apply.

Amity English School is located in Wimbledon, less than 5 minutes walking distance from Wimbledon Train Station (served by South West Trains and only 15 minutes from Central London by train). Trains depart every 3-5 minutes from Waterloo Station.

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English Courses for Adults:
Beginner to advanced levels

• General English courses
• Intensive / Semi-Intensive English classes
• Part-time English courses
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• English Exams Preparation (Cambridge, IELTS)
• Business English for working professionals & company executives
• Conversation & Pronunciation classes
• Evening English classes
• One-to-One / Private English lessons
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Heritage English

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Heritage English is an exclusive English language school close to Bournemouth in the South of England.

We provide intensive English language homestay courses for adults (over 16 years) from around the world throughout the year and in summer. Our English immersion courses are tailor-made to the specific needs of professionals and executives.

We have taught students from a wide range of industries and professional backgrounds. Live in a friendly, comfortable, caring family environment, and speak / listen to and learn English from morning to night.

Heritage English provides Business English immersion, one-to-one or small group intensive English courses at very competitive inclusive rates.

Our past students have come from a wide range of industries, including banking, airline and manufacturing, among others.

The combination of intensive formal one-to-one lessons combined with the daily conversation practice out of lessons is what we call “total immersion”. There is a wide range of sporting and leisure activities that students can combine with their homestay course.

Our directors are fully Cambridge qualified, and have a wide experience of hosting and teaching students of all ages and levels of English.

They supervise all of the plans for one-to-one immersion lessons, and monitor the progress of all students during their stay.

- English homestay courses for individual students / small groups

- Business English total immersion courses for professionals

- Academic English homestay courses

- Exam preparation homestay courses for students preparing for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE exams

We also provide one-on-one tuition for children and teenagers.

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English at St Andrews, Scotland

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English at St Andrews (EASA) provides unique residential English courses designed for business executives, professionals, golf players, whisky enthusiasts, and business graduates who would like to enjoy a quality & intensive English learning experience in the UK.

EASA is situated in the beautiful and historic town of St Andrews (less than one hour from Edinburgh) on the east coast of Scotland.

Our full-immersion intensive English courses are customized to meet your specific needs and interests. We can combine Business English and General English classes with a range of engaging leisure activities, including culture, golf and / or whisky experiences.

Students should have an English level of lower intermediate or higher. You may learn in a small group environment or may take private English lessons. Our fun and engaging leisure activity options allow you to practice your English language skills in off-site learning environments.

Rich with history and architecture, St Andrews is world-renowned as being the Home of Golf and the location of Scotland's first university. This stunning location means that we can offer you a truly first-class experience.

Full-immersion customized intensive English courses - 5, 7 or 14 days duration:

- General English or Business English training. Your programme can be 1-to-1 or small group sessions.

Leisure, cultural & social activities (golf, whisky tasting and / or distillery tours) can be combined with English classes to provide further opportunities to practice your English.

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Private Online English Courses from Cambridge, UK

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• Reach Cambridge provides English Language (ESOL) courses for non-native English speakers / international students of ages 13 to 24 years old based anywhere around the world.

• Reach Cambridge's online English language courses and tutoring are designed to help non-native speakers of all levels to improve their English, and discover the cultures of England and other English-speaking countries around the world.

• Based since 2005 in the historic city of Cambridge in England, Reach Cambridge has provided thousands of young people from around the world with the opportunity to prepare for their exciting futures in a university environment in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• Our Online Pre-University / College Preparation Courses are already popular in countries such as Greece, Hong Kong / China, Italy, India, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, & more.

• Through intensive, one-to-one, private lessons with your English teacher, you will have conversations and lessons centered on your specific interests and needs. All areas of comprehension and communication are covered, with a particular emphasis on preparing you for whatever is coming next in your education.

Short & Intensive English Courses Online - for All Levels:
- Study for 10, 20 or 40 hours (10 Hours - Introduction to a Subject, 20 Hours - In-depth Study, 40 Hours - Advanced Learning).

Further Studies:
Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Management, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Engineering, Journalism & Media, English Literature, Law, Mathematics, Medicine & Life Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, SAT Preparation, Sustainability, STEM (Science, technology, engineering & mathematics), Optional Enrichment Classes (Leadership, Study Skills).

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Kaplan International Colleges Cambridge

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Whether your goal is to accelerate your career, or simply travel the world, with a Kaplan International Colleges course you will gain the English language skills and academic approach you need to succeed. Founded in the late 1970’s, our English school in Cambridge, England is housed in a large, converted Edwardian house close to the city centre. Choose from our wide range of courses and accommodation options at our Cambridge English school and explore one of the world’s greatest university cities while improving your English.

Taught by qualified, experienced and friendly teachers, our English school offers a wide range of English courses, as well as Cambridge exam preparation courses, to help students of all levels advance their academic and professional careers.

With over 40 English language schools in eight countries, Kaplan International Colleges, world leaders in English education, has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967. Our English school in Cambridge is accredited by the British Council and is an active member of English UK, the association of recognised English language schools.

Quality English Language Courses:
- General English programs
- General English Academic Year/Semester options
- Vacation English classes
- Intensive English lessons
- Intensive English Academic Year/Semester options
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European School of Languages

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Discover fun, personalized online English lessons with European School of Languages! In collaboration with Gymglish, we offer online English lessons through daily e-mails to students based in the UK, U.S., and around the world.

Each personalized lesson takes ten minutes to complete, and includes fun stories with dialogues, questions, 'mini-lessons' and revisions.

The Gymglish system uses your mistakes to develop a personalized lesson plan for you. Your lessons are customized according to your previous answers, your expectations and your needs.

Online / Email-Based English Lessons:

- Available for PC, mobile and tablet.
- Beginner to Advanced levels
- Only 15 minutes per day to improve your English.
- Follow the adventures of the Delavigne Corporation in San Francisco.
- Personalized lessons are adjusted according to your level and needs.

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