Welcome to beautiful Edinburgh! We're delighted that you've decided to study with us and enjoy our city but. most of all, we want you to improve your English! You only have a limited time with us, so let's make sure you make the most of your time studying with ELA-Edinburgh.
Be Prepared
Come to class with a
pen and a notebook for new vocabulary and grammar. It’s amazing how many
students expect to remember language without writing it down. Sadly, most
people do not have perfect memories.
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| ALWAYS record new language |
Tell your teacher what you need and what you
want to study. Be ready to give your teacher feedback on the lessons.
Move your cultural life into
English
Remember that most
language is learnt out of the classroom so one of the most important thing is
exposure to the language. Learners who become fluent enjoy using English to socialise,
read, watch TV or listen to music. Even if you don’t think you’re learning
anything, your brain is busy absorbing and remembering.
Take advantage of the UK
Whilst in Edinburgh
you will be surrounded by the English language. It’s difficult to understand
all the new words and phrases you will encounter each day, but use the context
to help you guess the meaning and don’t be afraid of making a mistake.
Use your teacher as a resource
Write down new words and
phrases and check their meaning with your teacher.
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| Teachers love lots of questions! |
Set yourself targets
When you study a new
piece of grammar look for opportunities to use it; this could be just repeating
it to yourself or fitting it into a context with familiar situations
such as the daily life of your family or friends. We want to see you produce it. Imagine the satisfaction you’ll feel when you
use the 3rd conditional perfectly!
Be Honest
When you don’t
understand something or get confused please tell your teacher. Mistakes are
good because we can learn from them and they give your teacher a better idea of
how to help you.
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