Course description

The English Winter Programme is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their general English language and communication skills, especially speaking and listening. It is for people who would like to learn about British Culture and meet other students from around the world.

UCAE classes are student-centred and interactive. This means that you will have the chance to use your English skills every day as you complete tasks with your classmates, with guidance from your tutors. The maximum class size is 18 students.

English Winter Programme course content

You will usually have 19 tutor-led study hours per week including:

• 12 hours of general English language skills;
• 7 hours of British Culture and Communication classroom activities;

You may also complete up to five hours of guided individual study each week. 

Sample timetable

The sample timetable below is a guide and lesson times and content may change.

Class time (local UK time)	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9.30am - 11am	English Language & Skills	English Language & Skills	Optional Social  Activities  9.30-10.30	British Culture and Communication Trip	English Language & Skills
11am -  11.30am	Break
11.30am - 1pm	English Language & Skills	English Language & Skills	English Language & Skills  11am - 1pm	British Culture and Communication Trip	English Language & Skills
1pm - 2pm	Break
2pm - 3pm	British Culture and Communication (Themes)	British Culture and Communication (Themes)	British Culture and Communication (Trip preparation)	British Culture and Communication (Trip feedback)	English Language & Skills  (Guided social activities)
Anytime	Individual study	Individual study	Individual study	Individual study	Individual study