English Language and Culture
Improve your English language skills and find out more about UK culture and history.

English Language and Culture
Course information
Successfully complete this course and be awarded 10 UK credit points.
This course includes classroom-based English studies and plenty of time exploring the city, experiencing the culture, and applying your new English skills. Visits to attractions, museums and galleries are included.
You’ll also take part in interactive workshops, and work on a group project with your fellow students. The project will be related to the culture, history, and heritage of Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé or the UK.
You will:
- Complete engaging exercises set by an expert tutor
- Expand your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
- Research a group project on a subject of special interest to you
- Be exposed to UK culture and regional accents
- Develop your formal and informal English language speaking skills
- Explore Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and the local culture
- Build your confidence in English writing
- Present your project to fellow students.
After this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate improvements in your formal and informal English language speaking skills – including debating, clarifying, seeking information and reflecting
- Demonstrate awareness of conversational English vocabulary and grammar
- Transfer your English language knowledge to real-world situations
- Enhance your ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings
- Learn more about the UK, its people and culture
- Collaborate on a project with your fellow students.
Teaching methods: lectures, project briefings, verbal and visual presentations, and off-campus trips.
Students should have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.
This course is ideal for undergraduate students who want to improve their English language skills and find out more about UK culture and history.
How to Apply
Complete our to apply for Global Summer School. The application deadline is 1 June 2025.
Once you apply we’ll be in touch with more information on how to pay, your course, accommodation and travelling to Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.