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Testimonials from our students
At Live Language, I can improve my English skills thanks to our well-informed and professional teachers. Furthermore, I can meet and have a good relationship with people who come from all over the world.
Yuang, Indonesia
My English is far better now and most of the credit goes to all the Live Language teachers. I am still in touch with all the teachers and staff members. Thank you so much.
Muhammad, Saudi Arabia
I enjoyed very much the three weeks at Live Language, because they helped me to feel more confident with speaking. I am really satisfied with the teachers and all the staff.
Stefano, Italy
English Courses
Intensive English
At Live Language, our focus is on providing you with quality English lessons so that you can get the most out of your time with us. Our Intensive English course has a flexible structure. You have the opportunity to mix and match your core class and skills class to suit your goals.
For your core course you choose from either General English or IELTS Preparation. Your skills options are English for Life or English for IELTS. This flexibility means that you can design your course to meet your specific needs. And it’s no problem to change your mind during your stay with us.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 22.5 hours per week.
The lessons are Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 2.30pm.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate.
The weekly cost for this course is £230 per week.
We offer a discounted price of £210 per week if you pay for more than 4 weeks.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
Please note that this price is for self-funded students who pay in advance only.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following.
For All Students
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 10th Edition
The English Language Learners Vocabulary Builder Workbook
For Beginner Learners
Open Mind: Beginner: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach
For Elementary Learners
Open Mind: Elementary: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Elementary: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition by Raymond Murphy
For Pre-Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Pre-Intermediate: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Pre-intermediate: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
For Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Intermediate: Workbook by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
For Upper Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Workbook by Anna Osborn
For Advanced Learners
Open Mind: Advanced: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Dorothy E. Zemach
Open Mind: Advanced: Workbook by Lindsay Warwick and Chris Valvona
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
General English
Our General English course provides you with all the key skills you need in order to communicate effectively in daily life. These skills include: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking and listening.
This course is designed for people who want to improve their English skills for a variety of reasons such as:
· Getting a better job.
· Improving confidence when speaking.
· Helping with life in an English-speaking environment.
·Developing natural conversation skills.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 15 hours per week.
The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.15pm.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate.
The weekly cost for this course is £190 per week.
We offer a discounted price of £170 per week if you pay for more than 4 weeks.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
Please note that this price is for self-funded students who pay in advance only.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following.
For All Students
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 10th Edition
The English Language Learners Vocabulary Builder Workbook
For Beginner Learners
Open Mind: Beginner: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach
For Elementary Learners
Open Mind: Elementary: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Elementary: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition by Raymond Murphy
For Pre-Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Pre-Intermediate: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Pre-intermediate: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
For Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Intermediate: Workbook by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
For Upper Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Workbook by Anna Osborn
For Advanced Learners
Open Mind: Advanced: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Dorothy E. Zemach
Open Mind: Advanced: Workbook by Lindsay Warwick and Chris Valvona
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
IELTS Preparation
Our teachers have extensive experience in teaching IELTS preparation. We’ve helped thousands of people from all over the world get the score they need.
The IELTS Preparation course focuses on giving you the best strategies to make the most of your English level. You’ll learn about each section of the exam and how to achieve the score you need in the writing and speaking using the examiner’s criteria. You will have frequent practice tests so you can clearly see your progress and identify the areas you need to work on. You must be Intermediate (B1) level to join the IELTS class.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 15 hours per week. The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.15pm.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Intermediate to Advanced.
The weekly cost for this course is £190 per week.
We offer a discounted price of £170 per week if you pay for more than 4 weeks.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
Please note that this price is for self-funded students who pay in advance only.
Exam fees are not included in the cost of an exam preparation course. The IELTS exam can be taken in Edinburgh.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following:
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS Student’s Book with Answers by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
English for Academic Writing
The English for Academic Writing Course is an evening course ideal for students who are either at university or planning to attend university or college but are struggling with the academic English skills required of them. This course is suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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Use the discount code EARLYBIRD at the checkout to get £15 off. This code is valid until 6th January 2025.
Our next in-person 10-week block of lessons will start Thursday 23rd January 2025.
Our classes last for 2 hours and run once a week.
English for Academic Writing
In-person
6pm – 8pm
Thursday
Private lessons can be booked at any time.
The price is £200 for the 10-week course.
There is a £15 discount for people who book before Monday 6th January 2025.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course.
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
Intensive English Blend
The Intensive English Blend course is ideal for students who are learning English for a specific purpose such as work or university and want a mix of general and private lessons.
For this course students get 22.5 hours of Intensive English lessons and 5 hours of private lessons a week as well. This course is designed for students who are ready for the commitment of an Intensive English course and who want to improve their English as quickly as possible.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 27.5 hours per week. The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 2.30pm and with 5 hours of private lessons per week at a time the the student selects.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate.
The price for this course is £395 per week.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following.
For All Students
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 10th Edition
The English Language Learners Vocabulary Builder Workbook
For Beginner Learners
Open Mind: Beginner: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach
For Elementary Learners
Open Mind: Elementary: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Elementary: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition by Raymond Murphy
For Pre-Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Pre-Intermediate: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Pre-intermediate: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
For Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Intermediate: Workbook by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
For Upper Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Workbook by Anna Osborn
For Advanced Learners
Open Mind: Advanced: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Dorothy E. Zemach
Open Mind: Advanced: Workbook by Lindsay Warwick and Chris Valvona
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
General English Blend
The General English Blend is suitable for students who are looking to learn English for a specific purpose but are short on time. This course consists of 15 hours of General English lessons and 5 hours of private lessons.
This course is ideal for students who want to achieve the most out of their lessons but are unable to commit to the Intensive English course.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 20 hours per week. The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.15pm and 5 hours of private lessons per week at a time that the student selects.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate.
The price is £350 per week.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following.
For All Students
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 10th Edition
The English Language Learners Vocabulary Builder Workbook
For Beginner Learners
Open Mind: Beginner: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach
For Elementary Learners
Open Mind: Elementary: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Elementary: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition by Raymond Murphy
For Pre-Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Pre-Intermediate: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Pre-intermediate: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
For Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Intermediate: Workbook by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
For Upper Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Workbook by Anna Osborn
For Advanced Learners
Open Mind: Advanced: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Dorothy E. Zemach
Open Mind: Advanced: Workbook by Lindsay Warwick and Chris Valvona
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
English for Life Skills
The English for Life Skills course focuses on the language that you’ll need for daily life in an English-speaking country. You’ll learn natural phrases and functional language to help you communicate more effectively in English. The course will help you to express yourself and improve your listening ability. You’ll also cover essential vocabulary to help with reading and writing.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 7.5 hours per week. The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate.
The price is £95 per week. We offer a discounted price of £90 per week if you pay for more than 5 weeks.
There is also a £25 registration fee.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following.
For All Students
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 10th Edition
The English Language Learners Vocabulary Builder Workbook
For Beginner Learners
Open Mind: Beginner: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach
For Elementary Learners
Open Mind: Elementary: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Elementary: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
Essential Grammar in Use, 4th Edition by Raymond Murphy
For Pre-Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Pre-Intermediate: Student’s Book by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Pre-intermediate: Workbook by Ingrid Wisniewska
For Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles and Steve Taylore-Knowles
Open Mind: Intermediate: Workbook by Dorothy E. Zemach and Ingrid Wisniewska
For Upper Intermediate Learners
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Ingrid Wisniewska
Open Mind: Upper Intermediate: Workbook by Anna Osborn
For Advanced Learners
Open Mind: Advanced: Student’s Book by Mickey Rogers, Steve Taylore-Knowles and Dorothy E. Zemach
Open Mind: Advanced: Workbook by Lindsay Warwick and Chris Valvona
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
English for IELTS Skills
If the IELTS core course is not running in the morning, you can choose to prepare for IELTS at skills time. You will cover all areas of the exam and be able to practise your strategies. You must be Intermediate (B1) to join this class.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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This course is 7.5 hours per week. The lessons are Monday to Friday, from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
You can start the course on any Monday.
We offer levels from Intermediate to Advanced.
The price is £95 per week. We offer a discounted price of £90 per week if you pay for more than 5 weeks.
There is also a £25 registration fee.
You do not need to purchase books to complete this course but we do recommend the following:
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS Student’s Book with Answers by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
Private lessons
With private English lessons, you are the boss. Your English tutor tailors the course to you after a detailed needs analysis. You can work the lessons round your schedule and study at a time that works for you. No matter where you are in the world or what you want to study, our private English lessons are designed with you in mind.
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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Lessons can be taken between Monday and Friday, anytime between 9.00am to 6.00pm.
You can choose if you would prefer to take lessons online or face-to-face with us in Glasgow.
You can start lessons any day and we offer levels from Beginner to Advanced.
There is a £25 registration fee for private lessons.
Private lessons are £40 per hour.
If you book 10 or more lessons with us, the price goes down to £35 per hour.
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
English + Outlander Adventure
Discover Scotland, Learn English, and Walk in the Footsteps of Outlander.
Join our 2-Week English Language & Outlander Tour Programme!
Click here to see more information about this Outlander adventure!
Contact marketing@live-language.com for more information.
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The Best of Scotland package contains:
Week One
• 22.5-hour English course per week, with classes from 9.00am to 2.30pm.
• Afternoon and evening activities trips
• Weekend guided tours to walk in the footsteps of Outlander.
• Visit iconic Outlander filming locations
Week Two
• 22.5-hour English course per week, with classes from 9.00am to 2.30pm.
• Afternoon and evening activities
The cost for the two week course is £539 per person and includes English tuition, weekday activities and Guided Tours.
There is also a £50 registration fee.
The minimum age is 16.
The maximum class size is 14.
You can read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy here.
IELTS Evening Classes
Achieving the result you need in the IELTS exam can be a difficult task. Our Academic IELTS preparation course is designed to maximise your score. We will take you through the techniques and strategies that have proven the most effective. We will also make sure that you are presenting your best English to the examiner to achieve the score you need. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
Click here to download a copy of the learning outcomes for each level. These show you the language, grammar and vocabulary you can expect to cover in your classes.
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Use the discount code EARLYBIRD at the checkout to get £15 off. This code is valid until 6th January 2025.
Our next in-person 10-week block of lessons will start on the 21st January 2025.
Our IELTS evening classes will last for 1.5 hours and run twice a week.
IELTS Preparation
In-person
6.30pm – 8pm
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
Private lessons can be booked at any time.
The price is £300 for the ten-week course.
The minimum age is 16 for all our courses.
The maximum class size is 14.
– Christmas: 20th December – 4th January (school re-opens 5th January 2026)
This is what makes us different
Hear from our students.
At Live Language, I can improve my English skills thanks to our well-informed and professional teachers. Furthermore, I can meet and have a good relationship with people who come from all over the world.
Yuang, Indonesia
My English is far better now and most of the credit goes to all the Live Language teachers. I am still in touch with all the teachers and staff members. Thank you so much.
Muhammad, Saudi Arabia
I enjoyed very much the three weeks at Live Language, because they helped me to feel more confident with speaking. I am really satisfied with the teachers and all the staff.
Stefano, Italy
Live Language has a good location and people are very kind. It’s a very small school, so we can know each other very well. I have made many friends from many countries.
Yukari, Japan
Our teacher has been absolutely fantastic. I cannot praise her more highly. She has been patient with us but with the correct balance of challenge to keep us working hard!
Alex, Colombia
My lessons were very interesting, we are learning in different ways and thanks to that, I feel more confident now than before.