The course is designed for students who are preparing for pre-sessional or direct study in UK universities at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The Intensive English Course will help you understand the kind of language which will be used in lectures and in an academic context. We will focus on improving your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills throughout this course.

You can read the full course outline here. The Intensive English course has 2 components: 1. General English (15 hours per week)

• Focuses on developing your language for everyday purposes
• Each lesson will allow students to practise and improve their speaking, listening, writing and reading skills
• Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are also developed

2. Skills / IELTS Preparation (7.5 hours per week)

• Academic-focused extension
• Basis for further study at a British institution of higher learning
• Practise common study tasks such as presentations, essay writing and note-taking

Our Intensive English course is designed to help you bridge the gap between General English and university study.  Weekly tests and 3-weekly tutorials mean that you can keep track of your progress.  One of the biggest benefits is being able to settle into Glasgow before you start your university study.  Learn English in Live Language and feel part of a family, even when you’re far from home.

Immerse yourself in English in your time with us.  We pride ourselves in giving you as many opportunities as possible to learn English.

• The Social Programme is the ideal opportunity to make friends from other countries and see our beautiful city.
• Follow us on Facebook – you can keep up to date with all of our events and news.
• Try some Skype lessons before you arrive in Glasgow.  It’s a great way to meet your teachers and build confidence before you get here.
• Chat with our team – the staff in Reception and the café are friendly and always interested in meeting new people.
• Do a language exchange with one of our Scottish students.  We also teach a lot of Foreign Languages – everything from Spanish to Norwegian.  Jose is on hand to help you arrange everything.

The Intensive General English course is the perfect choice. With 22.5 hours of study per week, it doesn’t matter if you need to improve your English for your job, your future or your study, we can help you, even in a short time. And during the summer, there is a strong focus on speaking and listening in all classes. We know this is what our summer students want, so it’s what we teach.