FAQs
(frequently asked questions)
The Language School
1.Is HEMCCFL a good
language school?
The learners
will receive high quality ESOL teaching from an experienced well
qualified and committed course tutor.
2.What times are
classes?
Full time is
15 hours teaching per week
Sessions can be morning or afternoon
Monday to Friday 9am – 12pm, (lunch 12pm – 1pm), 1pm
– 4pm
3.How many people are
there in a class?
There is a
maximum of 10 students per class
4.What type of people
study with HEMCCFL?
There is a mix
of different nationalities and ages, all are adult learners
5.What can I expect on
the first day?
The first day
will involve induction and enrolment. You will get to meet
other students on your course.
6.What qualifications
do the teachers have?
Teachers are
graduates with appropriate UK teaching qualifications and experience
7.What levels of study
are offered?
From
elementary to advanced, we only accept beginners on a one to one
tuition basis
8.What are the lessons
like?
Intensive,
flexible, productive, tailored to meet your needs and skills, informal,
friendly and fun
9.What facilities are
there at the centre?
We have
wireless linked
laptops for each student, an extensive range of English teaching
resources from CD ROMS to textbooks at all levels. Fax and photocopying
facilities are also available and tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Drink making facilities
10.Do I need to provide
my own course books?
We recommend
you have your
own books and dictionaries to use for study outside the centre, though
you have free use of ours whilst you are in class. We will provide
items of stationery (i.e. writing equipment, exercise books and folders)
11.Am I expected to do
any homework?
Homework is
optional, but practising your new skills outside the classroom will
improve your learning and confidence
12.How long can I
expect it to take to improve my English?
You will need
to study regularly, how much you improve will depend greatly on your
own motivation and your ability to learn
13.Are registration fees refundable?
No.
This is due to administration overheads
14.Is there an initial assessment?
Yes, this is
to make sure you are in
the teaching group most suited to you needs. Also diagnostic
assessments may be used to focus on areas that need particular
improvement.
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