English Courses for Adults

IELTS Preparation
Cambridge Exam Preparation
General English
General English plus Business English

Welcome toLSI / IH Portsmouth
You’ve made a great decision to study at one of the best
schools in the UK*! At LSI / IH Portsmouth, you’ll learn
from well-qualified teachers who really love their jobs. You’ll
make friends with amazing people from all over the world
and create wonderful memories.
Portsmouth is a fantastic place to learn English, an island
city with loads of green spaces, plus history, culture andnightlife. There really is something for everyone here. So
open your mind, pack your bags, and we’ll take care of
the rest...

At LSI / IH Portsmouth I
made friends for life andin Portsmouth I founda new happy place by
the seaside.
Alexandra, Switzerland

We can’t wait to meet you!

Why LSI / IHPortsmouth?
No. 1 English language
centre in the UK.*

Perfect Location - in the university
district just 15 minutes from the sea.

Top quality teaching – noted
as a point of strength by
the British Council.

Adults only - our minimum
age is 18 all year round.

Excellent Facilities - 55
Well-equipped classrooms,
free Wi-Fi throughout theschool, 2 student lounges,
bistro restaurant on
the ground floor.

All accommodation withinwalking distance of school.
A wide range of social
activities 6 days a week.
90 minutes from London
city centre and airports.

Pool table, piano andtable tennis.

Dedicated Student Services teamto ensure you enjoy your stay.

Study centre with computers,printers, books andlistening materials.

Online and face-to-face courses,
offering you flexibility tomeet your needs.

*According to the EL Gazette rankings based on British Council inspectors’
publishable statements. We were proud to receive 100% in our 2018
British Council inspection, achieving 14 out of 14 areas of strength,
which ranks us at joint number 1 school in the UK.

1985

20-30
maximum 350/average
150 students

average age of students+ 55 countries

established in 1985

IELTS and Cambridge
Preparation Courses
Our full-time exam preparation courses are carefully
designed to help you learn and improve the skills youneed to get the best possible grade in your chosen exam.
Dynamic lessons delivered by well-qualified teachers willkeep you motivated and engaged, and also improve thegeneral level of your English in all areas of communication.
Exam classes are also open to students studying at thatlevel but who do not plan to take the exam.

Why choose LSI / IH Portsmouthfor your exam course?	IELTS test and Cambridge exam centres on-site– take your exam here at the end of your course	FCE (First Certificate), CAE (Advanced) andCPE (Proficiency) courses throughout the year*	2 summer CAE test dates – study for 4 weeks andtake the test at the end	Our Exams Director of Studies is a publishedauthor and teacher trainer	Available online - To offer flexibility to suit your needs;
delivered by the same experienced teachers and to thesame standards as our face-to-face course* There is no CPE exam in August although the summer
CPE course will still run.

Ricardo, Spain(Optional)(except bank holidays)

Minimum length
2 weeks
Maximum students
per class 12 (average 8)
Minimum age 18(average 23)

Minimum level for
IELTS is B1
Pre-test required for all
Cambridge courses*

 ree access to online
Flearning platform
Sensations English for
1 year*students who do not meet entry
requirements may need to study
a General English course first.

Sample Timetable

Self-study

Start any MondayAvailable online
and face-to-face	Regular homework and feedback– to maximise your progress

8:30

22.5 hours (60minutes) per week

Friday afternoons
free to study or
explore the city	Use our study centre to practise all parts ofyour exam – Teacher support available during
break times

The IELTS class is reallyfocussed on all partsof the exam; some ofthe teachers are also
examiners so they reallyknow the structure.

Key Facts

09:00

10:15

10:30

11:45

13:00

FCE/CAE/
CPE/IELTS
focussed
GrammarSpeaking,
Listening &Pronunciation

Lunch /
Optional
self-study

Exam Skills

BreakReading &Vocabulary

14:15

14:30
Exam Skills

BreakWriting &Vocabulary

No lessons on Friday afternoons, leaving students free to do supervised self-access study. Alternatively, students canchoose to do 1:1 classes at this time (at extra cost). Exact starting and finishing times may change, but there will always
be 22.5 hours of taught classes per week (except where there is a public holiday).

I was so happy with myCAE teachers. They reallytry to understand you andgive you what you needto pass the exam.
Melinda, Switzerland

General English Courses
Our full-time General English course offers intensive
study and practice across all areas of the language.
The morning class focuses on improving your grammar
with plenty of opportunities for speaking and using
the language in context. In the afternoon, you’llpractise English for everyday situations and use yourlistening, reading, writing and speaking skills to explore
a range of interesting themes. For those looking fora less intensive general option, half day courses arealso available.

Why choose LSI / IH
Portsmouth?

The teachers wereapproachable andpositive; they made me
feel so welcome and gaveme the will to learn more

Key Facts
22.5 hours (60minutes) per weekHéloïse, FranceStart any Monday(except bank holidays)

Minimum length
2 weeks face-to-face/ 1 week online
Maximum students
per class 12	Start any Monday (except Bank Holidays)(average 8)	All levels available (from A1 beginner)

Minimum age 18	Small average class size

(average 23)	Our courses have more hours thanmany other language schools

Friday afternoons
free to study orexplore the city	Communicative classes with a real-world focus	Regular homework and feedback
to maximise your progressAvailable online
and face-to-faceHalf day ‘light’
options available	Test and one-to-one progress checkwith your teacher every two weeks	Available online - To offer flexibility to suit your needs;
delivered by the same experienced teachers and tothe same standards as our face-to-face course.

 ree access to onlineF
learning platform
Sensations English for
1 year

Progress – How long will it take?
Every learner is different, and your progress depends on a number of factors, but on average,
students tend to complete an LSI / IH Portsmouth level (e.g. intermediate) approximately
every 12 weeks.
LSI / IH LEVEL (CEF*)
Proficiency(C2)

Sample Full-Time Timetable
8:30
Self-study(Optional)

09:00
Grammar,
Vocabulary &Skills

10:15

Break

10:30
Listening
Practice &Pronunciation

11:45
Lunch /Optional
self-study

13:00
EverydayFunctional
English

14:15

14:30

BreakEveryday
English
Themes –Speaking,Reading &Listening

No lessons on Friday afternoons, leaving students free to do supervised self-access study. Alternatively, students canchoose to do 1:1 classes at this time (at extra cost). Exact starting and finishing times may change, but there will always
be 22.5 hours of taught classes per week (except where there is a public holiday).

Advanced(C1)
Upper-Intermediate(B2)
Intermediate(B1 - B2)
Lower-Intermediate(B1)
Elementary(A1 - A2)
Beginner(A1)

Can doUnderstand native speakers extremely well. Communicate
ideas and opinions with near native fluency
Understand extended speech in most situations, even if
not clearly structured. Communicate on a wide rangeof subjects reasonably fluently and spontaneously
Understand extended speech and complex arguments,
provided the topic is reasonably familiar. Communicate
with native speakers with sufficient fluency to avoid strain
for either party
Understand familiar and simple texts competently. Can
communicate adequately in most everyday situations
Understand the main points of clear standard input onfamiliar matters. Sustain dialogues on topics which arefamiliar or of personal interest. Understand basic notices,
instructions or information
Interact in a simple way and describe in simple terms
aspects of his/her background, routine matters and areasof immediate need.
Initially a non-user of English, working towards being able
to understand stock phrases and exchange basic personaldetails*Common European Framework

IELTS level

Cambridge Exam

8–9

CPE Certificate ofProficiency in English

6.5 – 7.5

CAE Certificate ofAdvanced English

5.5 – 6FCE First Certificate
In English

5.0

4 – 4.5

2.5 - 3.5

2General English
plus Business English
Combine English for day to day communication withthe specific English skills you need for work in thisintensive and engaging programme. After working
on your grammar and general communication skillsin the morning, you’ll study in groups of up to 4 otherprofessionals practising business skills like negotiating,giving presentations and participating in meetings in anauthentic, multinational context.

Key Facts
25 hours (60 minutes)
per week
Available allyear round
Minimum level strong
A2 / B1

Why choose LSI / IH
Portsmouth?

Minimum length
2 weeks	All the benefits of our General
English course in the morning

Minimum age for PMclass 25 (average 43)	Study Business English in small
groups in the afternoon

Minimum age for AM
class 18 (average 23)	Enjoy our Executive Lounge with free tea,coffee and panoramic views of the city

 aximum students
M
per AM class 12(average 9)	
Meet and network with professionals
from around the world	Join in with the Executive Social Programme
and Teacher-Accompanied Executive Lunch*	Start any Monday	Available online - To offer flexibility to suit your needs;
delivered by the same experienced teachers and tothe same standards as our face-to-face course.

 aximum students
M
per PM class 4(average 3)
Available online
and face-to-face ree access to onlineF
learning platform
Sensations English for
1 year*additional cost

Sample Timetable
8:30

09:00

10:15

10:30

11:45

13:15

14:30

14:45

Self-study

Grammar,vocabulary,pronunciation

Break

Reading &writing skills

Lunch /
Optional
self-study

Meetings andnegotiating

Break

Presentation
skills(Optional)

This course includes lessons on Friday afternoons. Exact starting and finishing times may change, but there will always
be 25 hours of taught classes per week (except where there is a public holiday). On public holidays there will be no
General English classes but Business English classes will run as normal.

My English has improvedin a way that I didn’t think
was possible. As a result
I got a job in Europe andcame back here.
Wesley, Brazil

Portsmouth – the UK’s
Only Island City!
We love our city and we know you will too. Here are some of our staff and students’favourite things about living here…

Key FactsEstimated population 200,000
4 miles of seafront with promenade, pier and cafés
Just 1.5 hours from London and its airports
Called ‘Pompey’ by locals!
Nearest airport Southampton 30 minutes’ drive
Nearest station Portsmouth and Southsea 7 minutes’ walkPortsmouth International Port 6 minutes’ drive

Easy to get around
Great nightlife
Coffee culture
Amazing festivals and live music
Lively university city
Beautiful parks and gardens	Maritime history – landmarks
and museums	Well connected to otherimportant cities – a greatbase to explore the UK	Gunwharf Quays – discountdesigner shopping, cinema
and restaurants
Celebrated Football team
Mild seaside climate	easy to get around by bikeor electric scooter

Spinnaker Tower
Miles of waterfront
Typical English seaside attractions
Traditional and safe
Gyms and sports facilities

LSI is a family and I cansay Portsmouth is mysecond home. If you reallywant to learn English andenjoy the English life, thisis the perfect place.
Elisa, Italy

Accommodation
We want you to be really happy in your new English home. So we are here to help you
find the option that suits you best.

Homestay Families
We recommend that you stay with one of
our lovely homestays. Living with nativespeakers, you will have the opportunity
to practise your English in the evenings
and enjoy our Portsmouth warmth andhospitality; it will also allow you a uniqueinsight into UK culture.

Is it right for me?	Warm and welcoming home
Practise English with your family

Key Facts
Average 15-30 minutes’ walk fromschool (maximum 45 minutes’)
2 meals Monday to Friday
3 meals at weekends
Free Wi-Fi
Single study bedroom
Bed linen and towels provided
Laundry done weekly	Learn about English customs and culture	Quality-assured by ourAccommodation Manager

Student Houses
For students who prefer to be a bit more
independent, there are a selection of self-catering
options within walking distance of the school. Theseare privately run and must be booked and paid for
directly with the residence. Please contact us directly
for further information.

I absolutely loved my hostfamily. They made me feel
really welcome and arevery easy-going.
Nina, Switzerland

Our Social Programme
We know that learning a language doesn’t just take place in the classroom; socialactivities give you the perfect opportunity to practise your English while having funand making friends. We have a dedicated Student Services Team who run our Social
Programme to help you meet new people and get to know Portsmouth and the UK.
There is at least one activity every Monday to Saturday, including sporting events,nights out, and cultural and educational activities. Come and join in the fun!
#picnic in the park

Sample activities and prices – see our website
for this month’s programme!
Football with teachers £3International party £5Conversation Club £FreeMuseum visit £Free

Meal out £15 (approx.) aturday excursions £15-30
S(e.g. London, Stonehenge, Bath,Brighton, Isle of Wight)

Salsa £4Badminton £3#salsa class

Spinnaker Tower,
Gunwharf Quays#badminton

Isle of Wight

Stonehenge

Just the best! I had
such a great timemaking friends andlearning English!
Nongnuch, Thailand
London Eye

Arundel Castle

Bournemouth beach#Victorious festival

Chinatown, London

HMS Victory,
Portsmouth HistoricDockyard

It was great learning
English while having funand meeting people fromall over the world. I metreally special people andthe time I spent with themin beautiful Portsmouth
will be unforgettable
Oscar, Spain.

Social Hub#Alfresco lunch by the sea!

LSI / IH Portsmouth

Heathrow

1-13 Lord Montgomery Way
Portsmouth

Gatwick

Hampshire PO1 2AH
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 2392 291811
Fax: + 44 2392 750435
info@lsi-portsmouth.co.uk
www.lsi-portsmouth.co.uk
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