total immersion confidence building intensive
supportive all levels flexible personal
Learn English in England by taking our intensive English lessons. This total immersion homestay package provides maximum opportunity for natural and rapid progress in English language learning through support by native English speakers. Russ and Patricia have both spent many years enjoying teaching English and conversing with English learners both in England and overseas.
An English lesson homestay with Garden Connections can be as short as 4 days. Most requests are for 1 week or more. Please see our English homestay example schedules below. These can be adapted for your individual requests.
Lessons by a qualified Cambridge English ESOL CELTA (formerly TEFL) teacher take place in the mornings for 3 hours in our relaxing Teaching Room overlooking the cottage garden. We believe that language learning should be positive and pleasurable with the best learning taking place when the student is confident and relaxed.
The lessons are adapted to your specific level of learning and interest to develop your English learning goals such as speaking, writing and reading skills. A friendly assessment of your learning strengths, needs and fluency in your first lesson will allow your teacher to construct your individualised learning programme. We supply all learning materials.
Develop your conversation skills, listening, understanding, vocabulary and pronunciation daily by using the language you have studied in your lessons in real situations such as during the scheduled activities, excursions and daily meal times, shopping trips, family and friend times etc.
In the afternoons enjoy private study time in your own room or in one of the quiet areas in your English home. Our guest bedrooms are all attractively furnished in a traditional English countryside manner. This enables you to live the English lifestyle in comfort. Relax in front of the wood burning fire in the lounge, read the numerous magazines and books, listen to and watch English DVDs. Take pleasure in your language learning.
Our adult small group class sizes are a maximum of 3 students.
1:1 lessons are taught on request at the set fee.
1:2 lessons are popular with travelling friends, couples and mother and child.
Parents might like the experience of enjoying a relaxing homestay, whilst giving their child the opportunity to have 1:1 English lessons in the mornings and then sharing happy and memorable times in the afternoons.
Lessons are from Monday to Friday with arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday for the 7 day stay.
Lessons are available Monday to Friday dependent on day of arrival for the 4 day stay.
Dates available all year around
(A supplement is charged for Christmas week and New Year week)
Prices
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Dates
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7 days / 6 nights
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4 days /3 nights
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1:1
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GBP690
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GBP420
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2:1
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GBP620
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GBP395
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3:1
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GBP590
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GBP350
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Example schedule 7 days / 6 nights
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Day 1
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p.m.
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Arrival at
your English home. Welcome by Russ and Patricia. Skillington Village and home
orientation. Relaxation time.
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Lunch
and/or
Dinner
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Day 2
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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p.m.
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Relaxation/ Free study time
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Lunch
Dinner
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Day 3
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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p.m.
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Local visit or activity
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Lunch/packed lunch
Dinner
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Day 4
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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p.m.
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Relaxation/ Free study time
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Lunch
Dinner
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Day 5
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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p.m.
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Local visit or activity
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Lunch/packed lunch
Dinner
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Day 6
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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p.m.
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Relaxation/ Free study time
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Lunch Dinner
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Day 7
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a.m.
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Breakfast,
relaxation time & departure
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Breakfast
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Example schedule 4 days / 3 nights
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Day 1
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p.m.
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Arrival at
your English home. Welcome by Russ and Patricia. Skillington Village and home
orientation. Relaxation time.
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Lunch
and/or
Dinner
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|
Day 2
|
a.m.
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English Language Lesson
|
Breakfast
|
|
|
p.m.
|
Relaxation/ Free study time
|
Lunch
Dinner
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Day 3
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a.m.
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English Language Lesson
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Breakfast
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|
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p.m.
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Local visit or activity
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Lunch
Dinner
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Day 4
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a.m.
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Breakfast,
relaxation time & departure
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Breakfast
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Garden Connections English Language Learning Package includes the following:-
•Comfortable accommodation
•Private bedroom ( Or discount for twin room shared with friend or relative)
•All meals plus refreshments
•Transport to and from the local Grantham railway and bus station
•15 hours tuition fees’ tailor made’ to your learning needs and wishes
•All learning materials required during your stay
•Transport to and from excursion venues (entrance fees to venues at your own cost)
•Internet access in the teaching room
•Certificate of attendance
This package does not include:
•Personal health and travel insurance
•Travel to and from the U.K.
•Travel expenses to and from your homestay accommodation
(Taxi pick up and drop off service from airports and London on request. Fees apply)
Join us for the enjoyment of learning or improving your English whether for personal or business use this year. Contact us with any questions. Before arriving in England make friends with us by e-mailing russ@gardenconnections.co.uk .
We look forward to welcoming you to your English home.