Education is The wealth of knowledge acquired by an individual after studying particular subject matters or experiencing life lessons that provide an understanding of something. Education requires instruction of some sort from an individual or composed literature. The most common forms of education result from years of schooling that incorporates studies of a variety of subjects. "Jamie knew the importance of an education, so she chose to go to a four-year university after graduating from high school."
Here are 10 advantages of studying English language courses in a university, rather than in a language school
1. Full access to University facilities and high standards of teaching and quality Universities are built for students. At London Metropolitan University we believe that everyone has the right to an affordable quality education. Our course fees for 2013/14 have been set at levels significantly lower than other Universities and many language schools, and we were recently awarded the highest accolade from the UK government’s Quality Assurance Agency for our academic standards. English Language courses are also accredited by the British Council and we are members of English UK.
2. Are the university lecturers well experienced and highly trained? Making sure that you’re being taught by fully trained, accredited teachers and lecturers is the first step to ensuring that your language class is going to be of great value to you. Language schools often employ recently qualified teachers with relatively little teaching experience. However, at London Metropolitan University, your lecturers are very experienced and have a high level teaching certification such as the DELTA and/or a Masters and may also be studying towards a PhD, so you can be sure that they are trained to high standards and have wide experience in the classroom. Two of our lecturers Ian Lebeau and Simon Kent are also well know course book writers. Ian has co-authored Pearson’s Language Leader series and Simon has co-authored the Language Leader and Market Leader series of Business English coursebooks. Both are sole all over the world. Why not study here and be taught by the authors of the coursebooks you may be studying in your own country?
3. What is the classroom nationality mix? London Met is as dynamic and multicultural as the city in which it is situated. Here you will meet and study with people from around the world, who will enrich your learning. Since our students come from a range of backgrounds, we have always made sure that the education we offer is accessible and flexible. A greater variety of student nationalities in the classroom means more opportunities to practice your English and gain international friendships. In London Metropolitan University there is a great variety of nationalities of students who are all attracted by the degree programmes and choose to study firstly, on English language programmes to improve their confidence and level. In some of our Academic English classes there can be classes of 18 students all with different nationalities.
4. What is the average class size? Our English classes range from 6 – 18 with 10 -14 being the average class size at most times of the year. A class that’s too small doesn’t offer opportunities for group work or communication with a variety of students. However, a class that’s too big means that students don’t have the chance for one-on-one time with their teacher.
5. Do classes cover the 4 most important language skills? Getting a well-rounded language education is the best way to gain better language skills. By covering reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the classroom, you can be sure that your communication in English will improve dramatically. You will have 2 days a week where the focus is on output skills such as writing, speaking and pronunciation. For the other 3 days a week, you will get input from the lecturers on how to improve your reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary. Self-study time is important so to make the most progress as is possible, we encourage you to do independent learning, as you would do on a university degree.
6. Is there a variety of English programmes and levels to keep you stimulated? At a university language school it is rare to find beginners’ classes and they are mostly taught in language schools. However, for intermediate level students who want to study for a longer period of time, (6 months to an academic year) it is often good to have a variety of different English courses. Here at London Metropolitan University, we offer a wide range of English programmes. Apart from General English programmes we offer Academic English, Business communication and exam preparation classes such as IELTS and experience courses such as our English Plus programmes. Students often do a combination of these classes and the variety is often very helpful in developing their English further for work or for study.
7. Do you have the option to move on to a different or higher-level course? In a language school it can be difficult to feel you make progression. Sometimes you get stuck in the same level once your English has improved and it is a frustrating experience. However, if you study English language in a university, once your English has improved and reached a good B2 level, you have many other options of what you can study. Depending on your previous academic background there is a huge range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate or professional qualification programmes you can progress onto. All this makes it much more satisfying to know you are improving your English and working towards improving your future education and career options and not just your language abilities.
8. What activities are there for your free time? UK universities have student unions which are great for you to get involved in and meet people and make a difference. The Student Union is also the place to go for student societies, social events and independent advice. There are many societies such as Japan Society, LGBT, Islamic Society, Politics Exposed, Psychology Society, Socialist Worker Society, Females in Finance, Fitness Society – there’s a whole range of societies on offer at London Met, but if none of these catch your eye, it’s always possible to set up your own. “Give it a go” is a fantastic programme run by the Students’ Union which offers you the chance to take part in salsa classes, city walks and trips to Thorpe Park, Chinatown and Winter Wonderland and is a great way to meet new people. There are many facilities for studying in our well-resourced libraries or if you are a more active person there are many of sports activities and teams to join and participate in.
9. What are the accommodation options and are there people available to talk to if you are having any trouble with accommodation? Coming to University and living in a major city like London is an exciting prospect. It is vital that you have somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live. Staff, in the University’s Accommodation Bureau, are able to help and advise you on many of the issues with accommodation in London. Knowing someone is there to talk to, even if you don’t need them, can be a huge relief. It’s important that the staff can help you with questions or problems you might have.
10. What other support is there for you as a student of a university? A university has many teams of staff who work in supporting students as they focus on their studying. It can be difficult to access such a wide range of professional support in many small language schools. Here at London Metropolitan University, theDepartment of Student Services provides much of the support you might need during the course of your studies. Student Services should be your first port of call if you are looking to maximize your potential and make the most of your student experience, have problems with finances or in finding accommodation, are planning for your future career, are wanting more connection with others, require support with a physical or mental health disability, or are simply worried about missing the good things in life.
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