English language | One-Year course

Duration700 + Welcome Polish Saturday Workshop
LevelA0/A1/A2/B1/B1+/B2 (fall)
LevelA2/B1/B1+/B2 (spring)
Duration28 weeks
Course schedule:fall semester: October 14, 2024 - February 7, 2025
 spring semester: February 24, 2025 - June 13, 2025
 fall semester: October 13, 2025 - February 6, 2026
 spring semester: February 23, 2026 - June 12, 2026
Annual course from spring semesterenrolments only for levels A2 or higher: February 26, 2024 - February 7, 2025
Annual course from the fall semesterOctober 14, 2024 - June 13, 2025
Annual course from spring semesterenrolments only for levels A2 or higher: February 24, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Annual course from the fall semesterOctober 13, 2025 - June 12, 2026
Fee3550 EUR + 100 EUR
Minimum number of participants8
ScheduleMonday - Thursday one class takes five 45-minute lessons, Friday 3-hour classes + outings and social activities; morning, afternoon and evening classes

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Course description

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR:

  • foreign students preparing to undertake studies at Lazarski or another University in Poland
  • foreign students who want to improve their English language at the level of A0/A1/A2/B1/B1+
  • foreign students aiming to obtain an IELTS or TOEIC certificate

WHAT LEARNING OUTCOMES YOU CAN BE SURE OF:

B1/B1+

  • you will significantly improve your ability to talk about different topics
  • you will improve the accuracy of your expressions
  • you will learn specialist vocabulary in the domain of the subject you are studying in order to enable you to understand lectures and to participate in course-related activities
  • you will improve your ability to understand more complex texts and the ability to express yourself in specialist subject areas
  • it will prepare you to write academic texts
  • you will develop your social skills, such as articulating your opinions, cooperation in a group and developing interpersonal skills
  • you will gain confidence in a new environment
  • at the end of the course we will evaluate your language competence

A2

  • you will use straightforward language to deal with most life situations
  • you will enter conversations on topics typical for everyday life
  • you will describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions
  • you will understand the main points of standard speech, radio or TV programmes on current affairs
  • you will understand written texts on subjects related to your interests
  • you will write texts on familiar topics
  • you will develop your social skills, such as articulating your opinions, cooperation in a group and developing interpersonal skills
  • you will make a significant step on your way to studying in English
  • at the end of the course your language competence will be assessed

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

  • experience of organizing preparatory courses stretching back to 2006
  • we know how to ensure your stay in Poland is safe, pleasant and well-organised
  • (we offer accommodation and help with visa and other issues at our International Help Desk)
  • a well-qualified and experienced team of lecturers who ensure the highest academic standards with focus on the individual needs of the course participants
  • a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere in the classroom to ensure the barrier in speaking is overcome as quickly as possible
  • active forms of activities outside the classroom (in museums, parks or cafes) to improve
  • the effectiveness of lessons and help students find more about places worth visiting in Warsaw
  • language not only in the classroom; lessons frequently accompanied by meetings to help integrate the students with lectures, workshops, field trips to places of interest in Warsaw and meetings with interesting people
  • you will improve your English language with people from all over the world
  • we have perfected means of ensuring you become familiar with Warsaw and to help you settle in
  • satisfaction of our course participants has been confirmed by surveys

over 2000 of people who attended our courses went on to study at Lazarski and other universities in Poland

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE COURSE:

  • starting pack, course books and other materials (during the course you will also use authentic materials)
  • guarantee of optimal conditions for language learning in groups with between 8-16 students and classrooms equipped with multi-media teaching aids
  • language learning combined with culture and fun; additional activities are included in the timetable (such as shows, exhibitions, concerts, bowling, ice-skating, sporting events, cycling trips, sightseeing, etc.)
  • free tickets to the theatre, museum, concerts, matches, art galleries, cinema, bowling, skating rink, swimming pool, etc.
  • systematic visits to places of interest in Warsaw
  • opportunity to take part in events organised by Lazarski University
  • use of the library
  • individual meetings with your tutor
  • a certificate at the end of the course