Being able to communicate in English is now a necessity for almost all of us, especially in our professional lives. For those who want to live as part of the global community, there is an English communication network covering all aspects of daily life, including culture, art, technology, and sports, which is indispensable.
With English being such a significant requirement, finding the best, most accurate, fast, and efficient environment for learning the language is a top priority. For many of us, the first choice that comes to mind is the UK, where the original accent of the English language is spoken and where it can be learned most correctly. In addition to the hundreds of language schools, many universities and colleges also provide English language education.
Language schools in the UK are constantly monitored by the British Council and English UK, so the education they provide must meet the standards set by British authorities. From the number of students in classes to the countries from which the students in a class come, many factors are taken into account to ensure that students learn the language most efficiently during their education in the UK. Teachers are required to have expertise in their fields.
One of the prerequisites for studying English in the UK is that the minimum number of weekly lessons must be 15 hours. While starting university and college courses requires adherence to specific dates, most language schools accept students year-round and ensure that students join a class that matches their language level determined by an exam.
The ease of transportation due to the proximity of the UK is another major advantage of studying English in the UK for Turkish students.
Program Content
In language schools in the UK or within universities and colleges, short-term/long-term, general/professional/academic/business English language programs are offered in programs created for students at different levels.
General English programs are designed to balance speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Unlike our rote learning system in Turkey, a system is used that aims to enable you to confidently speak English one-on-one or in front of a group. Lessons are built around areas such as grammar, vocabulary, speaking with the correct accent, and using daily idiomatic expressions. In most institutions, the number of lessons per week is set at 20 hours. In addition to this, more intensive courses are also offered based on the requests and needs of students. As the duration of the language program increases, the cost decreases. In this case, it is reasonable to choose the 'Academic Year' program offered by some schools. Additionally, foreign students who take courses for more than 11 months are legally entitled to work part-time for 10 hours per week.
School Life and Education
Education and living conditions in the UK may be slightly more expensive compared to the United States and Canada. However, the country's proximity, accessibility in a short time, cultural and artistic richness, active social life, being the birthplace of the English language, and granting part-time work permits to students studying for an extended period make the UK superior for foreign students.
For students studying in the UK, we recommend staying with host families as it is recommended due to practicality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. For those who will receive language education at university and college campuses, there is also an option to stay in dormitories.
For students going to the UK for language education, we recommend being as social as possible, participating in activities organized at their schools, and participating in cultural and artistic activities that are constantly organized in cities other than London, just like in London.
