Which School Should We Choose?

Imagine that your group would like to study at an intensive English program in a country where English is the primary language. You have the following three schools from which to choose. Decide which school you would like to attend basing your decisions on whatever reasons you feel are valid (i.e. free time, English learning goals, cost, duration, curiosity about the country and its culture, etc.). Below you will find phrases and language helpful in expressing opinions, preferences and disagreeing.

Suggestions:

Where shall we...., Let's ..., Why don't we...., What about...., How about....

Opinions, Preferences:

I think..., In my opinion..., I'd like to..., I'd rather..., I'd prefer..., The way I see it..., As far as I'm concerned..., If it were up to me...

Disagreeing:

I don't think that..., Don't you think it would be better..., I don't agree, I'd prefer..., Shouldn't we consider..., But what about..., I'm afraid I don't agree...

School Choices

British Best

• London, England
• Language instruction 6 hours a day, Monday through Saturday
• Housing with a British family - breakfast included
• 14 days - 12 days of instruction
• Teachers qualified with TEFL Certificate
• 4 Outings included: Tate Gallery, Concert in Royal Albert Hall, The Countryside around London, Cats (Musical)
• Price: $1,500 round-trip airfare included

Hawaiian Paradise Learning

• School located in a park on Oahu Island 60 miles from Honolulu
• Language instruction 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday
• Housing in a bungalow 5 minute walk from the beach - breakfast, and dinner included
• 14 days - 10 days of instruction
• English native speaking teachers
• Beach Party, Scuba-Snorkel Safari, Wind-Surfing included
• Price: $1,700 round-trip airfare included

English Program at University of Whatchamacallit

• School located in the small town of Paluka in Wyoming, USA, population 40,000
• University staff - all teachers with Masters Degree
• Language instruction 5 hours a day, Monday through Saturday
• Dormitory style housing, breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• 14 days - 12 days of instruction
• Nature walks, meet American students party (party to make introductions between US students and international students), skiing at weekends included
• Price: $1,400 round-trip airfare included