LAL Torbay Guide: Lessons at LAL Torbay language centre

We offer a huge range of courses, and we hope that you enjoy the one you have chosen. Here's a little about lessons at LAL Torbay.

Class times
Academic Office
Our teachers
What to expect in your lessons
Changing your class

Facilities:

Facilities for students studying at LAL Torbay.

Available Courses:

Find a full list of courses at LAL Torbay on our main site.

Class Times

Your lesson times will be given to you on your first day, and will be different for each course. However, common times are:

08.30 - 10.00 and 10.30 - 12.00 ('A-shift')
12.30 - 14.00 ('B-shift')
14.15 - 15.45 ('C-shift')

Academic Office

The Academic Office is in Room 1.01. You should visit the office if you have any questions about your course, if you would like to book extra lessons or would like to discuss exams.

Our Teachers

All of our teachers have the Cambridge University Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults and a selection also have the Diploma of English Language Teaching to Adults. They come from very different educational backgrounds and many have a wide range of experience and expertise.

What to Expect in your Lessons

We use an eclectic style of teaching in our classes. In the morning lessons, you and your classmates will use a course book, with which you will study grammar and vocabulary, as well as the four main skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. The course book will also be supplemented by discussions, role-plays and other ways of increasing your active language. In the afternoon lessons we focus on communicative activities to increase your speaking skills and confidence.

It is important for you to feel comfortable and confident when using English. If a teacher feels that you are making unacceptable mistakes you will be corrected and made aware of where you went wrong. However, it is not our policy to correct every little mistake you make; this can be demotivating and lead to frustration.

Changing Classes

We will do whatever we can to match your class to your needs and ability. We will place you in a class based on the test you complete on your first day. If you feel that your class is not right for you, whether it is too hard or too easy, you should speak to your teacher.

If you would like to change to a different course, go to the Academic Office and explain your requirements.