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Upper-intermediate course
The course is intended for intermediate-level students who wish to upgrade their competence across the four basic skills. As usual, we focus on developing communicative skills, without neglecting in-depth coverage of grammatical categories, enhancing lexis, and surveying writing techniques.
4 academic hours a week,
2 academic hours a day,
14.30 – 16.00 Monday, Thursday Details »»
The course combines grammatical and structural aspects of the language with activities for the development of communicative competences. The course incorporates English and American cultural history.
4 academic hours a week,
2 academic hours a day,
Friday 19.00 – 20.30, Saturday 9.00-10.30 Details »»
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the FCE Cambridge exam. Only upper-intermediate and advanced-level students are admitted. The syllabus is designed in compliance with the Cambridge format and criteria. Extensive written assignments, independent studies, and commitment are expected from the students.
12 academic hours a week,
4 academic hours a day,
09.00 – 12.15 and 14.00 – 17.15 Details »»
The course is tailored to meet the Cambridge CAE level criteria. Only advanced-level students and FCE holders are admitted. The schedule is extremely intensive. Commitment and extensive studies are required.
12 academic hours a week,
4 academic hours a day,
09.00 – 12.15 or 14.00-17.15 Details »»
The course is designed to prepare students for the CPE Cambridge exams. Only advanced-level students and CAE holders are admitted.
12 academic hours a week,
Grammar course for Upper-Intermediate and Advanced-level students
The syllabus is tailored with emphasis on traditional grammar and grammatical categories. The focus is on linguistics. The course is appropriate for Upper-Intermediate and Advanced-level students.
4 academic hours a week,
2 academic hours a day,
10. 00-11.30 or 15.00-16.30 Details »»
Communicative skills course
The course is intended to respond to the needs of students who possess the grammar competence of a Upper-Intermediate or Advanced-level students but feel frustrated when they have to demonstrate actively those competences in everyday situations or in their career.
6 academic hours a week,
3 academic hours a day,
10.00-12.30 or 16.00-18.30 Details »»
Writing skills course
This course is suitable for those who need to master their writing skills for academic purposes or for a professional career. The course includes Business Correspondence, Academic Writing, and Creative Writing across different genres. The course is useful for FCE, CAE, CPE holders or candidates, advanced level users, professional individuals and organizations. It is of particular benefit for TOEFL aspirants whose integrated or independent writing skills are weaker.
6 academic hours a week,
3 academic hours a day
10.00-12.30 or 16.00-18.30 Details »»
TOEFL preparatory course
The course is tailored for those who intend to sit the TOEFL. Only upper-intermediate and advanced-level students are admitted. The tutorials build strategies for success.
8 academic hours a week,
4 academic hours a day
History of English Literature
This course is specifically oriented to Upper-Intermediate and Advanced Level students from different backgrounds who have a humanitarian drive. The course covers the cultural history of Britain, as well as the English canon from Beowolf to the Wasteland.
4 academic hours a week,
( lectures-2 academic hours + tutorials-2 academic hours per week)
Lectures: 10.00 – 11.30 or 14.00-17.30
Tutorials: 9.30- 11.00 or 13.30-15.00
History of American Literature
This course is specifically oriented to Upper-Intermediate and Advanced Level students from different backgrounds who have a humanitarian drive. The course covers the cultural history of the US, as well as the American literary canon.
4 academic hours a week
(lectures-2 academic hours + tutorials-2 academic hours per week)
Lectures: 10.00 – 11.30 or 14.00-17.30
Tutorials: 9.30- 11.00 or 13.30-15.00
English through the movies
This course is directed to young people who are prone to more experimental methods of learning English. While having fun watching movies, students master the fundamentals of colloquial language, rhetorical skills, body language, the history of movie-making. The course is appropriate for individuals with a humanitarian background and keen interest in media studies.
4 academic hours a week
2 academic hours a day
11-12.30 or 13.00-14.30
Bulgarian for foreigners
The course is intended for false beginners or elementary-level Bulgarian users. It's appropriate either for the more sophisticated foreigners who reside in Bulgaria and who wish to improve their communicative skills, or for those with a keen interest in the Homo Balkanicus language and culture. Special focus is given on Bulgarian history, traditions, customs, with a beyond-the-tourist insights into Bulgarian culture. The language of instruction is English.
4 academic hours a week
2 academic hours a day
10.30-12.00 or 13.30-15.00
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