LSI - Language Specialists International

Language School LSI

The school is in the centre of Portsmouth and ideally located close to the main university, library, railway station, theatres and restaurants, and within walking distance to the seafront.

LSI offer high-quality courses all year round with exciting social activities and comfortable boarding. LSI has received international recognition not only for their excellent teaching methods but also for the personalised attention that they offer each student.

Founded in
1985
School Size
Medium
Internet
Free WI-FI
Location
Near Train Station

Activities Show
TypeDescriptionPrice Range
Afternoon & EveningSalsa Classes, Bowling, Cinema night, Visit to the maritime museum. Free – 4 GBP
WeekendTrips including Arundel castle, London and Brighton.15-50 GBP

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Testimonials Show
Very good teachers and teaching! They are very cool. My family is very very nice! My 3 weeks in England are really cool.”
Pierre (Frankreich)
Excellent teaching! Very good motivation and explanations. Really interested in all students wishes what to teach. He has a perfect sense of humour ! I totally enjoyed the class!! My class was very fast and with a high level, good vocabulary explanation, specialised topics. Great! My host family was the best I can imagine! They are more than just hospitable, they really paid attention to me and made me feel like a member of the family! The food was fresh and perfect every day! The house is big and clean.
Sandra (Germany)
Teaching: Excellent first class from teaching staff.” Books & Material: Good choice of books for classes and plenty added photocopy material.
Yasar (Oman)

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Accreditation Show
IALC, British Council, English UK.

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Official Holidays Show
Dec/21; Mar/29; Apr/01; May/06; May/27; Aug/26; Dec/21

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Facilities Show
Canteen (with subsidised hot and cold food), Student Lounge with Table-Tennis, Table-Football, snooker, wide-screen TV Free Wi-Fi, Computer room with free internet access, Language Lab.

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Quality Score Show
Teaching 4.6
Service 4.2
Facilities 4
Activities 3.8
Value for Money 3.8
Accommodation 4.4

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Full-time General English Course

Full-time General English CourseIn the morning, you will join the General English classes, which cover all major language skills with emphasis on oral communication. Through the lesson, you will not only improve your confidence and fluency in speaking, listening and understanding, but also extend your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

In the afternoon, you will join in a smaller class (maximum 10 students per class) which allows the teacher to give you higher personalized attention.

After the class, you will also have access to the school’s Self-Access Centre, which contains TV and video, an audio-active language laboratory and small library, a suite of multimedia complex with internet and colour printers.

Age Group 18+
Minimum Level Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week 22.5
Course Duration 2-48 weeks
Students per Class Morning class: Max. 12
Afternoon class: Max. 10
Course Start Beginners: Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/27; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/07; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19; May/26; Jun/02; Jun/09; Jun/16
Other levels: Any Monday

General English + Business English

General English + Business EnglishThis programme is divided into two parts: General English and Business English part.

In the morning, you will join in the General English lessons which cover all major language skills with emphasis on oral communication. Through the lesson, you will not only improve your confidence and fluency in speaking, listening and understanding, but also extend your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

In the afternoon, you will join a Small Open Business Group with a maximum of 4 professional students from different companies. The Business English part is designed to improve communicate performance in a wide range of meetings, negotiations, making presentations, dealing with numerical data, telephoning, socialising & entertaining, fax, e-mail, letter & report writing.

Age Group 25+
Minimum Level Intermediate 1 (B1)
Lessons per Week 25
Course Duration 2-24 weeks
Students per Class General English: Max. 12
Business English: Max. 4
Course Start Beginners: Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/27; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/07; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19; May/26; Jun/02; Jun/09; Jun/16
Other levels: Any Monday

IELTS Preparation Course

IELTS Preparation CourseOn this programme, you will take General English lessons in the morning and IELTS Preparation classes in the afternoon.

The school usually holds two examinations every month, and you can be given your exam results on the 13th day after the test. If you plan to go to the university in UK, the school can also assist and advice you with your university applications.

Age Group 18+
Minimum Level Intermediate 1 (B1)
Lessons per Week 22.5
Course Duration 2-48 weeks
Students per Class Max. 12
Course Start Beginners: Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/27; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/07; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19; May/26; Jun/02; Jun/09; Jun/16
Other levels: Any Monday

One-to-One Course

One-to-One CourseOn this programme, you will receive intensive One-to-One tuition which can be closely tailored to your professional and social needs.

This option allows concentrating on your specific professional and linguistic needs which are particular to your profession or business area.

Prior to the course starting date, you will be asked to indicate which language skills you would like to work on, in order to help your teacher organise the private tuition to suit to your goal.

Age Group 25+
Minimum Level Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week 25
Course Duration 1-12 weeks
Students per Class 1
Course Start Beginners: Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/27; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/07; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19; May/26; Jun/02; Jun/09; Jun/16
Other levels: Any Monday

Combination Course

Combination CourseThis programme combines 50% One-to-One tuition with 50% Small Open Business Group tuition.

Through the group tuition, you will practise and develop the language of meetings, negotiations and presentations in realistic and challenging situations with other professional students. It also covers review and consolidation of grammar, pronunciation or vocabulary, so that you can improve the clarity and accuracy of language used in business communication.

During the One-to-One lessons, you will have the opportunity to work on your own objective with your teacher. Prior to the course starting date, you will be asked to indicate which language skills you would like to work on, in order to help your teacher organise the private tuition to suit your goal.

Age Group 25+
Minimum Level Intermediate 1 (B1)
Lessons per Week 12.5+12.5
Course Duration 1-12 weeks
Students per Class Group class: Max. 4
Private class: 1
Course Start Beginners: Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/27; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/07; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19; May/26; Jun/02; Jun/09; Jun/16
Other levels: Any Monday

Host family

Host family Living in a host family is not only the best way to experience total immersion in the language but it also provides a valuable insight into English culture and customs.

Availability All year
Travel time to the school 15-30 minutes walk
Rooms Single room
Bath Shared Bathroom
Meal Options Half board from Monday to Friday, all meals on weekends
Kitchen No
Notes Age: 18+
Cleaning: yes
Laundry: yes
Towels: yes
Internet: mostly, but not always

Student House

Availability All year
Rooms Single room
Bath Shared Bathroom
Meal Options no board
City Info

Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, is sheltered from the wind and tends to have a milder climate than other parts of England. This thriving seaside holiday resort is a fascinating centre of maritime history where you can visit historic ships like the HMS Victory, castles, forts and museums on the topic. It was also the birth place of Charles Dickens and is the home to Spinnaker Tower, the 170m high visitor attraction, that overlooks the Portsmouth harbour.

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