The course consists of 2 hours of English per week, with sessions designed to provide balanced practice across the different skills and regular contact with English throughout the week.

We work with small groups of no more than 8 students, allowing for active participation and close monitoring of each student’s progress.

Homework is a regular part of the course and will be set weekly to consolidate work done in class, increase students’ contact with English outside the classroom and progressively develop independence and good study habits.

Our approach is communicative, practical and participative, with an increasing emphasis on students being able to use English actively and with greater independence.

English will be the main language of communication in the classroom, and students will be encouraged to use it both with the teacher and with each other. Speaking will play an important role in developing fluency, confidence and the ability to express and develop ideas in an increasingly wide range of situations.

Grammar and vocabulary are taught in meaningful contexts and combined with listening, reading and writing so that students learn to apply what they study rather than simply recognise structures.

At this level, greater attention is also given to accuracy, range and independence, helping students to extend their answers, rephrase when necessary and use different strategies to maintain communication in English.

The course develops grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing in an integrated way, starting from approximately A2+ and progressing towards B1 level.

Grammar and structures

Students will consolidate and extend structures such as the present perfect, past tenses, future forms, first and second conditionals, modal verbs, infinitives and gerunds, and relative clauses. They will also develop a wider range of linking words and structures for expressing opinions, reasons and possibilities.

Vocabulary

Students will expand their vocabulary related to school and studies, relationships, free time, travel, health, technology, media, society and the environment, with increasing attention to collocations, phrasal verbs, common expressions and word formation.

Speaking and communication

Students will develop their ability to maintain conversations on familiar topics, talk about experiences and plans, describe and compare, express and justify opinions, make suggestions and respond in greater detail. Particular attention will be given to extending answers and communicating more spontaneously.

Listening and Reading

Students will work with increasingly varied and complex audio and written texts, developing strategies to understand main ideas, identify specific information, recognise opinions and relevant details, and work out meaning from context.

Writing

Writing will be developed in a progressive and practical way through short texts and tasks appropriate to the level. Attention will be given to organisation, linking words, grammatical accuracy and range of vocabulary, gradually developing students’ ability to express ideas clearly and coherently.

The aim is to develop the language and communication skills needed to achieve a solid B1 level and establish a strong foundation for continued progress towards B1+.

Is any previous knowledge of English required?

Yes. This course is designed for students starting from approximately A2+ level who want to progress towards B1. Before joining a group, each student’s current level and previous experience will be taken into account to determine whether the course is suitable.

How are groups organised by age and level?

Groups are organised primarily according to English level, as this is the key factor in ensuring appropriate progression. Get Your Foot in the Door is designed primarily for students in 1st to 3rd year of ESO.

We also take age and school year into account and, wherever possible, aim not to mix students from more than two consecutive school years. If an older student needs to work at this level, we will try to offer or create an equivalent group with students of a similar age, provided there is sufficient demand.

Will there be homework?

Yes. Homework is an important part of the course and will be set weekly to consolidate work done in class, reinforce areas that require additional practice and encourage greater independence and good study habits.

What happens if a student misses a class?

If a student is unable to attend a class, we will provide the information and/or materials needed to catch up, whenever possible. As these are group classes, sessions missed due to a student’s absence cannot be made up individually and are not deducted from the course fees.

Our fees are calculated on the basis of an average of 35 teaching weeks per academic year. The exact number of sessions may vary slightly depending on the day of the week and the academic calendar, and some groups may have an additional session. These small variations are already taken into account in the course fees.

What happens if Eureka has to cancel a class?

If Eureka has to cancel a class and we are unable to provide a substitute teacher, we will offer a make-up session. If it is not possible to reschedule the class, the corresponding amount will be deducted from the next payment, whether monthly or termly.

What level are students expected to reach by the end of the course?

The aim is for students to achieve a solid B1 level, developing greater confidence, independence and accuracy in their use of English and the skills needed to continue progressing towards B1+.

Are the classes entirely in English?

English will be the main language of communication in the classroom, and students will be encouraged to use it both with the teacher and with each other. Other languages may occasionally be used when necessary to clarify specific concepts or support understanding, but at this level students are expected to use English increasingly regularly and spontaneously.

Are any discounts available?

Yes. We offer Friends & Family discounts and discounts for families affected by unemployment. Full details and applicable conditions can be found in the Discounts section of this page.

Friends & Family

10% discount for each new student, plus an additional 5% for each additional student, applicable for one term.

Families affected by unemployment

15% discount on course fees for one student per family throughout the academic year. Supporting documentation will be required.

Discount conditions

Discounts cannot be combined. Where more than one discount could apply, the most favourable discount will be applied.

For particularly small groups of 2 or 3 students, discounts will be subject to the viability of the group and Eureka reserves the right not to apply them.

Discounts apply to course fees and not to registration fees or other additional charges, unless expressly stated otherwise.