The south coast of Devon is a great place to learn English. You will use your new language skills while you discover an area that is typically English, yet feels more like the south of France. It?s a great place to study, and a great place to enjoy your vacation: the perfect location for a language holiday. LAL Torbay is proud to be a member of English UK and Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English.
We are committed to the highest possible standards of teaching using skilled and experienced teachers. LAL has a long-established track record in teacher training and our schools in both Malta and Torbay are providers of the DELTA programme ? the highest qualification for practising teachers of English as a Foreign Language. We also attain accreditation for our courses by national bodies like the British Council & English UK in Great Britain, CEA & AAIEP in the United States, EFL & Feltom in Malta and EDUSA in South Africa.
A wide choice of Accommodation
At LAL we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of accommodation options. Each of our adult language centres offers you the opportunity to stay with a local host family, which is a great way to experience the local lifestyle and to practise your language skills with native speakers in an informal environment.
We are Flexible: Find the combination of course, accommodation and entertainment options that best suit your desires.
We have Experience: We organize language holidays for people like you for over 30 years.
Wonderful Places: Big cities, coastal towns, Mediterranean islands, exotic places in Africa or holiday paradise. You only choose!
Qualified Teachers: Our teachers are fully qualified and all our centers are authorized. We also prepare our teachers to reach an even higher level.
Learn and know how to use it: Outside of class, you can turn everything learned to use directly in your spare time or in the activities we organize.
Not only Classes: You will discover many things with our tours and activities: culture, tourist attractions, fun activities, and many other ways to improve your language skills.
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A key part of your language travel experience happens once classes are over. The best way to practise your new language skills is to get out and use them in the real world. We know you will also want to find out about the country you are visiting, to sample the lifestyle of her people and to explore the area. In each of our locations LAL excels in providing social and leisure activities that are fun, engaging and good value for money.
Welcome Tour: We extend a warm welcome to all new students and invite you for an introductory tour of Paignton, pointing out the local shops, banks, post-office, etc.
Jazz Night: If you enjoy jazz music see and hear it live. Performed by enthusiastic local jazz musicians at a pub in Torquay!
Battlefield Live: Experience the exciting new infrared combat game set on a purpose built three acre site. Includes games and equipment. Bring long trousers and good footwear.
Kents Cavern Ghost Tour: Experience the Kent's Cavern Ghost Show in the depths of a prehistoric cave system. Dark, scary and not for the faint-hearted! Includes show admission fee.