Intensive 24 plus 10 one-to-one lessons

Language Studies International (LSI): Brisbane

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Course description

Course Overview includes:

• 24 lessons per week (3 days of 4 lessons and 2 days of 6 lessons)
• Duration: 24 x 50 minutes (20 hours per week)
• 15 students max. per class
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–52 weeks
• Age 16+
• Suitable for Student Visa requirements for NZ and Australia

The Intensive 24 Course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: 2 days of 6 lessons, and 3 days of 4 lessons. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs. At LSI Brisbane, the four morning lessons are structured as follows: The first two classes are Integrated Skills (General English and Grammar) and the second two are the electives such as General English, Business English, and Exam Preparation (IELTS / TOEFL / TOEIC). In order to join the Business English and Exam Preparation classes, students need to have an Intermediate level of English or higher. The afternoon lessons are Language Focus – each day focusing on a different skill area.

Course topics

The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Students focus on special topics and classes in the afternoon. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
01 Apr 2024, 01 Jul 2024 and 07 Oct 2024
Classes per week
34 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 30 Mar 2024, 31 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 14 Aug 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 18 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

LSI Brisbane does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning session
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
12:50 PM - 01:40 PM
Afternoon session
01:40 PM - 03:20 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brisbane.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

90% recommend

based on 10 reviews
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"The experience was funny but the school should be more structured."

Amedeo Campagna, student from Italy

The experience was pleasant and enjoyable even though the structure and educational equipment can definitely be improved.

The staff and the teachers were kind but not always able to motivate the students; the classes are not always homogeneous and stimulating.

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Date of study
12 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I loved it"

Olivia Erika Brandin, student from Sweden

I liked it. Everyone was really nice and they welcomed me when I arrived. The teachers are good at teaching and they are funny, it’s a good combination.

I liked some activities cause some of them were going to the museum and that’s kinda boring.

The school are located in a good place. It is really easy to get there.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
20 Aug 2018 - 9 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Valuable experience"

Luka Kovač, student from Slovenia

I had a great time at LSI Brisbane. The staff was friendly and always willing to help. The part I enjoyed the most was absolutely the ability to meet people from all over the world. Throughout conversation we've had I unconsciously improved my English as well. Classes were always interesting, teacher had an amazing sense for humour. The only thing I'd missed were some additional challenges for higher-level students. Sometimes I felt that the lessons were too easy for me.
Overall, I really enjoyed my time at LSI Brisbane.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Feeling warm and happy in this school"

WING CHI AU, student from Hong Kong

School located in city and there is good public transport.
Teachers and Staffs in school are very accommodating and they more likes your friends. When you in the class you will not feel boring and want to sleep because it is very interesting! And the teachers in here are have enough patience and passion, they don’t hesitate to give you the answer or help.


Homestay family is very kind and the house is very clean and tidy.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
11 Dec 2017 - 2 Mar 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A good school: teachers are nice and well prepared. There is also the possibility to meet a lot of people"

Matteo Gamberoni, student from Italy

Well a decided to started an English course because I wanted a easy way to enter in the "Australian world". Defiantly it was. Teachers are helpful and it seems that they like their job. In fact, they were always smiling and ready to give you an hand. The morning classes sometimes could be a little boring but I think that is a universal thing: I mean every school sometimes is boring. The classes are well structured and you can find easily your English level. I had really enjoyed my class because people were extremely friendly and we use to talk a lot.
The morning classes were pretty funny because they teach English vocabulary with games or making speech about interesting topic.
The school is easy to find.
I didn't like the activities they proposed.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
9 Oct 2017 - 3 Nov 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Surprizing"

Misato Inoue, student from Japan

Teacher Dave is so kind man and his class was so fantastic and very very fun!!!! I'd like to appreciate with my enormous love!!!!

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Date of study
21 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The right place to practice and improve your english communication skills"

cynthea cynthea, student from Indonesia

The staff so helpful, kind and supported everything that they can do for us, and the teachers show their eagerness to teach us the best that they can give to improve our English, even thought some teacher is not. But most of all, the teachers are very nice and great. They were very helpful while I was studying there. It's a conducive situation for us to learn and communicate in proper English.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
14 Oct 2013 - 18 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"School very good, my experience can be better"

francesco, student from Italy

My feedback is really positive on the school, even if my personal experience was not so good. I believe the school is very good, in terms of teachers, organization, and so on. The main issue is only related to my personal feeling, actually the main part of students are very young and they typical attend school for longer period than me. Due to this I didn't feel myself integrated into school, even if it is very good. Thanks, Francesco

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
22 Aug 2011 - 2 Sep 2011
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was different"

Maria Carolina Perez Rosales, student from United Arab Emirates

The school was good, and the teachers and general class as well, but to be honest it should have more and better conversations class (more dynamic, and more hours) and extra activities. Everything about locations and facilities was very good. On the other hand the housing was great! Perfect! I was with a very special and lovely family in Brisbane.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
21 Jun 2010 - 30 Jul 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good and useful experience"

Mario Patti, student from Italy

As expected we are no more than 10-12 persons per each class, it guarantees a direct relationship with the excelent teachers! Some of them have an australian accent but we are in Australia so I can't complain for this! At the moment I'm attending a Cambridge Advanced Exam course preparation and I think that's very useful to improve my english because there is the pressure of the exam.
There are a lot of activities offered by the school but the prices are the same or higher than the external agency!
In relation to my housing my host-family is very kind and friendly but unfortunately the house is far from the school. Every morning I need at least 45 minutes by bus (sometimes 1h) to arrive at school. I got upset for this but on the other hand I like the family so I don't want to change!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
14 Sep 2009 - 4 Dec 2009
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

LSI Brisbane offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

194 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brisbane
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 35 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
194 €
Homestay is an excellent way to learn about Australian culture, whilst practising the language you learn at school. We do not place two students with the same mother tongue in the same host family. Please note that students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook their own meals.

Dietary supplement for diets which require the preparation of special foods including vegan, halal, osher, gluten free, lactose/fructose intolerant or those where 3 or more foods are not eaten: AU$30

Extra night AU$38

Executive Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

242 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
242 €
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere, Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis
Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms (2 beds in one room) in special circumstances, for two students booking together for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half -board
All bed linen and towels provided Laundry is done by the host or facilities are available at no extra charge Good and reliable transport links Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday (for the period of the course)
additional nights subject to availability.

No self catering available

Dietary supplement for diets which require the preparation of special foods including vegan, halal, osher, gluten free, lactose/fructose intolerant or those where 3 or more foods are not eaten: AU$30

Extra night AU$32

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

242 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brisbane
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 35 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
242 €
Homestay is an excellent way to learn about Kiwi culture, whilst practising the language you learn at school. We do not place two students with the same mother tongue in the same host family. Please note that students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook their own meals.

Dietary supplement for diets which require the preparation of special foods including vegan, halal, osher, gluten free, lactose/fructose intolerant or those where 3 or more foods are not eaten: AU$30

Extra night AU$38

HB Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner - Monday to Friday; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -Saturday and Sunday)

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half Board

291 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
291 €
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere, Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis
Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms (2 beds in one room) in special circumstances, for two students booking together for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half -board
All bed linen and towels provided Laundry is done by the host or facilities are available at no extra charge Good and reliable transport links Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday (for the period of the course)
additional nights subject to availability.

No self catering available

Dietary supplement for diets which require the preparation of special foods including vegan, halal, osher, gluten free, lactose/fructose intolerant or those where 3 or more foods are not eaten: AU$30

Extra night AU$38

HB – Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner - Monday to Friday; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -Saturday and sunday).
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged A$ 90 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brisbane based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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