• English Language School L4R accommodation in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen, Scotland.

    English Language School and Summer School L4R offers English language courses and accommodation in L4R schools in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen. The ‘Study plus Travel’ course option allows students to live and study English in 3 different cities in Scotland!

    English Language School L4R accommodation in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen, Scotland.
     

  • English language school L4R founder Anne McDonald

    Anne McDonald has been running L4R Summer School since 1998 as the accredited ‘Caledon’ English Language Summer School of Hijiyama University, Hiroshima, Japan. Anne has taught in universities in Japan for 17 years as well as in Malaysia, Germany, and the UK. She currently supervises M.Sc.TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) dissertation students at Moray House, University of Edinburgh. Anne’s teaching qualifications include: MSc Applied Linguistics; RSA DELTA; PGCE.

    English language school L4R founder Anne McDonald
     

  • HIJIYAMA UNIVERSITY ‘CALEDON’ SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM

    Summer School L4R has run the Hijiyama University, Japan, ‘Caledon’ Summer School program since 1998. L4R Caledon students study English and English language culture during their stay in Edinburgh. Caledon students study English in the mornings and have a full program of cultural, social, and travel activities that ensure they maximise their use of English during their course in Scotland, U.K.
     

    HIJIYAMA UNIVERSITY ‘CALEDON’ SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
     

  • Study the English language and travel around Edinburgh and Scotland.

    English language summer school students at L4R Summer School relax as they wait for transport on their study tour of the Highlands. At L4R Summer School students study and use English as they enjoy Edinburgh and the main tourist attractions of Scotland. L4R has English language schools in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen, and students on the Summer School program can get to know more of Scotland by studying at three different English language centres in Scotland.

    Study the English language and travel around Edinburgh and Scotland.
     

  • Students study English by using it at L4R HIJIYAMA UNIVERSITY Summer School.

    Language School students at L4R study English by using it. As part of their Summer School in Scotland L4R students teach aspects of their own culture in English. English language students from Hijiyama University, Japan taught Japanese language and calligraphy at the “Cheer up Japan” Tsunami Appeal as part of the Edinburgh Festival 2011.

    Students study English by using it at L4R HIJIYAMA UNIVERSITY Summer School.
     

  • Speak English at L4R Summer School.

    English language School and Summer School Language4Real students relax and speak English to one of the counselors, Esie (centre). English language counselors make sure that L4R English language course students use English as much as possible during their stay in Language4Real centres around Scotland, in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen.

    Speak English at L4R Summer School.
     

  • Study the English language and make friends at L4R Summer School.

    Summer School L4R places emphasis on using the English language as much as possible, and the best way to do this is to make friends with people who do not speak your language. The L4R Summer School English language social program ensures that students have the opportunity to meet and speak with native English speakers during their English language program in Scotland.

    Study the English language and make friends at L4R Summer School.
     

  • Study English and have fun at L4R Summer School, Edinburgh, Scotland.

    English language Summer School students at L4R enjoy clubbing in Edinburgh. L4R language school students get the opportunity to meet native English speakers and to use English as much as possible on regular cultural and social activities during their language study stay in Scotland.

    Study English and have fun at L4R Summer School, Edinburgh, Scotland.
     

  • Learn English by using it at L4R Summer School, Edinburgh.

    During breaks from studying English in class Language4Real English language students sit and chat in English with their counselor, Esie (second from left). The job of counselors is to ensure that students speak English as much as possible while on their L4R English language course.

    Learn English by using it at L4R Summer School, Edinburgh.
     

  • Summer School L4R students welcomed to Edinburgh.

    Esie, L4R counselor, welcomes English Language Summer School students to Edinburgh. L4R students are picked up at Edinburgh Airport at the start of their English language Summer School program and are also seen off at Edinburgh Airport at the end of their Summer School course.

    Summer School L4R students welcomed to Edinburgh.
     

  • Learn English at L4R Summer School by using it in the local pub.

    At Language4Real Summer School students learn English by using it. The L4R English language course’s social program allows them to visit local Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen cafes and pubs where they can meet and speak to local people in English.

    Learn English at L4R Summer School by using it in the local pub.
     

  • Summer School L4R students study and use English

    Summer School L4R students have the opportunity to shop for food and cook for themselves in L4R self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen. This allows them to learn and use English more in natural, everyday situations.

    Summer School L4R students study and use English
     

  • Learn English and have fun at L4R Summer School.

    L4R English Language Summer School students from different language backgrounds enjoy some sun and fun in the Meadows, Edinburgh. L4R integrates English language study with use of the language outside the classroom.

    Learn English and have fun at L4R Summer School.
     

  • Study English and use it in Edinburgh.

    English language summer school students at L4R come from different countries and have different first language backgrounds. This means that students have to each other in English. Each L4R group also has a native English speaking counselor who makes sure that students use English as much as possible during their language study stay in Scotland.

    Study English and use it in Edinburgh.
     

L4R is different to other English language schools.  At L4R you learn real English as used by native speakers.  L4R really helped me to speak and understand English faster. –Gabrielle Bellomo, Rome, Italy

Dear Anne and family,  How've you been?  I have just arrived home.  I had a great time in Edinburgh - it was really fun!  Thanks for all your kindness.  I was happy to meet you all and hope to see you again in Edinburgh,  Yuki. –Yuki Suemori, Hiroshima, Japan

I had a really great time at L4R in Edinburgh and Dundee.  Edinburgh has so much to see and do - and Dundee is a really fun university town with lots of young people.  Everyone was really friendly - and I learned lots of English, too! –William Riou, Quimper, France

When I first came to Edinburgh I couldn't speak English at all - but now I am finishing a postgraduate degree in psychotherapy at Edinburgh university.  L4R helped me to speak English and to write academic papers in English.  I thoroughly recommend L4R! –Maria Manca, Sardinia, Italy

English language courses at L4R run throughout the year.

A flexible module-based approach allows students to choose classes to suit their busy schedules.

Summer School intensive 3 Week  Culture and Language courses run

June 18- Sept 07.

Summer School Timetable

09.00-12.00    In-class English language tuition.

14.00-17.00    Project-based culture and language activities.

Wednesday afternoons FREE.

Evening social program includes: pubs, discos, cinema…

Summer School Language4Real integrates intensive English language tuition with project based language activities.  This maximises the students’ use of the English language while they experience and enjoy the life and culture of Scotland.

Summer School English L4R intensive classes teach all the basics of English language and at the same time  train students to use natural English in real life situations.

There is an exciting social program, and language course fees include English language study tours of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

Details & Fees

The HIJIYAMA UNIVERSITY ‘CALEDON’ program has run since 1998 as the accredited English Language Summer School of Hijiyama University, Japan.  The CALEDON program fully integrates intensive English language study with use of English in natural, everyday situations.

The CALEDON program also promotes Japanese language and culture in Edinburgh.  It offers short intensive courses in the Japanese language and in aspects of Japanese culture such as calligraphy,  ikebana (flower arranging), and soran bushi (traditional dance).

The Caledon program is ideal for those students who want to learn English and also have an interest in the Japanese language and culture.  Hijiyama Caledon students invite you to join them in class and on their social and cultural activities.

Hijiyama University

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES at L4R: 

Pre-intermediate Grammar Foundation and Basic Skills Provides a solid basis in grammar and trains students in basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing strategies and techniques.

Intermediate Grammar and Skills Develops knowledge of English grammar and sensitivity to its natural use in context. Training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE) – Upper-intermediate level  

Cambridge Advanced English Exam (CAE) – Advanced level

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) – Advanced level

A flexible module-based timetable makes it easier for  students to work and study at the same time. It also allows students to focus on those areas of the exam that they find most difficult.

An ‘Online Writing Module’ offers intensive online training in General English and Academic writing styles.  Students receive individualised feedback on their writing.

Details & fees


L4R is different to other English language schools.  At L4R you learn real English as used by native speakers.  L4R really helped me to speak and understand English faster. –Gabrielle Bellomo, Rome, Italy

Dear Anne and family,  How've you been?  I have just arrived home.  I had a great time in Edinburgh - it was really fun!  Thanks for all your kindness.  I was happy to meet you all and hope to see you again in Edinburgh,  Yuki. –Yuki Suemori, Hiroshima, Japan

I had a really great time at L4R in Edinburgh and Dundee.  Edinburgh has so much to see and do - and Dundee is a really fun university town with lots of young people.  Everyone was really friendly - and I learned lots of English, too! –William Riou, Quimper, France

When I first came to Edinburgh I couldn't speak English at all - but now I am finishing a postgraduate degree in psychotherapy at Edinburgh university.  L4R helped me to speak English and to write academic papers in English.  I thoroughly recommend L4R! –Maria Manca, Sardinia, Italy