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Budleigh
Salterton - Paignton - Exeter
- Torquay - Plymouth
- Ilfracombe - Totnes - Sidmouth
If you think that the only places to learn English
in England are London, Oxford and Cambridge then think
again and think of Devon, in the South West of England,
one of Britain's most beautiful counties.
The Devon towns of Exeter, Ilfracombe, Paignton, Plymouth,
Sidmouth, Torquay and Totnes offer a wide range of schools
with a variety of courses at all times of the year.
These include General English for all age groups, Cambridge
examinations, English for business and professional
purposes, courses for senior citizens and also for teachers
of English. There will be something to suit you.
- Where the host families still
offer old fashioned hospitality to visitors from overseas.
- Where you will find English people
and not too many tourists or foreign students.
- Where you will find beautiful
countryside, historic cities and sandy beaches and
where the air is still fresh to breathe.
- With its palm trees and warm winter
climate, a place where people still have time to talk
to you.
Budleigh
Salterton –back
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| Location: |
On the south-east coast of
Devon, where the river Otter meets the sea.
In the middle of Devon's "Golden Triangle". |
| Description: |
Elegant seaside town of great
charm. The five kilometre beach is protected by
high red cliffs which offer wonderful views over
Lyme Bay. |
| Population: |
4,000 |
| Features: |
The beach, fishing boats, nature
reserve, bird sanctuary and traditional English
shops, pubs and restaurants. Suirrounded by beautiful
countryside and thousand-year-old villages. |
| Facilities: |
Golf, lawn tennis, horse riding,
swimming, sailing, wind-surfing, fishing, coastal
and moorland walks. Close to cinemas, theatres and
museums. |
Paignton –back
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| Location: |
Picturesque holiday town, lying
at the centre of Torbay, the "English Riviera",
on Devon's magnificent south coast. |
| Description: |
Pretty, traditional sea-side
town with promenade, pier, harbour, marine gardens
and parks. Wide variety of shops, restaurants and
entertainment. |
| Population: |
45,000 |
| Features: |
Paignton's many sandy beaches,
warm climate and lively atmosphere make it one of
England's most popular holiday destinations.
Ideal for sailing, swimming, golf, tennis and walking. |
| Facilities: |
Paignton boasts3 of Torbay's
"5-star" attractions: Paignton zoo (setting
of the popular TV series), Quaywest's aquapark and
the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Modern sports centre and the 9-screen Apollo cinema.
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Exeter
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One of England’s best-known
University and Cathedral cities. Exeter is the regional
capital of Devon, the centre of the tourist region
of the South West and only just over two hours by
fast train from London and with regular direct buses
from Heathrow airport. |
| Description: |
One of England's most historic
cities dating from pre-Roman times with lots to
see and do but still not too big which makes it
a safe place to live and study. The city is recognised
as a centre for education with a well-known university
as well as some of the oldest-established English
language schools in Britain. The city is a great
shopping centre and its historic quayside, centre
and many parks and gardens make it popular for tourism
all year round. |
| Population: |
100,000 |
| Features: |
Busy university student life
gives a young and dynamic atmosphere. The Roman
walls encircle the city centre with its Norman cathedral
and ancient buildings. The city was recently voted
“Best city in England for quality of life”
and is clean and friendly. |
| Facilities: |
Cultural centre with excellent
sports facilities - everything from water sports
to dry slope skiing. The seaside is only a short
bus or train ride away and there are numerous good
restaurants here too. The Devon countryside around
the city is beautiful at any time of year. |
Torquay –back
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| Location: |
On the magnificent coastline
of South Devon, built on seven hills, with spectacular
views over the beautiful waters of Tor Bay.
Torquay is known as the Queen of the English Riviera.
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| Description: |
One of the most popular holiday
resorts in Britain, a mix of old and modern styles
creating a unique continental atmosphere. |
| Population: |
64,000 |
| Features: |
Beaches, parks and gardens.
Many interesting shops, restaurants and pubs and
busy harbourside. Mild climate makes Torquay popular
year-round. The English Riviera is said to have
the mildest climate in Britain which makes it popular
all year round. Both Torquay and Paignton
are well know for their beautiful palm trees.
Torquay is also the birthplace of Agatha Christie
who lived nearby for much of her life. |
| Facilities: |
Museum and art gallery, Agatha
Christie's gardens, bowling, theatre, multiplex
cinema, leisure centre, swimming pool, tennis, football,
golf, riding, water sports, coastal and country
walks. Direct bus service to Heathrow
and fast train to London. |
Plymouth –back
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| Location: |
University city within near
the magnificent Dartmoor National Park and the English
holiday county of Cornwall. |
| Description: |
Recently voted "England's
most desirable city" combining the modern and
the traditional. Excellent pedestrianised shopping
centre, famous views across natural harbour. Historic
Elizabethan fishing port. |
| Population: |
250,000 |
| Features: |
City of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Many parks, gardens and open spaces. Cultural centre
for music and the arts. Home of the National
Marine Aquarium. |
| Facilities: |
Many sports facilities: ski
centre, ice rink, scuba diving, water sports, country
pursuits, golf and riding. Theatres, cinemas and
museums. Plymouth has the largest multiplex
(17 screens) cinema in Devon. |
Ilfracombe –back
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| Location: |
North Devon coast, where the
Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Description: |
The premier holiday resort
of the area, Ilfracombe's architecture reflects
its great popularity in Victorian times. Then as
now, its small fishing harbour was a great attraction
for strollers. |
| Population: |
12,000 |
| Features: |
Small, safe seaside town.
Ideal location for the young. Excellent swimming
pool, tennis courts, golf club and many holiday
attractions. |
| Facilities: |
North Devon has much to offer
- the rugged coastline - the exciting Atlantic surfing
beaches - the unspoilkt natural beauty of Exmoor
National Park. |
Totnes –back
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| Location: |
Totnes is in the South West
of England and lies between Dartmoor National Park
and the South Devon Coast. |
| Description: |
It is a small lively, market
town with an easy-going atmosphere. Its historic
buildings and situation on the River Dart give the
town its special character. |
| Population: |
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| Features: |
Centre for alternative culture
and complimentary health care. Musical town, opportunities
to listen to all kinds of live music. Dartington
Hall, 2 miles from Totnes, is an internationally
known centre for the arts where plays, concerts
and films are organised on a regular basis. |
| Facilities: |
Many shops, cafes and pubs.
Sporting facilities include swimming, tennis,
horse riding,
canoeing, walking. |
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Sidmouth –back
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| Location: |
On
a fantastic coastline nominated a World Heritage
Site, Sidmouth lies beneath majestic red cliffs and
green hills in the beautiful Sid Valley. 20 minutes
from Exeter, 2.5 hours from Heathrow Airport. |
| Description: |
With its unique timeless charm and safe, friendly
atmosphere, Sidmouth is the perfect small seaside
town where visitors are welcomed all year round.
Home of the famous International Folk Festival. |
| Population: |
17,000 |
| Features: |
The elegant sea-front esplanade runs from the River
Sid, past fishing boats, historic buildings, cricket
field and bowling green, to wonderful gardens with
views over the bay. The narrow streets are lined
with small shops, lively cafes and traditional pubs. |
| Facilities: |
Tennis courts, swimming pool, golf and mini-golf,
museum, sports hall, cinema, theatre, night-club.
Horse-riding. Long, safe beaches; lovely parks and
gardens. Coastal paths over the cliffs. Regular bus
service to Exeter which has direct trains to London. |
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