Courses and Services
English Literature 1
***We are now running this course in Dublin***
English Literature 1 is the first course designed and developed by The English Course Madrid. We designed the course with the intention of providing a comprehensive, high-quality English course for learners of the English language. Each week a short story, long-form article or personal essay is read for homework. During each lesson we discuss, analyse and focus on the language of the stories. Authors read on English Literature 1 include, George Orwell, Joan Didion, Martha Gellhorn, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, James Baldwin and John Simpson. Levels B2/C1/C2.
English Literature 2
English Literature 2 is the follow on course of English Literature 1. With the same structure and learning goals in mind, English Literature 2 uses motivating and engaging materials to teach English. A brilliant collection of stories are read, written by some well-known literary giants, some not so well-known, but all great pieces of writing. English Literature 2 delves into the rich short-story form and challenges students to discuss and critique each reading.
CAE Exam Preparation
***We are now running this course in Dublin***
Continuing with our philosophy of providing a genuine English course (and not just a course book), we are offering a 10-week, CAE Exam Preparation course. The course consists of 30 hours of lessons and 20 hours of homework. Each lesson provides 1.5 hours of advanced language focus and 1.5 hours of exam practice and analysis. Detailed feedback of our students’ work is given throughout the course. CAE Exam Preparation has been designed around the structure of the CAE exam and the language requirements needed to reach level C1.
Writing Correction and Tutorial Service
Are you preparing to sit the Cambridge PET, FCE or CAE exam? Do you feel you haven’t had enough writing practice? With our Writing Correction and Tutorial Service, we offer correction, written feedback and recommendations on how to improve your writing. Available for the writing tasks of the PET, FCE, and CAE exams.
Proofreading Service
We provide a proofreading and editing service for documents, theses and dissertations written in English
Blog by Brian Collins
My Path to Teaching English Literature: EFL Magazine
An article about why Brian set up The English Course Madrid and started teaching English through literature was published in EFL Magazine’s September 2018 edition.
Pick of English Language Flicks, October 2018, Cine Doré
Mean Streets is one of my favourite films, but I’m not sure why! Maybe because it’s Martin Scorsese’s first feature film, maybe because of the way it looks as it was filmed using handheld camera techniques, maybe because of the fresh…
Pick of English Language Flicks, September 2018, Cine Doré
My pick of English language flicks for September is not one movie, but three. For a few days now I’ve been trying to choose my favourite from this month’s Cine Doré programme, but I can’t. There are three movies on…
Pick of English Language Flicks, July 2018, Cine Doré
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO is written by James Baldwin. A tremendous writer and social critic, Baldwin confronted racial hatred in the USA with a voice, once read and heard, should never be forgotten. I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO combines…
Pick of English Language Flicks, June 2018, Cine Doré
Everyone knows Good Will Hunting; not necessarily a must-see cinema classic, no special effects, ear piercing bullet sounds or loud explosions to practically blow you out of your seat, but it tells a great story. Young Will Hunting, a kid who grew…
Pick of English Language Flicks, May 2018, Cine Doré
The Western is certainly not my favourite film genre, but there are some Westerns I watch again and again. The Wild Bunch is one of them. I first watched The Wild Bunch when I was 25 and I immediately understood why…
Testimonials
If you like and enjoy practicing the english language and want to extend your english boundaries with a course that goes beyond the standard or ordinary level training out there, this is a great option. I personally love english and reading non-fiction so this was a no-brainer for me. We were able to get to know great authors and their work, learned a lot of new vocabulary and resources, and engaged in lively and enriching discussions with a fantastic teacher. Every class went by in a jiffy and left us wanting for more.. can’t recommend this training more strongly and can’t wait for part 2!! 🙂
English Literature 1
I have enjoyed a lot the class. Every day you read a different author, all of them among the most recognized writters of english literature. The plot of the stories vary from one author to another and the way the class is structured with a lot of interaction of students and teachers make it very easy going. My vocabulary and ability to recognize common english expressions has been enhanced, and now i feel much more familiar with english writting. It has also being an oppotunity to meet very nice people. to summon !an incredible experience!.
English Literature 1
JEONGWON CHOE
January 8, 2017 at 8:22 pm
I have taken and taught many types of English lessons myself, but this was the most fulfilling and interesting one. The professor is knowledgeable and the lesson is well-organized. I quite enjoyed our coffee break and a day trip to the exhibition as well. 🙂
English Literature 1
Isabel
December 26, 2016 at 6:58 pm
A highly recommended and enjoyable course: a great selection of writers, a fantastic teacher and wonderful colleagues.
English Literature 1
