Your English Programme
What does ELPP stand for?
English Language Preparatory Programme
What does OCTOE stand for?
ONCAMPUS Test of English
True or False: Southampton has a Premier League football team.
True: They were a Championship team in 2023/24, but were promoted again in May.
How many hours will you be studying English this term?
16
When will you take your OCTOE for the first time?
May 2024
True or False: The Titanic started its journey from Southampton.
True. Titanic started its journey in Southampton before stopping at Cherbourg (France) and Cobh (Ireland). It never reached its final destination of New York.
How many terms/semesters will you study English at ONCAMPUS Southampton?
Four terms (or three terms if you are UFP and you work very hard) or three semesters.
What does AELD stand for?
Academic English Language Development
True of False: The University of Southampton is among the top 100 in the world.
True. For 2024, it is 97th in the world (according to the Times Higher Education rankings).
Can you name three English tutors?
Alexandra, Ferenc, Howard, Kathryn, Kevin, Nicola, Marc, Peter, Teresa, Trelawny
How many AELD assignments will you complete if you are a PMP students?
Six
True of false: More than two million people took a cruise from Southampton in 2023.
True. There were about 2.6 million passengers in 2023 - the city's highest number of cruise visitors ever.
Can you remember three of the suggestions for making the most of your English lessons?
1. Use English as much as possible
2. Avoid classroom distractions
3. Don’t rely on translation technology
4. Practice outside of class
5. Set yourself goals
What are the minimum scores you must get to pass met your English language requirements, OCTOE or AELD?
60% in each skill (listening, reading, writing, speaking) and 65% overall
True or false: Southampton used to be the capital city of England.
False. But nearby Winchester was the capital until around 1,000 years ago.