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100% native English-speaking teachers
From England, the United States, Ireland and South Africa. Sociable, welcoming, motivational and demanding. They understand Brazilian students' needs.
English immersion · since 1982
Spend 5 days in England without leaving Brazil.
Five days, 16 hours a day, 100% in English. Native teachers, groups of 3 to 6 and our own facility in the hills of Petrópolis. Zero Portuguese, from breakfast to the pub.
- 100% native teachers
- 1 teacher for every 2 students
- Individual suites
16hof English a day
ZeroPortuguese allowed
Since 1982Nogueira · Petrópolis · RJ
0years of experience
0professionals trained
0rate the course “excellent”
0of English per day
2:1students per native teacher
What we offer
To help you build confidence speaking English.
Over 30 years in the English immersion market give us a unique perspective of the real needs of Brazilian executives. Course materials are constantly updated to address the hottest business issues of the day.
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1 native teacher for every 2 students
Programmes limited to 22 participants, with 7 to 10 teachers. Classes of 3 to 6 students, levelled and homogeneous.
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100% exposure to spoken English
No contact with the Portuguese language from the moment you arrive until you leave. That's how fluency unlocks.
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Total flexibility
Courses adapted to client needs: business, presentations, meetings, job interviews or tailor-made programmes.
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Fixed annual calendar
Guarantee of monthly immersion programmes. Plan ahead: places are limited.
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Our own installations
Built especially for immersion programmes, in the hills of Petrópolis, 80 km from Rio. Free van from the airports.
Is thisyou?
The typical profile of a Little England student. If you recognise yourself in three or more items, immersion was made for you.
Yes, that's me- Has studied English for a long time, but in an intermittent way
- Has decent reading comprehension and a reasonable understanding of spoken English
- Writes with some grammar accuracy but has limited vocabulary
- Is unable to communicate fluently due to a general lack of confidence
- Can't follow a regular course because of work and travel commitments
Methodology & objectives
Language in action.
A natural and relaxed English-speaking environment with up to 16 hours of daily language exposure. A well-structured balance between the classroom, where we focus on the 4 language skills, and social activities, where English happens spontaneously.
- 🧭Really get to know each student's profile, objectives, difficulties and insecurities
- 🧪Test and adapt the methodology to what is relevant for the student
- 🧑🏫Define which teacher's characteristics best suit each group
- ✨The magical moment: thinking in English without noticing you're speaking a foreign language
Needs & proficiency assessment in 3 steps
Admission form
Personal information, objectives and priorities, filled out online.
Online grammar test
A written assessment to measure the starting point.
Interview
A brief phone or face-to-face conversation. On arrival, an “ice-breaker” class defines the final composition of each group.
Recommended minimum level: pre-intermediate. Beginners can take preparatory courses at our Rio and São Paulo units. Participants must be at least 21 years old.
Modules
Business English you'll use on Monday morning.
Projects focused on business or social themes, with daily simulations and final role-plays. Over 5 days, the Meetings module covers meeting procedures and techniques, negotiation language, nuances, complex phrases and a final role-play meeting.
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MeetingsProcedures, negotiation, final role-play
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Presentation SkillsStructure, impact and tough questions
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Job InterviewInterviews in English with confidence
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Conference CallClarity at a distance, in any accent
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Additional AreasTailor-made topics for your industry
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Non BusinessSocial, travel, culture and networking
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MeetingsProcedures, negotiation, final role-play
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Presentation SkillsStructure, impact and tough questions
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Job InterviewInterviews in English with confidence
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Conference CallClarity at a distance, in any accent
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Additional AreasTailor-made topics for your industry
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Non BusinessSocial, travel, culture and networking
A day at Little England · 7:30 am to midnight
At least 7½ hours in the classroom and the rest of the day in direct contact with native speakers in diverse social situations. Time is money: arrive well rested.
Infrastructure
A little England in the hills.
In Nogueira, 15 km from Petrópolis and 80 km from Rio de Janeiro. Free van from Santos Dumont and Tom Jobim airports to Little England.
🛏️ 28 individual en-suite bedrooms
📚 Classrooms
🎱 Indoor games room
🏊 Swimming pool
🧖 Sauna
🏐 Volleyball court
🍺 Pub
🌳 Large outdoor area
🚐 Free airport van
🍽️ All meals included
Next dates
Upcoming immersion programmes.
Places are limited to guarantee 1 teacher for every 2 students. Book in advance.
August
24–28
Monday to Friday
September
14–18
Monday to Friday
September
23–27
Wednesday to Sunday
October
05–09
Monday to Friday · to be confirmed
October
19–23
Monday to Friday
Testimonials
Those who lived the 5 days.
I found the experience incredible. I liked it a lot, especially the interaction of students and teachers. I intend to return as soon as possible.
Great, great learning environment with very competent teachers and very well organized activities.
Little England helped me to become more focused and understand that English can be fun.
I'm happy to be here because I now feel more comfortable speaking English. It's possible to have natural conversation.
I recommend this course because of its organization and the expertise of the teachers. I intend to come back soon.
Little England continues to maintain the excellent standard I have come to know.
Investment
What's included.
It would be easier to tell you what's not. Contact us for the current price and personalised packages.
Included
- Full training, 5 days
- Accommodation in an individual suite
- Customised educational material
- All meals
- Free van from Santos Dumont and Tom Jobim airports
Not included
- Transport to the Rio airports
- Drinks in the pub
- Phone calls and laundry
- Special transportation needs
- Personal-use products (we have a driver at your disposal to buy anything you forgot)
Frequent questions
Frequently asked questions.
Will I only learn British English?
No. We have teachers from England (naturally), the United States, Ireland and South Africa, among others. You get a global taste of the language.
What's the minimum level required?
We recommend at least an intermediate level. Under special circumstances we can attend all levels, and our Rio and São Paulo units offer preparatory courses.
Are classes individual or in groups?
Groups of 3 to 5 students at the same level produce better results than individual classes: the dynamics generate more use of the language in class and outside it.
Are there only 6 hours of classes per day?
No. The programme runs from 7:30 am to midnight, every day. Our resident teaching staff is present all day long to guarantee constant interaction.
Will I share a room?
No. All suites are individual. Colleagues from the same company study in different groups for better results.
How do I get there?
Little England is located in Nogueira, 15 km from Petrópolis and 80 km from Rio. We offer a free van service from Santos Dumont and Tom Jobim airports.
How much does it cost?
Please contact us for the current price. For very specific needs, or for those without the minimum level, we can put together individual programmes.
What's new
New Little England programmes.
Contact
Book your immersion.
Tell us your objectives. We'll reply with the programme, the dates and the investment.
Rio de JaneiroTel +55 21 2516-2350 · WhatsApp +55 21 99889-6212
riodejaneiro@littleengland.com.br
riodejaneiro@littleengland.com.br
São PauloTel +55 11 3081-7000 · +55 11 3892-9394
saopaulo@littleengland.com.br
saopaulo@littleengland.com.br