ELC English Courses

ELC English Courses ELC is a well-recommended English Language School. We are located in the heart of Reading on Thames, 25 minutes from Heathrow airport and London by train.

ELC London Street, an officially Accredited school in Britain was founded in 1973 by Mr.Séan Mc Burney and quickly earned a reputation for innovation and quality. ELC has helped thousands of students for over 40 years progress English for work, study and become more confident in the English language. More than 50 nationalities have been taught at our Reading location, a global network of former students developed - so the ELC experience is truly international. We are a medium sized school, providing a friendly personal service. Our range of courses include general English, examination preparation, group and individual tuition, Business and English for Special Purposes. We have very good teachers. We offer a full range of services designed to make your learning experience with us worthwhile, stimulating and fun. We do not use a set classbook for each level but provide hand outs and photocopies of the particular work assigned.This allows for a wide range of different teaching materials to be used. Students do not need to bring any materials to class as all will be provided by ‘ELC’ for general English studies.Particular emphasis is placed on listening exercises with oral summary, vocabulary and expression expansion, correction of pronunciation and building confidence in speaking.

Rain or shine, Olena and McB always looking their best at ELC Reading ✨ Pictured here with Camilo, a previous student
21/04/2026

Rain or shine, Olena and McB always looking their best at ELC Reading ✨ Pictured here with Camilo, a previous student

🌍 Did you know we feature student interviews in multiple languages?Here’s a great example with one of our Arabic-speakin...
13/04/2026

🌍 Did you know we feature student interviews in multiple languages?

Here’s a great example with one of our Arabic-speaking students! 🇸🇦✨

🎥 Discover more stories and experiences from our students by visiting our website below ⬇️
https://elclondonstreet.co.uk/videos

Blue skies and sunshine in Reading today ☀️😊Smiling faces all around- not just because of the weather, but thanks to a p...
07/04/2026

Blue skies and sunshine in Reading today ☀️😊

Smiling faces all around- not just because of the weather, but thanks to a productive and informative lesson!

At ELC Reading, we can’t guarantee the weather… but we can guarantee a great learning experience every time 📚✨

Happy Easter from ELC Reading 🐣
04/04/2026

Happy Easter from ELC Reading 🐣

✨ We’d love your support! ✨If you’re a past or present student, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to ...
30/03/2026

✨ We’d love your support! ✨

If you’re a past or present student, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Google.

Simply search ELC Reading and share your experience 💬

Thank you ☺️

Throwback to 1976 📸✨McB of ELC Reading is pictured here at Reading Abbey, with students from all over the world. Just lo...
23/03/2026

Throwback to 1976 📸✨
McB of ELC Reading is pictured here at Reading Abbey, with students from all over the world. Just look at some of those haircuts! 😄✂️

1976 was quite a year—here are just a few major moments:

🌍 The United States celebrated its Bicentennial (200 years of independence)
💻 Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
🏆 Nadia Comăneci scored the first-ever perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics

Fifty years on, styles may have changed- but the spirit of learning, connection, and bringing people together from around the world remains exactly the same 🌎❤️

Spend a bit of time studying in the UK - especially in Reading - and before you know it, you’ll start speaking like a lo...
16/03/2026

Spend a bit of time studying in the UK - especially in Reading - and before you know it, you’ll start speaking like a local 🇬🇧

From everyday expressions to classic British sayings, they have a funny way of sneaking into your vocabulary.

Here are just a few you might hear around town!

Have you picked up any British sayings from watching TV or films? 📺 Drop them in the comments - I’d love to hear which ones stuck with you!

🌸 Celebrating International Women’s Day 🌸Today at ELC Reading, we celebrate the amazing women in our community- our staf...
08/03/2026

🌸 Celebrating International Women’s Day 🌸

Today at ELC Reading, we celebrate the amazing women in our community- our staff and students who inspire us every day. 💜

The smiles say it all! 😊✨Happy students, focused minds, and a classroom full of determination. Learning isn’t always eas...
25/02/2026

The smiles say it all! 😊✨

Happy students, focused minds, and a classroom full of determination. Learning isn’t always easy- but the sense of achievement that comes from hard work makes it all worthwhile.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and grow with us?

Join one of our classes today!

📩 Send us a message or email: [email protected]

☕💧 Water, coffee, and snacks to keep the energy up.📝 Pens to paper.📚 Learning in action at ELC Reading.Our students are ...
18/02/2026

☕💧 Water, coffee, and snacks to keep the energy up.
📝 Pens to paper.
📚 Learning in action at ELC Reading.

Our students are guided by experienced, engaging teachers who make sessions interactive and fun.

Come see what the fun (and learning!) is all about! ✨

✉️ [email protected]

Address

2, Church Street
Reading
RG12SB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+447944115915

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