About English Language Homestays

English language courses for foreign and business students

English Language Homestays has its offices on the south coast of England and from it, runs many different types of English language training and tuition programmes. Firstly, we have the One to One ( 1:1) Homestay Teaching Programme which operates on the south coast as well as the beautiful East Anglia region.

Our school groups are welcomed to our 4 centres around our area and can be placed in the city centre of Brighton or in the quieter residential areas just outside of Brighton. If you wish for a true taste of “ Olde Worlde” England, then choose our centre in the area of Steyning. This is just north of Brighton but has a true village atmosphere.

jackie verrall owner of english language homestays Jackie Verrall (jackie@englishlanguagehomestays.co.uk) is the owner and manager of English Language Homestays. Jackie has worked in the English language training and education industry for over twenty years and has established long and lasting links with many European; American and Asian Agents. Jackie oversees all bookings and programmes for all groups and works on the One to One Homestay Programmes with her Tutors/Teachers and Melissa Brugmann.

melissa brugmann business english studies manager Melissa Brugmann is in charge of the Business English Studies and can help our teachers develop specific programmes for you, within the business sector. Melissa studied Languages and Business Studies at Oxford. Many of our teachers are qualified state teachers or University Lecturers and keep fully up to date with current developments on all teaching programmes.

Vivienne Smith - Director of Studies English Language Vivienne Smith (teaching@englishlanguagehomestays.co.uk) joined ELH initially as a host family and then moved across to the Teaching Team, becoming our Director of Studies earlier this year. Vivienne also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphics. She still works as a freelance artist and private Art tutor and combines this with ELH very successfully. Her work in the classroom with students of all ages and nationalities enables her to relate to teachers and students alike, which is vital in her role as Director of Studies. To discuss the teaching content of any of our programmes please e-mail Vivienne.

vicki wood accommodation officer Vicki Wood (operations@englishlanguagehomestays.co.uk) is in charge of our Short Stay School Groups and also our Welfare and Accommodation Officer. Vicki has been welcoming students into her home for over thirty years and understands the worries and concerns of all parents. She will visit our host families every year and also do emergency inspections should this be necessary. She has strict guidelines and follows the British Council requirements.

Sue Rogers (attractions@englishlanguagehomestays.co.uk) is in charge of all bookings for attractions and summer groups. She also books transfers for students arriving in the UK. Any queries with transfers please contact Sue.

Nicky Hill steyning and storrington Nicky Hill has recently taken over our news centres in Steyning and Storrington. She will be responsible for recruiting new families and ensuring everything runs smoothly in these centres. Additionally, Nicky works on our Summer Programmes for those areas as well as Shoreham by Sea. Nicky comes with a wealth of experience within this Industry and is fluent in French and German. She can be e-mailed directly at nicky@englishlanguagehomestays.co.uk.

Alexander Wu, Leisure & Community Officer Alex Wu is our Leisure and Community officer for ELH. Alex is a graduate of Cambridge University and during his working life has been involved with the Police Force and The Stock Exchange. He has been involved with ELH now for over five years. Alex's talent lies in teaching and motivating our younger students who love his innovative and lively teaching methods. He manages and organises all group activities for our Summer School and teaches our Club 5 students. You can also spot him meeting our school groups during the rest of the year.