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The LAL Torbay Guide
Dean Jones, Managing Director of LAL Torbay

Welcome

Thank you for choosing to study at LAL Torbay. We are here to ensure you have a safe, fun and educational stay and aim for you to achieve all of your learning goals and benefit from everything the region has to offer.  We are here to help you, so if you have any questions or worries, please tell your teacher or any other member of our school staff.


The LAL Torbay Guide has been designed to support you during your time with us and to help you enjoy this wonderful part of England. From activities, excursions and destinations, via a spot of history to the more practical subjects related to living in the UK from tipping to telephones, all of this information is inside.

 

You can also practise your English with online resources.


Enjoy England and have a great time at LAL Torbay.

Link to safety advice
Link to our guide to life in Britain
LAL Torbay Guide

In the Guide...

About Torbay

Find out the things to see and do in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham and discover why the resort is so popular with tourists from all over the world.

 

Facilities at LAL Torbay

Useful services and facilities in the school.

 

Your Lessons

What to expect in our lessons, what to do if you want to change classes, how we check your level - and your responsibilities too.

 

Life in Host Homes

What your Host will offer you when they welcome you into their home.

 

Keeping safe in Britain

The UK is generally safe, and Torbay is one of the safest places in the UK, but here are useful tips to make sure that you feel safe and help you stay safe too.

 

Health and Welfare

We are all ill from time to time, and we hope you stay well while you are here. But if you do feel ill, or just feel unhappy, we're here to help.

 

Living in Britain

Some things will be the same, and others different from your home country. From manners to money and measurements, this section will help you understand the United Kingdom.

 

Discovering the Westcountry on Excursions

When you've finished your lessons each day, why not let us do the driving and take you to the region's highlights. Read about every excursion we offer here.

 

Travel and Transport

If you prefer to travel around by yourself, here are useful tips about buses, trains, coaches and driving.

 

Eating Out

Our unique guide to restaurants and eating places in Torbay.

Download the Guide

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Download a copy of the complete LAL Torbay Guide.

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