General English
Level Description
Advanced - You can
understand with ease everything heard or read. You can summarise
information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing
arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You can express
yourself fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning.
You can produce English with natural rhythm and sounds. You can understand
all forms of written and colloquial literary and non-literary writings.
You can write complex texts in an appropriate and effective style. You
maintain consistent grammatical control of complex language.
Upper-intermediate
- You can express more complicated ideas, interacting with a degree of
fluency and spontaneity. Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a
foreign accent is sometimes evident. You can understand the main ideas of
complex written and speech on both concrete and complex topics. You can
produce clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a
viewpoint on a topical issue. You show a relatively high degree of
grammatical control, rarely make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding.
Intermediate-
You can understand the main points of spoken and written language. You can
reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward conversation on a variety of
subjects, though errors occur.. Pronunciation is generally clear enough to
be understood in spite of a noticeable foreign accent. You can produce
connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Pre-
Intermediate - You can understand straightforward factual information
about common everyday topics. You can communicate in routine tasks
requiring a direct and simple exchange of information. Pronunciation can
be understood by native speakers with some effort. You can grasp the idea
of a simple text and answer questions on the content.
Elementary
- You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic
phrases. You can ask andanswer questions about personal details. You can
interact in a simple way. You can read basic texts with general
understanding. You can write a series of basic phrases and sentences.
Classes run for 3 hour periods throughout the day. (15 hours per week)
There
are three sets of classes each day as follows :
9.00am - 12.00pm
12.00am
- 15.00pm
15.00pm - 18.00pm
Private tuition is available on request.
Price list 15 hours/ weeks
2 Weeks - £150
4 Weeks - £250
8 Weeks - £320
12 Weeks - £380
6 Months - £490
9 Months - £620
1 Year - £750
Price List 30 hours per week intensive courses
4 Weeks - £390
8 Weeks - £520
12 Weeks - £740
6 Months - £950
9 Months - £1200
1 Year - £1400
All our students are tested on entry to assess their level of English. They
are asked to do a placement test and have an oral interview.
We monitor
students' progress through the course to see their achievements. At the
end of the course they take a final test and receive a certificate.
Teachers
follow the School syllabus which covers the material taught at each stage.
General
English classes are conducted to all levels from Beginners to Advanced.
The
length of the course is the following:
Beginners - 12 weeks
Elementary
- 12 weeks
Pre-intermediate - 12 weeks
Intermediate - 12
weeks
Upper-intermediate - 12 weeks
Advanced - 12 weeks
Some
students can finish the course earlier depending on their individual
abilities and the initial level.
As we wish to make the process of
learning both efficient and enjoyable, we use the communicative
method in our work. This approach enables students to communicate
efficiently in different life situations.
-We give our students the
opportunity to improve all-round ability in English by focusing on
speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. All classes are designed
to provide systematic development of all skills.
- The focus of the
programme is on practical communication skills, with
emphasis on speaking, listening and pronunciation. Teachers encourage
students to speak English from the very early stage (Beginners), creating
a favourable friendly atmosphere in the classroom and establishing a
direct contact with each student. All students are involved in the process
of studying as teachers offer a wide range of activities, encouraging
students to practice in different modes: pair work, discussions, group
work , etc.
-- Much attention is paid to grammar and vocabulary
development. So, there is a balance between accuracy and fluency. New
vocabulary, colloquial English and
grammar are introduced through a
variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities.
- As it is
essential that the students acquired not only linguistic but also cultural
competence while living in London we try to help them by organising
excursions and trips to the most well-known places and sights.
Students
are also given some assignments for homework to have more
opportunities for practice, especially in writing.
There are 7-10
students in a class. We always bear in mind individual interests and
abilities of our students as well as their cognitive styles.
We
use the most efficient and modern text-books as well as
other teaching materials, such as video, DVD, newspapers,
magazines, maps, pictures and so on, students receive photocopies of their
lesson material.
All our teachers have appropriate qualifications:
CELTA, DELTA or Master's Degree. They are enthusiastic about their work
and have high professional standards.
Our dedicated team strive
to meet and maintain quality standards and are constantly working to
develop our services.
