English Courses in United Kingdom, in London

First Certificate exam dates 2021: 6th June, 9th June, 20th June, 30th July, 27th August, 10th October, 14th November, 24th November, 5th DecemberAdvanced Certificate exam dates 2021: 6th July, 24th July, 23rd August, 7th September, 19th October, 21st November, 2nd December, 5th December, 12th DecemberWe recommend our students join at least 8 weeks before the exam, and they should only take the exam if they are able to pass the mock exam in school.* The current time table for this course might change when the pandemic situation gets better. If you have questions, please contact us.

The IELTS Preparation course is aimed at students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all part of the IELTS exam. Students study 20 lessons of General English lessons (15 hours), and 8 lessons of IELTS preparation lessons (6 hours) each week. They can also combine the course with additional one-to-one lessons of IELTS preparation as required. The International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) is the most established English language assessment exam recognised world-wide by universities, governments, and professional associations. The IELTS Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory IELTS exam score whether it is for university entrance, professional accreditation or immigration purposes.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Course content: The morning and afternoon sessions will focus on helping you develop your general English language skills through a variety of useful and engaging materials and activities. Every week will include: Grammar and vocabulary carefully selected by your trainer based on your needs and goals. You will practise these throughout the week. A focus on speaking, with the majority of your classes designed to maximise your speaking time. Extended fluency activities including discussions, role-plays and presentations. These will give you the opportunity to develop your speaking further and bring together the grammar, vocabulary and skills you have worked on during the week. Listening and reading activities from a range of sources. A focus on writing skills, for example formal and informal emails. Pronunciation: this may be in the form of a dedicated lesson and/or connected to the grammar, vocabulary or skills you are studying. Practical communication strategies, for example agreeing and disagreeing politely, interrupting, showing sympathy. A focus on social and intercultural English. Correction and productive feedback on your speaking and writing. This course runs in the mornings!!

IELTS Preparation 20 combines IELTS test preparation with extra Special Focus lessons on skills specific to the IELTS test: speaking, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary. The programme is taught by experienced IELTS teachers, many of them are IELTS examiners, so you’ll gain valuable insight on how to get the best test result. Course objectives This programme will help you prepare for the IELTS test - a qualification that is recognised throughout the world. It will also develop your English language skills in an area you wish to improve. By the end of the course you will have: gained techniques to improve your exam skills learnt strategies for approaching each part of the test practised in a mock test environment a good understanding of your strengths and weaknesses a plan of areas to focus your revision an understanding of each test area: listening, reading, speaking and writing