English Courses in United Kingdom, in London

This course is for students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all parts of the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE) exam.The Cambridge CAE Preparation course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The course syllabus has been specially designed to maximise students’ exam success and covers all papers of the exam. Students will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of self-study assignments each week.Students will have 28 lessons per week focusing solely on exam preparation.Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognised by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.

In this Intensive General English language course, students join multi-national language classes following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability. Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work or study more effectively in an international context and to make maximum language gains during their time with us. Students will improve their language skills and consider factors affecting inter-cultural communication. Participants will also have the opportunity to establish relationships and share points of view with international colleagues.

English Plus Business and Finance in London gives you real-life experience in a premier global financial location. You’ll develop English skills for business and gain valuable real-life experience. This course is ideal for students who want to improve their English skills for use in a wide range of business and financial contexts. It combines general English with specialist Business and Finance-related topics. You'll have 20 lessons (15 hours) of general English and 8 lessons (6 hours) of Business and Finance per week. Students taking this course will explore the many different areas of modern business English. Lessons will typically focus on these key areas:Business and finance terminology​Writing and preparing formal business documents in EnglishGiving business presentationsBusiness case studiesOther aspects of professional communication skillsEducational visitsExample topics covered include:Advertising and marketingAccounting and investmentHuman resourcesOffice managementReal-life business experienceStudents will visit a leading business and financial institution every two weeks. They will attend meetings, communicate with professionals, carry out project research and work on business case-studies. Sample visits include:Lloyds of LondonLondon Metal ExchangeBritish Museum money galleryMuseum of BrandsOld Royal Naval CollegeThe Bank of EnglandOther London based companies

Explore business concepts and apply your English skills to team projects and case studies in three main business subjects.Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to to learn business skills in an American setting, build professional networks and gain a Certificate to enhance their professional resume.BENEFITSDevelop your English communication skills in authentic business situationsSpeak with American business people in their companies or during company visits to your schoolLearn from experienced business teachersPractice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any businessNetwork and make international contactsAdd projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.*Stafford House is accredited by ACCET and part of the Cambridge Education GroupFOCUSLearning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe role of management and leadership within an organization.How to develop your own leadership.How to develop professional relationshipsHOW YOU WILL LEARNStudents will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.CASE STUDIESTrader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more

Academic English15 students max. per class Intermediate to Advanced levelsCourse length: 4-48 weeks Age 16+Hours per week: 25 hoursAcademic English combines general English with a focus on key academic skills and exam English. The programme includes regular, focussed grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills. This is all supported by specialised, targeted, online resources through our online learning system, E-LSI.

For those who need to prepare for success in the IELTS Examination. This internationally recognised qualification will help with future employment or entrance to an English speakinguniversity. Students need to buy a course book: £35IELTS Prepatation• A language and skills class to improve your success in the IELTS examination• Practise your reading and listening skills, and increase your fluency and accuracy in writingand speaking• Write to describe, discuss and evaluate • Improve your reading and listening for general and detailed understanding• Speak with confidence and good pronunciation

This 9 day compact course has 82 individual lessons. Beginner to advanced levels; 9 consecutive days; 1 lesson: 50 minutes; Hours per week: 68 hours 20 minutes. Courses begin: every Saturday. Includes lunchtime lessons with teacher. Ages: 16 +. This course is perfect for those with exacting needs which must be met in a short space of time. Requiring just one week away from the office, this course is ideal for busy professionals and executives who need to prepare for presentation and meetings abroad.

Tailor-made language training in comfortable and exclusive surroundings for business professionals or mature and ambitious learners who want to develop their skills as quickly and efficiently as possible.

On the General English 20 Course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week (15 hours), which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. This course will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Professional and executive courses will Increase your vocabulary and practise using business English in everyday business situations on the telephone, meetings, presentations or negotiations. Learn valuable communication skills and gain knowledge to help you succeed in the business world.* 30 full hours per week (15 group + 15 individual)Course contentGroup classes focus on key communication skills such as making presentations, negotiating, writing emails and networking. Specialised individual lessons can focus on your individual language needs or language for your industry, including:Banking and financeOil and gasSales and marketingInsuranceMedicineAviationHospitalityUniversity lecturingTechnicalEngineeringLawHuman resourcesPublic sector