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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

20 lessons per weekParticipants: maximum 5Minimum age: 19 yearsIntermediate to Advanced levels*4-8 weeks recommended1 lesson: 50 minutes25 hours per weekCourses begin: every MondayIf you want a personal and interactive approach you should also consider the LSI Mini group course. Mini group courses include general grammar and skills. The focus on negotiations, presentations and meetings is relevant in business and non-business situations. It is an exciting alternative to LSI General 20 and Intensive 30 courses for more mature learners.* Course also available for Pre-Intermediate level. Contact individual schools for details.

COURSE CONTENTThe course is a mixture of practice & theory120 contact hours6 hours of assessed teaching practice for each trainee6 hours of observation of experienced teachersA minimum of 80 additional learning hours for reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparationCourse content and assessment is the same, whether the course is taken online or face-to-faceAll Stafford House CELTA courses cover the following:Input sessions You will attend input sessions on methodology and practice given by our tutors to the whole group of trainees. These will equip you with theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas to inform and plan your lessons. (Input will be online for the Online CELTA.)Teaching practice (TP) You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two or three levels of ability. This will involve the planning and delivery of lessons observed by your TP tutor and colleagues, which will be immediately followed by a written self-evaluation, and feedback and comments from you, your tutor and colleagues.Assignments You will complete four written assignments of 750-1000 words.Observations You will watch full-hour lessons taught by experienced teachers while you take notes on methodology and practice.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSIf you are interested in achieving a CELTA you should consider these entry requirements and standard English levels.English language proficiency at C1 or C2 Cambridge English levelsMinimum age of 18Similar education experience needed for higher educationThe potential to become an effective English Language teacherThe ability to complete assignments and assessmentsThe ability to research and understand grammarAdequate competence in written and spoken EnglishSpecial Early bird price: £1195!Early bird price applies if the course is paid in full 21 days before the start date.

The Italian language through food and wine experience course is italianme’s “cherry on top”!This unique course is for people interested in learning the Italian language through the wonders of Tuscan and Italian food and of its wines. The experience we offer to our students include: cooking classes, wine and oil tastings, thematic tours to discover the excellence of Tuscan food and wine. All of this and much more under the guide of your teachers, chefs, and experts in the food and wine sector. You will learn Italian in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, through a top quality experience.The Italian language through food and wine experience course includes many hours of extra activities all of them accompanied by one of our teachers: guided tours to Florentine museums, monuments, palaces and gardens, trips to Tuscan cities and villages,wine tastings and cooking classes, movies at the school, lectures and many others activities for your free time.If you want to learn Italian and all the secrets of the Italian kitchen, entrust us! We will offer you the perfect program to make your dream come true!

We believe that all learners choose to study English for a purpose and our courses are designed with a sense of that purpose; personal, social, professional and academic. We also emphasise the importance of learner autonomy, and our courses invite the learner to take responsibility for their progress, help them to develop their learning skills and the ability to develop themselves.Our adult course is divided into three stages according to English language level. At each stage the exit criteria are those specified in the relevant Integrated Skills Exam (ISE) for ILEP purposes by Trinity College London.All of our courses are project-based which means the students will learn English while working together and making use of technology as a basic tool of communication and a support for language learning. Our course has 15 hours of project-based tuition per week (morning or afternoon).STAGE 1: LIFE SKILLS THROUGH ENGLISH – LEVELS A2 TO B1The initial stage of our course is designed to help people to make a life in Dublin through English and deal successfully with all the situations that will arise at work, at home and socially. It aims to help develop communication skills that consider the cultural as well as the linguistic challenges to successful communication in English.STAGE 2: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION – LEVELS B1 TO B2The second stage is designed for professionals who are interested in developing their spoken and written communication skills in an international and technology enhanced environment. The aim is to equip participants to communicate effectively in English in order to be able to progress professionally. Dublin is a hub for international technology companies who employ multinational teams to service European markets in the first language. The language of coordination and management in these companies is always English. however, and in order to progress in your career you need to be able to present yourself well and communicate effectively in that language. Effective communication is about more than just the language, it is about engagement with the culture of the company in an appropriate way.STAGE 3: FOUNDATION FOR STUDY THROUGH ENGLISH – LEVELS B2 TO C1The third stage is designed to equip people to make a success of studying in an English speaking country. The aim is to equip participants to communicate effectively in English in order to be able to progress academically. Effective communication is about more than just the language, it is about engaging with the educational culture in an appropriate way. It aims to help develop communication skills that consider the cultural as well as the linguistic challenges to successful studying in an English-speaking institution.

Prepare for the Cambridge English language qualification B2 First Certificate (FCE). The course consists of 20 lessons of General English plus 8 lessons of Exam Preparation.

Our General English 20 Lesson per Week programme is the perfect English Language course for students who want to combine studying with leisure. The group classes offer you the best value for money and the opportunity to benefit from interaction with other language learners from all over the world. Our maximum class size is 12, which ensures that you will have personal attention from your teacher. This course runs in the mornings.

Our Business Supplementary courses are designed to build your English language skills to communicate effectively in business contexts, improving your employability and job prospects in your home country. This course combines improving your general English ability with taking focused lessons on business skills. Practice workplace communication techniques in English, learn how to participate in meetings and interviews, and acquire business writing skills. You can combine English courses with specialized business lessons of your choice, or with our Practical Business Intensive service in the U. S.

Whether you’re new to the workplace or upskilling for the office of the 21st century, the Certificate III in Business provides the foundation for a wide range of challenging and exciting work roles. With units including introductory technology, document production, customer service, accounts and workplace organisation, students graduate with a skillset ideal for employment, or as a stepping stone into higher levels of study.  Now more than ever, employers are looking for work-ready staff… knowledgeable, motivated people with the skills to hit the ground running.  Stand out from the crowd with this Nationally Recognised introduction to the world of business.

The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.