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This course is designed for people who want to improve their English level and also develop their skills for using English in a business environment. It combines 20 morning lessons of General English with 8 afternoon lessons focusing on English for Business and students can study for between 2 and 12 weeks.Topics covered will include managing business meetings, negotiations, using the telephone for business, giving presentations and writing professional reports, emails and letters. Students can also choose to prepare for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) during the course.

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

The International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) is the most established English language assessment exam recognized 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.

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.

Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognized by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.

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.

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.

This Legal English course is for lawyers aged 20-30 and covers a range of legal topics with a focus on contract drafting, legal case studies, negotiations and participation in meetings. You will develop the skills and gain the confidence you need to become an effective communicator in a legal setting. You will also cover the general language skills to help you to interact confidently in a wide range of formal and informal situations.Course contentThis legal English course focuses on developing your English skills in a legal setting, and the vocabulary of criminal law, civil law, contract law, and EC law. Areas of focus include:Spoken fluency – case studies, legal process, negotiationsLegal vocabulary – relating to commercial law, contracts, describing legal conceptsGrammar developmentListening practice and comprehensionCommunication skills – discussions, negotiations, conflict, dealing with difficult situationsTelephoning and spoken communicationNetworking English – hospitality, travelling, inviting, advising, apologising.Visiting legal expertsVisits to the Old Bailey and the Civil Courts when possibleWord Stream legal English online course

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.

The exam preparation courses are design 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.