English Courses, in London

St Giles London Central offers General English Course Group lessons, which help English students communicate more effectively and confidently in everyday situations and improve their speaking and listening skills.

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: B2 First (FCE) exam.The Cambridge English: First 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.

St Giles London Highgate offers General English course group or one-to-one lessons, which help English students communicate more effectively and confidently in everyday situations and improve their speaking and listening skills.

Our General English for Beginners is for adults who have a low level of English (levels 1-2 or A1-A2). Taught in small groups, students learn to use English in everyday situations. Everybody in the group is a beginner so they will practise with people at the same level. This course is ideal for students beginning to learn English, or if they already have some knowledge of English but need to refresh basic grammar and vocabulary.BenefitsAt the end of this course students will be able to:Introduce themselves and othersSpeak about themselves, their family, country, job, and hobbiesAnswer and ask questionsHave simple conversations in EnglishDeal with everyday situations like meeting people or booking a hotelUnderstand common words and sentences in written materialsWrite simple emails or messagesFill in simple forms with basic informationKnow more about British cultureCourse contentBasic grammarBasic vocabularyBasic common phrasesFocus on speakingListening and reading activitiesPronunciationRole-plays based on real-life situationsAdvice on the best ways to study, both in the classroom and outside

Helping commercial lawyers to work effectively in an international setting.The Legal English course includes case studies, negotiations, discussions and meetings, and the materials combine real professional content with our highly effective learning methodology.The trainers are language specialists with expertise in this field. There is important input from the real legal world including sessions led by practising lawyers and visits to a law firm and the civil courts. Many participants also benefit from making lasting professional friendships.Course contentLegal English 30+ develops your communication skills using realistic legal situations. Key skills covered include:Expanding legal vocabulary Effective communication skills for meetings, discussions and negotiationsPresentation skillsWritten communication – emails, reports and formal lettersEffective telephoning skillsHosting visits, socialising, meeting and greetingWriting example contractsGiving legal advice, for example describing the process of litigation to a foreign client

IELTS is a highly respected test of English language skills for educational and professional purposes, particularly for students who wish to go to university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our IELTS preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam, helping you to achieve a better score. Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam. You will also practice reading, writing, listening and speaking, and improve your grammar and vocabulary. This intensive course is highly focussed on IELTS preparation. We also offer a supplementary course that aims to give you a strong grasp of general English, while also teaching you for the IELTS exam.

This course will develop your English skills and confidence for a variety of business contexts such as presentations, meetings and negotiations. The syllabus combines practical skills with business and industry specific language tailored to your needs so you make the right impact with your future clients and colleagues.HOW YOU LEARNYour English language fluency will improve as you study business vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation relating to a range of topics that include sales, marketing and advertising, human resources, administration, finance and management.Your language and practical skills will grow through various activities such as reading correspondence and reports, writing letters and emails, negotiating, preparing and delivering presentations and socialising and networking.KEY FEATURESFull-time, Intensive or Super Intensive course with specialist modules introducing functional business vocabulary for applied use in the workplaceDevelops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed in the commercial worldImproves grammar and extends business vocabularyQUICK FACTSLOCATIONUSA: All CentresUK: London OnlySTART DATESEvery MondayMINIMUM LEVELIntermediateAGE18+We cannot accept bookings from Brazil (Brazilian students only) for Stafford House London for January 2019. Any new Brazilian students for London must finish their courses by December 21st, 2018 or start after January 28th, 2019.

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.

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.

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.