courses - The London School of English - Holland Park

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. *This General English language course has: 27 full hours per week (12 group + 15 individual). Course content: Group classes are usually in the morning. In these sessions you will develop your general English language skills, focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. Key areas include:Active speaking. Listening to a range of different materials. Practical grammar. Expanding vocabulary. Better communication strategies. Confident and fluent reading. Better writing skills. Discussions and role-plays. Pronunciation. Individual training sessions are usually in the afternoon. These sessions are tailored to your needs and can focus on any particular area of study that you wish.

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, and showing sympathy. A focus on social and intercultural English. Correction and productive feedback on your speaking and writing.

This 1-week English for Human Resources course will provide you with the English language skills needed to perform in a variety of HR situations. It includes practical speaking and writing activities - conducting job interviews, giving performance assessments, discussing staffing needs and training plans in meetings, in presentations and over the phone. You will enhance your active HR terminology and vocabulary. The goal is to make you feel confident using English in the international HR context.Course contentTopics during the course include:Recruitment, including interviewing techniques and writing job advertisementsEmployment lawOrganisation and leadershipTraining, motivation and rewardsManaging changeProblems in the workplaceDismissal (firing) proceduresAppraisal (performance review) techniquesYou will also look at key language skills such as:Spoken communication including meetings, negotiations, telephoning skills, presentationsWritten communication – emails, reports, formal lettersSocial English – hosting visits, socialising, meeting and greeting

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!!

Our IELTS preparation course focuses on all the main language skills and exam techniques needed to give you the best possible chance of getting the score you need for the university where you wish to study.Course contentThe IELTS course is a very intensive programme focusing on all of the skills you need: reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as improving vocabulary and grammar. You will also concentrate on developing effective examination techniques.You will do regular examination practice, including a mid-course practice exam, and receive feedback, correction and advice from your trainer. A full online practice IELTS exam is also included in the course.

A Business English Course will help you understand the world of business and get the language skills needed in a globalized market. You will explore different aspects of business communication and understand key areas of modern business practices.Course contentOn this course, you can expect to cover the following areas:Communication skillsParticipating in and chairing meetingsNegotiations – persuading, bargaining, compromisingPresentations – making yourself clear, effective structuring and emphasisingBusiness word buildingEmail writingTeleconferencing and telephoningNetworkingCross-cultural awarenessGrammatical accuracyAccuracy in pronunciation

Individual English training is available via Skype, or face to face in Holland Park Gardens for people adding individual training to a group course. Your trainer will deliver English lessons based on your individual goals. You will discuss these with your trainer who will create your custom-made programme. Your schedule may include evenings and weekends if you arrange this in advance.Course contentThis course offers totally personalised and focused training which a group course may not be able to give you. Participants choose this course for a wide variety of reasons, which can include:Preparation for an important presentationIncreasing confidence for an English-language conference, seminar or meetingPriority focus on specific areas of weaknessA wish to ensure total focus on personal needsAll our individual tuition programmes include a detailed needs analysis which helps us to create a customised training programme to make sure that we focus on your specific needs.

Our Business and Professional English 25+ course will develop your English language skills for professional communication in small, focused groups. Through realistic tasks and practice, you’ll gain confidence in making presentations, taking part in international meetings, cross-cultural networking and other professional situations.Benefits​At the end of the course you can expect to:Communicate more effectively and fluentlyParticipate more confidently in meetingsApproach negotiations more diplomatically Respond more spontaneously in different situations Have expanded your range of professional vocabulary Be able to network with greater confidenceCourse contentDuring this course, you can expect to cover the following areas:Communication skillsParticipating in and chairing meetingsNegotiations – persuading, bargaining, compromisingPresentations – making yourself clear, effective structuring and emphasisingBusiness word buildingEmail writingTeleconferencing and telephoningNetworkingCross-cultural awarenessGrammatical accuracyAccuracy in pronunciationEverything you learn during this course is practical. Through a variety of realistic tasks, we help you to practise and improve the language you will need for your everyday work.

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 contentThe 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 weekA focus on speaking, with the majority of your classes designed to maximise your speaking timeExtended 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 weekListening and reading activities from a range of sourcesA focus on writing skills, for example formal and informal emailsPronunciation. This may be in the form of a dedicated lesson and/or connected to the grammar, vocabulary or skills you are studyingPractical communication strategies, for example agreeing and disagreeing politely, interrupting, showing sympathyA focus on social and intercultural EnglishCorrection and productive feedback on your speaking and writing

Individual English training is available via Skype, or face to face in Holland Park Gardens for people adding individual training to a group course. Your trainer will deliver English lessons based on your individual goals. You will discuss these with your trainer who will create your custom-made programme. Your schedule may include evenings and weekends if you arrange this in advance.Course contentThis course offers totally personalised and focused training which a group course may not be able to give you. Participants choose this course for a wide variety of reasons, which can include:Preparation for an important presentationIncreasing confidence for an English-language conference, seminar or meetingPriority focus on specific areas of weaknessA wish to ensure total focus on personal needsAll our individual tuition programmes include a detailed needs analysis which helps us to create a customised training programme to make sure that we focus on your specific needs.