courses in London

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 contentBefore you join the course you will complete The International Profiler questionnaire to help you understand your strengths and areas for development when working internationally. The course itself is divided into five modules:Understanding your own leadership styleManaging across cutluresManaging virtual teamsManaging changeDeveloping a global mindset

A Business Intensive 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.

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.

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.

Private language lessons are the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language or to improve your language skills. The format of the lessons is totally determined by the needs and desires of the student. The hours of this course are flexible which makes it possible to book such a course together with another course option.Private Lesson Structure The participant has a great influence on the lesson. Therefore the individual lessons are structured in a different way. The teacher and the student focus on fields the student wants to improve.Such instruction is focused on objectives with a particular purpose, like for example to prepare for a lecture or interview, or for medical or legal jargon. In this case, you should inform us in advance so everything can be performed as desired. The costs may increase slightly compared with the normal form of individual lessons.

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.

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

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.

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

The Pathway Program will prepare you with the required English skills to gain the appropriate level to gain entrance to study at university or college abroad.