English Courses, in London

With Sprachcaffe you can achieve the language level and grade required to enter the university of your choice. To apply for our university placement you require: an intermediate level of the language spoken at the university + all the necessary academic qualifications requested by the university for the course of your choice. Our preparation courses will help you achieve the grade required. Students joining our programme with intermediate language knowledge and fluency can usually reach the level required to join a university foundation or undergraduate course within 24 weeks.

Our Business English Course is great for anyone that wants to use English for work. Many professionals and business students take this course to improve their skills and prospects. Our course will help you develop your grammar, accuracy and vocabulary in the mornings. Then in the afternoons, you learn about English for business communication.
By the end of the course you should feel more confident answering business emails, telephone calls, messages, negotiating and presenting in English.
Classes start in the mornings and finish in the afternoons. Students will get 21 hours of lesson time per week. Regular homework and in class tests will be given.
Discounts are available after four weeks' of lessons.
Maximum class size is 12.

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.

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.

Professional and executive program is a designed course for people who would like to increase their vocabulary and practice in everyday situations in their own field of action.

With this English course we give you all the tools needed to achieve your academic, professional and personal learning goals. With your full commitment, we guarantee that you will progress to the next level of English in the time expected. If you do not progress within this time we will offer extra learning support and classes to help you reach your goals. Your timetable is flexible and will be tailored to your needs. You will study the morning programme from 10:30 to 13:00 Monday to Friday and and do extra classes on some afternoons (13:30 – 16:00) depending on the total number of hours you register for.

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.

IELTS Preparation 20 combines IELTS test preparation with extra Special Focus lessons on skills specific to the IELTS test: speaking, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary. The programme is taught by experienced IELTS teachers, many of them are IELTS examiners, so you’ll gain valuable insight on how to get the best test result. Course objectives This programme will help you prepare for the IELTS test - a qualification that is recognised throughout the world. It will also develop your English language skills in an area you wish to improve. By the end of the course you will have: gained techniques to improve your exam skills learnt strategies for approaching each part of the test practised in a mock test environment a good understanding of your strengths and weaknesses a plan of areas to focus your revision an understanding of each test area: listening, reading, speaking and writing

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

20 lessons per weekParticipants: maximum 5Minimum age: 19 yearsIntermediate to Advanced levels*4-8 weeks recommended1 lesson: 50 minutes16.7 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.