English Courses, in London

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.

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.

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 IELTS Test Technique 25 is a one week intensive course that focuses on the strategies and skills you'll need to pass the IELTS Test with the band score you want. Choose this course if you've reached an upper intermediate English level, are new to IELTS, and want to achieve the best score in all four skills in the IELTS test. Course objectives Many IELTS candidates do not get the band score that they should because they are not familiar with the IELTS Test format. This course aims to make you familiar with the IELTS test and provide you with techniques that will help you gain the score you deserve. After the course you will: have an excellent understanding of the IELTS Test from trainers with a deep knowledge of it have gained useable techniques to improve your exam skills understand the requirements of each part of the IELTS test: listening, reading, speaking and writing have gained strategies for approaching each part of the test which you will have practised in a mock test environment have a good understanding of your strengths and weaknesses and of where to concentrate your revision

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.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.

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.

Private lessons will allow students to learn at their own speed and study the content of their choice.

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

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.

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