English Courses in United Kingdom, in London

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 TOEFL test is internationally recognised in the English speaking world, highly regarded by companies and a requirement for enrolment at colleges and universities in the USA and Canada. We offer preparation courses for these examinations as part of an LSI Intensive 30 course.20 lessons per week on grammar and language skills10 lessons per week focus on study skills and exam practice

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.

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.

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.

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

These courses will develop your English skills and improve your exam technique in preparation for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam – ideal for students who require a specific level of IELTS for university entrance or a specific level by a certain date.EXAM PREPARATIONAll our exam preparation courses cover the areas of your chosen exam in detail ensuring you learn the skills and English language through the use of past papers and exam technique to achieve exam success. Preparation courses available for Cambridge Exams, IELTS, and TOEFL.OBJECTIVESGoal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programmeDevelop the skills needed to succeed in the examDevelop strategies to maximise your score in the examHOW YOU WILL LEARNSkim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and moreMethods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writingThe skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interviewListening strategies such as listening for gist and for detailWith sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possibleWe 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.

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

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.

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.