English Courses in United Kingdom, in London

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

COURSE CONTENTThe course is a mixture of practice & theory120 contact hours6 hours of assessed teaching practice for each trainee6 hours of observation of experienced teachersA minimum of 80 additional learning hours for reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparationCourse content and assessment is the same, whether the course is taken online or face-to-faceAll Stafford House CELTA courses cover the following:Input sessions You will attend input sessions on methodology and practice given by our tutors to the whole group of trainees. These will equip you with theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas to inform and plan your lessons. (Input will be online for the Online CELTA.)Teaching practice (TP) You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two or three levels of ability. This will involve the planning and delivery of lessons observed by your TP tutor and colleagues, which will be immediately followed by a written self-evaluation, and feedback and comments from you, your tutor and colleagues.Assignments You will complete four written assignments of 750-1000 words.Observations You will watch full-hour lessons taught by experienced teachers while you take notes on methodology and practice.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSIf you are interested in achieving a CELTA you should consider these entry requirements and standard English levels.English language proficiency at C1 or C2 Cambridge English levelsMinimum age of 18Similar education experience needed for higher educationThe potential to become an effective English Language teacherThe ability to complete assignments and assessmentsThe ability to research and understand grammarAdequate competence in written and spoken EnglishSpecial Early bird price: £1195!Early bird price applies if the course is paid in full 21 days before the start date.

This course is designed for people who want to improve their English level and also develop their skills for using English in a business environment. It combines 20 morning lessons of General English with 8 afternoon lessons focusing on English for Business and students can study for between 2 and 12 weeks.Topics covered will include managing business meetings, negotiations, using the telephone for business, giving presentations and writing professional reports, emails and letters. Students can also choose to prepare for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) during the course.

The exam preparation courses are designed 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.

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

This course is for students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all parts of the Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) exam.The Cambridge English: First preparation course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The course syllabus has been specially designed to maximise students’ exam success and covers all papers of the exam. Students will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of self-study assignments each week.Students will have 28 lessons per week focusing solely on exam preparation.Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognised by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.

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.

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 is the perfect course for students who would like to complement their 20 core lessons with 10 specialised elective lessons. Intensive 30 will allow exploration of an extensive range of elective options as a well as building a solid foundation of language. Our Intensive 30 course covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.

This course is for students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all parts of the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE) exam.The Cambridge CAE Preparation course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The course syllabus has been specially designed to maximise students’ exam success and covers all papers of the exam. Students will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of self-study assignments each week.Students will have 28 lessons per week focusing solely on exam preparation.Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognised by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.