courses - The London School of English - Holland Park

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. Course content: The morning and afternoon sessions will focus on helping you develop your general English language skills through a variety of useful and engaging materials and activities. Every week will include: Grammar and vocabulary carefully selected by your trainer based on your needs and goals. You will practise these throughout the week. A focus on speaking, with the majority of your classes designed to maximise your speaking time. Extended fluency activities including discussions, role-plays and presentations. These will give you the opportunity to develop your speaking further and bring together the grammar, vocabulary and skills you have worked on during the week. Listening and reading activities from a range of sources. A focus on writing skills, for example formal and informal emails. Pronunciation. This may be in the form of a dedicated lesson and/or connected to the grammar, vocabulary or skills you are studying. Practical communication strategies, for example agreeing and disagreeing politely, interrupting, and showing sympathy. A focus on social and intercultural English. Correction and productive feedback on your speaking 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.Course contentOn this course, you can expect to cover the following areas:Communication skillsParticipating in and chairing meetingsNegotiations – persuading, bargaining, compromisingPresentations – making yourself clear, effective structuring and emphasisingBusiness word buildingEmail writingTeleconferencing and telephoningNetworkingCross-cultural awarenessGrammatical accuracyAccuracy in pronunciation

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.

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.

What is voice training?Your voice not only delivers your message – it can say a lot about you. Like it or not, people make judgments based on the way you communicate; in short, your professional success will depend on your speaking skills. Our voice training programme is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English. The training can focus on very specific aims and can help you to:Speak with greater authority and confidenceReduce problems caused by an accentImprove individual sounds to be clearerDo you have questions?Book a FREE 15-minute one-to-one consultation session with a member of our client care teamWho is it for?Voice training is for anyone who needs to be a successful communicator but who feels that one or more aspects of their speech prevent them fully achieving this.People from a wide range of professions have taken voice training, including executives, politicians, lawyers, sales personnel, consultants, doctors, academics and call centre staff.Course contentEnglish accent training teaches you new sounds and speech habits. A typical session involves work on:Breathing and the way you hold your bodyTongue position when speakingMouth musclesAbility to copy and recognize RP* sounds(*RP stands for ‘Received Pronunciation’. It is the term used for the standard British non-regional accent.)The lessons also involve relaxation exercises, voice drills and workouts. Trainers pay attention to accent, and also to rhythm, stress and intonation patterns.Your trainersThe programmes are delivered by professional voice and accent coaches who have a master’s qualification in voice studies. They have hundreds of hours of voice training experience, working with clients from numerous countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Indian subcontinent.BenefitsAt the end of the course you can expect to:Speak more clearly and confidentlyUnderstand and use your voice more effectivelyExtend the range of your voiceNon-native and native speakers who have a good level of English may choose voice training to soften an accent.In all cases, voice training will improve your presentation and public speaking skills. This will help you to communicate more effectively not only with large audiences but with small groups too.

Helping commercial lawyers to work effectively in an international setting.The Legal English course includes case studies, negotiations, discussions and meetings, and the materials combine real professional content with our highly effective learning methodology.The trainers are language specialists with expertise in this field. There is important input from the real legal world including sessions led by practising lawyers and visits to a law firm and the civil courts. Many participants also benefit from making lasting professional friendships.Course contentLegal English 30+ develops your communication skills using realistic legal situations. Key skills covered include:Expanding legal vocabulary Effective communication skills for meetings, discussions and negotiationsPresentation skillsWritten communication – emails, reports and formal lettersEffective telephoning skillsHosting visits, socialising, meeting and greetingWriting example contractsGiving legal advice, for example describing the process of litigation to a foreign client

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 joining the course you will complete The International Profiler to help you understand your current strengths and areas for development when working internationally.  The course is divided into five modules. Understanding your cultural and personal preferencesWorking across culturesCommunicating across culturesInternational meetings and presentationsDeveloping a global mindset

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

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.Course contentThe morning and afternoon sessions will focus on helping you develop your general English language skills through a variety of useful and engaging materials and activities. Every week will include:Grammar and vocabulary carefully selected by your trainer based on your needs and goals. You will practise these throughout the weekA focus on speaking, with the majority of your classes designed to maximise your speaking timeExtended fluency activities including discussions, role-plays and presentations. These will give you the opportunity to develop your speaking further and bring together the grammar, vocabulary and skills you have worked on during the weekListening and reading activities from a range of sourcesA focus on writing skills, for example formal and informal emailsPronunciation. This may be in the form of a dedicated lesson and/or connected to the grammar, vocabulary or skills you are studyingPractical communication strategies, for example agreeing and disagreeing politely, interrupting, showing sympathyA focus on social and intercultural EnglishCorrection and productive feedback on your speaking and writing

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