One-to-One Courses
One tutor, one student. One-to-One tuition is the most effective and rapid method for a student to improve their command of English language, spoken and written. From the start of the programme the teacher works with the student to design an individual plan which meets the student’s needs.
With our One-to-One courses you choose the number of lessons and the areas you would like to work on. Lessons can be designed to meet your specific language requirements. Students can choose to study General English or one of the specialist subject areas described below.
Business English
These lessons cover a wide range of business language skills, including the language of presentations, seminars,conferences and meetings, and describing tables and graphs. They also focus on speaking naturally in social situations, making appointments, corresponding by email and understanding commercial documents.
English for Medical Purposes
These lessons are designed to develop the communication skills and specialist medical English of doctors,nurses, dentists, healthcare assistants and carers working across a range of disciplines. They are also intended for those studying towards a career in the medical field.
Exam Preparation
These lessons involve an in-depth focus on the different parts of the exam the student is preparing to take, for example IELTS, the Cambridge ESOL (KET, PET, FCE, CAE &CPE), TOEFL, TOEIC etc. In these sessions, the student receives targeted practice in the strategies needed to approach the different parts of the exam and tuition in the language and organisational skills required for the writing tasks.
Legal English
These lessons are intended for those already working in the legal profession and for those who have studied or are studying law. They focus on enabling students to understand legal documents written in English and on helping them to acquire the very specific language skills required to communicate well with other individuals in this area.
English for the Oil and Gas Industry
These lessons are taught through content specifically related to the oil and gas industry, and are suitable for anyone working within these fields. Emphasis is placed on improving and learning relevant technical vocabulary.
English for Engineering
These lessons are suitable for engineers and engineering technicians from any field. Special emphasis is placed on practising the language skills and relevant vocabulary across a wide range of technical contexts, such as for technical drawings, dimensions, causes and effects, and explaining technical problems.
Business English
This course is ideal for students wishing to combine General English group lessons with a Business English elective modules course that focuses on communication, for people who are working in any area of business and for those studying a business-related subject.
Cambridge Exam Preparation
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations are internationally-recognised Certificates that demonstrate your abilities in the English language. ‘ESOL’ is short for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’.
Taken by over 3 million learners in more than 130 countries every year, the qualifications can be useful if you plan to study at a British university, if you are looking for a job in an English-speaking environment, or if you are simply seeking to improve your career prospects. Different exams test General English, Business English, Academic English and English for Young Learners.
We can help you prepare for and sit the following examinations. If you are unsure which exam is right for you now, why not test your English with our online English test? Or, contact us for more information.
IELTS Exam Preparation
The Intensive IELTS course is a four-week course that will prepare you to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. It focuses on strategies and techniques for success in the four parts of the exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
It is likely that you will have to take the IELTS exam if you want to work or study in an English-speaking environment. IELTS is an international standardised test of English language ability, trusted by universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies. Over 1.5 million people take it annually.
The course is an intensive programme, with significant amounts of homework given everyday. It focuses exclusively on exam preparation, so it is not suitable for you if you want to improve the overall level of your English.
General English Plus One-to-One
These courses are ideal for students wishing to combine group lessons with One-to-One tuition in order to maximise their language learning. Your timetable depends on the number of one-to-one lessons.
One-to-one tuition is the most effective and rapid method for a student to improve their spoken and written command of the English language. From the start of the programme the teacher works with the student to design an individual plan that meets the student’s needs and caters for their specific language requirements. Students can choose to study General English or one of the specialist subject areas described below.
Business English
These lessons cover a wide range of business language skills, including the language of presentations, seminars,conferences and meetings, and describing tables and graphs. They also focus on speaking naturally in social situations, making appointments, corresponding by email and understanding commercial documents.
English for Medical Purposes
These lessons are designed to develop the communication skills and specialist medical English of doctors,nurses, dentists, healthcare assistants and carers working across a range of disciplines. They are also intended for those studying towards a career in the medical field.
Exam Preparation
These lessons involve an in-depth focus on the different parts of the exam the student is preparing to take, for example IELTS, the Cambridge ESOL (KET, PET, FCE, CAE &CPE), TOEFL, TOEIC etc. In these sessions, the student receives targeted practice in the strategies needed to approach the different parts of the exam and tuition in the language and organisational skills required for the writing tasks.
Legal English
These lessons are intended for those already working in the legal profession and for those who have studied or are studying law. They focus on enabling students to understand legal documents written in English and on helping them to acquire the very specific language skills required to communicate well with other individuals in this area.
English for the Oil and Gas Industry
These lessons are taught through content specifically related to the oil and gas industry, and are suitable for anyone working within these fields. Emphasis is placed on improving and learning relevant technical vocabulary.
English for Engineering
These lessons are suitable for engineers and engineering technicians from any field. Special emphasis is placed on practising the language skills and relevant vocabulary across a wide range of technical contexts, such as for technical drawings, dimensions, causes and effects, and explaining technical problems.
General English Plus Elective Module
These courses are ideal for students wishing to combine group lessons with one of the elective modules described below.
Academic English (Minimum Level: Intermediate)
This module focuses on how to plan,structure and produce written pieces of academic work, using appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary. It also aims to enable students to engage with written academic material and to develop the specific oral communication skills required in academic fields.
Pre-IELTS (Minimum Level: Pre-Intermediate)
This module is intended for students who wish to take the IELTS exam and who need a band score of between 4.5–5.5. It focuses intensively on reading, listening and speaking strategies for the IELTS exam and covers the vocabulary and grammar structures that students require to be successful in IELTS writing.
Business English (Miniumum Level: Intermediate)
This module expands students’ knowledge of business terms and vocabulary, and provides students with the opportunity to practice essential business skills, such as delivering presentations and negotiating.
The UK is an exciting place to live too, with a rich mix of history, culture, global influences and opportunities to learn and progress in any chosen career.
General English
This course combines the morning ‘accuracy’ and 6 hours of the afternoon ‘fluency’ programmes with a focus on Social English & intensive skills practice with authentic texts adapted for English Language Learners. You can expect to practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in a communicative environment.
A placement test is given on arrival to assess level and at the end of each language level, a progress test is taken and must be passed before entry to the next level. Homework is given regularly to encourage self-study.
Intensive General English
This whole day course combines the morning ‘accuracy’ and the afternoon ‘fluency’ programmes with a focus on Social English & intensive skills practice with authentic texts adapted for English Language Learners. You can expect to practise speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in a communicative environment. You can expect to practise speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in a communicative environment. This course will help you improve more quickly!
A placement test is given on arrival to assess your level, and at the end of each language level a progress test is taken and must be passed before entry to the next level. Homework is given regularly to encourage self-study.