Immersion English Courses in the Heart of London

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There is no better way to learn English than to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Based in central London, Professional Language Solutions offers intensive courses ideal for busy professionals who need to make rapid and significant progress in a short amount of time.

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About Professional Language Solutions Our Tutors and Our Support Team Course Content and Approach One-to-one, Group and Combination English Courses English for Specic Purposes Communication Skills Courses Accommodation Options Make the Most of London Self-evaluation Guide Map and Location Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

A special interest group of English UK

A special interest group of English UK

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All English language courses delivered at our training centre in London are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK quality control scheme.

Our Location
At our training centre in Coldbath Square we cater for a relatively small number of professional learners, ensuring close personal attention for every student. We are located in an attractive and tranquil square, in fashionable Clerkenwell, close to both the City and Londons famous West End.

Premises and Facilities

Commended for its points of excellence by the British Council, our training centre is spread over four oors. All training rooms are light, spacious and comfortable. On a sunny day, students can enjoy break times in the private garden.

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An experienced and professional team

Our Tutors
Our English tutors are mature, experienced professionals with CELTA, DELTA or equivalent teaching qualications. They know the language you need for work, and use proven teaching techniques to make sure you enjoy the course and leave with an improved level of English language competence.

Our Support Team

We assign you a personal course manager, who is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the entire course. Our course managers, academic team, administration sta and tutors work together to ensure that your personal goals are met, and you are condent in using English.

Professional Language Solutions provides us with tutors of the highest quality and a service that is not only exible and tailored to our organisations needs but is cost-eective and very customer orientated.
Training Ocer, Robert Bosch Ltd

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Learn the language you really need

We generally allocate two tutors to each intensive course to ensure a variety of input and teaching styles. Your course will include: Learning strategies to improve understanding of spoken and written English Building your condence to speak with greater ease and uency Writing e-mails, reports or any other necessary documents Practice to increase your accuracy without losing your uency Methods to expand your vocabulary for social and business use Working on pronunciation to create a more positive impact Tips to carry on learning outside the classroom In addition to continuous feedback throughout the course, there is a progress test or an assessment at the end of each week.

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One-to-one English Courses

Offering total flexibility in terms of course content and learning styles

You decide the start date and how long you want to study for. We will carry out a training needs analysis and assessment and then design a course programme especially for you, based on your course objectives. These are our three main course options:

1:1 Standard
25 hours per week Flexible start date Schedule: 09.30 - 12.30 13.30 - 15.30

1:1 Standard Plus

30 hours per week Flexible start date Schedule: 09.30 -12.30 13.30 -16.30

1:1 Super Intensive

35 hours per week Flexible start date Schedule: 09.30 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.30 (Lunch)** 13:30 - 16:30

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** 1 hour social interaction with tutor

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Group English Courses

Group English Course
Communicating in English
This course helps adult learners of English to develop their communication skills for everyday situations when socialising or working with native or non-native speakers of English. This course is available as a half-day or a full-day course.

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Format: Group course Min course length: 5 days Max per group: 6 students Times: 9:30 -12:30 or 16:30 Hours per week: 15 or 30 Dates: Starting every Monday Location: London, EC1R 5HL Minimum level: A2

Speak with greater ease and condence Communicate more accurately Improve your pronunciation Broaden your range of vocabulary

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Combination Courses
Group + one-to-one lessons
To create the perfect combination, you study English in a group each morning (a total of 15 hours) and in the afternoon concentrate on exactly what you want to learn in one-to-one lessons, choosing from either 10 or 15 hours of one-to-one tuition per week.

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Format: Combination course Min course length: 5 days Max per group: 6 students Times: 9:30 -12:30 or 16:30 Hours per week: 25 or 30 Dates: Starting every Monday Location: London, EC1R 5HL Minimum level: A2

Speak with greater condence and accuracy Improve your pronunciation Read and write texts of your choice Practise English in situations of most use to you

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I am very happy that I improved my English, it will be very useful for my work. Thank you very much to all of you, I hope to see you soon in London.
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English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

On-demand courses for specific needs and professional requirements

Facts at a glance
We oer specialised courses for individuals and organisations. These courses are delivered by language trainers with specic knowledge of the relevant industry. All our ESP courses are on demand only, and may be booked on a one-to-one basis, or as a closed group (a group of students from the same organisation)

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Min course length: 1 week Max per group: 6 students Times: 9:30 -15:30 Hours per week: 25 Dates: On-demand Location: London, EC1R 5HL Minimum level: A2

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Our List of ESP Courses

English for Oil and Gas

Ideal for oil and gas professionals who want to communicate with confidence in both upstream and downstream operations. You will:

Aviation English
For pilots and air traffic controllers, this course helps achieve, maintain and surpass ICAO level 4 proficiency. You will:

Improve your speaking strategies and fluency Develop functional language for the oil & gas workplace Broaden knowledge of industry-specific vocabulary

Progress towards and beyond ICAO operational level 4 Improve your speaking skills, pronunciation and fluency Develop confident usage of ICAO terminology

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Maritime English
Focusing on marine terminology and safety operations, this course is ideal for the crews of offshore vessels. You will:

English for Finance

This practical, specialised course focuses on the language of markets, products, trends and regulatory environments. You will:

Improve your English to ensure the safety of your vessel Learn to give successful briefings and instructions Learn language related to common emergency situations

Learn to write concise emails and clear, accurate reports Develop ability to make a point, negotiate and advise Improve your understanding of financial texts

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English for HSE

Essential for safety trainers, this course focuses on the English used world-wide in health and safety communication. You will:

Legal English
This course is ideal for lawyers and legal practitioners in international law firms who wish to improve their use of English. You will:

Improve your English to ensure the safety of your vessel Learn to give successful briefings and instructions Learn language related to common emergency situations

Learn to deliver confident legal presentations Increase your ability to speed read legal documents Prepare for the TOLES exam if required

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Communication Skills Courses

Intensive short courses for personal and professional development

Facts at a glance
We oer a new range of specialist short courses. These courses are taught by English language trainers who specialise in a particular aspect of communication. They are ideal for non-native speakers of English. These courses are delivered on demand, at days and times agreed with you.

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Min course length: 2 days Max per group: 6 students Times: 9:30 - 12:30 or 16:30 Hours per week: 15 or 30 Dates: Starting every Monday Location: London, EC1R 5HL Minimum level: A2

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Our list of our Communication Skills Courses

TMS Team Proling

Ideal for team leaders, this accredited course helps you to manage personal dynamics and varying styles of communication within teams. You will learn how to:

Powerful Presentations
Conscious of weaknesses in your presentation style? Our intensive and very practical course will help you deliver top class presentations. You will learn how to:

Appreciate the demands of different team roles Develop a high performing team Enjoy better working relationships

Plan and organise an effective presentation Deal effectively with difficult questions Achieve a positive outcome and convince your audience

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Writing for Business

Designed for higher level speakers of English who are not native-speakers, this course focuses on the impact and appropriacy of written work. You will learn how to:

Voice Coaching
This course will help you to improve the clarity and impact of your oral presentations, and reduce the interference of strong accents. You will learn how to:

Develop summarizing skills Draft, proof-read and edit effectively Explain complex ideas succinctly

Develop vocal strength and project the voice Improve self-awareness and develop active listening Improve clarity of speech

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Eective Meetings
Managing an effective meeting needs planning and awareness. This course will help you get the most from formal and informal meetings. You will learn how to:

Good Customer Service

This course develops the key skills for front-line communications and focuses on effective language usage to establish good customer relations. You will learn how to:

Develop strategies for planning a successful meeting Establish achievable outcomes and create action plans Successfully manage the timing and structure of a meeting

Practise a wide variety of situations and outcomes Recognise vocal habits interfering with communication Gain an understanding of how to avoid conflicts

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Accommodation

Enhance your stay

Host Family
By choosing to stay with a host family you will not only learn more about our culture, but also have an excellent opportunity to practise your English outside the classroom. Our host families are experienced in welcoming international visitors into their home. Your hosts may be a couple, a family with children or single person. You will have your own bedroom and in some cases an en-suite bathroom. You will be welcomed as part of the family and experience home life in Britain.

We have two categories of host family accommodation:

Standard - in travel zones 2 to 4

Accommodation will mostly be within 60 minutes travel time from the school. This category provides a good standard of host family accommodation in either a house or a at.

Executive - in travel zones 1 to 3

This category provides a high standard of host family accommodation, some with a private bathroom.

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Accommodation Options

Hotels
We have a list of recommended hotels that are conveniently located close to the school. We have chosen hotels that meet various budgets, so you can select the best one for you. Please contact us at english@langsols.com if you would like to receive our hotel list.

Serviced Apartments
Serviced apartments are a good solution if you need more space and exibility than a hotel room can oer. You can choose between a studio apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment, or even a larger apartment if you are bringing your family or friends. Apartments have a bedroom and living area, private bathroom and either a kitchenette or a fully equipped kitchen. Apartments are cleaned, and bedlinen and towels are changed once a week.

My host family were very friendly and spent a lot of time with me in the evenings talking about lms, politics, cultural dierences, sport and all subjects. Thank you for a great stay!
Sarah Martin

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Make the Most of London

With a population of 8 million people from all over the world and all walks of life, Londons diverse community has something to oer every visitor. Whether you want a brand new experience or a little reminder of home, you will nd it in London. From world-class sporting and cultural events to the simple pleasures of exploring contemporary London, your English course will be a springboard for a memorable stay in this unique city.

We recommend a variety of activities so you can practise English outside the classroom, when you go shopping, go out to eat or drink, watch a lm or a West End show, or visit one of the many cultural events on oer every day. All activities are carefully selected to help develop your English in the birthplace of the English language. They include a visit to the Houses of Parliament, a guided walking tour of the City and trips to Camden Market and many more famous sights.

Our excellent location, between the nancial district and the popular West End, means that you can make the most of your time in London. We are 10 minutes walk from St Pancras International and also close to other train stations so you can visit areas of interest outside of London, like Brighton, Cambridge or Oxford.

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Self-evaluation Guide
This level guide can help you choose a course at the right level. If you are not sure of your level, or want any advice, please contact us for assistance.

Listening: understand basic words and phrases in familiar concrete situations

A1 Elementary

Reading: understand basic factual information in notices and short messages Speaking: give basic personal and work-related information Writing: fill in simple registration forms and write short basic messages

Listening: follow simple predictable statements and descriptions

A2 Foundation

Reading: read simple emails on familiar topics Speaking: take part in simple predictable conversations Writing: write simple texts on familiar topics following a standard model

Listening: understand routine language in everyday contexts

B1 Intermediate

Reading: understand routine information in emails and articles Speaking: speak about routine matters socially and at work Writing: create routine reports and correspondence Listening: understand a variety of instructions and discussions Reading: understand most reports and non-routine correspondence Speaking: give clear explanations and interact in extended conversations Writing: write summaries, reports and correspondence on a variety of topics

B2 Upper Intermediate

Listening: understand complex presentations and talks

C1 Advanced

Reading: understand most reports and correspondence even on unfamiliar topics Speaking: deliver talks and take part in complex discussions and meetings Writing: write complex reports, proposals and correspondence on a wide range of topics

Listening: understand complex and specialised presentations and talks

C2 Prociency

Reading: understand even the most specialised correspondence and documents Speaking: make persuasive and effective contributions to meetings and discussions Writing: write complex and specialised reports, specifications and correspondence

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From Farringdon
Bus 63 to Mount Pleasant bus stop or a 7 minute walk

From Chancery Lane

Bus 341 to Mount Pleasant bus stop or a 10 minute walk

From Angel
Buses 19, 38 and 341 to Mount Pleasant bus stop or a 15 minute walk

From Kings Cross St Pancras

Bus 63 to Mount Pleasant bus stop or a 15 minute walk

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