ENGLISH COURSES

There are courses in General English, Business English as well as Examination courses. All courses take place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Students come from all over the world and classes are of mixed nationalities.

GENERAL ENGLISH

Courses are run throughout the year at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced, and applicants may start on any Monday. Students are tested on arrival and placed in a class at their correct level. The maximum class size is 15 students. Homework is set regularly and students are encouraged to complete it.

Contents of the course

All lessons contain a good balance between the four language areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students follow a main course book, supplemented with extra materials to give further practice in, for example, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc. Progress tests are held regularly to monitor progress and students are encouraged to enter for one or more of the public examinations.

EXAMINATION COURSES

Our main examination courses prepare students for all levels of the Cambridge exams:

1. Cambridge Preliminary English Test.

2. Cambridge First Certificate.

3. Cambridge Advanced Certificate.

4. Cambridge Proficiency.

These exams are held twice a year in June and December. Students wishing to obtain high grades are advised to complete an initial three month course before entering the intensive twelve week exam preparation course.

The initial twelve weeks cover the basic exam syllabus. This gives students time to understand the exact requirements for the exam, check that they know all the grammar, develop their vocabulary, and, most importantly, improve their writing ability. During the twelve weeks leading to the exam, students complete the exam course and practice the exam skills and strategies necessary for the different examinations.

Additional Exams:

5.University of London Attainment Test in English.

6. TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language.

7. London Tets of English.

8.The Council of Europe Common European Framework(CEF).

What are London tests of English?

The London tests are examinations to assess English language usage; they provide accreditation for adults of all ages of English speakers of other languages (ESOL). They typically consist of one paper testing listening comprehension, reading comprehension, integrated reading and writing skills.

The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to practice the basic English skills and vocabulary essentials to business. Using reading, listening and writing tasks, discussions, problem-solving and role play., students cover a wide range of business situations.

Contents of the course

1. Business writing.

2. Use of vocabulary in commerce, banking, import, export, finance and administration.

3. Writing letters and memos to communicate between business organizations.

4. Setting out and writing letters and memos based on specific information.

5. Writing summaries of articles and reports.

6. Producing reports based on raw data, e.g. graphs, charts, labels,etc.

7. Comprehension of articles and reports on business subjects.

8. Grammar, spoken work and aural comprehension, both general and specific to a business situation.

Students are prepared for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Examinations in English for Business. These are held at the college four times a year at the end of each term in December, March, June and September. There are three levels: Level 1 (First Certificate), Level 2 (Advanced) and Level 3 (Proficiency).

Completion of courses

At the end of their studies, students are issued with the College of Central London Certificate of Completion, which states the type of course, level and dates of enrolment. If requested, students may also receive a more personal reference, with an assessment of their language strengths and weaknesses. All students who take public examinations will receive the appropriate certificate if they are successful.