Course Information -

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING -

Our Director of Studies has designed a new diagnostic test which we believe to be one of the most thorough on the market. It involves: A grammar placement test, a listening comprehension test designed for different levels of competence, a speaking activity which will be recorded as a benchmark to quality fluency progress throughout the course and a PERSONAL STUDY PLAN which identifies the trainee's specific objectives, learning style and the relative emphasis to be given to the four skills. Each student will now receive their own personal cassette to record parts of the course in addition to the Personal Language File to record written progress.

For professional English courses we also have a PERSONAL COURSE PLANNER where the trainee helps identify specialist vocabulary or areas to be covered on the course in advance of arrival.

ENGLISH FOR PRESENTATIONS: Don't be Shy!

We offer the ideal situation to practise presentations: in front of a professional trainer who can give you undivided attention to help you script, prepare and then deliver your presentation. We can help you develop and make full and effective use of your voice, improve your accent, and build and win the all-important confidence on which successful speaking depends. Our courses cover communication skills, body language, use of visuals, pronunciation, intonation and accent. Preparation and delivery are the keys to this one week course. Here are some presentation tips.

10 Presentation Scripting Tips:

• Always assume the technology you plan to deliver your presentation with, will fail - if the speech doesn't stand up on its own then the script simply isn't good enough
• Get clear in your mind what you're going to say and how you're going to say it
• Keep your presentation concise. Limit your speech to 2000 words, approximately 20 minutes of speaking time
• A speech is a progression. Start the structure by planning a beginning, middle and end and make sure you develop themes and links between sections
• Allow time for questions and answers and anticipate what they could be.
• Use punchy sentences and don't use unnecessary jargon
• Beware of jokes
• Practise reading out your script - what looks good on paper doesn't always work when spoken aloud
• Imagery such as metaphors can be very effective
• Check spelling on all slides

LEGAL ENGLISH

We have several teachers registered with us who have first hand legal experience and who hold a degree in Law. Law is a booming global business, particularly corporate law. Also we can run courses in English through the medium of the English Legal System, involving trips to the law courts when in session. We use materials which can help the trainee cover the key areas for gaining competence in speaking English in this area of speciality.