English World Courses 2016

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1 English World Courses 2016 This programme is designed for ambitious and motivated individuals looking to make significant progress in their language skills. Our course is unique teaching English as a tool for global communication through real-life situations and contexts to develop natural language skills. Through group research, presentations and debates students build skills in critical thinking and cross-cultural communication and develop confident and natural performance skills in English. We are ambitious for our students. We encourage students to identify their personal goals and work closely with them to ensure they achieve them. Group Size Average Age Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Value Added Course Content Maximum 12 participants Beginner - Advanced 15, 25 or 30 Whole school plenaries, workshops and coaching Skills Training (09:00 10:00) This section focuses on a different skill set each day, from study skills to vocabulary building and pronunciation. Features & Benefits ٠ Course structure allows us the flexibility to tailor our programmes to the needs of each individual class. ٠ Weekly on-to-one coaching sessions individual attention and guidance. give students ٠ takes students beyond Unique course content language learning, giving them the tools to live, work and study in the global arena. ٠ Heavy focus on performance skills confidence and fluency in spoken English. develops Fees per week Number of weeks English World hours of group lessons English World hours of group lessons Combination 25 hours of group lessons + 5 hours 1:1 lessons Accuracy in Grammar (10:15 11:15) The aim is to present and clarify structure, then ensure its accurate production in written and spoken English. Knowledge for a Global Community (11:30-12:30) Students work together to research a weekly topic and then present their findings to their peers in a debate or presentation. Topics are drawn from history, the environment, the economy, culture, etc. Language Focus (13:30 14:30) Students look at key language reading and writing. elements: listening, Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 15:45) Using role-plays, discussions and mini-dramas students focus on confidence and fluency in spoken English. Combination course only 1:1 Lesson ( ) This individual session allows you to focus on your own personal study goals and individual needs.

2 English World ClasSIX Courses 2016 Our English World ClasSIX course is a demanding programme for both aspiring professionals and working executives. Our clients are time-poor, which is why we offer a highly intensive course, tailored to the specific needs of each class. Students are placed in realistic professional scenarios to develop the language and skills relevant to their needs. In our morning workshops, students work on developing their fluency and communication skills to ensure a confident and assured performance in English. In the afternoons the group dynamics change promoting renewed energy and focus. Group Size Average Age Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Value Added Course Content Max 6 (morning) / 12 (afternoon) Beginner - Advanced 25 or 30 Whole school plenaries and workshops Task Knowledge (09:00 10:00) This session presents the language (expressions, grammar and vocabulary) for a range of business tasks and scenarios. Controlled practice using drills and exercises develops accuracy in the language. Active Scenario (10:15 11:15) Students take the language that was introduced in Task Knowledge and put it into practice in a scenario which develops throughout the week. Features & Benefits ٠ Needs-driven classes enable us to tailor our courses to the individual requirements of each class. ٠ Small group classes in the mornings participants) allow for maximum progress. (max 6 Fees per week Number of weeks ClasSix Combination group + 10 individual ClasSix Combination group + 15 individual ClasSix Full-Time 25 hours group Other combinations of group and private tuition are available. Please enquire. Knowledge for the Professional Community (11:30-12:30) Development of important professional soft skills, plus the language of managing, leading and project management. Language Focus (13:30 14:30) Functional English for the professional environment. This session builds skills in telephoning, business writing and socialising. Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 15:45) In this fluency session you develop your confidence and skills in a range of speaking situations through role-plays, presentations and public speaking activities.

3 Legal English ClasSIX Courses 2016 Our Legal English ClasSix program will develop a knowledge of legal English. The course is demanding, but practical. It is useful for people who need to use this type of English in their studies, working lives or to pass the TOLES exam. Group Size Average Age Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Course dates TOLES exam dates Value Added Course Content Max 6 (morning) / 12 (afternoon) Intermediate - Advanced June July August August 23 June, 25 August Whole school plenaries and workshops Task Knowledge (09:00 10:00) This session presents the language - lexis, structure and expression - that can be used in a range of legal scenarios. Active Scenario (10:15 11:15) Working through legal case studies course participants actively use the language taught. Knowledge for the Legal Community (11:30-12:30) This session builds fluency and language competence by encouraging presentations and dialogue on themes relating to the legal world. Features & Benefits ٠ Needs-driven classes enable us to tailor our courses to the individual requirements of each class ٠ Small group classes in the mornings participants) allow for maximum progress (max Fees per week Number or weeks Legal English ClasSix 25 hours of group lessons Language Focus (13:30 14:30) Students cover further points of grammar,vocabulary and skills practice appropriate to the the tasks they will be asked to perform in. Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 15:45) An hour of further fluency which challenges students to communicate with ease and accuracy. The course includes visits to courts in London. The Test of Legal English Skills can be taken if required.

4 Individual Tuition 2016 A course designed for you Our Individual Tuition programme allows us to tailor a course to a client s specific need. The programme is highly intensive and enables clients to make the best progress possible during their time with us. Special Features Benefits now and for the future Qualified, experienced teachers with expertise in a ٠ number of different fields Students can tailor their course to cover the specific ٠ language and vocabulary they need An executive centre with a dedicated Client Services ٠ Manager to provide administrative support Intensive courses of either 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of ٠ individual tuition per week ٠ Close personal, focused attention from industry professionals The individual tuition programme allows students to ٠ focus on their specific needs and areas of expertise A trouble-free stay in London with the ability to mix with ٠ peers outside the classroom Perfect for time-restricted clients who need to maximise ٠ their progress What can you cover English for non-specific purposes Students work on developing all areas of the English language including reading, writing and listening skills, spoken fluency, grammar and vocabulary. Finance and Banking Perfect for anyone thinking of, or already pursuing a career in accountancy or finance. Improve your understanding of and communication in financial English. Academic Writing An individual tuition programme focusing on academic writing will benefit anyone planning to attend a course at an English-speaking University. Students can develop their academic writing skills and use of English for seminars and presentations. Fees per week Number of weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours Exam Focus (TOEFL, TOEIC, FCE and IELTS) Students can use their individual lessons to prepare for any major English language exam. Our teachers are all highly trained and provide students with the vocabulary, grammar and exam techniques to approach any exam with confidence. Legal English Use your individual lessons to cover specialised training for legal English. Ideal for law students or those already working in the legal profession.

5 Exam Preparation Courses 2016 Our exam preparation courses are designed to give you comprehensive training in the content and strategies essential for a good grade in the IELTS and Cambridge exams. These courses combine three daily sessions of language focus to develop English skills and language fluency with two hours focused specifically on examination skills. These afternoon sessions look at examination techniques, key vocabulary, phrases and structures. Students sit regular practice papers to familiarise themselves with working under authentic examination conditions. Group Size Average Age Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Focus Value Added Course Content Maximum 12 participants Pre-Intermediate - Advanced 25 or 30 IELTS / FCE / CAE / CPE Whole school plenaries, workshops and coaching Skills Training (09:00 10:00) This section focuses on a different skill set each day, from study skills to vocabulary building to pronunciation. Accuracy in Grammar (10:15 11:15) The aim is to present and clarify structure, then ensure its accurate production in written and spoken English. Features & Benefits ٠ Weekly on-to-one coaching sessions student individual care and guidance. give each ٠ Classes taught by trained examiners ensure that students receive the best possible training in exam content and strategy. ٠ Legacy of excellent exam results IELTS score in 2015 was 8.5. our highest ٠ Free university advisory service available to those interested in further education in the UK. Fees per week Intensive 25 hours of group lessons Number of weeks Combination 25 hours of group lessons + 5 hours 1:1 lessons Writing Skills (11:30-12:30) In this hour students work on writing skills for examinations. Many people find writing the most challenging skill to master and so need these five hours a week to focus on composition structure, planning, spelling and fluent written expression. Examination Focus (13:30 14:30) Students prepare for the reading, writing and listening sections of the exam. This section is designed to expand students language skills and teach exam techniques. Exam Skills Spoken Performance (14:45 15:45) Students learn oral skills, focusing on spoken fluency and public speaking skills. Students grow in confidence to deliver an assured performance in the test. Combination course only 1:1 Lesson ( ) This individual session allows you to focus on your own personal study goals and individual needs.

6 Professional Development Programmes for Teachers 2016 This course is designed for non-native secondary school teachers of English: it explores current English language teaching (ELT) ideas and methodology. It also revisits practical ideas that may have fallen from fashion; the role o British culture in the classroom and how to get the most from observations both peer and top down. Our teacher trainers are highly experienced they are all DELTA qualified and have been teaching for an average of 10 years each. ERASMUS PIC: Group Size Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Value Added Course Content Maximum 12 participants From intermediate 15 or 25 Whole school plenaries and workshops Typical Areas of Focus ٠Error correction: when and why and how? ٠Dictations: do they help? ٠Teaching vocabulary: the Cinderella skill? ٠Fluency: the elusive skill? ٠Music and Songs: for everyone? ٠Learner training: how do we learn a language? ٠Classroom management: are your students awake? ٠Teaching literature: will Shakespeare motivate? ٠Phonology: should we drill; should we model? ٠Exams and assessment: measuring outcomes Teaching Methodology (09:00 12:30) The group explore practical and stimulating ways to make learning effective in the classroom. Cutting Edge Ideas (13:30 14:30) * Course participants discuss dogme, the reflective teacher, how to maximise students motivation, how students learn (metacognition), encouraging critical thinking and the teacher s role: coach, facilitator, mentor. Performing and Observing (14:45 15:45) * Using role-plays, discussions and presentations we focus on confidence and fluency in spoken English, as well as performance skills: body language, eye contact, voice projection and control performance that can be replicated in the class room. Course participants also work on positive observation techniques, feedback strategies and using students evaluations to work on a co-operative learning environment. * Course participants can attend language input classes instead of pedagogy. Fees Course Dates 2 weeks Intensive 25 hours of group lessons Semi-Intensive 15 hours of group lessons st March 1st April th July 15th July st August 12 th August th October 14th October th November 11th November 2016 Erasmus+ funding is available for EU students

7 TOEFL exam preparation programme TOEFL Preparation Our programme helps you to: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an exam which tests English language proficiency in four key areas, reading, listening, speaking and writing. Each section is marked out of 30, these scores are combined to give a total score out of 120. Recognised at more than 9,000 universities and agencies worldwide. Our programme is designed to prepare you for the ibt exam. Section Description Time (minutes) Questions Reading Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions Listening Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions Speaking Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks tasks Writing Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing tasks Be confident in handling all aspects of the test Be able to express your thoughts and opinions fluently Gain an expanded range of vocabulary and expressions Be able to use grammar and syntax effectively Overcome the anxiety of facing the test through intensive exam practice and strategy outline Our TOEFL Preparation programme is available on fixed dates 3 week course: 1,257 Course dates: and Daily sessions Our preparation programme consists of sessions which work together to build your confidence and skills you need to successfully complete the examinations. 3 week homestay accommodation: 720 Skills Training Reading/Listening ( ) Accuracy in Grammar/Vocabulary ( ) Skills Training Writing/Speaking ( ) Examination focus ( ) Exam Skills Spoken Performance ( ) Regent London, 12 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6DF, England T: +44 (0) london@regent.org.uk

8 CLIL: Methodology and Language Competence 2016 This course is targeted at secondary school teachers who need to teach their subjects through English: its dual focus is class room practice and language input. ERASMUS PIC: Group Size Level of English Hours per Week Minimum Length Value Added Course Content Maximum 12 participants From intermediate 15 or 25 Whole school plenaries and workshops Course Dates 21st March 1st April th July 15th July st August 12th August th October 14th October th November 11th November 2016 Teaching Methodology (09:00 12:30) As a group you will explore practical and stimulating ways to make learning effective in the CLIL class room. Language Focus (13:30 15:45) These two hours will be dedicated to improving your general competence in English: comprehension, fluency and vocabulary extension. There are also opportunities to observe and feed back on EFL classes and discuss best practice with our teachers. Typical Areas of Focus Erasmus grants and other funding is available for EU students Fees 2 weeks Intensive 25 hours of group lessons Semi-Intensive 15 hours of group lessons ٠The importance of functional language ٠Developing and understanding task-based learning principles and techniques of correction, both written and oral ٠Developing students' four skills ٠Presentation and practice of new language ٠Dealing with students' pronunciation ٠Understanding learner motivation ٠Using technology in the classroom ٠Using project work in the classroom ٠Testing and assessment

9 Homestay 2016 Living in a homestay is the ideal way to develop your language skills, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language. Our trusted homestays also give you the opportunity to experience British family life first hand, expanding your cultural fluency in English. Our welcoming host families are hand-picked and regularly monitored to ensure that they maintain the high quality of service that our students expect. Zones 2, 3 and 4 Average 35 minutes to the school 16 years old Prices based on a Sunday arrival And Saturday departure After 7am and before 11pm Location Journey time Minimum age Arrival/departure Arrival time Price per week Standard room Half-board Extra night Shared Important Information Wi-Fi is available in most homestays. If this is a requirement, please mention it when booking Laundry service available once a week En-suite rooms available with daily breakfast and daily or 4 dinners/week Standard rooms with shared bathroom, daily breakfast and dinner Rooms are cleaned week and bed linen changed once a Homestay hosts may be couples with or without children or single people En-suite room daily breakfast + 4 dinners En-suite room daily breakfast and dinner

10 Nevern House (Earl s Court) 2016 Located in zone 1, just minutes door to door from Regent London, Nevern House is a quiet guesthouse-style residence with a comfortable, homely atmosphere the ideal study environment. The residence offers both standard and en-suite rooms. There is an on-site warden to welcome students upon arrival and to help them during their stay. Location Journey time Deposit Minimum age Earl's Court Zone 1 20 minutes 100 / 150 key deposit on arrival 18 years old Price per week Standard room Extra night Twin En-suite room (per person) n/a Important Information throughout the residence Complimentary Wi-Fi for communal use (24h access) Library/TV lounge provided Linen is changed once per Bed linen and towels week and towels twice per week. Laundry facilities are available in a nearby launderette for a small charge Kitchen facilities shared with a maximum of 3 other students. Kitchens equipment and appliances provided shared with 1 other student. En-suite Bathroom facilities rooms available Nevern House Regent London Nevern House Payment Terms Payment terms to Regent London: upon the booking ( the ). payment is necessary to secure the booking There is one twin room where couples may stay, subject to availability. Couples may share this room at a twin room rate. Please inform before booking if you would like some overnight guests to stay. This is permitted at the manager's discretion at a fee. Check-in/out Prices based on a Sunday arrival and Saturday departure (by 10am ). Nevern House Cancellation Terms Cancellation notice received by Regent London during our opening hours, more than 2 weeks prior to the arrival date: a cancellation fee of 85 will be charged, within 8-14 days prior to the arrival date: a cancellation fee of 200 will be charged, within 7 days prior to the arrival date: 's rate will be charged. For an early departure after check-in, at least 2 weeks' notice must be given plus an 85 administration charge.

11 Summer Residence 2016 Located just a 10 minute walk from the school, our Summer Residence offers the ideal location for those looking to stay in the very heart of London - within walking distance of all the main attractions in central London. The residence offers en-suite rooms with fully equipped kitchens and is overseen by a Regent London member of staff who is available to welcome new arrivals and assist those staying in the residence. Location Journey time Minimum age Dates Deposit Check-in/out Waterloo 10 minutes by foot to the school 18 years old 50 key deposit on arrival Prices based on a Sunday arrival and Saturday departure Price per week En-suite room Extra night Important Information Lounge area and television for communal use Laundry facilities are available on site Full equipped kitchen facilities shared with a maximum of 8 other students 24 hour security and corridors and key card access to buildings Regent London Summer Residence

12 Citadines Trafalgar Square London 2016 The Citadines Trafalgar Square is an elegant but modern 4 star hotel, just a short walk away from Nelson s Column in Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and London s theatre district. Rooms are spacious, sleek and stylish. For more photographs, please visit What you need to know: Located a 5 minute walk from the school Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 12 noon High-speed internet access available Fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV Breakfast available for an extra fee ( 18) Iron and ironing board in each apartment Laundry and dry-cleaning services available Business corner and meeting rooms If less than the cancellation notice is provided a cancellation fee may apply: please see below for details Prices per room, per night (GBP) Citadines Trafalgar 1-6 nights 7-29 nights 30+ nights Studio Apartment bedroom apartment bedroom apartment Please enquire Cancellation notice (working days) 2 5