Executive English Courses

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1 Executive English Courses Experience the Excel Method and enjoy fast and efficient progress. Excel Academy Language Programmes

2 CONTENTS 3 Director 4 About us 5 Executive training centre 6 Course content 7 Course content 8 Intensive one-to-one 9 Interactive Approach 10 Training framework 11 Benefits 12 Previous clients

3 Director Hanna Walton leads a team of trainers and consultants to deliver highly individualised training programmes. She has considerable expertise in second language acquisition and has developed extensive frameworks for learning strategies based on psycho-linguistic and neuro-feedback principles WELCOME She has developed ongoing working relationships with a number of international companies, which has involved consultancy, implementation of company language programmes, policies and quality control. Hanna Walton s background lies in working at University level as a consultant and lecturer, specialising in the field of second language acquisition and application. 3

4 ABOUT US Our expertise is finding the best language solutions for each client and their specific business transactions. The Excel Academy works with international companies in the UK and abroad. We specialise in implementing highly personalised language policies. Our projects range from work on specific job roles to departments and organisations as a whole. The Excel Academy differentiates itself by its ability to respond to personal communicative needs as well as learning strategies. Our consultants have extensive experience in linguistics and training executive from both the production and service sectors. The company was incorporated at Companies House in 1994, number , under the name Excel Academy Language Programmes. The Excel Academy is accredited by the British Council and since 1998 has maintained the highest level of quality from ISO 9001 for its management systems and processes. 4

5 Accommodation arrangements Our host families are specifically selected for their welcome as well as the quality of accommodation to enhance relaxation in the evenings. Alternatively, accommodation is selected at friendly local hotels enabling participants to make contact with other visitors to the area. Up to date resources Video, audio and IT Equipment Current professional and business texts and scenarios Spacious and comfortable individual training rooms Modern facilities High speed Internet EXECUTIVE TRAINING CENTRE The Excel Academy is based in Bromley, a prosperous commercial and residential centre Situated in the leafy outskirts of South East London minutes to Central London by train 5

6 TRAINING Key features of our training: Training system accredited by ISO 9001 and The British Council Scenarios and case studies from the client s workplace form the basis of simulations and role-plays Clients develop a personal language journal containing typical texts, language models and frameworks as an easy reference tool to use at work Regular feedback during the course identify further language needs required by specific and complex job tasks Clients learn how to maximise their personal learning style and how to benefit from systematic learning and language application An objective evaluation of communicative competence based on an accredited system A report containing recommendations for maintaining and developing communication skills in English Our trainers: Are highly experienced and respond to your individual way of learning Implement your own objectives immediately Enhance your learning from systematic feedback Use the most recent interactive training methods developed by second language acquisition research including principles of psycho linguistic and positive neurofeedback Learn about your own specific interests and topics: Your company: Structure, organisation, finance and culture Your job: Responsibilities and role Your product: Production, sales and marketing 6

7 The course offers a programme of between hours per week plus the option to develop social skills in English at lunch with a trainer, allowing clients to: Become competent to express their own ideas and opinions in English Control, direct and participate in meetings Give factual and persuasive presentations Make proposals Negotiate a contract Describe, explain and solve problems Exchange information COURSE CONTENT 7

8 INTENSIVE ONE-TO-ONE COURSES Our highly experienced linguistic experts ensure maximum progress for each individual client. We assess client s pre-course language abilities and ensure progress to the next level of competence as set out below: Level 1: Basic English - dealing with everyday tasks Level 2: Situational English - dealing with predictable work, everyday survival situations and exchanging information Level 3: Operational English - dealing with a variety of work tasks; Exchanging and specific information about your job, professional and personal issues Level 4: Operational English - dealing with matters arising from your job role, discussing the situation Level 5: Managing Interactions in English - dealing with specific and complex business situations Level 6: Leading and Controlling in English - dealing with all complex and specialised business situations and conventions Group courses can be arranged for clients with similar backgrounds and objectives. We provide a complete and totally personalised service in addition to our prearranged courses. We include transfers from airports, as well as all accommodation arrangements. 8

9 An audit and analysis of principal job tasks determine precise language objectives and course content. Our personalised training programmes focus on developing English and communication skills as required by particular job tasks in English. Trainers ensure that language tasks correspond to those needed in the world of work. Develop English language and business skills necessary for effective communication with international partners at all levels. Courses are run efficiently and managed well... BRITISH COUNCIL 2011 INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING 9

10 THE TRAINING FRAMEWORK Express your own ideas and opinions Perform totally specific work tasks in English and learn by actually doing Create your own personal language corpus comprising specific client texts and language models HOW DOES IT WORK? Benefit from efficient language audit techniques, analyse and determine your actual and personal language needs Profit from clearly structured learning models to develop your own texts Get quick results from carefully sequenced language frameworks Use objective assessment criteria based on the Council of Europe s Waystage and Threshold as well as the National Languages Lead Body Continue independent English language learning using a detailed record of your achievements together with specific evaluation procedures 10

11 What does the organisation gain? The company gains recognition for its specialist skills, expertise and knowledge Improved working relationships with international partners necessary to promote business in the global market Increased results in the world of business What are the personal benefits? Empowerment of the individual through increased confidence in performing in English at an international level Ability to use professional expertise in a global business environment Capacity to work effectively and efficiently with international partners What are the course objectives? This super-intensive programme provides language and communication training which focuses on specific job functions, according to the needs of the individual. It develops skills to a level where managers, directors and senior executives need to express their expertise in English using a wide range of communication tools Who benefits? Practising or newly appointed directors, managers, executives or individuals, who need to carry out specific job functions in English, using appropriate communication strategies and responding cultural differences. Your competence in English increases your opportunities to compete in the global market OF MEETING PEOPLE? Social interaction and inter-cultural experience Understand and respond effectively to cultural differences Make contact with and build personal relationships with your professional trainers and host families Learn to interact with people in an international environment Experience a different lifestyle in the home of a British family Enjoy practising real social skills and cultural conventions with trainers and consultants during lunches in English pubs BENEFITS OF DOING YOUR WORK IN ENGLISH 11

12 PREVIOUS CLIENTS 12 Clients from these companies have benefited from our effective training programme: Albright & Wilson, St Miehiel, France Bouygues SA, Rouen, France Bouygues UK Carbone Lorraine, Amienns, France Carbone Lorraine, Nantes, France Finnra, Finnish Road Association, Helsinki, Finland Glunz AG, Frankfurt, Germany ISF Management, Koblenz, Germany Latvian Road Association, Riga, Latvia Marbach, Neckarsulm, Germany Ministry of Agriculture, Sweden Proline, Koblenz, Germany SCA Hygiene Products SA, Paris & Linselles, France Siemens, Paris, France SMI (Koyo Group) Irigny, France Valeo, Amiens, France Valeo, Abeville, France Valeo, Paris, France 51 Tweedy Road Bromley BR1 3NH tel +44 (0) UK Registered Company no British Council Accredited and Quality Assured by ISO 9001 Copyright Excel Academy Language Programmes Limited