English in London

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London

Description: ** Language Programs **

* Semi Standard
These courses takes place either during the afternoon between 13h00 - 14h50 or during the evening between 18h00 - 20h00. Afternoon sessions are on Tuesday, Wedenesday, and Thursday while Evening sessions are on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. If you have a particular schedule preference, please indicate at time of registraton. These classses are suitable for people working or studying in London and also for au-pairs (these courses are not valid for visa applications). The focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Levels: Elementary and above


* Standard[Day]
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday between 9h00 - 12h00. Our popular standard course with emphasis on everyday English. The focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Levels: All


* Standard [Afternoon]
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday between 13h00 - 16h00. An economy afternoon course with emphasis on everyday English. The focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Levels: Elementary and above


* Standard [Evening]
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday between 15h00 - 18h00 or 16h00 - 19h00. Class hours are assigned on the first day. An economy afternoon course with emphasis on everyday English. The focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Levels: Elementary and above


* Standard Plus [Day]
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday from 9h00 - 13h00. It is made up of Standard English classes in the morning followed by an extra hour of Conversation. A very popular course with focus on improving speaking skills. General English: the focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Extra Conversation to help you develop fluency in a friendly, informal atmosphere with experienced and sympathetic teachers. Interesting topics are discussed with time for correction and feedback. Extra Conversation only has participants of 6-10 students total

Levels: All


* Standard Plus[Afternoon]
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday from 12h00 - 16h00. It is made up of an hour of Conversation class in the afternoon followed by Standard English classes. This economy course focuses on improving speaking skills. General English: the focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English.

Extra Conversation to help you develop fluency in a friendly, informal atmosphere with experienced and sympathetic teachers. Interesting topics are discussed with time for correction and feedback. Extra Conversation only has participants of 6-10 students total

Levels: Elementary and above


* Combined Cities
This program attracts the voyagers in students. It allows for students to choose from the list of courses that we offer in our schools and distribute the learning experience among the different locations. By combining a course from among these different cities, one will learn English and have the opportunity to experience a variety of English cultures at the same time. Plus, it makes for great city hopping.

Location: New York, London


* Group Programs
There are 2 ways that you can benefit from a Group travel experience:

For groups of 5 our more persons traveling together on the same package to the same destination, please contact our Group Department for a group discounted price quote at: group@nik-las.com
With a group of 5 or more persons, you may organize a program that fits your interests and trip desires. Contact our Group Department for more information.

** Focus Programs **

* Business Intensive
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday from 9h00 - 12h00 & 13h00 - 15h00. It is made up of Standard English classes in the morning followed by an extra 2 hours of English for Business. Perfect for people who are planning a business career or pursuing business studies. Students may prepare for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC). General English: the focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English. English for Business covers the business language used in areas such as marketing, financial services and management. It also develops the speaking and writing skills for English as an international language at work, including letter and report writing, presentations and meetings.

This course can be used to prepare for the Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC). The BEC is a practical exam for an international business examination. We offer two levels which each test the skills reading, writing, listening and speaking for real-world business situations: i. Upper Intermediate (Level 2) ii. Advanced (Level 3)

This exam can help provide you with greater confidence in working in an international business environment. It is accepted for entry to some US and UK universities for business-related degrees. There are 4 papers:
Paper 1: Reading(1 hour for Vantage and Higher)
Paper 2: Writing (45 min for Vantage and 1 hour 10 min for Higher)
Paper 3: Listening (40 min for Vantage and Higher )
Paper 4: Speaking (14 min for Vantage and 16 min for Higher)

Paper 3: Speaking (12 mins for Level 2)(14 mins for Level 3)

Exam Dates Vantage:

March 27
May 29
June 3
July 17
November 18
December 4

Exam Dates Higher:

March 25
May 15
June 1
November 16
November 27

Exam Registration Deadline: Eight (8) weeks before exam date
   
Levels: Intermediate and above


* TOEIC Preparation
Thorough preparation for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) examination recognized by many employers and other organizations around the world. TOEIC is a 200-item multiple choice test with students being awarded a score between 10-990; there is no pass or fail. It measures English language proficiency in the work environment, unlike other exams which focus on English as it is used in an academic environment.

Multi-national corporations, government agencies, and other public and private organizations use TOEIC for purposes such as: recruitment, assignment to overseas posts requiring English language proficiency, assignments or promotion within a department where English is needed or desirable, and to identify employees who know English sufficiently well to benefit from corporate training programs abroad.

This course takes place from Monday to Friday from 13h00 - 15h00 for a period of 4 weeks.. It can can be combined with Standard English[Day) or Standard English[Evening]. The preparation course covers strategies to maximize your score in the examination. It tests you on the English language as used internationally in business, commerce and industry but you do not need specialized business knowledge or vocabulary. Exam covers these 2 sections; Listening Comprehension and Reading. Each section contains 100 questions.

You can also use practice tests at each of the study centers at each school.

Exam Dates:

January 30
February 27
March 26
April 30
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 26

Exam Registration Deadline: One (1) week before exam date

Levels: Intermediate and above


* Social Intensive
These courses takes place from Monday to Friday from 9h00 - 12h00 & 13h00 - 15h00. It is made up of Standard English classes in the morning followed by an extra 2 hours of Social English. A concentrated course designed to build confidence and fluency for social and work situations. Standard English: the focus is on practical communication skills, with emphasis on speaking, including pronunciation and listening. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms, grammar - is introduced and practiced in interesting and stimulating ways to achieve fluency in everyday English. Social English: you will learn language useful for your everyday social, study or work life - taking part in discussions, conversations, presenting information and telephoning. At lower levels, dialogues and conversations enable students to practice survival language for everyday use. At higher levels new language input is followed by discussions and presentations of cross-cultural and international topics.
Levels: Elementary and above

* Christmas English Program
Have you always wanted to know what Christmas and the New Year is like in London? This is your chance to spend an unforgettable time during these days with us! A Standard English course and an exciting activity program enables you to enjoy the Christmas tradition in London. In this Standard English course the focus is on spoken English. New language - vocabulary, colloquial English and grammar - is introduced and practiced. There are also lessons about British life and traditions at this time of the year. London is beautiful in this season and there are special sightseeing and social events during the course including a theatre visit, a carol concert and Christmas shopping. The cost of the events is not included in the price.

Notes: Classes will be held on the following days: 2004 - December 20-23; 28-31 from 9h00-13h00. Students who wish to study for a longer period can combine this course with a Standard English course.

Levels: Intermediate and above

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2002