Services

English for Business Communication

Soft skills like good communication are in high demand in many jobs and are especially important to succeed in the global business environment. Research shows that language training targeted not just to the company but to the individual saves valuable time and finances, and produces more inclusive and effective business relationships. For maximum efficiency, a bespoke curriculum uses authentic materials and prioritises the needs of each client. Key areas include: 

• presentations and public speaking

• negotiating effectively

• writing reports, proposals and emails

• intercultural awareness 

• leading and motivating others

• resolving conflicts

• networking and small talk

• holding and participating in meetings

• financial markets

• company finance

• sales and marketing

• production and operations

English for New Residents

Become a local with this special source of support to successfully assimilate into your new culture. Strengthen language skills where needed and learn English within its cultural context, as it is spoken socially and in films and international media. With improved fluency and comprehension you can manage everyday situations more comfortably, develop new social and work relationships, and enjoy life in your new city.

Specifically, clients can focus on areas such as:

• Practical English for everyday situations 

• English for customer service

• Understanding the British accent, lexicon and culture

• Proper social and business etiquette

• English on television, in films and online

• Networking, socialising and small talk

• Writing texts and emails

• Preparation for Life in UK and IELTS UKVI immigration tests 

• Tours of interesting, authentic parts of central London

English for Specific Purposes

Often professionals need to communicate using target language specific to their industry. English for Specific Purposes courses are designed to meet the professional or academic needs of each client, based on their field of work. Each curriculum is developed around the target terminology, culture, and situational language usage for industries and professions like:

• Academic Writing

• Banking and Finance

• Law

• Medicine 

• Politics and Diplomacy

• Commercial Art

• Design: Architecture, Fashion, Interiors

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy

• Technology

• Sales and Marketing

• Customer Service

• Human Resources

• Trade and Commerce

English for Career Transitions 

An important deciding factor leading to a promotion or a successful career change can be an improved level of English. Personalised language coaching supports you during these transitions by co-creating an action plan to improve your level of English and increase performance and confidence in key areas, including:  

• CV and cover letter writing and editing

• Interview preparation

• Effective presentation skills 

• Effective negotiation

• MBA interview preparation

Writing Coaching and Editing Services

A certain level of written English proficiency is important to communicate clearly and avoid misunderstandings, especially in the work environment. Writing coaching focuses on improving skills where needed, such as sentence structure, word choice, grammar, register, and tone.

Editing is available as an independent service or with coaching. Popular areas of focus include:

• Business Writing

• Academic Writing (essays, reports +)

• Formal and Informal Email Writing

• Presentations

• Marketing Copy 

• Website Copy  

Test Preparation

Aside from developing the level of English required for a particular test, successful results depend on mastering the test format. Personalised coaching is effective at strengthening English skills in weaker areas while training using proven strategies for each test format, including:

• IELTS (General or Academic)

• IELTS for UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration)

• Other Cambridge English Tests

• TOEFL

• TOEIC