Oxford Courses
Exciting range of English language courses
Whether your need is social, business or academic you will find something to meet your requirements.
General English
The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar). There is also a full social and recreational programme to give a balance between work and play!.
All General English courses include:
- 23 hours per week (maximum 8 students per class or 10 during short summer courses)
- The study and use of grammar
- Exam Preparation (where relevant) e.g. Cambridge CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, BEC, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL (except short summer courses - see above)
- Practice and use of English through discussion, interactive tasks and role-play
- Pronunciation and fluency practice in a modern language laboratory
- Access to all the school's self-study facilities every evening and during weekends
- A varied programme of afternoon options once a week, e.g. guided self-study, news & current affairs discussion, sports, and visits in the school minibus to local places of cultural / historical interest
- A free coursebook which the student will keep
- Free one-year subscription to a major internet language learning site
- A one-to-one tutorial with a teacher every week
- Use of a wide variety of supplementary texts, recorded material (audio & video) and computer assisted learning
- Regular homework and project assignments suited to individual students' needs
- A Certificate of Attendance and a Teacher's Report when the student leaves
- Advice on post-course follow-up
Prices and booking:
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These courses are suitable for students who have a relatively low level of language competence but need to improve their all-round skills in English in order to reach the level required for a good score / pass in one of the internationally recognised English language examinations such as Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, or IELTS. Good results in these exams may be necessary for those wishing to attend university courses in this country, and will also often lead to better employment opportunities in the future.
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- Spring Term: 4 January - 25 March (12 weeks)
- Summer Term: 28 March - 24 June (13 weeks)
- Autumn Term: 19 September - 16 December (13 weeks)
For students who have less time available, but who still need to make substantial progress with their English and maybe take an examination such as those mentioned above.
We recommend a full term's preparation for the Cambridge examinations or IELTS. However, for students unable to attend for a whole term we now offer short (2 to 4-week) Exam Booster Courses with flexible starting dates for the Cambridge First Certificate / Cambridge Advanced examinations. Please contact the school for details.
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Available before 27 June and after 16 September 2011
It is possible to study for shorter periods of 2 to 10 weeks within a term course. This will suit those who have even less time to study, but who wish to gain maximum benefit from the short time available through intensive exposure to all aspects of the English language. Students who choose this type of course will be integrated into classes with longer-stay students, but our teachers are experienced in ensuring a smooth transition. -
Available 27 June - 16 September 2011
These short courses (minimum 2 weeks) offer intensive exposure to, and practice in, a wide range of language, with particular emphasis on speaking skills. Although these courses take place during the traditional holiday months in Britain, they are not lightweight holiday courses but offer the same degree of intensity in the academic programme as for other General English courses at the school. No specific exam preparation is offered in class during short summer courses. However, a wide range of exam practice material is available for guided self-study.
Course Content
Sample timetable (General English). |
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DAY |
09.30 - 11.00 |
11.30 - 13.00 |
LUNCH |
14.15 - 16.15 |
Mon |
Course book |
Listening |
L |
Reading comprehension |
Tues |
Course book |
Language Lab / |
U |
Colloquial English / |
Weds |
Course book |
Use of English |
N |
OPTION CLASSES: e.g. |
Thurs |
Course book |
Writing skills / |
C |
Listening & speaking / Prepared talks / presentations |
Fri |
Progress test |
Fluency practice / discussion / project |
H |
FREE |
Business/Specialist English
This course introduces key business concepts and subjects and develops practical language skills for the modern business world.
Professional people will find these courses enjoyable, stimulating and most importantly, practical. Students may finish their course with an internationally-recognised Business English examination. Each study week is based around a central theme or functional area and is worked on as a project by students with their trainer.
The classes enable students to develop their ability to communicate effectively in English by improving grammatical knowledge, language skills and confidence.
All these courses have the following features:
- Pre-course questionnaire
- Careful preparation and needs analysis
- Diagnostic test with detailed feedback
- Drawing from and building upon participants' own professional skills and experience
- Access to all the school's self-study facilities during evenings and weekends (includes free Internet / e-mail)
- Regular monitoring of progress
- Full range of multi-media classroom facilities, including audio, video, computer-assisted programmes
- Free one-year subscription to an Internet based self-study programme
Prices and booking:
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15 hours of General English group classes, and 8 hours of one-to-one tuition per week -
15 hours of one-to-one specialist tuition and 8 hours of General English in class.
Executive English
These courses are ideal for clients with a limited amount of time who want to focus on specific topic areas related to their profession. The content of each course is tailor-made following a needs analysis and the syllabus is negotiated with the trainer.
Your course includes
- Placement test and interview
- Welcome pack & folder
- Your lessons
- Free Internet access & e-mail facilities
- Certificate of attendance
- Study Centre access
The individual Specialist programmes are intensive and highly effective for students who need to make rapid progress in English. Away from the distraction of a busy office, these programmes give participants the opportunity to immerse themselves totally in the language, practising speaking and listening skills over long periods, building up sound communicative competence.
Before a course begins a detailed diagnosis of language competence is carried out, followed by an assessment by one of our Academic Managers. This helps determine general aptitude, language learning needs and a precise level of English. A course programme is then agreed with the client, taking into consideration the specific needs associated with the client's own line of work.
Prices and booking:
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- Individually designed programme
- Highly specialised one-to-one tuition
- Number of hours either fixed or flexible
