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Our ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISH FOR EXAMINATIONS IMMERSION COURSE will appeal to those who wish to improve their English for examinations such as the respected Cambridge English examinations. These exams are recognised by employers, colleges and universities all over the world. The examinations, all of which test the four language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, are available at five levels, and can be taken at specific times during the year.

As with all our courses, your specific needs will be identified and prioritised in the first lesson and the course will be designed to meet these needs. Our one-to-one method allows for continuous monitoring of progress and meeting evolving language needs so you can rest assured that your teacher will be flexible to ensure your course is relevant to your needs.

Obviously your course will focus on those areas in which you need to improve especially speaking and listening and of course good exam technique. In addition vocabulary development, good understanding and implementation of the rules of Grammar and Use of English, reading comprehension and writing are covered. Adequate preparation for exams is essential and many of our students benefit from excellent preparation for specific areas such as speaking and listening which are difficult to practise without the asssitance of a good teacher. You can decide with the advice of your teacher on those specific areas you need to concentrate on.

Information concerning the Cambridge examinations: see Cambridge website

Key English Test (KET)
Designed for learners with basic entry-level English, able to understand short texts, and to use simple survival English.
Paper 1: Reading and Writing
Paper 2: Listening
Paper 3: Speaking

Preliminary English Test (PET)
Designed for people with a wider range of vocabulary, able to hold longer conversations on familiar topics, and to write simple letters or notes. A useful preparation for higher level examinations.
Paper 1: Reading and Writing
Paper 2: Listening
Paper 3: Speaking

First Certificate in English (FCE) The most popular of the Cambridge General English examinations, FCE is widely recognised as an important English qualification which demonstrates a good command of English for many practical purposes. Successful candidates are able to deal with a range of everyday situations in English, construct and follow arguments, and show an awareness of formal and informal language.
Paper 1: Reading
Paper 2: Writing
Paper 3: Use of English
Paper 4: Listening
Paper 5: Speaking

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Suitable for candidates who have reached a level of English adequate for most purposes, including writing in a variety of registers, and the ability to participate in relatively sophisticated discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics, CAE is recognised by universities and employers worldwide.
Paper 1: Reading
Paper 2: Writing
Paper 3: Use of English
Paper 4: Listening
Paper 5: Speaking

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
Recognised by a number of professions such as business, medicine, and engineering, and by almost all British and Irish universities, as well as many other educational institutions worldwide, CPE represents a very advanced level of English, approaching a level of English similar to that of an educated native speaker. In addition to extremely competent language skills, suitable candidates will have an appropriate maturity and educational background. This is the highest level Cambridge examination.
Paper 1: Reading
Paper 2: Writing
Paper 3: Use of English
Paper 4: Listening
Paper 5: Speaking

IELTS Examination: See IELTS website

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination is the most widely recognised qualification for entrance to British, Irish, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities, as well as other secondary education institutes and vocational and training programmes. For university entrance, candidates need to take the Academic Module; for certain other types of education and training, the General Training Module may be more suitable. In both the Academic and General Training Modules, the four skills tested are Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The Listening and Speaking tests are the same for both versions, while there are differences in the Reading and Writing tests.


Information on all courses

Every course involves some work on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing. In your language needs analysis you will discuss the approximate amount of time you would like to spend on the various language areas. Your teacher will of course give you professional advice but your wishes are always respected and taken into account in every course! Therefore the content and direction of your course is planned with you and only you in mind.

Lessons for all courses are 60 minutes each with a 10 minute rest period and take place in the morning and early afternoon depending on the number of lessons you have booked. The exact schedule will be discussed and agreed with your teacher on the first morning however it is usual to have the majority, if not all, of the lessons completed in the morning. This schedule will enable you to maximise your free time to explore the city and surrounding area.

There will be a certain amount of homework assigned each day connected to the language covered. This provides a chance for valuable practice of what you have learned and allows your teacher to monitor your progress. The amount of homework assigned is agreed with you and should take no more than an hour or so to complete.

On the final day of your course there will be an opportunity for feedback and your teacher will recommend a strategy for future study when you return home. We invite you to keep in touch with us and your teacher as we are interested in your progress and of course hope to see you back at some time in the future

General | Professional | Financial | Legal | Exams | Special Purposes | Young People |
English + Golf | English + Horse Riding | English + Watercolours | English + Culture |
English + Institute | Courses