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English For Military

The course aims to provide students with the necessary skills to communicate effectively in a military environment. It has been designed to meet NATO STANAG 6001 and incorporate Levels 1 – 4.

Military personnel

Minimum 2 weeks

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English For Lawyers

The course gives students the necessary skills to communicate effectively within a legal context. Lesson content focuses on communication skills and the formal register required within the legal profession.

Legal Staff

Minimum 2 weeks

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English For Nurses

This course aims to equip qualified or trainee nurses with the necessary communication skills to work effectively and confidently within an English-speaking healthcare environment.

Nursing Staff

Minimum 2 weeks

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English For Doctors

This course aims to equip qualified or trainee doctors with the necessary communication skills to work effectively and confidently within an English-speaking healthcare environment.

Medical Staff

Minimum 2 weeks

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English For Petroleum Engineering

This course is designed to meet the needs of personnel working in the oil & gas industry. Lesson content includes specific vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Engineers, Project Managers, Students

Minimum 2 weeks

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English for Cabin Crew

This course aims to develop flight attendants’ oral proficiency skills for routine and non-routine situations, and covers the various responsibilities on the ground and in the air.

Minimum 2 weeks

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English for Aviation

The English for Aviation course gives students the necessary skills to communicate effectively within the aviation industry. Lesson content focuses on using and developing the plain English needed for communication between pilots and air traffic controllers.

Pilots, Air-Traffic Controllers

Minimum 2 weeks

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Business English

Our Business English course gives students the necessary skills to communicate effectively in English in a professional context. Lesson content includes specific business vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Business Executives, Undergraduates, 

Post-Graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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English Plus Sports & Culture

A stimulating and purposeful course to refresh and improve your English, combining it with golf, tennis or cultural activities. This is an exciting alternative to study an English course and to play golf or tennis in Manchester.

We have a comprehensive selection of excursions and social, cultural and leisure activities, carefully-designed to meet the needs and interests of our mature students. With our extensive range of English language programmes, you can choose the one that suits you best.

All- professionals, students, graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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Demi Pair

Our demi pair programme is a very popular programme which has been designed for students who want to combine a study programme with the experience of living with an English family. This allows them to experience English culture and family life while assisting in the family home.

This programme is an excellent opportunity to improve communication skills and fluency while experiencing UK family life. It also allows you to live economically during your stay in the UK. Our economical and professionally run demi pair programmes operate all year round, which is perfect for those with a tight schedule.

Students seeking experience of UK family life.

Minimum 12 weeks

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Teacher Training

Our Teacher Training course is targeted at teachers who wish to improve or brush up on their knowledge and skills of English. The course helps teachers who wish to learn the latest teaching techniques to keep up-to-date with modern teaching skills and techniques. There is a focus on current methodologies and practical teaching skills which will help your English language skills to flourish.

The programme can be tailored to meet specific requirements and incorporate preparation for qualifications such as the Cambridge TKT.

Overseas Teachers

Minimum 2 weeks and maximum 8 weeks

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General English

Our General English courses aim to improve every aspect of your English so that you can communicate effectively with speakers from across the globe.

Our approach is to provide a stimulating and highly interactive environment in which you can develop your language skills. Lesson content concentrates on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Every week you will work on developing and improving all language skill areas, with a focus on active communication in real life situations.

All- professionals, students, graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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Cambridge Exam Preparation

This course equips students with the necessary skills to successfully pass a Cambridge examination (Preliminary, First, Advanced or Proficiency).

Cambridge examinations are useful for higher level students who require a widely recognised certificate of general competence for employment or study purposes. Lesson content incorporates exam strategies and techniques, as well as covering speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Students, university undergraduates and post-graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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Academic English

Our Academic English course is designed to develop language and study skills within a British academic context and aims to prepare students for university life.

Lesson content aims to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in practical contexts such as understanding lectures, giving presentations and writing assignments. It also includes a focus on study skills and critical thinking.

Students, university undergraduates and post-graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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IELTS Masterclass

Our IELTS Masterclass programme is designed to ensure that you achieve your desired IELTS score as quickly and as effectively as possible. This course contains all components of IELTS preparation plus an additional 5 hours of Guided Learning.

In addition to group lessons, students have access to a range of self-study materials, including practice exams, and have a weekly coaching session with a teacher to provide tailored feedback and guidance. This allows students to focus on specific weaknesses and ensures effective exam preparation

Students, university undergraduates and post-graduates

Minimum 4 weeks

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IELTS

Our IELTS courses prepare you to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test so that you can register for entry to a British university.

This programme aims to give you the necessary skills to achieve your required IELTS band score. There is a focus on exam strategies and techniques, and lessons also include speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Students, university undergraduates and post-graduates

Minimum 2 weeks

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Private Instruction

This option is ideal for students who wish to learn a language quickly and would prefer a flexible lesson schedule.

Lessons are on a one-to-one basis and can be delivered in the morning, afternoon or evening depending on your requirements. This programme format allows you to develop your own tailor-made programme covering key areas of General English, Business English or English for Specific Purposes.

Minimum 20 units

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Crash Course

This intensive course offers a fast-paced, effective way to learn a language in a short space of time. The programme starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm each day.

Minimum 1 week (40 lesson units)

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Total Immersion®

This course offers the single, most effective way to learn a language in a short space of time. The programme starts at 9.00am and finishes at 6.00pm each day, and includes a ‘working lunch’ with your teacher, a 3 way conversational session with two teachers and a self-study period each day.

Minimum 1 week (60 lesson units)

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