London Metropolitan University

General English Course Content

ㆍImprove your speaking and pronunciation

ㆍDevelop your reading and listening skills

ㆍImprove your writing skills and independent learning skills through self-study tasks

ㆍLearn how to give presentations in English

ㆍTake part in discussions in class and online

ㆍPlan and complete group work projects

ㆍParticipate in regular one-to-one tutorials About this course

ㆍAttendance is full time, from Mondays to Fridays, 10.00 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.

ㆍMinimum period of study: 1 month

ㆍStudents are encouraged to undertake independent study in the afternoons daily.

ㆍMaximum class size is 16 students

ㆍStudy materials are included in the price of the course

ㆍStudents are able to study with others from all over the world Entry Requirements

ㆍPre-intermediate to advanced levels of English.

ㆍIf you have an IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC score, or have taken any Cambridge exams, please let us know when you apply.

Academic English About this course

ㆍAttendance is full time, from Mondays to Fridays, 10.00 a.m. to 1.15 p.m.

ㆍStudents are encouraged to undertake independent study in the afternoons daily

ㆍTotal hours per week 30: 15 hours in class & 15 hours of self-study

ㆍMaximum class size is 18 students

ㆍStudy materials are included in the price of the course

ㆍOur courses cater for students going onto foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

ㆍIncludes an e-learning component. This course is for you if...

ㆍYou want to improve your Academic English language and study skills Entry Requirements

ㆍIntermediate to advanced levels of English.

ㆍIf you do not have an IELTS score, we may be able to arrange for your English level to be assessed.

IELTS Preparation Course Content

ㆍYou will learn the special strategies needed for the different parts of the exam (listening, reading, writing, speaking)

ㆍGrammar and vocabulary development

ㆍPractice exams to check your progress About this course

ㆍSuitable for students who need to improve their level of English before taking the IELTS exam for applying to Universities.

ㆍStudy materials are included in the cost of the course

ㆍFree membership of the University libraries and all University facilities

ㆍFree internet and e-mail access Entry Requirements

ㆍWe accept students from intermediate to advanced level

Business Communication This is a course not only for Business people but all those who will need English for the workplace. The course has been designed by Simon Kent co-author of the Market Leader series of course books. Course Content Practical, skills-based course:

ㆍTeaches you the skills you need to do business in English, including: negotiating, making presentations, taking part in meetings and business writing.

ㆍCovers topics such as advertising and marketing, finance, management, intercultural communication, human resources and business ethics

ㆍDevelops your communication skills and knowledge of English

ㆍDevelops your grammar and business vocabulary

ㆍHelps learners develop their self-study skills

ㆍWill be helpful if you wish to study business studies or related subjects in a British University

ㆍWill provide end-of-month feedback and a certificate of successful completion Extras The course includes access to the library, a student card, free internet access, free membership of our online community, a full induction programme, one-to-one tutorials, as well as free conversation classes and a comprehensive social programme. Entry Requirements To enter the course, your level of English should be intermediate or above. It is not necessary to have passed any examinations in English, but your level needs to be at least:

ㆍBetween Cambridge PET and FCE

ㆍAround IELTS 4.5

ㆍAround TOEFL 450 (paper) or TOEFL 133 (Computer)Around TOEIC 540

English for University Study Who is this course for? This is a longer preparation course which prepares you for University study here at London Metropolitan University or at another university in the UK. The course has several lengths 12-month, 9-month, 6-month, 3-month & 1-month, depending on how much English you need to study to achieve the entry requirement of the university degree you have chosen. As you study with us we will monitor your progress all the way through the course and check that you are making the necessary progress for the course you plan to study at university. What is included? These longer programmes are made up of a variety of English programmes to make sure that you are challenged as you progress through your course: General English, Independent and Social Learning, IELTS exam preparation, English for Academic Purposes. Course fees also include all course books, access to the library and Language centre, a student card, free internet and WiFi access, free membership of our online community, a full induction programme, one-to-one tutorials, as well as a comprehensive social programme and full access to all other University facilities.