Suzanne Sparrow Plymouth Language School

Our general English courses are designed to improve all of your skills in English. Morning lessons focus on grammar and vocabulary using a communicative approach, whereas afternoon lessons focus on speaking and listening, to further develop confidence and fluency. AM lessons: 9.15 - 12.30 (15 min break) All levels, all year round PM lessons: 1.30 - 3.30 Mixed nationality classes Monday - Friday / Minimum age: 16 Maximum class size: 12 / Course material included

[Examination Courses] Our Cambridge examination courses offer intensive exam preparation and are designed to raise your language level in all areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronounciation. The complete Cambridge courses start in January, March and September. Students are provided with a course book, receive monthly tutorials and receive a mock exam before sitting the final examination. Minimum age: 16yrs. •IELTS - Accepted by most UK universities as an indication of English language proficiency. The course focuses on preparing you for the IELTS exam, but will also help you develop good study skills and confidence in your use of English. Academic writing is given a high priority as being particularly important for your future studies. •TOEIC - Internationally recognised test, particularly in business. •Cambridge First Certificate in English (Council of Europe Level B2) - upper intermediate level. Accepted by many employers worldwide as indicating proficiency in English to be able to be of use in many jobs. •Cambridge Advanced Exam (Council of Europe Level C1) - advanced level. Accepted by most UK universities (including the University of Plymouth) and a growing number in the USA as proof of adequate level for courses taught and assessed in English. •Cambridge Proficiency (Council of Europe Level C2) - very advanced. Accepted by many institutions as indicating a level of near native speaker.

[Teachers’ Courses] The course is aimed at primary or secondary school teachers required to deliver lessons in English. A variety of teaching approaches and methodologies will be assessed and ways of looking at their practical classroom application. There will also be the opportunity to observe your subject being taught at a local primary or secondary school. Having completed the course, participants should feel more confident about teaching in English and have learnt language relevant to their own teaching situations. Course Content •methodologies and approaches to language learning •CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) •language specific to teachers’ subject area e.g. maths •observation at local school •skills teaching •error •phonology •accuracy and fluency •Cambridge TKT (Teaching knowledge Test) focus

[Intensive English for Business and Professionals] Total immersion courses for individuals or small groups of executives. 7 hours per day. All levels. Minimum age: 18. Students receive a needs analysis at the beginning of the course to optimise the use of their time spent in the classroom. All materials are provided.