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Professional Language Solutions is one of the UK’s leading providers of language, cultural and communication training programmes. Based in central London, but operating nationally and internationally, we have been helping our corporate clients to work across language and cultural borders for over 20 years.
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Immersion English Courses in the Heart of London
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[email protected] www.langsols.com
There is no better way to learn English than to immerse yourself in the language and culture.
Based in central London, Professional Language Solutions offers intensive courses ideal for busy professionals who need to make rapid and significant progress in a short amount of time.
Contents
About Professional Language Solutions Page 3
Our Tutors and Our Support Team Page 4
Course Content and Approach Page 5
One-to-one, Group and Combination English Courses Page 6-7
English for Specific Purposes Page 8-9
Communication Skills Courses Page 10-11
Accommodation Options Page 12-13
Make the Most of London Page 14
Self-evaluation Guide Page 15
Map and Location Page 16
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A special interest group of English UK A special interest group of English UK
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All English language courses delivered at our training centre in London are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK quality control scheme.
Our LocationAt our training centre in Coldbath Square we cater for a
relatively small number of professional learners, ensuring close personal attention for every student.
We are located in an attractive and tranquil square, in fashionable Clerkenwell, close to both the City andLondon’s famous West End.
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Premises and Facilities Commended for its points of excellence by the British
Council, our training centre is spread over four floors.
All training rooms are light, spacious and comfortable. On a sunny day, students can enjoy break times in the private garden.
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Professional Language Solutions provides us with tutors of the highest quality and a service that is not only flexible and tailored to our organisation’s needs but is cost-effective and very customer orientated.
Training Officer, Robert Bosch Ltd
An experienced and professional team
Our Tutors Our English tutors are mature, experienced
professionals with CELTA, DELTA or equivalent
teaching qualifications.
They know the language you need for work, and
use proven teaching techniques to make sure
you enjoy the course and leave with an
improved level of English language competence.
Our Support Team We assign you a personal course manager,
who is responsible for ensuring the
smooth running of the entire course.
Our course managers, academic team,
administration staff and tutors work together
to ensure that your personal goals are met,
and you are confident in using English.
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Learn the language you really needWe generally allocate two tutors to each intensive course to ensure a variety of input and teaching styles.
Your course will include:
Learning strategies to improve understanding of spoken and written English
Building your confidence to speak with greater ease and fluency
Writing e-mails, reports or any other necessary documents
Practice to increase your accuracy without losing your fluency
Methods to expand your vocabulary for social and business use
Working on pronunciation to create a more positive impact
Tips to carry on learning outside the classroom
In addition to continuous feedback throughout the course, there is a progress test or an assessment at the end of each week.
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One-to-one English Courses
You decide the start date and how long you want to study for. We will carry out a training needs analysis
and assessment and then design a course programme especially for you, based on your course objectives.
These are our three main course options:
Offering total flexibility in terms of course content and learning styles
1:1 Standard 1:1 Standard Plus 1:1 Super Intensive
25 hours per week
Flexible start date
Schedule:09.30 - 12.30 13.30 - 15.30
35 hours per week
Flexible start date
Schedule:09.30 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.30 (Lunch)**13:30 - 16:30
30 hours per week
Flexible start date
Schedule:09.30 -12.30 13.30 -16.30
** 1 hour social interaction with tutorMore details: www.langsols.com/englishcoursei
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Group English Courses
Facts at a glance
U Format: Group course
i Min course length: 5 days
g Max per group: 6 students
n Times: 9:30 -12:30 or 16:30
t Hours per week: 15 or 30
\ Dates: Starting every Monday
G Location: London, EC1R 5HL
W Minimum level: A2
Facts at a glance
U Format: Combination course
i Min course length: 5 days
g Max per group: 6 students
n Times: 9:30 -12:30 or 16:30
t Hours per week: 25 or 30
\ Dates: Starting every Monday
G Location: London, EC1R 5HL
W Minimum level: A2
Group English CourseCommunicating in English
This course helps adult learners of English to develop their communication skills for everyday situations when socialising or working with native or non-native speakers of English.
This course is available as a half-day or a full-day course.
✓ Speak with greater ease and confidence
✓ Communicate more accurately
✓ Improve your pronunciation
✓ Broaden your range of vocabulary
More details: www.langsols.com/groupenglishi
Combination Courses Group + one-to-one lessons
To create the perfect combination, you study English in a group each morning (a total of 15 hours) and in the afternoon concentrate on exactly what you want to learn in one-to-one lessons, choosing from either 10 or 15 hours of one-to-one tuition per week.
✓ Speak with greater confidence and accuracy
✓ Improve your pronunciation
✓ Read and write texts of your choice
✓ Practise English in situations of most use to you
More details: www.langsols.com/combii
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I am very happy that I improved my English, it will be very useful for my work. Thank you very much to all of you, I hope to see you soon in London.
Head of Family & Private Securitization, UniCredit
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English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
We offer specialised courses for individuals and organisations.
These courses are delivered by language trainers with specific
knowledge of the relevant industry.
All our ESP courses are on demand only, and may be booked on a
one-to-one basis, or as a closed group (a group of students from
the same organisation)
On-demand courses for specific needs and professional requirements
Facts at a glance
i Min course length: 1 week
g Max per group: 6 students
n Times: 9:30 -15:30
t Hours per week: 25
\ Dates: On-demand
G Location: London, EC1R 5HL
W Minimum level: A2
More details: www.langsols.com/espi
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Our List of ESP Courses
English for Oil and Gas Ideal for oil and gas professionals who want to communicate with confidence in both upstream and downstream operations.
You will:
✓ Improve your speaking strategies and fluency
✓ Develop functional language for the oil & gas workplace
✓ Broaden knowledge of industry-specific vocabulary
Aviation EnglishFor pilots and air traffic controllers, this course helps achieve, maintain and surpass ICAO level 4 proficiency.
You will:
✓ Progress towards and beyond ICAO operational level 4
✓ Improve your speaking skills, pronunciation and fluency
✓ Develop confident usage of ICAO terminology
More details: www.langsols.com/oilandgasi More details: www.langsols.com/aviationi
Maritime EnglishFocusing on marine terminology and safety operations, this course is ideal for the crews of offshore vessels.
You will:
✓ Improve your English to ensure the safety of your vessel
✓ Learn to give successful briefings and instructions
✓ Learn language related to common emergency situations
English for FinanceThis practical, specialised course focuses on the language of markets, products, trends and regulatory environments.
You will:
✓ Learn to write concise emails and clear, accurate reports
✓ Develop ability to make a point, negotiate and advise
✓ Improve your understanding of financial texts
More details: www.langsols.com/maritimei More details: www.langsols.com/financei
English for HSEEssential for safety trainers, this course focuses on the English used world-wide in health and safety communication.
You will:
✓ Improve your English to ensure the safety of your vessel
✓ Learn to give successful briefings and instructions
✓ Learn language related to common emergency situations
Legal EnglishThis course is ideal for lawyers and legal practitioners in international law firms who wish to improve their use of English.
You will:
✓ Learn to deliver confident legal presentations
✓ Increase your ability to speed read legal documents
✓ Prepare for the TOLES exam if required
More details: www.langsols.com/hsei More details: www.langsols.com/legal i
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Communication Skills Courses
We offer a new range of specialist short courses. These courses are
taught by English language trainers who specialise in a
particular aspect of communication. They are ideal for non-native
speakers of English.
These courses are delivered on demand, at days and times agreed
with you.
Intensive short courses for personal and professional development
Facts at a glance
i Min course length: 2 days
g Max per group: 6 students
n Times: 9:30 - 12:30 or 16:30
t Hours per week: 15 or 30
\ Dates: Starting every Monday
G Location: London, EC1R 5HL
W Minimum level: A2
More details: www.langsols.com/communicationi
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Our list of our Communication Skills Courses
TMS Team ProfilingIdeal for team leaders, this accredited course helps you to manage personal dynamics and varying styles of communication within teams.
You will learn how to:
✓ Appreciate the demands of different team roles
✓ Develop a high performing team
✓ Enjoy better working relationships
Powerful PresentationsConscious of weaknesses in your presentation style?Our intensive and very practical course will help you deliver top class presentations.
You will learn how to:
✓ Plan and organise an effective presentation
✓ Deal effectively with difficult questions
✓ Achieve a positive outcome and convince your audience
More details: www.langsols.com/teamprofilingi More details: www.langsols.com/presentationsi
Writing for BusinessDesigned for higher level speakers of English who are not native-speakers, this course focuses on the impact and appropriacy of written work.
You will learn how to:
✓ Develop summarizing skills
✓ Draft, proof-read and edit effectively
✓ Explain complex ideas succinctly
Voice CoachingThis course will help you to improve the clarity and impact of your oral presentations, and reduce the interference of strong accents.
You will learn how to:
✓ Develop vocal strength and project the voice
✓ Improve self-awareness and develop active listening
✓ Improve clarity of speech
More details: www.langsols.com/writingi More details: www.langsols.com/voicei
Effective MeetingsManaging an effective meeting needs planning and awareness. This course will help you get the most from formal and informal meetings.
You will learn how to:
✓ Develop strategies for planning a successful meeting
✓ Establish achievable outcomes and create action plans
✓ Successfully manage the timing and structure of a meeting
Good Customer ServiceThis course develops the key skills for front-line communications and focuses on effective language usage to establish good customer relations.
You will learn how to:
✓ Practise a wide variety of situations and outcomes
✓ Recognise vocal habits interfering with communication
✓ Gain an understanding of how to avoid conflicts
More details: www.langsols.com/meetingsi More details: www.langsols.com/customerservicei
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Accommodation
Host FamilyBy choosing to stay with a host family you will not only learn more about our culture, but also have an excellent opportunity to practise your English outside the classroom. Our host families are experienced in welcoming international visitors into their home.
Your hosts may be a couple, a family with childrenor single person.
You will have your own bedroom and in some cases an en-suite bathroom.
You will be welcomed as part of the family and experience home life in Britain.
Enhance your stay
Standard - in travel zones 2 to 4
Accommodation will mostly be within 60 minutes’ travel time from the school. This category provides a goodstandard of host family accommodation in either a house or a flat.
Executive - in travel zones 1 to 3
This category provides a high standard of host family accommodation, some with a private bathroom.
We have two categories of host family accommodation:
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My host family were very friendly and spent a lot of time with me in the evenings talking about films, politics, cultural differences, sport and all subjects. Thank you for a great stay!
Sarah Martin
Accommodation Options
HotelsWe have a list of recommended hotels that are
conveniently located close to the school. We have chosen
hotels that meet various budgets, so you can select the
best one for you.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you would
like to receive our hotel list.
Serviced ApartmentsServiced apartments are a good solution if you need more
space and flexibility than a hotel room can offer.
You can choose between a studio apartment and a 1 bedroom
apartment, or even a larger apartment if you are bringing your
family or friends. Apartments have a bedroom and
living area, private bathroom and either a kitchenette or a fully
equipped kitchen.
Apartments are cleaned, and bedlinen and towels are changed
once a week.
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Make the Most of London
With a population of 8 million people from all overthe world and all walks of life, London’s diverse community has something to offer every visitor. Whether you want a brand new experience or a little reminder of home, you will find it in London.
From world-class sporting and cultural events to the simple pleasures of exploring contemporary London, your English course will be a springboard for a memorable stay in this unique city.
Our excellent location, between the financial district and the popular West End, means that you can make the most of your time in London. We are 10 minutes’ walk from St Pancras International and also close to other train stations so you can visit areas of interest outside of London, like Brighton, Cambridge or Oxford.
We recommend a variety of activities so you can practise English outside the classroom, when you go shopping, go out to eat or drink, watch a film or a West End show, or visit one of the many cultural events on offer every day.
All activities are carefully selected to help develop your English in the birthplace of the English language. They include a visit to the Houses of Parliament, a guided walking tour of the City and trips to Camden Market and many more famous sights.
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Self-evaluation Guide
This level guide can help you choose a course at the right level.
If you are not sure of your level, or want any advice, please contact us for assistance.
Listening: understand basic words and phrases in familiar concrete situations
Reading: understand basic factual information in notices and short messages
Speaking: give basic personal and work-related information
Writing: fill in simple registration forms and write short basic messages
Listening: follow simple predictable statements and descriptions
Reading: read simple emails on familiar topics
Speaking: take part in simple predictable conversations
Writing: write simple texts on familiar topics following a standard model
Listening: understand routine language in everyday contexts
Reading: understand routine information in emails and articles
Speaking: speak about routine matters socially and at work
Writing: create routine reports and correspondence
Listening: understand a variety of instructions and discussions
Reading: understand most reports and non-routine correspondence
Speaking: give clear explanations and interact in extended conversations
Writing: write summaries, reports and correspondence on a variety of topics
Listening: understand complex presentations and talks
Reading: understand most reports and correspondence even on unfamiliar topics
Speaking: deliver talks and take part in complex discussions and meetings
Writing: write complex reports, proposals and correspondence on a wide range of topics
Listening: understand complex and specialised presentations and talks
Reading: understand even the most specialised correspondence and documents
Speaking: make persuasive and effective contributions to meetings and discussions
Writing: write complex and specialised reports, specifications and correspondence
A1Elementary
A2Foundation
B1Intermediate
B2Upper
Intermediate
C1Advanced
C2Proficiency
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From King’s Cross St Pancras
Bus 63 to ‘Mount Pleasant’ bus stopor a 15 minute walk
From Farringdon
Bus 63 to ‘Mount Pleasant’ bus stopor a 7 minute walk
From Angel
Buses 19, 38 and 341 to ‘Mount Pleasant’ bus stop or a 15 minute walk
From Chancery Lane
Bus 341 to ‘Mount Pleasant’ bus stopor a 10 minute walk
