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The programme provides a language enrichment component designed to improve the participants’ knowledge and use of English, including vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, functional knowledge and pronunciation. There is a focus on current methodologies and practical teaching skills, with material taken from the Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) preparation course. Students have the option to take the TKT exam at the end of the course in order to obtain an official Cambridge certificate.

If you want a personal and interactive approach you should also consider the LSI Mini group course. Mini group courses include general grammar and skills. The focus on negotiations, presentations and meetings is relevant in business and non-business situations. It is an exciting alternative to LSI General 20 and Intensive 30 courses for more mature learners.20 lessons per weekParticipants: maximum 5Minimum age: 19 yearsIntermediate to Advanced levels*4-8 weeks recommended1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)15 hours per week (in the USA and Canada 16.7 hours)Courses begin: every Monday* Course also available for Pre-Intermediate level. Contact individual schools for details.

With this BWS Germanlingua course, you can have a special focus on German pronunciation. A significant factor for higher-level students who still retain their native accent in German or for job purposes, where exact pronunciation is essential.

These courses are designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic English exams, with focused training in exam strategies and techniques to allow you to maximise your potential and achieve the grade you need.  The semi intensive course is combined with English for Academic Purpose two afternoons a week.

The TOEFL test is internationally recognised in the English speaking world, highly regarded by companies and a requirement for enrolment at colleges and universities in the USA and Canada. We offer preparation courses for these examinations as part of an LSI Intensive 30 course.20 lessons per week on grammar and language skills10 lessons per week focus on study skills and exam practice

This program provides students with opportunities to develop essential skills and work habits required for success in all types of workplaces. Students will explore the realities of the workplace and examine factors that determine success while refining their job-search and employability skills. Highlights  Focus on career development that provides students with the tools necessary to work successfully in international and multicultural work environments. Develop confidence to communicate effectively in oral and written English communication. Apply cross-cultural communication skills and strategies to the workplace. Students are eligible to work part-time with off-campus work provision. Program length 26 Weeks Academy Study:  24 weeks (total of 504 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 2 Weeks Program sequence 24 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 02 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) English Admission Requirement IELTS 5.5 or Completion of VanWest Level 6 or EAP 200 with a final grade of 75% or above or VanWest English Placement Test: Level 7 Academic Admission Requirement High School Diploma (Grade 12) or General Education Development (GED) or Mature student status: Mature students are those who have been out of full-time formal education for at least four years but can demonstrate high academic potential through a range of achievements and life experiences beyond academics. Course Details BUS 101 Cross-Cultural Communication BUS 107 Business Correspondence BUS 109 Workplace Preparation BUS 110 Business Language Skills (BULATS 1) BUS 102 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace BUS 106 Customer Service Skills

The course consists of the 20 morning classes plus 20 afternoon specialised elective lessons per week, allowing students to maximise their study day and develop a wide variety of skills. Our General English Super Intensive course covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.

Language and Culture - Ireland is a vibrant centre of culture in the English language, coloured by the unique heritage and history of Ireland. This course aims to combine language refresher sessions with an introduction to and exploration of the life and culture of this unique location. It will be a mix of classroom work and excursions to see the sights. It will provide an exposure to the language in context, tricks and tips to analyse, understand and remember, along with developing an appreciation of the context in which it is used.Learner ProfileTeachers and Professionals seeking to refresh their English language skills while at the same time exploring the culture and heritage of Ireland through the Content and Language Integrated Learning Approach.Learner OutcomesBy the end of this course participants will have:Experienced the techniques for the use of technology in the classroom and exposure to EU colleagues leading to an increased capacity to trigger modernisation and international opening within their organisations.Devised and prepared to run better quality activities and more attractive programmes for their students in line with their needs and expectations through the use of technology-mediated collaboration and publication as demonstrated in this course.Increased potential opportunities for professional and career development through becoming comfortable with technology are better equipped to develop as leaders of implementation projects without their school, or in the educational sector generally.Increased the potential for motivation and satisfaction in their daily work through becoming more comfortable in the English language as a medium for teaching and learning, and through being able to contribute constructively to technology enhancement programmes in their school and have an input into the direction of these programmes.