Bloomsbury International

• To study and practise English language in a class with students from all around the world who have the same level of English as you,
• To make good progress in relation to your own learning goals,
• To become more confident using English to communicate with people in everyday situations,
• To be able to understand people speaking English at different levels and with different accents.

• To learn how to use appropriate styles of speaking and writing for different situations,
• To focus on your ability to speak and write using more complex sentence structures and linking words,
• To learn British colloquial language (for example, idioms and phrasal verbs) and how to communicate effectively in both British and international environments,
• To improve your confidence in communicating in different situations in your life.

• To develop all four English language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), as well as pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary,
• To provide an unforgettable experience playing football with one of London’s top football academies,
• To meet students from all around the world who share your interest in football,
• 3 hours of general English tuition per day (Monday-Friday)
  Flexible hours of football coaching plus optional football matches on Saturdays,
• Course completion certificate,
• Options to watch football match, visit a football club/stadium and more,
• Football Kit.

• To practise using English in different situations and at different levels of formality at work,
• To enhance your awareness of different communication styles in order for you to choose the appropriate style for various situations,
• To develop all four Business English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), as well as fluency, pronunciation and Business English vocabulary,
• To maximize your ability to represent your company efficiently at international level.

Some of the topics covered in this course include:

• Small talk in the business world,
• Negotiating and persuading,
• Participating in meetings,
• Presentation skills,
• Interview skills,
• Writing reports, emails and business documents.

An ideal course for non-native medical professionals who wish to improve their communication skills in the field of medicine, especially those focused on communications with patients and colleagues.

Qualified tutors work with a specially designed syllabus to create lessons to suit the group’s needs and requirements. The course is based on Standard English and focuses on all four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) through a great variety of practical scenarios and activities.

The main aims and objectives include:

• To practise the language through practical work-related scenarios,
• To increase effective communication and pronunciation,
• To increase the quality of care by improving language competence; necessary to promote trust and confidence in doctors and nurses when patients feel vulnerable,
• To enhance English language in order to understand the legal duties and responsibilities of care within the UK,
• To provide a framework that will enable the course participants to translate their medical skills and enhance and consolidate their performance at work.

The lessons are topic-based with the content focusing mainly on the following:

• Patient interviews,
• Discussing symptoms,
• Dealing with sensitive issues,
• Medical history and note-taking,
• Medication and records,
• Giving and receiving feedback,
• Interpreting medical statistics in relation to controversial case studies,
• Operating instructions and reading manuals and charts.

At the end of the course, you will receive Bloomsbury International certificate of attendance.

This course focuses on using English in a commercial law environment and can help with preparation for the International Legal English Certificate (Cambridge ILEC) with the development of the four key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The topics covered on the course include:

• Contracts,
• Company formation,
• Debtor-creditor relationships,
• Intellectual property rights,
• Employment law,
• Real Property Law,
• Secured Transactions.

The objective of this course is to enhance your communication skills in areas of financial topics using authentic, clear, simple, accurate and modern English.

The course involves a combination of practical exercises using study texts, brief videos and short role-plays to introduce and practise various language areas of company finance, banking operations, investment and economics, such as:

• Risk Assessment,
• Auditing,
• Budgetary processes,
• Mergers and Acquisitions,
• Taxation,
• Insurance,
• International Banking,
• Pricing and Purchasing.

This course is ideal for professionals working in the aviation industry, e.g. pilots and air traffic controllers, who aim to improve their communication skills in situations related to their field of expertise, as well as those who wish to enhance their English language skills in order to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) language proficiency requirements.

The topics include:

• Navigation,
• Time duration and Schedules,
• Cargo, materials and fire,
• Cabin crew,
• Landings,
• Meteorology,
• Aerodromes,
• Security.

Enhance your future career opportunities and add work experience in the UK to your CV.

This is an ideal opportunity for those who wish to improve their English and gain valuable work experience in the UK at the same time. With the Bloomsbury International English plus Work Experience programme, you will be able to combine your English language studies with either a paid or unpaid work placement in the industry of your choice.

Design the course according to your needs:

1. Choose the type of course and length of study period necessary for you to achieve the level of English required for your placement. Select either Business English or General English classes and study for a minimum of 4 weeks.

2. Choose the type and length of your placement (4 to 52 weeks).

We will find you a placement matching your chosen field of work and relevant experience or qualifications. We offer two different types of placements:

Paid: hospitality and healthcare placements (minimum 6 months)

This course is available for all EU nationals and Tier 5 visa holders aged 18 and above.

Unpaid: wide choice of industries, including marketing, customer service, IT, finance, media, and design (minimum 1 month)

This course is available for all participants in EU Lifelong Learning Programmes (Leonardo da Vinci, European Community Youth in Action, Erasmus or Comenius).

A unique opportunity for students who:

• would like to improve a specific aspect of English language (for example, writing emails, standard English pronunciation, listening skills for IELTS exam and much more),
• Are unable to attend regular lessons and need flexible times for their English language studies,
• prefer to study alone or in a small group with their colleagues, friends or family.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is recognised by over 8000 universities, schools, colleges, agencies, companies and employers in more than 135 countries.

IELTS is designed to measure the candidate’s ability to use English language in an academic environment. It tests all four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and it is most commonly used for college / school / university applications.

Qualified, carefully selected and dedicated teachers deliver lessons based on their learners’ needs, ensuring that you improve your English and practise the exam skills at the same time. The lessons include grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and topical communication skills, as well as past exam paper practice and mock exams.

Cambridge English exams are recognised by more than 13,500 universities, colleges, employers, agencies and governments all around the world.

Bloomsbury International offers preparation classes for the following General English Cambridge exams:

• Cambridge English: Key (KET) – A2 level CEFR,
• Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) – B1 level CEFR,
• Cambridge English: First (FCE) – B2 level CEFR,
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) – C1 level CEFR,
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) – C2 level CEFR.

Cambridge English exams are designed to assess your use of everyday spoken and written English for work or study purposes. The exams are run at various levels and test all English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), as well as your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

Bloomsbury’s qualified, carefully selected and dedicated teachers deliver lessons based on their learners’ needs, ensuring that you improve your English and practise the exam skills at the same time. The lessons include grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and topical communication skills, as well as past exam paper practice and mock exams.

TOEIC(Test of English for International Communication) test scores are recognised by more than 10,000 companies, agencies, colleges and universities in over 120 countries.

TOEIC is designed to assess the candidate’s ability to use English language in an international business/working environment. A good TOEIC score will show your employer how well you can communicate in English in a business context.

Qualified, carefully selected and dedicated teachers deliver lessons based on their learners’ needs, ensuring that you improve your English and practise the exam skills at the same time. The lessons include grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and topical communication skills, as well as past exam paper practice and mock exams.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the most widely respected English language tests in the world, recognised by more than 8,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries.

TOEFL is designed to test the English skills required in an academic classroom. In the test, you may read a passage from a textbook and listen to a lecture and then speak or write in response, just like you would in a classroom.

Our qualified, carefully selected and dedicated teachers deliver lessons based on their learners’ needs, ensuring that you improve your English and practise the exam skills at the same time. The lessons include grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and topical communication skills, as well as past exam paper practice and mock exams.

The Academic Year Programme is ideal for long-term students who wish to study in London, make a significant improvement in their English and have the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognised English language certificate (for example IELTS, CAE, TOEIC), while experiencing life in the UK.

At the beginning of your studies, you will discuss your personal study plan with a member of our academic team and your progress will be regularly monitored through weekly tests and regular tutorials, to help you improve quickly and achieve the results that you need.

You can choose from the following courses:

General English;

• Exam preparation: IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams (FCE, CAE, CPE),
• Business English.

You can also combine the above courses with:

• Conversation classes,
• Skills classes,
• English for specific purposes,
• Private lessons.