AUTUMN TO WINTER 2020

Online English group courses for all

Spend some productive time in a small group extending your knowledge of English!

CEFR target levels covered: A2 to C2

Trainer profile:
​20 years' experience, Cambridge CELTA-qualified, multilingual, gives training to staff at various international governmental institutions, has vast experience in administrative and diplomatic language, both in the public and private sector.

Aim:
To perfect learners’ abilities in speaking and writing, and sharpen their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Timetable:
90 full minutes over 30 hours
Tuesday mornings 10.30-12.00
Thursday afternoons 16.00-17.30
Other times are available - just ask.

Start: ​The week of 21 September 2020

Location: 
Your place in front of a screen!

Maximum number of participants: 
Eight

Tariffs:
€550 per person
10% reduction for group bookings of 3 to 5 people
20% reduction for group bookings of 6 people or more

Advance payment of 50% of the course will confirm your participation
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Proposed themes (subject to level and needs):

Theory: 

Grammar:      

• all tenses and forms in past, present and future (i.e. simple, continuous, perfect, other forms)
• coming to terms with phrasal verbs (intermediate to upper levels)
• using prepositions, linking words, adjectives and adverbs
• being able to use appropriate grammar in various contexts (administrative writing, correspondence, conversations, meetings, presentations, etc.)
• using auxiliary verbs correctly in the past, present and future
• participants’ choices, based on needs

 
Vocabulary:   

• building up a repertoire of synonyms for use in various situations
• using linking words and discourse markers in the correct context
• common collocations, idiomatic expressions, metaphors, etc.

 
Writing (based on needs):

• administrative: reports, records, information, etc.
• correspondence conventions: emails, letters, etc.
• academic writing
• words and phrases used on a frequent basis in various areas of life and work
• punctuation, spelling and paragraphing

 
Speaking:       

• pronunciation and intonation: sentence stress, unstressed syllables and words
• moving stress patterns in speech
• giving presentations and speaking in professional situations

Cultural aspects:

• it is always beneficial to learn about the cultural side of the country whose language you are learning. For that reason, we will choose collectively from a range of areas to spend some of the time, such as regional landmarks, the media and literature, towns and cities, important buildings that had a historical impact, or influential people

 
Practice:

Writing:         

• improving participants’ accuracy and speed
• correction of texts through tracked changes

 
Speaking:      

• effective communication - putting forward arguments, proposals and suggestions
• using the correct language for social or professional purposes, e.g. presentations, meetings, gatherings

Modular activities (based upon your own needs / interests)

• Legal
• Administrative
• Professional-based
• Academic​

If you would like extra information, feel free to email us on training.leagueoflinguists@gmail.com 


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