Courses start daily. A Placement Test must be taken before joining. Our standard course is weekly Monday to Friday - three hours per day commencing at 09:45 or 13:45 hours. In addition to the standard course we offer an Intensive course - six hours a day commencing at 09:45 and 13:45, Part-Time courses, a Semi-Intensive course that combines the Standard course with one of the Part-Time courses and Hourly courses for One-to-One and private (closed) groups.
Part-Time courses are not available to people who need permission to enter the United Kingdom to study. Part-time students must attend on the day/s that the relevant class is scheduled to run.
Part-Time courses are not available to people who need permission to enter the United Kingdom to study. Part-time students must attend on the day/s that the relevant class is scheduled to run.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
ENGLISH COURSES
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LINGUACENTRE offers the following English courses throughout the year.
Course Details
GENERAL ENGLISH
This course is designed to improve your ability to understand, speak, read and write in English and caters for all levels, from zero beginner to post-proficiency.
This course is designed to improve your ability to understand, speak, read and write in English and caters for all levels, from zero beginner to post-proficiency.
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ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS
This course is designed to improve your ability to understand, speak, read and write in English for business purposes. It is based on business activities - Advertising/Marketing, Negotiations, Meetings, Insurance, Presentations, Finance and more. Anyone wishing to attend this course should have completed a General English course to Intermediate level.
This course is designed to improve your ability to understand, speak, read and write in English for business purposes. It is based on business activities - Advertising/Marketing, Negotiations, Meetings, Insurance, Presentations, Finance and more. Anyone wishing to attend this course should have completed a General English course to Intermediate level.
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
This course is an extension to the General English course. It is designed for anyone who has completed a General English course to Intermediate level and needs to reach the appropriate level in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) framework for admission to a British University.
This course is an extension to the General English course. It is designed for anyone who has completed a General English course to Intermediate level and needs to reach the appropriate level in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) framework for admission to a British University.
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ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
This course is one that is specially created to meet the specific/prescribed needs of an individual or a group.
This course is one that is specially created to meet the specific/prescribed needs of an individual or a group.
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ENGLISH AND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
A course that combines General English with 3 or 6 months work experience in a chosen profession or in Hospitality. During this course, students produce a dossier for a University of Cambridge International Certificate. Anyone wishing to attend this course should have completed a General English course to level 6 of the International English Language Testing System framework or ALTE 3 and must attend an English course for at least four weeks before working.
A course that combines General English with 3 or 6 months work experience in a chosen profession or in Hospitality. During this course, students produce a dossier for a University of Cambridge International Certificate. Anyone wishing to attend this course should have completed a General English course to level 6 of the International English Language Testing System framework or ALTE 3 and must attend an English course for at least four weeks before working.
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HOLIDAY/VACATION COURSES
The London Learning Experience course is a trusted and high quality holiday programme - for groups of adults or children. A group is a minimum of 10 persons/students. Individual students are welcome to join existing groups.
The London Learning Experience combines language tuition with cultural visits, sightseeing and fun. It is suitable for groups - children of similar ages (minimum age 11), or adults (age 17 and above). Responsible monitors supervise activities outside the classroom. A standard programme includes:
The London Learning Experience course is a trusted and high quality holiday programme - for groups of adults or children. A group is a minimum of 10 persons/students. Individual students are welcome to join existing groups.
The London Learning Experience combines language tuition with cultural visits, sightseeing and fun. It is suitable for groups - children of similar ages (minimum age 11), or adults (age 17 and above). Responsible monitors supervise activities outside the classroom. A standard programme includes:
| n | Homestay accommodation (full-board) for the duration |
| n | English lessons every weekday (Monday to Friday) morning plus 3 weekday afternoons |
| n | Social activities - 2 weekday afternoon and 3 weekday evening activities plus one week-end day excursion per week |
| n | Course materials |
| n | Entrance fees to places of interest |
| n | Student Insurance for the duration |
| n | Travel from home to school, on excursions and one return journey to/from Heathrow. |
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Monday | Tuition | Tuition | Activity |
| Tuesday | Tuition | Activity | No activity |
| Wednesday | Tuition | Tuition | Activity |
| Thursday | Tuition | Activity | No activity |
| Friday | Tuition | Tuition | Activity |
| Saturday | Shopping | ||
| Sunday | A week-end activity | ||
| Afternoon Activities | Evening Activities | Week-end Activities |
| Museums Galleries Silver Vaults Madam Tussaud's London Eye and Aquarium Brent Cross Oriental City Royal Airforce (Hendon) London Dungeon |
River Walk Bowling Cinema Covent Garden Leicester Square London Eye Hampstead Walk (A visit to the theatre is also available but at an additional cost) |
Aplsey House Camden Towm Oxford Street Harrods Leeds Castle Cambridge Shakesperience Aquasplash/Cinema/Bowling/Skating Kenwood and picnic Piccadilly Circus Trafalgar Square Westminster Walk |
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EXAMINATION PREPARATION
Courses designed to enable students to reach the level necessary to pass any of the following examinations in English:
*ALTE: The Association of Language Testers in Europe
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) ALTE* level 5
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, at the highest level for those wishing to become teachers of English or wishing to follow an academic course at a university in the United Kingdom.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) ALTE* level 4
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, usually taken after completing a General English course at Advanced level.
First Certificate in English (FCE) ALTE* level 3
A widely recognised University of Cambridge ESOL examination, which is taken after completing a General English course at Upper Intermediate level.
Preliminary English Test (PET) ALTE* level 2
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, taken after completing a General English course at Intermediate level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
An examination that is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia (IELTS Australia), for students wishing to attend universities and colleges of tertiary education. The faculty or college determines the level required to follow a course.
Examinations in Spoken English
Trinity College London Oral Examinations at 12 levels.
Business English Certificate (BEC)
University of Cambridge ESOL examinations at Preliminary, Vantage and Higher levels.
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
A University of Cambridge test of professional knowledge about the teaching of English to Speakers Of Other Languages. There are three modules, each testing a different area of teaching. TKT does not test teaching ability or a teacher’s language proficiency.
LINGUACENTRE is an authorised internal centre for the Preliminary English Test (PET) and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT).
Courses designed to enable students to reach the level necessary to pass any of the following examinations in English:
*ALTE: The Association of Language Testers in Europe
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) ALTE* level 5
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, at the highest level for those wishing to become teachers of English or wishing to follow an academic course at a university in the United Kingdom.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) ALTE* level 4
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, usually taken after completing a General English course at Advanced level.
First Certificate in English (FCE) ALTE* level 3
A widely recognised University of Cambridge ESOL examination, which is taken after completing a General English course at Upper Intermediate level.
Preliminary English Test (PET) ALTE* level 2
A University of Cambridge ESOL examination, taken after completing a General English course at Intermediate level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
An examination that is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia (IELTS Australia), for students wishing to attend universities and colleges of tertiary education. The faculty or college determines the level required to follow a course.
Examinations in Spoken English
Trinity College London Oral Examinations at 12 levels.
Business English Certificate (BEC)
University of Cambridge ESOL examinations at Preliminary, Vantage and Higher levels.
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
A University of Cambridge test of professional knowledge about the teaching of English to Speakers Of Other Languages. There are three modules, each testing a different area of teaching. TKT does not test teaching ability or a teacher’s language proficiency.
LINGUACENTRE is an authorised internal centre for the Preliminary English Test (PET) and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT).
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AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE TO EXAMINATION GRADES AND FRAMEWORKS
| CEF LEVEL | ALTE LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | SfL | MAIN SUITE | IELTS BAND | BEC | CELS |
| (Common European Framework of Reference for Language) | (Association of Language Testers) | (National Qualifications Framework for England) | (Skills for Life) | (Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages) | (International English Language Testing System - approximate guide, universities/facultie s vary) | (Business English Certificate) | (Certificate in English Language Skills) |
| C2 | 5 | Level 3 | - | CPE | 7.0 and above | - | - |
| C1 | 4 | Level 2 | Level 2 | CAE | 6.0 - 6.5 | Higher | Higher |
| B2 | 3 | Level 1 | Level 1 | FCE | 5.0 - 5.5 | Vantage | Vantage |
| B1 | 2 | Entry 3 | Entry 3 | PET | 4.0 - 4.5 | Preliminary | - |
| A2 | 1 | Entry 2 | Entry 2 | KET | - | - | - |
| A1 | breakthrough | Entry 1 | Entry 1 | - | - | - | - |
TEACHING KNOWLEDGE TEST
LINGUACENTRE offers the TKT course to provide those who are interested in teaching English to speakers of other language, classroom experience with learners of the language.
Prospective candidates may be native English speakers or speakers of any other language. The minimum level of English necessary for TKT candidates is Intermediate plus / IELTS band csore of 4.5.
Candidates may already be teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners anywhere in the world.
The course is designed to give candidates the confidence to present the language in a stimulating and professional manner.
Candidates will join the teaching tean and will be guided by a fully qualified teacher. Candidates will observe experienced teachers of classes at various levels.
The TKT examination is in 3 computerised modules, which may be taken in one session or separately, in any order.
Candidates may attend for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. An experienced teacher of other subjexts, an experienced language learner or a non-native speaker with Proficiency level pass should apply for 2 weeks; a candidate with no experience of teaching or language learning should take the 4-week course.
Some pre-course studying is recommended.
The University of Cambridge examination board require 6 weeks notice of intention to sit any module/s.
LINGUACENTRE offers the TKT course to provide those who are interested in teaching English to speakers of other language, classroom experience with learners of the language.
Prospective candidates may be native English speakers or speakers of any other language. The minimum level of English necessary for TKT candidates is Intermediate plus / IELTS band csore of 4.5.
Candidates may already be teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners anywhere in the world.
The course is designed to give candidates the confidence to present the language in a stimulating and professional manner.
Candidates will join the teaching tean and will be guided by a fully qualified teacher. Candidates will observe experienced teachers of classes at various levels.
The TKT examination is in 3 computerised modules, which may be taken in one session or separately, in any order.
Candidates may attend for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. An experienced teacher of other subjexts, an experienced language learner or a non-native speaker with Proficiency level pass should apply for 2 weeks; a candidate with no experience of teaching or language learning should take the 4-week course.
Some pre-course studying is recommended.
The University of Cambridge examination board require 6 weeks notice of intention to sit any module/s.
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