This course is for students who have a basic knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, as well as speaking and writing about everyday topics. These courses are for students who have some fluency in English, but who still have problems with basic grammar and little confidence in using English. By the end of the General English – Pre-Intermediate course, you will be able to: understand and respond to questions about yourself and your life understand and respond to the main points of general conversations understand standard speech spoken at near normal speed read and understand basic public notices understand simple articles and messages about everyday life speak clearly about yourself so that others usually understand you show that you understand others or ask them for explanations maintain a basic conversation with only a little difficulty write basic messages to others with correct grammar. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

This course is for students who have a very low, basic knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, as well as speaking and writing about everyday topics. These courses are for students who don’t have fluency in English, problems with basic grammar and little or no confidence in using English. By the end of the General English – Elementary course, you will be able to: Reading: Understand short texts in simple language and find specific information in timetables, menus and advertisements. Writing: Fill in forms with personal details; write short notes and messages, holiday postcards and simple personal letters. exchange opinions with others and justify your point of view Listening: Understand basic personal information and information about the local area, e.g. shopping, travel and employment. To understand main points of clear simple messages and announcements. Speaking: Ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics. To describe the place where you live, family members and people you know. To talk simply about education and jobs. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

The course is 15 hours of lessons a week, and is aimed at students who have a very good knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, speaking, writing and helping students to speak with more confidence. By the end of the General English – Upper-Intermediate course, you will be able to: write various text types read, understand and answer questions on the content of various text types answer different types of grammar questions with confidence handle the various sections of the oral test with confidence understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions as required by the examination We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

This is for students who have a good knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on grammar, reading, speaking, writing and helping students to speak with more confidence. These courses are for students whose English allows them to communicate with others quite well much of the time, but who still make frequent mistakes so that there are regular misunderstandings. By the end of the General English – Intermediate course, you will be able to: talk easily with others in common social situations speak clearly enough to be easily understood by others exchange opinions with others and justify your point of view read and understand the main points of authentic written material summarise texts using English that is easily understood by others write in simple correct English in a variety of formats understand and use with confidence the vocabulary of daily social life. We would expect a student to take about 12 weeks to complete this level. £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

The course is 15 hours of lessons a week. Leading to the Cambridge First Certificate in English, this course teaches and practises English in the context of the five exam papers- Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. This course is for adult students who are at an upper–intermediate to advanced level, and who now wish to focus on increasing their accuracy and general competence in English and to prepare for an externally validated examination – the Cambridge First Certificate in English. By the end of the FCE – Exam Preparation course you will be able to: write various text types appropriate for the examination read, understand and answer questions on the content of various text types answer different types of grammar questions with confidence handle the various sections of the oral test with confidence understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions as required by the examination. FCE webpage Cambridge ESOL are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by over 1.75 million people, in 135 countries and are widely recognised for work and study purposes. The exams are linked to the Common European Framework, published by the Council of Europe. Cambridge ESOL provides a Special Arrangements service, for example for candidates with learning difficulties, hearing difficulties or visual difficulties. Cambridge ESOL exams are: FCE and BEC amongst others. 82.5% of our students achieve B2 level or higher on ESOL Exams £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

This course leads to the Cambridge International English Level Testing System examination. IELTS is often required for those who wish to attend a course in tertiary education in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and some institutions in Singapore. The course is for students with a higher level of English who are preparing for the academic IELTS examination. The course consists of 15 hours of lessons a week. It is taught in the context of the four exam papers – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Ideally students would be at Upper-intermediate level but, as IELTS is a multi-level exam, students can join if they are Intermediate level and are committed to working towards the exam. By the end of the IELTS – Exam preparation course you will be able to: interpret and describe graphs in writing write a discursive or opinion essay read and interpret academic texts answer comprehension questions on written texts as found in the IELTS examination identify specific information and infer point of view in written texts take part in discussions and practise the speaking skills required in the IELTS examination perform with confidence in the oral component of the examination take accurate notes from a spoken text or dialogue listen to a variety of spoken text types of the kind used in IELTS examination. If you want to study at university in the UK, you will almost certainly need to take the IELTS exam in order to show that you have the necessary level of English, you may also need to take the exam to show your level of English if you intend to live permanently in an English speaking country. On average ou £50 registration fee will be added to the course fee.

Our online classes have been developed to help you improve your English with experienced, fully qualified teachers at a British Council accredited school without having to travel to us. As a LILA* student you will also have access to our regular online LILA* Socials where you can meet and engage with students from all around the world from the comfort of your own home. We are delivering classes via Zoom which is has advanced capabilities and is the perfect platform for online learning. There is an interactive whiteboard, document sharing, online messenger and video chat, to allow students to have a completely interactive lesson with a LILA* teacher in real-time. All our teachers are trained on how to deliver engaging and interesting lessons online to keep you motivated and progressing along your English language journey. - 15 hours per week + access to weekly LILA* online socials - Levels: elementary to advanced - Timetable: Monday - Friday, 9 - 12.15pm GMT

Maximise learning through developing communication skills. Study all the skills necessary for everyday use of English by practicing them in a classroom with students from all around the world Focus making progress on the students' personal goals, improving communication skill and therefore, increasing their confidence in using English A Non-refundable Registration fee of 50 GBP and 30 GBP for Course Materials will be added to the invoice.

This daytime class covers all aspects of General English study including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar & pronunciation. The lessons are challenging, varied and enjoyable. Our Teachers are chosen for their dedication and enthusiasm. This course provides a good mix of interactive activities to improve your confidence and ability in English. Enrolment Fee: £60 for all new students (Includes first Coursebook) Length of time for each level: Approx. 3 months Maximum number of students per class: 14 Average number of students per class: 8 Levels usually available: Elementary (A1*) Pre-intermediate (A2*) Intermediate (B1*) Upper-intermediate (B2*) Advanced (C1*) Age of students: 16+ (but typical student age is 21-35)

This daytime class covers all aspects of General English study including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar & pronunciation. The lessons are challenging, varied and enjoyable. Our Teachers are chosen for their dedication and enthusiasm. This course provides a good mix of interactive activities to improve your confidence and ability in English. Enrolment Fee: £60 for all new students (Includes first Coursebook) Length of time for each level: Approx. 3 months Maximum number of students per class: 14 Average number of students per class: 8 Levels usually available: Elementary (A1*) Pre-intermediate (A2*) Intermediate (B1*) Upper-intermediate (B2*) Advanced (C1*) Age of students: 16+ (but typical student age is 21-35)