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Why Should I study English? |
English may be useful for your work. Many companies trade internationally. English is one of the most common business languages.
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English is the main language of the internet, so if you can use English to obtain information on many subjects Knowing English makes travel easier, and allows you to communicate with people from many parts of the world. |
| The UK is where the English language developed. There are more people using English as their first language in the UK than in any other country except the US (the countries with the most English speakers are the US: 230 million, the UK: 60 million, Canada: 20 million, Australia: 15 million, Ireland/New Zealand/South Africa: 3 million). |
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The countries with the most English speakers are the US: 230 M, the UK: 60M, Canada: 20 M, Australia: 15 M, Ireland/New Zealand/South Africa: 3 M. |
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Why should I go abroad to study English? |
| If you live in an English-speaking country, your English should improve more quickly. You can practice your English when you are not in classes, as you will have many opportunities to hear, read and speak English in everyday life When living abroad you can meet new people, experience new cultures, see new sights, and become more independent travelling abroad gives you the chance to develop new interests and friendships |
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| United Kingdom |
| These are some of the features of the UK which you may want to consider when deciding if you wish to study, work or live. |
| Culture |
| Note that there are good and bad sides to each characteristic, and there are many exceptions to these stereotypes. |
| Diversity |
| There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world. |
| Tolerance |
| British people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs. |
| Freedom |
| People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want. Don't expect people to agree with you all of the time. |
| Humour |
| British people have a strong sense of humour, but it can be hard for foreigners to understand when someone is joking. |
| Cautiousness |
| People often avoid talking to strangers until they have been introduced, partly to avoid any possible embarrassment. |
| Creativity |
| Individual ideas are encouraged. Arts and music are creative. British people are often not as good at working as a group. |
| Modesty |
| People are quite modest. They do not like to complain directly: life is peaceful, but when there is poor service it is not challenged and changed. |
| Language |
| British English is easily understood in many parts of the world. Many people like British accents, although it can take some time for a foreigner to get used to some of the regional varieties. |
| Education |
| The British educational system has a good reputation. Accredited qualifications obtained from British schools and universities are recognised in most parts of the world. If a language school is recognised by the British Council, it is regularly checked to check that general standards are high. |
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Using English for Academic Purpose |
When using English for academic purposes it is important to be accurate both in speaking and writing. It is, however, very difficult to produce language which is intelligent, appropriate and accurate at the same time. It is therefore important to break down the task into stages: an ideas stage and an accuracy stage. |
| Speaking |
| When you are speaking, you therefore need to prepare well. Do not prepare only your ideas; prepare your language as well. Write out your spoken presentation in the way that you intend to say it. |
| Written language is different from spoken language. When you have written out your talk, you will need to carefully check it for accuracy. |
| Writing |
| When you are writing, you need to rewrite and edit your work carefully. Advice is "The rule is simple: Composition and transcription must be separated, and transcription must come last. |
| An EAP at LondonSAM is a full-time course of 20 weeks duration with 15-20 hours of class contact per week. The aim of EAP is to prepare students for life and study at a British University. |
| The course will provide students practice in communicating academic English involving writing essays, reports, reading academic text, listening to lectures, taking and making notes and presentation skills. |
| Word Proficiency |
| Word proficiency has been designed specifically for anyone wishing to improve their command of the English language. The use of correct grammar and an ever increasing search to expand the horizons of the readers understanding, by increasing the vocabulary and also through the introduction, even innovation of new words brought into common use. By doing so the student will develop his or her own form of self-expression and add greatly to the volume of words in their vocabulary. |
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How you speak, how you write, states that are, Good English does and will always define status and command respect. As it underlines the proficiency have always defined the individual...PROFICIENT: adept, expert. (Concise Oxford English dictionary). |
English as a Foreign Language |
| The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency. |
The TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in reading, listening and writing and is offered on computer in most regions of the world. In areas where access to computer-based testing is limited, a paper-and-pencil version of the test is administered. |
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| Business English |
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| A high quality, value for money, business - oriented course. This course combines the economy of small group classes with intensive 1:1 tuition. |
| Group Tuition |
| This takes place for three hours per day in a small group of people with similar needs, interests and level. The essential element of this course is to ensure that there is a good foundation on which to build…. A knowledge of basic grammatical structures, clear pronunciation and essential vocabulary must be established. You decide with your tutor which areas are most important to you. |
| Individual Tuition
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| This takes place for two hours per day. You work with a minimum of two tutors on your specific needs and interests. You may like to choose from one of our SPECIAL COURSES or design your own course. |
| On-Site Training |
We offer English Language training on your premises in the following Special Course areas: Law, Accountancy, Finance & Banking, Marketing & Sales, Insurance and General Business English. Companies of all types can benefit from intensive one, two or three day courses held on their own premises, PROVIDING GOOD TRANSPORT LINKS ARE AVAILABLE OUR TEACHERS WILL TRAVEL TO YOU.
We send teachers to most major European cities to provide in-house training. The programme is agreed in advance and we will work with individuals on specific areas, or groups of similar level on common areas of interest or on general English language skills development. A detailed programme will be submitted for your approval before the IN-HOUSE TRAINING takes place. Our aim is to tailor the course to your specific needs and interests. At the end of the programme each participant will receive follow-up materials and a self-study pack. |
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Intensive English Program |
| The mission of the English as a Foreign Language Intensive English Program at LondonSAM is to provide quality language instruction and cultural orientation to students who need English for their academic, professional or personal goals. The program meets the needs of students with different language backgrounds and learning styles by helping them acquire: 1) the ability to use English fluently and accurately in speaking, listening, reading and writing; 2) the ability to communicate in culturally appropriate ways; and 3) an awareness of the distinctive qualities of American culture in comparison with their own and other cultures. |
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| International English Language Testing System |
| It is widely recognised as a language requirement for further and higher education. IELTS is an internationally owned and globally recognised direct English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity readily available throughout the world. IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. LondonSAM specialize in IELTS and we believe you will get the best preparation for this test here. We have committed tutors, the latest resources and a systematic, intensive syllabus that will enable you to achieve your required IELTS grade. |
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