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CONTENTS CORONAVIRUS SAFETY We have full measures in place for your Why choose IH London?..................................................................2 safety and these are always up-to-date with the latest government Student well-being............................................................................ 8 guidance. We have the ‘Good to Go’ Visit England accreditation for Covid-19 safety Our teachers..................................................................................... 10 measures. Find out more at: ihlondon.com/coronavirus Chart your progress....................................................................... 12 Watch our reopening video: English language levels explained............................................. 14 youtu.be/X5REaABQmuI Online courses................................................................................. 16 Courses in London.......................................................................... 18 English courses........................................................................ 20 English Exam preparation courses.................................... 34 Our location...................................................................................... 50 LEARN ENGLISH Your guide to London..................................................................... 52 Where to stay in London............................................................... 54 F O R A D U LT S , A G E S 1 6 + How to book a course...................................................................... 60 International House London is the no. 1 year-round language school with the best value courses in Central London, rated by the EL Gazette and based on British Council inspections. IH LONDON IH London offers a full range of English courses and English exam preparation courses, to teach and prepare you for everything you STUDENT PORTAL want to achieve in English. Learn in London or online. New for 2020 and free for all our Learn English students! Travel the world, take that university course, succeed in your career — your story starts here. ihlondon.com/studentportal We are leaders in language teaching 1
WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? W H AT W E WHY CHOOSE Learn in BELIEVE IN London or IH LONDON? online › Connecting the world › Educating beyond language English is the most widely spoken language › Inspiring people to unlock in the world. Learning and improving your their potential English, and expanding your network of › Bringing people together international friends, will open up your career and life opportunities. Here are some reasons OUR TEACHERS to trust us with your ambitions. Our teachers are all CELTA-qualified, many are Delta-qualified. Both teaching qualifications represent excellence in teaching and are assessed by the University WHO WE ARE WHAT WE BELIEVE IN of Cambridge. More than 80% of our teachers are also teacher trainers. See page 10 to meet some of our teachers. LEADERS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING We have always championed the best teaching by constantly innovating. International House London was the birthplace of the first qualification quote-right for teaching English as a second language. This then became the CELTA qualification, recognised Lessons are very focused throughout the world as the standard for teachers, and funny at the same and now run by Cambridge English (part of the University of Cambridge). WHO WE ARE time, very professional. I also really appreciate the Our story began in 1953 when John Haycraft IH LONDON (CBE) and his wife Brita Haycraft started a location at Covent Garden in school, because they believed in intercultural the centre of London. S T U D E N T P O R TA L understanding through language learning. Marie-Caroline, France, We have continued their mission and changed New for 2020, the IH London people’s lives through language for over 65 Genral English Student Portal is included years. International House London is the no. 1 free with all our all our Learn year-round language school with the best value English courses, both online courses in Central London as rated by the EL and face-to-face. The Portal Gazette and based on British Council inspections. has over 250 hours of learning materials, activities, grammar International House London is a charitable lessons, a weekly planner, progress trust and we reinvest profits to improve your tracker and more. Find out more at learning experience. ihlondon.com/studentportal. 2 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 3
WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? TRACK PROGRESS FREE WITH AND ACHIEVE EVERY COURSE YO U R G OA L S › All course materials › An IH London bag and welcome pack At IH London, we have a clear process for › Certificate to add to your CV improving your English language level. You can track your progress from your starting › Weekly conversation club language level, step-by-step, to your new › Fast wi-fi throughout the school language level, which will be printed on your › Printing from any of our computers certificate at the end of your course. Find out more on page 12. › Exam booking service › IH London Student Portal: free learning resources for 3 months before you arrive until 3 months after your course ends STUDENT W E LL- B E I N G ACCREDITED TRACK PROGRESS | STUDENT WELL-BEING FREE WITH EVERY COURSE | ACCREDITED EXAM CENTRE We have our own student welfare team, EXAM CENTRE accommodation team and social programmes team, who are all IH London staff and on site Students can prepare for exams and sit them all at the school to ensure you have the best stay. in the same place with IH London. Many of our In fact, our school is also our head office, so exam teachers are also IELTS and Cambridge you have everyone on site to make sure you English examiners. An exam booking service is are happy, right up to our Chief Executive. Find included free with any course (you only pay the out more about student well-being at fee charged by the exam board to sit the exam). IH London on page 8. 48 large bright classrooms with interactive whiteboards 4 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 5
quote-left WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? WHY CHOOSE IH LONDON? OUR OUR SCHOOL The class programme is SAFE LEARNING LO C AT I O N adjusted to fit my level. Covid-19 safety measures in place. Find Our modern air-conditioned school sits The teachers are very good. We are based in the beautiful Covent Garden across nine floors with: out more: ihlondon.com/ in central London, famous for its shops, cafes, If I come back to England, coronavirus restaurants and West End theatres. Within a › Full lending library and resource centre with over 10,000 books, journals and I want to come back to this short walking distance you will also find the Royal Opera House, the British Museum and digital resources school again. The National Gallery. Everything London has to › Both our library and learning centre are offer can be reached from our front door. staffed with free one-to-one support Jung, Korea, General English available. There are several tube stops within a 5-minute › On-site café, selling a wide range of walk of our school, and we are only two tube delicious food, snacks and beverages, stops away from King’s Cross St Pancras from breakfast until the evening. All food International for an easy first arrival in the UK. is prepared fresh each day. Find out more on page 50. › Student learning centre › Many comfortable social and study OUR SCHOOL OUR LOCATION spaces around the school EXPLORE › A welcoming reception, with staff to greet you LONDON WITH US › 48 large bright classrooms, fully There are multiple trips to choose from equipped with interactive whiteboards every day, with our social programmes team to enhance your learning experience organising everything for you. It’s a great way with our excellent teachers. to meet new friends and an easy and relaxed › The school has a lift and is wheelchair way to explore London and nearby cities, such accessible. as Cambridge and Oxford. You can book all the activities and trips at Take a the social programmes desk in our school. virtual tour TA K E T H E We get great rates on tickets (cheaper than of the school if you booked yourself) and we offer many activities free of charge. We can also answer VIRTUAL TOUR any questions and help you get the best from London. Find out more on page 52. All you need is a smartphone. Simply download the app ‘VR Direct’ on your phone, put in the code ‘gl4ilp’ and voila! A tour of IH London from anywhere in the world. If you’d like a pair of (free) IH London VR goggles, please contact 9 Floor 5: The Executive Centre sales@ihlondon.com. They aren’t essential to Floor 4: One-to-one, small group view the tour, but they enhance the experience. 8 and large group classrooms 7 Floor 3: Large group classrooms 6 Floor 2: Large group classrooms 5 Floor 1: Large group classrooms 4 Mezzanine: Exam offices 3 Upper ground: Library/offices 2 Ground: Reception/café/student learning centre 1 Basement: Teaching resource centre 6 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 7
72 OTHER NATIONALITIES TOTAL 27% Data from 01 January to 31 December 2019 FRENCH 2% THAI 4% TURKISH 5% RUSSIAN 6% BRAZILIAN 6% JAPANESE 6% ITALIAN 9% KOREAN 9% SAUDI ARABIAN 13% CHINESE 13% STUDENT WELL-BEING STUDENT WELL-BEING STUDENT W E LL- B E I N G We have been teaching for over 65 years, we are a charitable trust, and we believe in providing the best educational experience, in a safe and supportive environment. We are in this for the long-term, to help thousands of people succeed F R E E W E E K LY in their lives. ACCREDITED BY THE CO N V E R S AT I O N C LU B WELFARE TEAM DIVERSITY BRITISH COUNCIL Our weekly Conversation Club in the IH London quote-left café is extremely popular. Students can have fun practising English as they make new friends, free International House London is the no. 1 year- round language school with the best value I had an amazing advanced with any course. courses in Central London as rated by the EL Gazette and based on British Council language course here. The inspections. You can view our British Council classes are fun and interesting. F I R S T- A I D reports on our website. You can learn English and Many members of staff are trained in First Aid experience different cultures. and in First Aid for Mental Health. We have a ACCREDITED BY well-equipped dedicated First Aid room. IH Aurelia, Italy, IELTS Preparation London is in a very well-connected area of EAQUALS London, with pharmacies, doctors and hospitals only minutes away, if ever needed. Our latest EAQUALS inspection showed high quality standards in ALL areas, with the majority exceeding the high quality standards O U R H O M E S TAY demonstrating what the inspectors call “consistent excellence”. WELFARE TE A M ENRICHMENT OUTSIDE HOSTS Our dedicated Welfare Officers are here to help THE CLASSROOM We go the extra mile to check our hosts before ACCREDITED BY ISI if you have any personal or emotional problems they can become IH London homestays. during your stay, or if you just need someone to As well as the IH London social programme IH London has many tests that our hosts have Our latest ISI (Independent School talk to. They can give support and confidential calendar (see page 52), you can take part in a to pass and we personally visit each and every Inspectorate) inspection in 2018 achieved advice for a range of welfare issues. range of school clubs and cultural events, which one, including personally checking out the route the highest standards in all areas of the encourage the use of English and the opportunity to and from the school from the home. Find out inspection, with “exceeds expectations” in Our student welfare team can be contacted by to share ideas, meet different people and learn more on page 58. each category. You can view the inspection phone or email, and the school has a 24-hour from each other. report on our website. emergency phone. Students receive this contact information in their welcome pack. We have celebrated International Food Day, Spring DIVERSITY Festival, World Poetry Day and many other festivals in order to bring people together and create a Diversity is celebrated at International House vibrant multicultural community. London and we treat everybody fairly and equally. We have a thriving international Teachers also make the most of London and take community at our school, with friendships made students to many of the famous markets, museums that last a lifetime. Last year, we welcomed and places of interest as part of their lessons. students from 82 countries on our adult courses. 8 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 9
OUR TEACHERS OUR TEACHERS OUR TEACHERS CLARE WEBSTER Clare has been teaching and training at IH London since May 2007 across RI WILLOUGHBY Our teachers are all CELTA-qualified, the full range of learner Ri has been teaching English many are Delta-qualified. Both teaching levels and training projects, since 2000 across all levels. including CELTA and She also teaches Business qualifications represent excellence Delta courses. As well as English, exam preparation in teaching and are awarded by the CELTA, she was involved in courses and has taught training teachers in higher education on young learners in Spain. University of Cambridge. More than 80% bilingual education programmes in The Ri has a specific interest of our teachers are also teacher trainers. Netherlands. She also taught Business in developing students’ English and One-to-One in France and conversation and pronunciation skills. Ri is Meet some of our teachers. Germany before coming to London. She an experienced CELTA and Delta trainer and has experience of Cambridge English also delivers specialist and bespoke courses examining and is an IELTS examiner. She to teachers, including CLIL and teaching is particularly interested in developing one-to-ones. Ri also works on our university JONATHAN SPALTON teachers’ own reflection skills and in partner courses at Kings College London. Jonathan has been working with learner language and teaching English since KATHY HILL speaking skills in the classroom. 2005 across the full Kathy has been teaching range of learner levels, English since 1996 across including specialist all levels and special focus STEVE FERRARA classes and exam classes, including Business Steve has been teaching preparation. He also has English and a University PANAGIOTA GIAOURI English since 2012 across the two years’ experience teaching young Foundation Programme. Panagiota studied full range of learner levels in learners aged 6-15 in Japan. Jonathan She has taught English in English Language and the UK Argentina, Chile and passed his Delta in 2011 and has been companies in Spain and Chile, and she has Literature and has been South Korea. He passed his training teachers since 2012, including taught young learners in Argentina. Kathy a teacher since 2003. Delta in 2016 and has been CELTA training and bespoke courses has been training teachers for over 10 years, She completed her CELTA training teachers since 2019, for qualified teachers. He delivered including CELTA and bespoke courses for and DELTA at IH London including online courses for a bespoke course for 120 secondary qualified teachers. She is particularly focused where she has been exam teachers and in-house refresher teachers in Nepal in 2016. He worked on learner motivation and writing skills. She teaching since 2016. She has also been courses. Steve enjoys teaching a wide with teachers from Senegal in 2019 on a speaks at international teaching conferences. delivering teacher training courses, such variety of courses including general English, teacher training project and supported as CELTA and Younger Learner courses IELTS and Cambridge English exams. teachers in local schools. for qualified teachers. Yiota has also designed materials and courses for Young Learners and she specialises in NORA MUSA project- based learning. Nora has been ANASTASIA GORLOVA GARTH CADDEN teaching General Anastasia is an Garth has been an English English, 1-1 and experienced English teacher for 24 years and a Business English teacher with an teacher trainer for 20 years. since 2001 across all LUIZ GUTIERREZ international He has lived and worked in levels. She enjoys Luiz is a Delta qualified background in Greece, Poland and Spain and helping students professional who has been translation, journalism now works as a teacher and develop their speaking skills and teaching English since 2006. He and writing. She teacher trainer at International integrating culture into the language has worked in Brazil, Spain and has taught English House London. He has taught all levels of General learning experience. the UK as a teacher, Director of in the UK, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. English as well as preparing students for the main Studies and teacher trainer. He Having obtained a Masters degree in Cambridge English exams such as IELTS. As a She has also been a teacher trainer has taught a variety of General Linguistics she has taught General and teacher trainer, he has worked as a tutor for both since 2006, delivering Celta courses English levels both face-to-face and online. He is Business English as well as IELTS, TOEFL the Trinity Certificate TESOL, CELTA, DELTA and and bespoke training courses both in particularly interested in teaching exam classes and Cambridge Main Suite Exams Trinity Diploma courses. In addition, he has run the UK and internationally. such as IELTS and the Cambridge English Exams at language schools, international many workshops and in-service training courses suite, having worked as a speaker examiner for companies and universities. She has for English language teachers in Brazil and Cuba. different exam boards. worked for IH London since 2019. 10 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 11
CHART YOUR PROGRESS CHART YOUR PROGRESS C H A R T YO U R IH LONDON STUDENT PORTAL New for 2021, the IH London Student Portal is included free with all PROGRESS our courses, including both face-to-face and online. Our Student Portal includes over 250 hours of learning materials, over 2500 pages of activities, live progress tracking and progress reports, skills and grammar lessons, weekly course planner with learning At IH London, we have a clear, student-centred outcomes, IELTS mock tests and answers, and much more. and supportive process for improving your You will get your login details 3 months before you arrive and you English language level. will still have access for 3 months after your course. Find out more at ihlondon.com/studentportal. YOUR STARTING ENGLISH LEVEL YOUR NEW ENGLISH LEVEL 5 6 YOUR NEW 4 ENGLISH LEVEL ONE-TO-ONE You will receive a certificate at 3 PROGRESS TUTORIAL the end of your course, which confirms the new English level STUDENT HOUR Every four weeks you will you have reached. 2 have a one-to-one progress You can meet with academic tutorial with your teacher. EVERY WEEK, managers in Student Hour to You will talk about your 1 EVERY LESSON talk about: achievements, your strengths and weaknesses and how › Your progress ARRIVAL DAY During your course, teachers to progress to the next level. continually assess your › Your learning goals Teachers will help you to On arrival day, you will have progress and suggest areas for › Your study plan and reflect on and assess your a one-to-one interview with a improvement. Every week your course options own progress, to help you YOUR STARTING teacher to further assess and teacher will design a range of clear › How to apply for jobs become an independent and ENGLISH LEVEL clarify your English level. You’ll learning outcomes, linked to the or university confident learner. also be given course materials Common European Framework Before your course starts, you to help guide you through Reference for languages (CEFR) take the online level placement your learning. At IH London, (see page 14). test: www.testmylevel.com you will always be placed in a class with people of a similar language level to you. el.com stmylev w w w.te 12 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 13
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVELS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVELS TE ST YO U R LE VE L ENGLISH LANGUAGE You can take our FREE English language level test online to check your level: LEVELS EXPLAINED testmylevel.com All our courses follow the Common European Framework Reference for CHOOSE THE RIGHT Languages (CEFR), so you can choose the CO U RS E FO R YO U best course for you and chart your progress. We list the suitable language levels for every course clearly on each course page. Our friendly multilingual team are also always happy to help you choose a course. Many of our courses are suitable for all levels. LANGUAGE LEVELS TEST YOUR LEVEL At IH London, you will always be placed in a class with people of a similar language level to you. BASIC INDEPENDENT PROFICIENT Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) A1 A2 A2+ B1 B2 B2+ C1 C2 Beginner Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper intermediate Pre-Advanced Advanced Advanced Plus Cambridge English Cambridge B2 Cambridge C1 Cambridge C2 LANGUAGE LEVELS Qualifications First (FCE) Advanced (CAE) Proficiency (CPE) IELTS 4.5 5.5 6 7 8+ Language Cert International Preliminary Access Threshold Communicator Expert Mastery ESOL Qualifications *TOEFL iBT© 32-45 46-93 94-117 118-120 *Cambridge English Preliminary Vantage (BEC) Higher Qualifications Business *At IHL we don’t offer TOEFL or Cambridge English Business Qualifications. 14 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 15
ONLINE COURSES ONLINE COURSES OUR ONLINE ONLINE COURSES COURSES › General English Online › IELTS Preparation Online › One-to-One Online Our online courses are different – no one else › Cambridge B2 First Online has our teachers. Live online lessons with › Cambridge C1 Advanced Online interactive activities with online classmates. › Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online The perfect addition to a face-to-face course either before or after your study trip, or choose to learn fully online from wherever you are in the world. ALL ONLINE COURSES ARE O N L I N E AT LIVE WITH IH LONDON TEACHERS A GLANCE ONLINE COURSES ARE LIVE WITH IH LONDON TEACHERS ONLINE AT A GLANCE IH London teachers are highly qualified, have years Students will learn with their IH London teacher and › Live online group lessons with your teacher in a of teaching experience, and many are published classmates online in live real-time lessons, including virtual classroom authors. You get the same great quality teaching in online group work with other students and online › Lessons include group project work and online our virtual classrooms, because it’s the same great student social activities. Our online courses follow guided self-study to provide variety teachers. the same methodology as our face-to-face courses. › We use a wide range of motivating materials, including digital resources and coursebooks via As always, all our teachers are CELTA-qualified and our online platform. many are Delta-qualified. More than 80% of our teachers are also teacher trainers. › Teachers adapt the course for the needs and level of each class. › Regular targeted support from your teacher helps you to achieve your learning goals. CONNECT AND quote-left › Regular tutorials with your teacher to ensure your progress is on track CO L L A B O R AT E I was afraid of online classes › Access to online self-study material but now I really like it because › Access to our online student community Make friends from across the world in a safe and portal online environment, all from the comfort of Steven is a good teacher. He › Free weekly social activities for all online your home. prepares for the class very students (Conversation club, online Film Club, Book Club, Online Karaoke and more!) Work on group projects, take polls and quizzes, well. He sends us all materials online chat with students, interact with your classmates and teacher – all the same styles of for the next class and the learning from IH London, online! previous lessons. I am feeling Free online social activities are available comfortable and happy now. WATC H A for students too, including ‘Speed Meeting’, Thank you IH team. You did a Conversation Club, Quiz Night, Karaoke Club, great job. VIDEO DEMO and Movie Club. Meet international friends safely online. Abdulmohsin Watch our learning online videos and get full online course information at: ihlondon.com/online-english All you need for our online courses is a laptop, tablet or phone. 16 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 17
COURSES IN LONDON COURSES IN LONDON ENGLISH EXAM COURSES IN LONDON P R E PA R AT I O N CO U R S E S Courses for adults (ages 16+) throughout the year. You can take one course or 55 minutes IELTS ACADEMIC PREPARATION Page 36 CAMBRIDGE C1 ADVANCED Page 44 combine courses to create your own Prepare for the Academic IELTS test with an Prepare for the advanced Cambridge exam per lesson programme. Receive a accredited IELTS test centre. Improve your to prove your high level of English. Cambridge language, and focus on skills you need for your English exam, part of the University of certificate with best IELTS score. New morning class option. Cambridge. Now accepted for university ENGLISH every course LESSONS: 15 or 20 per week entrance. LESSONS: 15 or 20 per week LEVEL: B1 (intermediate) and above COURSES LEVEL: C1 (advanced) IELTS TEST Page 38 TECHNIQUE CAMBRIDGE C2 Page 46 GENERAL Page 20 ENGLISH WITH Page 28 PROFICIENCY ENGLISH 15 CAREER SKILLS An intensive one week course designed for students that have the English language level Prepare for the highest exam to show you have ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION COURSES A great course for all levels to improve your A Business English course with optional they want but need to perfect their IELTS exam mastered the English language. Cambridge English. Choose to take this course in the work experience, for teenagers and young skills. Perfect boost just before your exam. English exam, part of the University of morning or afternoon. New course times professionals. Small class sizes that take place Cambridge. Accepted for postgraduate and for 2021. in our Executive Centre. LESSONS: 25 per week PhD study. LESSONS: 15 per week LESSONS: 25 per week LEVEL: B2 (upper intermediate) and above LESSONS: 15 or 20 per week LEVEL: All levels LEVEL: B1 (intermediate) and above Page 40 IELTS SELECT LEVEL: C1 (advanced) to C2 (advanced plus) GENERAL Page 22 HOME AND Page 30 LANGUAGECERT ENGLISH 20 SCHOOL Intensive early evening focus classes to boost SPEAKING Page 48 your IELTS level. Choose to add them to any of PREPARATION A great intensive course for all levels to Stay with a personal English tutor. Take group our courses or if you are local take them as a improve your English, with an extra focus on classes at IH London school in the morning Prepare for the exam that proves your level of standalone option. speaking to boost your conversation skills. and get the benefit of one-to-one afternoon spoken English: LanguageCert International sessions with your IH InTuition home tutor. LESSONS: From 1 per week ESOL (Speaking). This afternoon course can be LESSONS: 20 per week combined with any of our morning courses. LESSONS: 25 per week LEVEL: B2 (upper intermediate) to LEVEL: All levels C1 (advanced) LESSONS: 10 lessons per week LEVEL: A2 (basic elementary) and above GENERAL Page 24 CAMBRIDGE Page 42 LEVEL: A2 (basic elementary) to C1 (advanced) ENGLISH 25 ONE-TO-ONE Page 32 B2 FIRST A course with all the benefits of the other Prepare for the first Cambridge exam General English courses, plus academic A teacher dedicated entirely to you and your to demonstrate you can communicate skills and topics, such as research, debate, goals. Take a full course of one-to-one lessons confidently in English. Cambridge English communication and media. or add them to one of our other courses for an exam, part of the University of Cambridge. extra learning boost. LESSONS: 25 per week LESSONS: 15 or 20 per week LEVEL: All levels ACADEMIC LESSONS: From 5 per week LEVEL: All levels LEVEL: B2 (upper intermediate) quote-right SKILLS Page 26 It was an amazing time, An academic English course to prepare you to which I’ll never forget. study in English at college or university. New The teachers are great for 2021, B1 (intermediate) level introduced. LESSONS: 15 per week and so were the lessons. LEVEL: B1 (intermediate) Felix, Switzerland, and B2 (upper intermediate) General English 18 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 19
ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES GENERAL WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? Choose morning or You will communicate more fluently ENGLISH 15 afternoon lessons Your accuracy in English will be improved Online course You will develop in all four skills – available listening, reading, writing and speaking A great course for all levels to improve your (including pronunciation) ihlondon.com/ general-english-online English. Choose to take this course in the You will feel more confident in English- morning or afternoon. New course times for speaking environments and interacting with other English speakers. 2021. A certificate with your new English level WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? › Use your new English skills for work and travel GENERAL ENGLISH 15 GENERAL ENGLISH 15 Language level A2 (elementary) and above › Gain an English language qualification You will develop your range and accuracy Course length Choose from 1 week (pages 36-48) of grammar and vocabulary to (as many as you like) communicate with confidence. › Prepare to study in English with an Academic Skills Lessons per week 15 (55 minutes each) course (page 26) Lesson times Monday to Friday Teachers will use motivating materials 09.00 – 12.00 including digital resources and course OR books. 13.15 – 16.15 Class size 14 maximum You will be able to practise your English outside of the classroom with our Age 16 and above Social Programme, Conversation Club Start dates Every Monday (except UK public holidays) and other social clubs. Teachers will adapt the course for the needs and level of each class. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Regular individual tutorials with your teacher help you to achieve your learning People of all levels who want to improve their goals. English, with lots of time to relax and explore This course is suitable for all levels and you will be outside of the classroom, and with no exam at the placed in a class with people of a similar language end (unless you choose to add one as an option). level as you. CHOOSE TO COMBINE THIS quote-left COURSE: I can communicate with › One-to-one lessons (page 32) many students from › LanguageCert Speaking Preparation (page 48) other countries and my teacher listens to all of our opinions very carefully. Yewon, Korea, General English ihlondon.com/general-english 20 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 21
SPEAKING AND VOCABULARY ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES GENERAL A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? Choose morning or Expand your range and accurate use of Deeper understanding of the ENGLISH 20 afternoon vocabulary when speaking and discussing ideas. English language Become a more confident speaker with tasks lessons that encourage problem-solving, discussion and Communicate more fluently opinions. Sample topics include the media, food Improved accuracy in English A great intensive course for all levels to and culture, and the environment. Enhanced English speaking skills improve your English, with an extra focus on Advance all four skills – listening, reading, speaking to boost your conversation skills. SPEAKING AND LISTENING writing and speaking (including pronunciation) A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) Confidence in English-speaking Focus on your listening skills. Teachers will use environments a variety of published and authentic materials in order to build confidence at all levels. Sample A certificate with your new English level learning tasks include presentations, short talks, COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? podcasts, interviews and role-plays. WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? GENERAL ENGLISH 20 GENERAL ENGLISH 20 Language level A2 (elementary) and above The course follows the same programme as Course length Choose from 1 week General English 15 morning or afternoon SPEAKING AND READING (as many as you like) › Use your new English skills for work and travel (page 18), with the addition of special focus Lessons per week 20 (55 minutes each) B1 (intermediate) to C1 (advanced) › Gain an English language qualification classes that enhance your English speaking skills. Lesson times Monday to Friday You will evaluate and think more critically about (pages 36-48) The following focus classes are examples for your 09.00 – 12.00 and 12.15 – 13.10 daily 12.15-13.10 lessons. what you are reading, which is an essential skill › Prepare to study in English with an Academic Skills OR 12.15 – 13.10 and 13.15 – 16.15 for academic study and careers. Topics and texts course (page 26) This course is suitable for all levels and you will be Class size 14 maximum are chosen from a range of materials (for example placed in a class with people of a similar language websites, newspapers, and articles) to generate Age 16 and above level as you. discussions. Start dates Every Monday (except UK public holidays) SPEAKING AND GRAMMAR A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Become more accurate and fluent when speaking in English. Students will work together People of all levels who want to improve their to explore and review grammar in context English, with a specific focus on English speaking through role-plays, discussions and presentations. skills. Choose from morning or afternoon classes, The topics, language areas and materials will with plenty time to relax and explore outside of the reflect the interests and needs of the class. classroom. There is no compulsory exam, but this course does SPEAKING AND WRITING work very well with LanguageCert Speaking Exam Preparation (page 46) to prove your speaking skills A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) with a qualification. Enhance your writing skills with more accurate language. Gain confidence producing a wide variety of written materials such as creative writing, proposals, reviews, surveys, blogs, CVs, and discussion essays. Students will also be Online course encouraged to analyse texts. available ihlondon.com/ general-english-online ihlondon.com/general-english 22 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 23
ENGLISH FOR EXAMS ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES GENERAL WHAT WILL I LEARN? B1 (intermediate) to C1 (advanced) Online course The course follows the same programme as Focus on different exam style questions and tasks available ENGLISH 25 General English 15 morning classes (page 18), with that appear in English language exams. Students the addition of special focus classes that enhance will have the chance to practice all four skills. ihlondon.com/ your English language and culture skills, across Expand your range of vocabulary and grammar general-english-online social, work and academic settings. The following needed to get the best results in exams. A course with all the benefits of the other focus classes are examples for your daily 13.15- General English courses, plus academic 16.15 lessons. Usually students choose one focus for every 4 weeks, but there is the option to change BUSINESS ENGLISH skills and topics, such as research, debate, every week if preferred. B1 (intermediate) to C1 (advanced) communication and media. In these classes students can develop a range Focus on work-related scenarios and topics. Topics of valuable skills such as critical thinking skills, may include current affairs, international markets, problem solving, analysing information, and advertising, interviewing and employability, as well developing their own opinions and ideas. Teachers as practising for business meetings, presentations carefully select materials which encourage team and professional emails. COURSE SUMMARY WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? work and collaboration. GENERAL ENGLISH 25 GENERAL ENGLISH 25 Language level A2 (elementary) and above People of all levels who want to improve their This course is suitable for all levels and you will be Course length Choose from 1 week English across all four skills (speaking, writing, placed in a class with people of a similar language WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? (as many as you like) reading and listening) and want focused classes level as you. Lessons per week 25 (55 minutes each) that expand their use of English in a practical and Confidence in work, academic and Lesson times Monday to Friday advanced way, for academic study or career. social settings 09.00 – 12.00 and 13.15 – 15.15 EVERYDAY ENGLISH Class size 14 maximum Advanced understanding of the Age 16 and above A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) English language Start dates Every Monday Focus on functional language and vocabulary Skills needed for academic study (except UK public holidays) in English that is used in day-to-day life. Topics may include requesting information, asking for and giving Skills needed for English-speaking advice, making plans, or talking about personal work environments interests. The course can include visits and trips to practise social interaction. Communicate more fluently Improved accuracy in English COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA Advance all four skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking (including A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced) pronunciation) Respond to the world by improving your reading A certificate with your new English level and listening skills, with authentic texts such as newspapers, video clips, podcasts, or blogs. Create presentations and write articles to express your ideas. Research trips to museums and galleries WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? extend the learning. › Use your new English skills for study, work and travel RESEARCH AND DEBATE › Apply to higher education B1 (intermediate) to C1 (advanced) › Gain an English language qualification (pages 36-48) Develop a range of skills that are needed in academic, business and social situations. Focus on key topics and work on a group or individual project, including having debates and making presentations. Students are encouraged to think critically and evaluate information. ihlondon.com/general-english 24 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 25
ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES ACADEMIC WHAT WILL I LEARN? WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? The course is designed to inspire and prepare you Understand the academic demands and SKILLS for higher education in English. There is a clear focus on academic writing and the teachers will expectations of university and colleges in the UK cover a wide range of topics to help you research, A range of key vocabulary and language take notes and develop your academic English. An academic English course to prepare you to You will also explore university culture and for an academic context study in English at college or university. New for expectations in the UK and develop your critical Be able to write extended essays and thinking skills. assignments based on research and 2021, B1 (intermediate) level introduced. reading The course content will change depending on the needs of the group, but you can expect to: Be able to think critically and express your opinions in both written and Discuss and debate a wide range of topics spoken English to improve your fluency and accuracy A certificate with your new English level Listen to talks and lectures and explore strategies for note-taking Read a wide range of academic texts such WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? ACADEMIC SKILLS ACADEMIC SKILLS as articles, essays and reports Expand and explore your knowledge of › Use your new skills and experience to apply for academic vocabulary higher education Be given tailored feedback on your › Gain an English language qualification academic written English. (pages 36-48) The classes are streamed so you will either be in the B1 (intermediate) classes or the B2 (upper intermediate) classes. CHOOSE TO COMBINE THIS COURSE: › General English 15 afternoon classes (page 20) › IELTS 15 afternoon classes (page 36) › Cambridge B2 First 15 (page 42) › Cambridge C1 Advanced 15 (page 44) › Cambridge C2 Proficiency 15 (page 46) › LanguageCert Speaking Preparation (page 48) COURSE SUMMARY WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Language level B1 (intermediate) Students who want to learn, prepare, and feel B2 (upper intermediate) to C1 (advanced) confident, with the language and culture at Course length 4 weeks English-speaking higher education environments, including university and colleges in the UK. Lessons per week 15 (55 minutes each) Lesson times Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 Class size 12 maximum Age 16 and above Start dates 04 January, 01 February, 01 March, 06 April, 04 May, 01 June, 05 July, 02 August, 31 August, 27 September, 5 October, 22 November 2021 ihlondon.com/academic-skills 26 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 27
ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH WITH SAMPLE TOPICS WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? Human Resources Confidence speaking in English CAREER SKILLS › Writing a successful CV Communicate more fluently in a professional setting › Preparing for job interviews – questions to ask and questions to answer Volunteering experience in an A business English course for teenagers and international charitable trust › Conducting interviews young professionals. Small class sizes that Advance your CV Marketing take place in our Executive Centre. Effective language to negotiate › Social media platforms and types of campaigns Working as part of a team › Language style for different marketing campaigns › Creating marketing templates for print and online Your accuracy in business English will improve Finance You will develop in all four skills – listening, › Discussing figures and trends reading, writing and speaking COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? › Analysing and discussing balance sheets and A certificate with your new English level Language level profit & loss accounts ENGLISH WITH CAREER SKILLS ENGLISH WITH CAREER SKILLS B1 (intermediate) and above Get a head start in the world of business or use Course length 2 weeks (lessons only) these skills in any career, with a Business English IT 4 weeks (2 weeks lessons and course specifically for young people. 2 weeks practical career skills) Topics include: › Computer and technology related vocabulary WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? 8 weeks (4 weeks lessons and 4 weeks practical career skills) › Identifying key skills for good leadership Career skills › Use your new English and career skills to get a Lessons per week 25 (55 minutes each) promotion or a new job › Writing a successful CV and personal › Preparing and delivering a presentation in a Lesson times Monday to Friday statement professional environment › Use your new skills and experience to apply for Classes: 09.30–12.30 and higher education › Writing cover letters and emails › Language and culture of negotiations 13.30–16.30 › Gain an English language qualification Practical career skills: › Presentations, including intonation and › Writing work emails (pages 36-48) 09.00–13.00, plus one hour handling questions › Work meetings: organising, running and closing tutorial with the teacher › Effective communication techniques: a meeting every afternoon and academic research. what good managers do › Managing a project effectively Class size 6 maximum › Develop team-building skills Age 16 and above › Listening skills and useful expressions Start dates 2 weeks: 05 July, 02 August 2021 › Negotiations and role play 4 weeks: 05 July, 02 August 2021 8 weeks: 05 July 2021 › Mock interviews You will be placed in a class with people of a similar language level as you. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? PRACTICAL CAREER SKILLS This course is designed for undergraduates or young professionals to improve their English and Learn practical career skills from real departments at practical skills for their careers. It’s a great boost IH London, including HR, Sales & Marketing, Modern to your CV. Languages, Student Services and Finance. IH London staff will share their knowledge and experience with you, and there will be the opportunity to volunteer in some of the departments. ihlondon.com/english-with-career-skills 28 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 29
ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES HOME YOUR HOST TUTOR FROM CHOOSE TO COMBINE THIS IH INTUITION COURSE: AND SCHOOL IH InTuition matches you up to your perfect host › LanguageCert Speaking Preparation (page 48) tutor based on your academic and personal requirements. Stay with a personal English tutor. Take group You will be able to see the host tutor’s WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? classes at IH London school in the morning and qualifications, experience, information about their home, your room, the local area, the family, their Communicate more fluently get the benefit of one-to-one afternoon sessions interests, and feedback from previous students, all Improve your accuracy with your IH InTuition home tutor. on their profile before you accept a tutor. You can see an example of a tutor profile at: Use strategies and techniques to develop ihlondon.com/course/home-and-school. all four skills – listening, reading, writing If you feel a tutor isn’t right for you, IH InTuition will and speaking (including pronunciation) suggest an alternative tutor. It’s a personalised Feel more confident in English-speaking matching process and it’s always your decision. environments and interacting with other COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? English speakers HOME AND SCHOOL HOME AND SCHOOL Language level A2 (basic elementary) › All IH InTuition tutors are at least TEFLI status, Develop the areas you need the most and above MORNING GROUP CLASSES AT which is equivalent to CELTA, the same as IH help in Course length Choose from 2 weeks IH LONDON London teachers. (as many as you like) Excel in topics of interest to you Lessons per week 25 in total (55 minutes each) › Tutors are interviewed, with two references Work with other students and engage in A certificate with your new English level 15 school classes / 10 host tuition needed activities such as role-plays, pair work, Lesson times Monday to Friday and class discussions › Tutors’ homes are inspected by IH InTuition’s Host Group classes: 09.00 – 12.00 Tutor Manager, with re-visits annually Host tuition to suit you Learn, review and consolidate new Class size 14 maximum for school classes language every day › Tutors must pass a DBS check to host students WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? 1 for host tuition under 18 Receive regular homework to help you › 30 minutes online video tuition with your Age 16 and above › Tutors are regularly observed and provided with review and check your understanding of IH InTuition tutor after your course ends and you Start dates Every Monday a full Continuous Professional Development are settled back in your own home (included with what you have learned in class (except UK public holidays) schedule your course) Develop skills and techniques across all › View student feedback on host tutor’s profile › Use your new English skills for study, work four language areas: reading, writing, before accepting and travel speaking and listening WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Have regular feedback sessions to set and › If you need to change tutor, let IH InTuition know › Apply to higher education review learning targets › Both IH InTuition and IH London are accredited by › Gain an English language qualification This course is for anyone who wants to rapidly the British Council. (pages 36-48) improve their English by living with a tutor, while This course is suitable for all levels and you will be also attending group lessons and social trips at placed in a class with people of a similar language school. level as you. AFTERNOON ONE-TO-ONE TUITION WITH IH INTUITION IH London has partnered with IH InTuition, to combine school classes with one-to-one personalised tuition with your host tutor, so you can focus on developing topics and skills of interest and get extra help in the areas where you need it. The price includes 13 nights half-board accommodation (full-board at weekends) with a private, comfortable study bedroom. ihlondon.com/home-and-school 30 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 31
ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH COURSES O N E -T O - O N E CHOOSE TO COMBINE THIS WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? COURSE: Fulfil your personal English goals A teacher dedicated entirely to you and › One-to-One lessons can be booked to suit any Communicate more fluently other English course or English exam preparation your goals. Take a full course of one-to-one course. Improve your accuracy lessons or add them to one of our other Develop strategies and techniques to keep improving your English skills courses for an extra learning boost. Available in London or Develop the areas you need the most help in online Excel in topics of interest to you Feel more confident with English-speakers A certificate with your new English level COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? ONE-TO-ONE ONE-TO-ONE Language level A1 (beginner) and above You will define your learning outcomes with your Course length You choose, minimum 5 lessons. › Use your new English skills for study, work teacher and they will create lessons based on your Lessons per week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 learning goals, whether that’s one-to-one exam and travel (55 minutes each) preparation, one-to-one conversation skills, or › Apply to higher education Lesson times Flexible to suit you anything else you’d like to achieve. Class size 1 › Get that promotion or start a new career Age 16 and above This course is perfect for complete beginners and › Gain an English language qualification Start dates Flexible to suit you advanced learners alike because everything is (pages 36-48) tailored for your needs. One-to-one courses are intensive and based on exactly what you want and need to learn, so you WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? progress quickly. Students who want individual tuition to focus Choose to study at IH London or have your one-to- on their specific goals and needs, at their own one classes online and study from anywhere in preferred pace. One-to-one lessons can be the world. booked as a full course or added to any other IH London courses. quote-left My one-to-one training helped me to maintain and improve my understanding and my level. I study online and return to IH London at regular intervals. Atanas, Bulgaria, One-to-one ihlondon.com/one-to-one 32 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 33
ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION ENGLISH EXAM Study in London or P R E PA R AT I O N CO U R S E S online Raising your level of English and proving it with a qualification is your key to travel, study and work in English-speaking countries. Taking your end of course exam could not be easier with IH London, as we are an accredited exam centre. We will book your IELTS AT A GLANCE CAMBRIDGE EXAMS AT A GLANCE exam for you and you can sit it at the school. Many of our teachers are also IELTS and Cambridge English examiners, so they know how to teach for the best results. If you have a specific university you would like to apply to or a specific country you would like to travel to or work in, always check with them whether they prefer IELTS or Cambridge English Exams. I E LT S AT CAMBRIDGE EXAMS A GLANCE A GLANCE › IELTS is the International English Language › The test evaluates ability in four language skills: › Cambridge English is part of the University of › There is a clear route for progression through the Testing System. listening, reading, writing and speaking. Cambridge. Cambridge English exam levels. › IELTS uses a 9–band score system on a scale from › IELTS is recognised by authorities and government › There are 3 Cambridge Exam levels: Cambridge › Cambridge English qualifications are 1 (non-user of English) to 9 (expert user of English). departments. B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced, and Cambridge internationally respected in-depth exams. See page 14. › IELTS Academic has 100% recognition from C2 Proficiency. › The qualifications are accepted and trusted by › IELTS is accepted by more than 10,000 universities in the UK. › Each exam focuses on a level of the Common thousands of leading higher education institutions, organisations worldwide, including higher › The IELTS score is valid for two years from the date European Framework of Reference, helping employers and governments worldwide. education institutions, professional associations, that is written on the IELTS certificate. learners to improve their speaking, writing, reading › Cambridge English qualifications don’t expire, so and private employers. and listening skills step by step. See page 14. you will have the qualification for life. View IELTS preparation courses on pages 36-40. › IELTS is the world’s leading language test. › Cambridge English qualifications are based on View Cambridge English Exam preparation courses research into effective teaching and learning. on pages 42-46. 34 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 35
ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION I E LT S A C A D E M I C CHOOSE TO COMBINE THIS WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? COURSE: Online course › One week booster just before your exam: available P R E PA R AT I O N › IELTS Test Technique (page 38). A one week IELTS Test Technique (page 38). booster course focused solely on technique to take › Book and take your IELTS exam at IH London. ihlondon.com/ IELTS-Preparation-online just before your exam. We are an accredited test centre. Face-to-face and computer-based IELTS exam options. Prepare for the Academic IELTS test › Use your new English skills for study, work with an accredited IELTS test centre. and travel WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? Improve your language, and focus on › Apply to higher education skills you need for your best IELTS score. Understand the IELTS Academic exam › Get that promotion or start a new career New morning class option. Feel more confident when you take the exam Use a range of academic language and quote-right communicate more fluently My class is very happy to COURSE SUMMARY WHAT WILL I LEARN? Use strategies and techniques to help learn IELTS English with improve all four skills – listening, reading, our teacher, Kezzie. She has IELTS ACADEMIC PREPARATION IELTS ACADEMIC PREPARATION Language level B1 (intermediate) and above IELTS Academic focuses on language development Course length Choose 4 or 8 weeks to improve your English level, before you take the writing, speaking Lessons per week Choose 15 or 20 IELTS. The aim is to move you up the scale before excellent communication Think critically and express your opinions (55 minutes each) you take the test. in both written and spoken English skills, a deep knowledge of Lesson times Monday to Friday IELTS 15: 09.00–12.00 During the course you will: A certificate with your new English level the subject, a sense of or 13.15–16.15 Cover all parts of the exam and be given Achieve your best score in the IELTS exam humour and the ability IELTS 20: 12.15–13.10 strategies, techniques and advice on how and 13.15 – 16.15 to achieve the score you need to multitask. The most Class size 12 maximum Complete a full practice test under exam important thing I appreciate Age 16 and above Start dates 04 January, 01 February, conditions and get individual feedback is that she helped me to from your teacher improve my English accent. 01 March, 06 April, 04 May, 17 May, 01 June, 14 June, 05 July, Study each part of the exam and have 02 August, 31 August, 27 September, 25 October, regular tests to see your progress Mariana, Ukraine, IELTS 22 November 2021. Practise speaking using a wide range of language used in the exam Develop your writing skills and learn how WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? to analyse data and texts to help you write more accurately Students who want to improve their English Listen to different talks, lectures, language level across all four skills (listening, programmes and conversations speaking, reading and writing) in advance of taking the IELTS test, and learn techniques for the Read a wide range of academic and test in order to achieve their best result. exam style texts such as reports and academic articles Increase your grammar and vocabulary range to help you improve your score You will be placed in a class with people of a More start dates similar language level as you. added for May and June ihlondon.com/ieltsacademic 36 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 37
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