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LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR CAREER SUCCESS We offer executive language training courses for busy professionals, who want to learn or improve their English in specific areas, to enhance their careers. Our executive courses are run exclusively for professionals, aged 21 and above, and take place in The Executive Centre, complete with a private quote-left social lounge and panoramic views across the The best thing about the course was London skyline. the flexibility of the curriculum. It was based on our needs to learn All courses are bespoke and created by our trainers the nuances of British English and to help you achieve your goals. Choose to learn what is delivered the goal. important to you, in the time that you have available, and Zafer, Lucozade & Ribena Suntory achieve results that shine long after the course ends.
CONTENTS How will I benefit?.............................................................................6 How does executive training work?............................................. 8 Meet the Head of the Executive Centre.................................... 10 Executive Centre benefits............................................................ 12 Our central London location......................................................... 14 Our courses....................................................................................... 16 Meet our trainers............................................................................ 36 quote-left Accommodation in London.......................................................... 40 In a small class there is the Book your course............................................................................. 44 opportunity to speak a lot. The teacher did a very good job teaching with a role play approach, so we can manage practical situations in real life. Pietro Grondona
OUR quote-right Lovely school with experienced COURSES teachers in a nice location in London. Mathias Brachetti ONLINE TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE FOR PROFESSIONALS FOR PROFESSIONALS GROUP ONE-TO-ONE Small group course with other Learn from anywhere in the world Courses to gain specific Your own language trainer professional qualifications professionals tailored to your goals focused exclusively on your goals Page 26 Page 34 Page 16 Page 20 BESPOKE TRAINING COURSES BOOK YOUR EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE FOR COMPANY GROUPS COURSE INTENSIVE COMBINATION Colleagues can learn together Personalised service from the start Live with a personal language trainer Combine a small group course and boost the whole company and also attend group classes with one-to-one coaching Page 28 Page 44 Page 18 Page 22 5
HOW WILL quote-right Very useful lessons with really I BENEFIT? nice and skilled teachers. The environment of the school is warm No.1 language school in Central and cosy. A really good experience. London*, with courses built entirely Giovanni Rella to focus on your goals. IH London has been teaching for over 65 years and is part of the global brand International House World, which now has 160 top schools in 52 countries. * EL Gazette, February 2019, page 23: https://elgazette.com/elg_archive/ELG1902/mobile/index.html#p=23 LANGUAGE TO AVOID LANGUAGE GAIN SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE SHORT COURSES TO PERFECT ENVIRONMENT EXPAND YOUR MAKE YOU SHINE PITFALLS WHERE YOU NEED A BOOST ADVANCE QUICKLY TO FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS INTERNATIONAL NETWORK You already have the business The nuances of the English Our professional language trainers We understand our professional You will have your own space, We offer a range of guest talks experience, but communicating language are vast. There are many can be your guide to gaining clients are busy and want to get with calm and relaxing break-out and social events for you to meet with people in English can bring different ways to say the same confidence in the language skills that the maximum benefit out of a short areas, with quiet spaces for you other international business challenges: choosing the right way thing, and people with English as a matter most to you: presentations, time with us. We work to your goals to take calls and answer work professionals. The world is more to say something matters for the native language attribute meaning written materials, or simply to to ensure you excel in the language emails (if necessary). Tea, coffee connected than ever and who you clarity of the message, how it is to each one – that meaning is improve your small talk and skills you want to focus on. We will and refreshments are provided, meet on a course at IH London received, and what people think not always obvious to non-native networking skills in English. Wherever help you get to the next step of as well as a range of newspapers, could open doors for you. about you. English speakers. You can be you work, or want to work, it’s about your career. all complimentary. Free wi-fi misunderstood, even if a dictionary people and connecting with them – throughout, of course. says otherwise. We are here to help. confidently. 6 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 7
2 HOW DOES EXECUTIVE The courses are practical with real-life work simulations and workshops to learn and practise the skills you want to focus on. This is the best way for our professional clients to learn, in TRAINING WORK? a short space of time, and builds other skills such as creative thinking, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence. You will learn exclusively with other professionals. In short, it’s all about you. Everything is personalised to your goals, your needs, your 3 learning style and to make the most of the 1 time you have available. Everyone on an executive course is invited to our guest speaker Before you start your course, we conduct a needs talks and social events designed especially for our professional analysis, so we can design a course to suit you and clients. This is a great way to boost your confidence using your what you want to achieve by the end of the course. English skills and grow your international network. For example: 4 quote-left I want to focus on creating and delivering great presentations in English quote-right quote-left I work in marketing and want to focus on creating engaging marketing materials in English quote-right After your course, you will have three months free access to our online platform for professionals, with online lessons and quote-left I am a Director and I want to focus on effective meetings in English quote-right resources, to continue your learning. quote-left I am confident in my work but I need to create better working relationships with my clients and colleagues in English quote-right 8 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 9
MEET THE HEAD OF THE EXECUTIVE CENTRE L AR A PANZINI Lara looks after all our professional clients and manages the academic team for the Executive Centre. Lara has been with IH London since 1992 and has been an academic manager since 1993. She has extensive teaching and training experience both in the UK and abroad. quote-left Our teachers are passionate What I love most about my role is matching about the work they do and trainers to clients. The client’s goals come first want to help you achieve and then they are matched to a trainer with your goals. The course is the skills and experience to fulfil those goals. relevant to you and focused It’s this firm focus on your personal goals that on your needs. make these courses special. quote-right 10 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 11
EXECUTIVE CENTRE quote-right International House London is an BENEFITS amazing place to learn real English, as well as to build relationships. The Executive Centre, with panoramic Silvio Jablonski views across the London skyline, is reserved exclusively for our professional clients. You will also have access to all the other facilities and resources at the school. YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SPACE TO THINK MEET NEW PEOPLE SERVICES FOR YOUR STAY Full needs analysis to design a course that Exclusive executive access to the Sky Lounge Business networking events with other Every client receives a bespoke IH London suits you clients and trainers welcome pack and stationery Break-out areas are calm and relaxing, with All clients receive a personal assessment, quiet spaces for you to take calls and answer Dedicated and bespoke social programme All course materials are included regular progress checks and language work emails if required for professional clients coaching A full lending library and resource centre with Complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments Networking lunch every week, offering clients over 10,000 books, journals and digital resources All clients receive a certificate and can add the the opportunity to meet and network with course to their CV to boost their employability Complimentary range of newspapers other international professionals Free printing from any of our computers and literature Networking events throughout your course to Everyone on an executive course is invited Accommodation services and team to help expand your network Super-fast free wi-fi throughout to our guest speaker talks with your stay End-of-course report, with CEFR level Dedicated on-site Welfare Officer for assessment, on request your well-being Receive 3 months free online access to the Full on-site café serving breakfast, lunch Executive Online Resource Centre and refreshments Booking service for airport transfers 12 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 13
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES: Walking tours tailored to your interests: London Law OUR CENTRAL ›› Theatre trips to famous shows such as Mamma Mia, Tour, London Finance Tour, London Museums Tour and London Fashion Tour. Mousetrap and Phantom of the Opera ›› Cheese and wine evenings at Gordon’s Wine Bar We also run tours to destinations such as the Tate LO N D O N LO C AT I O N ›› Dinner with other professionals and a trainer at London’s many fantastic restaurants Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and the British Museum. Your guides will ›› River boat trips along the Thames point out other places of interest along the way. We are based in the beautiful Covent ›› Afternoon Tea There are several tube stations within a 5-minute walk Garden in central London, famous ›› Museum visits, including special late night openings of the Executive Centre and we are only two tube stops ›› Art gallery visits, including special late night openings away from King’s Cross. for its shops, cafés, restaurants ›› Quiz evenings and West End theatres. We are ›› Guest speaker talks also close to the legal, financial and commercial centres of the capital. EXPLORE AND EXPAND YO U R K N OW LE D G E We have a full social programme for our professional clients, that allows you to network, have fun and practise your English. Many social activities are included with your executive course, including walking tours and guest speaker talks. For other activities, you only pay the attraction’s entry fee and for your own food and drinks at dinners. Many museums and art galleries in the UK are free to visit. 14 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 15
EXECUTIVE GROUP EXECUTIVE GROUP Throughout the course, individuals will also improve EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES effectiveness skills such as confidence, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, creative thinking and innovation. By the end of this course, you will: GROUP ›› Communicate more effectively in a professional environment ›› Feel more confident in the chosen areas focussed COURSE BENEFITS Small group course with other on during the course ›› Guest speaker talks professionals tailored to your goals. ›› Have increased vocabulary in topics related to your professional working life. ›› Networking lunch every week ›› This course includes all Executive Centre benefits (see pages 12-15). COURSE CONTENT KEY DETAILS WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? PROGRESS TO The executive group courses are kept small, a maximum of 6 participants, so the trainer can focus ›› Achieving your next career step or project Language level: A2 and above This course is suitable for professionals who would on everyone’s goals. (A2 is elementary level). ›› Online lessons with a tutor after your course like an intensive small group course to improve their You will be placed in a group ›› Free three month access to our online learning English communication skills. You will be placed in a group with people of a with people of a similar platform for professionals similar language level (we will send you a language language level. The direction of the course will be determined as a test to complete ahead of the course) and everyone ›› Another executive course to keep building Course length: Choose from 1 week or more group with your trainer and adapted as needed as in the group will be a professional, so you can share your skills Course days: Monday – Friday the course progresses, to ensure all goals are met. your experiences and learn from each other too. Class size: 6 maximum Topic examples include: language skills for effective Minimum age: 21 presentations, negotiations or meetings, and On the first day, participants will discuss their needs Lessons per week: Choose from 15 or 30 language for marketing, sales, HR, management, leadership, and medical. You can choose any topic together with the trainer who will build a course programme which focuses on the needs of the YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE (each lesson is relevant to you with your trainer and group. group. There will be skills others would like to focus ›› Executive Combination (page 22) 55 mins) on that would benefit you too and you can increase Lesson times: 15 lessons: 09:00 - 12:00 ›› Executive Intensive (page 18) your knowledge of how other companies and or 13:15 - 16:15 sectors approach tasks relevant to you. 30 lessons: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:15 - 16:15 Although topics will be related to professional life, Start dates: Every Monday (except general grammar and everyday life topics will be UK public holidays) integrated into the course to help you communicate with people in a working and non-working environment. This will be useful for building rapport with your colleagues and customers. 16 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 17
EXECUTIVE INTENSIVE EXECUTIVE INTENSIVE The individual lessons with your host tutor will EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES follow on from what you have studied in the group sessions and you can also choose to study different topics that are of particular interest to you. By the end of this course, you will: INTENSIVE ›› Feel more confident in professional business situations Your stay with your language trainer host will be in Executive Homestay, with your own private bathroom. Your host will provide breakfast and ›› Feel better prepared for specific business tasks dinner, and there are many cafés and restaurants in Live with a personal language trainer and also you need to do in your job London to experience for lunch. IH London also has attend group classes at The Executive Centre. ›› Feel more confident in the chosen areas focussed an on-site café serving food and drink all day. on during the course. COURSE BENEFITS KEY DETAILS WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? COURSE CONTENT ›› Networking lunch every week Language level: A2 and above ›› Certificate to add to your CV (A2 is elementary level). People who would like a fully immersive experience, Choose to study for one week or more. Each week You will be placed in a group staying with a professional language trainer, your course includes: ›› This course includes all Executive Centre benefits with people of a similar receiving one-to-one tuition and guided trips (see pages 12-15). ›› 10 hours of personalised one-to-one language level for group around London. You’ll also benefit from attending professional English language training from class and you will have group classes at The Executive Centre, meeting your host in their home or around London additional one-to-one other professionals and working in a team. ›› 15 Executive Group sessions at The Executive lessons with your qualified host in their home. Centre at IH London PROGRESS TO Course length: Choose from 1 week or more ›› Two accompanied private excursions with your ›› Achieving your next career step or project Course days: Sunday – Saturday host (including a full day at the weekend) ›› Online lessons with a tutor after your course Class size: 6 maximum for group lessons ›› Full access to the executive social programme (one free lesson included with your course) 1 for private tuition at IH London ›› Free three month access to our online learning Minimum age: 21 platform for professionals The group lessons provide the opportunity to Lessons per week: 15 group lessons at The practise English in a professional environment ›› Another executive course to keep building (each lesson is Executive Centre and share experiences with peers. You will be with your skills 55 mins) 10 hours of one-to-one tuition people of a similar language level as you (we will with your host send you a language test to complete ahead of 2 accompanied private the course). excursions (including a full day at the weekend) YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE On the first day, participants in the group will Lesson times: 09.00-12.00 or 13.15-16.15 for discuss their needs together with the trainer who ›› Executive One-to-One (page 20) group classes will build a course programme which focuses on the Host tuition to suit schedule ›› Executive Group (page 16) goals of the group. Start dates: Every Sunday (arrival day ›› Executive Combination (page 22) with host family) 18 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 19
›› language for leaders EXECUTIVE ONE-TO-ONE EXECUTIVE ONE-TO-ONE EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES ›› language for appraisals ›› language for written communication (effective emails and report writing) Your learning outcomes will be based entirely on O N E -T O - O N E ›› language for marketing and advertising your individual needs. These will be clearly defined with you at the start of the course. Your progress Prepare for an exam towards achieving these goals will be monitored ›› Cambridge English closely throughout the course, so that changes can Your own language trainer be made rapidly to ensure you are on the right ›› IELTS focused exclusively on your goals. track to success. ›› Linguaskill The choice is yours. The course is highly flexible and adaptable – as COURSE CONTENT your needs change, so does the course. The course will be adapted to your learning pace and style. We start by talking to you about what you’d like to achieve and improve on and build a course around you. Using your needs analysis prior to the start of the course, we will pair you with the most experienced trainer in your focus area. COURSE BENEFITS ›› Bespoke social programme for professionals KEY DETAILS WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Some areas people choose to focus on are: ›› This course includes all Executive Centre benefits Language level: All levels welcome. ›› Banking and Finance (see pages 12-15). The Executive One-to-One course is for people The course is created for you. who want a course that is 100% personalised to their ›› Human Resources Course length: You choose the number needs and objectives. ›› Information Technology of weeks ›› Journalism Course days: Choose lessons You might be preparing for a new job role and need ›› Law PROGRESS TO Monday – Friday to rapidly improve your knowledge of professional Class size: You and your trainer English, you might be preparing for a presentation ›› Marketing ›› Achieving your next career step or project Minimum age: 21 and want your language skills to help make it stand ›› Medicine ›› Online lessons with a tutor after your course out, or you might need to master the language for Lessons per week: Choose from 5, 10, ›› Oil & Gas ›› Free three month access to our online learning an exam you are taking to boost your career. platform for professionals (each lesson is 15, 25, 30 or 35 ›› Politics & Diplomacy 55 mins) You might just prefer the learning style of having a ›› Pharmaceutical Lesson times: Lessons will be arranged to trainer solely focused on your goals. suit you You might prefer to focus on specific skills Start dates: You choose any day, any week. instead such as: YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE (Usually Monday – Friday, weekends also available on ›› language for presentations ›› Executive Combination (page 22) request) ›› language for meetings ›› Executive Intensive (page 18) 20 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 21
›› language for written communication EXECUTIVE COMBINATION EXECUTIVE COMBINATION EXECUTIVE (effective emails and report writing) COURSE CONTENT ›› language for marketing and advertising The group lessons provide the opportunity to The choice is yours. CO M B I N AT I O N practise English in a professional environment and share experiences with peers. You will be with people of a similar language level as you (we will send you a language test to complete ahead of Combine a small group course the course). COURSE BENEFITS with one-to-one coaching. On the first day, participants in the group will ›› 3 months free online access to the Executive Online Resource Centre discuss their needs together with the trainer who ›› Guest speaker talks will build a course programme which focuses on the goals of the group. ›› This course includes all Executive Centre benefits (see pages 12-15). The individual lessons can be solely focused on the KEY DETAILS WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? skills you want to develop the most. Some areas people choose to focus on are: Language level: A2 and above (A2 is elementary level). This course is suitable for professionals who ›› Banking and Finance PROGRESS TO would like to benefit from both the interaction You will be placed in a group with peers in a group and entirely personalised ›› Human Resources ›› Achieving your next career step or project with people of a similar individual lessons. ›› Information Technology language level for group ›› Online lessons with a tutor after your course class and you will ›› Journalism ›› Free three month access to our online learning complement these with ›› Law platform for professionals bespoke one-to-one classes. ›› Marketing ›› Another executive course to keep building Course length: Choose from 1 week or more OUTCOMES your skills ›› Medicine Course days: Monday – Friday ›› Oil & Gas Class size: 6 maximum for group lessons By the end of this course, you will: 1 for individual tuition ›› Politics & Diplomacy ›› Feel more confident in professional business Minimum age: 21 situations ›› Pharmaceutical YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Lessons per week: 15 group lessons and choose ›› Feel better prepared for specific business tasks You might prefer to focus on specific skills ›› Executive One-to-One (page 20) (each lesson is either 10 or 15 lessons of you need to do in your job instead such as: 55 mins) one-to-one tuition ›› Executive Group (page 16) ›› Feel more confident in the chosen areas Lesson times: Group course either ›› language for presentations ›› Executive Intensive (page 18) focussed on during the course. 09:00 - 12:00 or 13:15 - 16:15. ›› language for meetings Individual lessons take place ›› language for leaders either in the morning or the afternoon ›› language for appraisals Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays) 22 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 23
EXECUTIVE COMBINATION EXECUTIVE COMBINATION H AYAT BOUFFARR ACHEN quote-left I appreciated the cultural diversity and the richness I recommend IH London for many reasons: the first, of the educational and linguistic offer. The courses for its history in teaching languages; the second, were well planned in order to achieve the objectives for the accumulation of experience of managing expressed by the customers within registration. different nationalities, profiles, specific needs and As a Moroccan MP working in the field of policy, I think socioeconomic categories of customers; and lastly for mastering many languages, especially English, is a very its know-how. useful tool for foreign policy and multilateral relationships. Hayat Bouffarrachen, MP for Morocco All members of parliament need to use English in the area Executive Combination course of bilateral meetings all over the world. 24 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 25
PRACTICAL ENGLISH ONLINE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLINE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLINE TRAINING EXECUTIVE ONLINE Practical English is a general English course for RESOURCE CENTRE elementary to advanced level learners that helps improve your core English skills. FOR PROFESSIONALS All our executive courses give you free access to this resource for three months after your course. The course offers a highly personalised learning You can choose to pay for longer access and it’s formula to identify weak areas, and to continually available to book as a standalone option. provide study material that address individual If you prefer learning online, or want to needs, as you work through the course. continue your learning after your course You can pause any of the lessons whenever you need to and simply start again where you left off. At the start of the course, you will complete a diagnostic in London, we have online training options Available on iOS and Android mobile devices. test to assess your abilities in listening, reading and grammar. The results are then used to suggest the designed for professionals. Your trainer can recommend specific courses that most suitable lessons to maximise learning. would benefit you. Courses on the platform include: Content areas include: business; everyday life; leisure and entertainment; people and ONE-TO-ONE LIVE ONLINE BUSINESS SPEAKING relationships; nature and the environment; society; LESSONS travel and transportation. Business Speaking is designed for intermediate Book online one-to-one sessions with a professional and upper-intermediate learners. The course offers This course has 194 lessons (350 hours of content). language trainer for help with specific goals when focused, effective practice of English skills in over 30 you need it the most. Prepare for a job interview or common business settings. a big presentation, without even leaving your desk. WORDMINE Subject areas include: meetings and discussions; ›› 6 hour lesson packages, which can be divided into negotiations and sales; presentations and questions Wordmine is designed for learners of all levels. The time slots to suit you and answer sessions; problems and complaints; series is comprised of general vocabulary and 22 ›› A session can last 30 minutes to an hour projects and plans; small talk and networking; specialised subject areas that will help you master – you choose telephoning and conference calls. hundreds of new words in context. ›› Available from 7am to 10pm UK time, 7 days per week You will be exposed to over 600 key business You can personalise your own learning within the ›› You will get a dedicated trainer, that is matched to expressions in natural contexts that feature course. your needs, and it will be the same trainer you see speakers from six different countries including the each time. (If for any reason you’d like to change USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and India. Subject areas include: general English; medical; your online tutor, that’s absolutely fine too). legal; accounting; general business (3 levels); This course has 30 lessons (60 hours of content). meetings; negotiations; presenting; telephoning; Once you are signed up, we will send you a link management; retail; hospitality; financial; to your video session page and agree a time with engineering; insurance; and pharmaceutical. your tutor that suits you for your video lessons. This course has 330 hours of content and 6,500 It’s that simple. words to learn. You can increase your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day. 26 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 27
BESPOKE TRAINING COURSES FOR COMPANY GROUPS BESPOKE TRAINING COURSES FOR COMPANY GROUPS BESPOKE TRAINING COURSES FOR COMPANY GROUPS Colleagues can learn together and boost the whole company. We can deliver training around your business We make a difference to each individual, bring schedule, including daytime, evening or weekend teams together and demonstrate results to the OUR training. company. If you’d like your team to step away from the office, you are very welcome at The Executive Centre, or We are also able to offer company training in other modern languages, in addition to English, including: CLIENTS we can deliver in-company training at your location Arabic (modern standard; some regional dialects anywhere in the world. available upon request), Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, We can create bespoke programmes for all levels Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. We We have worked with top clients, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Bank of London & the Middle and industries, to focus on the areas where you can offer training in even more languages. Contact need it most. Example programmes include cross- us with your requirements and we’ll put together a cultural communication skills, business language for managers and language training for the course for you. East, Café Rouge, Corinthia Hotel, Expedia, The fashion industry. Fairtrade Foundation, Fedex, The Foreign & We start with a conversation. We listen to what you Commonwealth Office, The Guardian, Gucci, Harrods, would like to achieve, what your current capabilities are and discuss the most practical, cost-effective Sainsbury’s, Speak the Speech, Stella McCartney, way of working with you. We’ll create a proposal which details course objectives, training design, Sony Music, Swarovski, Transport for London and Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd delivery, course reporting, feedback, review and assessment processes and full costs. 28 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 29
A LANGUAGE TRAINING CASE STUDY: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH A LANGUAGE TRAINING CASE STUDY: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH A L A N G U A G E T R A I N I N G C A S E S T U DY: OUR SOLUTION RESULTS ABERCROMBIE & FITCH We designed bespoke intensive language training courses with a global delivery. Courses Managers consistently achieved an operational language level by the end of their course and were were delivered pre-departure or on-arrival at aware of the social and business culture of their International House London and in International destination country. They were ready to relocate House schools worldwide where required, including and achieve their own business objectives set by Abercrombie & Fitch Co., through its Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, New York, Beijing, the client. subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. casual apparel for men, women and children. Syllabus and materials were company specific at all times. Courses combined general language skills It operates through three segments: U.S. and work specific language. Cultural awareness modules were integrated in the language Stores, International Stores and Direct-to- programme throughout. Consumer. The company was founded in 1892 The solution included a customised online learning support platform, enabling participants to pick and runs thousands of stores worldwide. up lesson notes, materials and access complementary resources. THE CHALLENGE Store managers who had English as their mother tongue were being assigned overseas to open retail stores in high profile shopping areas worldwide, including most of Europe, Japan, South Korea and China. They were tasked with recruiting an entire team of local managers and store staff in a very short time. Most managers were complete beginners in the target language and had little to no experience of the culture of the country they were being assigned to. 30 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 31
quote-right WHAT DO OUR COMPANY GROUP CLIENTS SAY? WHAT DO OUR COMPANY GROUP CLIENTS SAY? W H AT D O O U R CO M PA N Y We work with hundreds of people in our stores every day G R O U P C L I E N T S S AY ? (customers and associates), and our 2 month intensive language training allowed us to break down any barriers our languages may have created. International House not See more only prepared us for daily social situations, but also went clients and above and beyond to create specific work scenarios we quote-left case studies on would encounter on a daily basis making our transition Due to the culture and language into a foreign country that much easier. our website at immersion systems at International ihlondon.com Kelly, Abercrombie & Fitch House, I was able to learn a new language much faster than I had anticipated. My time at International House not only established a quote-left I enjoyed the course very much and I am very foundation for professional success, but also happy about the teacher – she is excellent! So allowed for personal growth that aided in living much so that I have already recommended in my new country of residence. her to another colleague here at Travelzoo. Chris, Abercrombie & Fitch Raffaele, Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd quote-right The course was brilliant. International House made extensive enquiries beforehand to find out exactly what quote-right we wanted so that the programme was entirely bespoke My course was perfect! The best thing to suit our challenges. The days flew by and were led by a was how much I saw myself improve. vastly experienced and knowledgeable facilitator. JJair, Corinthia Hotel Jonathan, Speak the Speech 32 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 33
QUALIFICATION COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS QUALIFICATION COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS We were one of the first schools in London to offer Q UA L I F I C AT I O N CO U R S E S OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH face-to-face OET preparation courses for medical English and we have been awarded Premium TEST PREPARATION Provider status by the OET. FOR PROFESSIONALS The Occupational English Test (OET) is a test for healthcare professionals. We have a range of options, both at IH London and online. The OET is used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand Courses to gain specific professional and Singapore among others to assess the qualifications for your career. Medical English skills of a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives. By taking one of our OET preparation programmes, you will learn techniques and strategies that will help you achieve the score you need. THE 7 PRINCE2® MODULES: PRINCE2 ® PROJECT 1. Starting up a project Our courses cover: MANAGEMENT 2. Initiating a project ›› Real healthcare scenarios so you’ll feel more confident on test day PRINCE2® is the world’s standard project 3. Directing a project management methodology used by organisations ›› Developing language skills, essential for success in 4. Controlling a stage your career including the United Nations, Home Office, and the NHS. 5. Managing stage boundaries ›› Full exam practice with our face-to-face courses 6. Managing product delivery It is used across industries such as civil service, oil 7. Closing a project Our courses are based on bespoke material, written and gas, construction, IT, banking, engineering, specifically for your profession and to help you pass marketing to name a few and can be applied to any the OET test. type of project within any industry sector. This accredited one week course is for people who already have an advanced level of English who want the skills and confidence to successfully manage projects, in any industry and any size of business. Contact sales@ihlondon.com or see our website for more details and start dates. These courses are available to book for individuals and for groups. 34 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 35
DANIELLE CAPRETTI MEET SOME Danielle has lived and worked in 14 countries, specialising in the field of legal English. An honors graduate of the Syracuse University School of Law, she has worked with lawyers, judges and civil servants in England, OF OUR TRAINERS Italy, Estonia, Finland and Romania. She has also taught at universities preparing students for legal English qualifications in Germany, Croatia, Albania and Wales. IH London is a pioneer in language teacher training and is proud to have a highly qualified team of trainers from around the world. In addition to being trained, qualified and experienced English ALAN CARGYL teachers, our trainers have many years’ professional experience including: contacts throughout the legal, financial and Alan was previously an Assistant Director of Studies in International House commercial world, experience working with top management, Poland. In his twenty years at The Executive Centre, Alan has been a gaining MBA and other business qualifications, knowledge of frequent speaker at conferences and events. He holds a BA (Hons) degree many world languages, experience of living in many countries and the highest qualification for English language teachers offered by and many have run their own businesses. language schools (the Delta, previously DTEFLA). MELANIE BRYANT HELEN GRAY Melanie has been teaching for 27 years. Her wide-ranging Helen has had extensive teaching experience both in the UK and abroad. experience includes delivering specialist courses in marketing, She worked for an international business school in the role of a business human resources, management, finance, journalism, politics & trainer and an academic manager before joining The Executive Centre diplomacy and English for veterinary surgeons. In her classes at at IH London. Elena has a BA in English Language and Literature and the IH London, she has taught international sportsmen, CEOs of large Cambridge Delta. She completed an MA course in Linguistics and Business multinationals, famous actors and TV presenters, as well as highly Administration. She speaks French, Russian and is studying Italian. motivated, bright young professionals on the career ladder. 36 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 37
NICK HAMILTON ANYA O’SULLIVAN Nick has been teaching since 1983, working in Germany, Turkey, Anya has been teaching for over four years and has a Masters in Poland, Lithuania, France, China, Russia and the UK. He has an MA Sociocultural Linguistics from Goldsmiths University. She has taught in from Edinburgh University and the RSA Diploma in English language Australia, Tokyo, Seoul and the UK. teaching. He speaks at many industry conferences, specifically about Business English, and he co-wrote the book Five Minute Activities for Business English, published by Cambridge University Press. CHARLES LOWE SALLY PALETI Charles has been working for IH London since 1975, with breaks Sally joined The Executive Centre IH London in 2010 and teaches a diverse for teaching in Sudan, Poland, Japan, Spain, and Morocco. His range of our clients in a wide range of sectors, including: HR, retail, professional roles include: teacher, teacher trainer, business English management, management consultants, pharmaceutical, marketing, teacher, business English teacher trainer, school director, and law, advertising/design, business owners – and more. She also teaches lecturer at London University. in finance, including our regular HSBC clients. Sally worked in the pharmaceutical industry for almost 20 years, in management roles and with her own marketing communications company. She is currently studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at university part-time. IONA MCCALL-JUDSON OZLEM BIRGUL YUGES Iona has a history degree, a Graduate Diploma in Law and Ozlem has an MA from the University of Westminster and is studying for completed the Legal Practice Course. She also worked at one of the her PhD in Trainer Training in Intercultural Communication. She has been UK’s top city law firms, Macfarlanes LLP, where she qualified as a teaching English since 2007 and has been with The Executive Centre since solicitor and specialised in Commercial Real Estate. After several 2017. She holds multiple language training certificates including TEFL, years as a practising solicitor, Iona went on to qualify as a teacher TESOL, and CELTA. In addition to teaching, she also works for ICC-Europe’s and was awarded her CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English To Language Association. Adults) at International House London in 2018. 38 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 39
ACCO M M O DAT I O N CHAPTER KINGS CROSS IN LONDON We have our own accommodation team that can help organise your stay in London. If you prefer to book your own accommodation yourself or through your company, that’s absolutely fine too. London has Close to the central King’s Cross St many excellent hotels to choose from. Pancras train station, Chapter King’s Cross is a premium student residence with great modern facilities including a cinema and gym. EXECUTIVE ROOM TYPE: Single room with private bathroom ROOM TYPE: Studio with en suite bathroom and kitchenette INTERNET: free wi-fi throughout MEAL OPTIONS: self-catering H O M E S TAY ZONE: Options in zones 2, 3 and 4 FACILITIES: On-site gym, cinema room, games area with table tennis, pool table and (own kitchenette) DISTANCE FROM EXECUTIVE CENTRE: table football, study areas, social spaces BILLS: inclusive of all utility bills varies and information can be provided and courtyard. SECURITY: 24/7 on-site team, CCTV outside INTERNET: free wi-fi ZONE: Options in zones 2, 3 and 4 and inside, electronic photo swipe-card entry MEAL OPTIONS: Breakfast only | Breakfast and DISTANCE FROM EXECUTIVE CENTRE: LAUNDRY: washing machine and dryers are 4 evening meals | Breakfast and evening meals 7 15mins 20mins 30mins available (small charge) days a week Live with an English-speaking host and LINEN: bed linen provided (bring own towels) immerse yourself in British culture. Executive BILLS: inclusive of all utility bills homestays offer larger rooms in really nice areas of London. Executive hosts are usually LAUNDRY: free facilities, once a week professionals or retired professionals. LINEN: all linen provided 40 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 41
STRAND C I TA D I N E S PAL ACE HOTEL COVENT GARDEN FURNISHED APARTMENTS In the heart of London, where the city meets the Your own apartment and space, while West End. Multilingual staff and a concierge discovering a new city and learning with service will ensure you have everything you us. Feel the comfort of home within the could want from your stay in London. bustling capital city. ROOM TYPE: standard, deluxe and superior rooms INTERNET: free wi-fi ROOM TYPE: studio, studio deluxe and one INTERNET: free wi-fi throughout (all en suite with flat-screen TVs) bedroom apartments with fully equipped MEAL OPTIONS: cooked and continental buffet modern kitchen, bed area, en suite bathroom MEAL OPTIONS: self-catering (Waitrose is FACILITIES: free on-site gym, Gin Palace cocktail breakfast | many restaurants and cafés at the and a living area with flat-screen TV. opposite or you can have food delivered) or bar, lounge bar, Sacred Café, Joe Allen Restaurant hotel and in the surrounding area visit one of the many restaurants and cafés in (New York-style brasserie), Haxells Restaurant and FACILITIES: on-site gym, business corner on the the area Bar serving modern British dishes all day, including SECURITY: 24/7 reception, room service ground floor is reserved for executives, weekly Afternoon Tea. and security housekeeping service, delivery shopping and BILLS: inclusive of all utility bills dry cleaning. ZONE: 1 BILLS: inclusive of all utility bills SECURITY: 24/7 security and CCTV ZONE: 1 DISTANCE FROM EXECUTIVE CENTRE: LAUNDRY: laundry and dry-cleaning services LAUNDRY: laundrette with laundry and can be arranged DISTANCE FROM EXECUTIVE CENTRE: dry-cleaning services 11mins 7mins LINEN: all bed linen and towels provided LINEN: all bed linen and towels provided FIND OUT MORE: strandpalacehotel.co.uk FIND OUT MORE: citadines.com 42 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com 43
PERSONALISED SERVICE F R O M T H E S TA R T Once your enquiry has been received you will be appointed a dedicated sales manager to manage all aspects of your booking. Contact sales@ihlondon.com +44 (0) 20 7611 2472 quote-left quote-right I really enjoyed the The teachers are very well different activities prepared. The one to one class is organised by IH London, great because I can learn and discovering things you practice any difficulties. People may not know if you came in IH London are very nice. Very to London only as a tourist. good experience for me. Flavia Tagliacotti Vera Carvalho de Andrada Dodsworth 44 visit ihlondon.com | call +44 (0)20 7611 2400 | email sales@ihlondon.com
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