West London English School

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General English is our most popular course to learn English and improve your English. Our teachers design interactive and stimulating classes with clear aims and outcomes, all at our school here in West London.

We teach all levels including beginner English, advanced English and proficiency. You can also choose to combine General English with IELTS exam preparation, First certificate in English or Advanced Certificate in English.

All our general English classes are based on the communicative approach. This means there is a strong focus on speaking and listening skills, as well as reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

Because the classes are learner-centered, you are given the opportunity to practice everything related to language with students from all over the world. Our Academic Team select relevant and interesting coursebooks that change each term (12 or 13 weeks for full-time courses and 25 weeks for part-time courses) to ensure you receive a variety of language input.

Our General English + IELTS course is for students who need to improve their English level and take an IELTS exam at the end of their course, for example to study in higher education.

Students on our General English + IELTS course study General English every day in the morning, and prepare for the IELTS exam on three afternoons every week, for a total of 24 hours of study per week. It is a great course for students who want to achieve a certificate of English while living in London.

Our General English classes are based on the communicative approach. This means you learn English with a strong focus on speaking and listening skills, as well as reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. In the IELTS lessons, we fully prepare you for the IELTS exam so that you can achieve your target score. Our teachers design the classes to provide you with the essential preparation and practice you need to succeed, with exam strategies and techniques to help you pass each part of the test.

Our General English Intensive course is a full-time course for students who would like to learn English in the morning and afternoon. Students on our General English Intensive course study every day in the morning, and on three afternoons every week, for a total of 22 hours of study per week.

We teach all levels including beginner English, advanced English and proficiency.

Our General English classes are based on the communicative approach. This means there is a strong focus on speaking and listening skills, as well as reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

Because the classes are learner-centred, you are given the opportunity to practise everything related to language with students from all over the world. Our Academic Team select relevant and interesting coursebooks that change each term (12 or 13 weeks for full-time courses and 25 weeks for part-time courses) to ensure you receive a variety of language input.

IELTS classes are perfect for you if:

you want to study in higher education e.g. university,
you need a certificate for visa purposes
you need a certificate specifically for your profession

We fully prepare you for the IELTS exam so that you can achieve your target score. You will continue to learn English through exam practice alongside relevant grammar and vocabulary exercises. Our teachers design the classes to provide you with the essential preparation and practice you need to succeed, with exam strategies and techniques to help you pass each part of the test, all while you're here in London!

The four parts of the test are:

Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking

Our Academic Team selects a variety of interactive and appropriate preparation materials, past exam papers and a range of homework exercises to give you sufficient IELTS exam preparation, which will give you confidence in the exam.

Examples of techniques you will learn are:

Note-taking
Listening and reading comprehension
Skimming and scanning texts at high speed
Writing Academic reports
Learning academic vocabulary
Increasing fluency, accuracy and confidence when speaking

The Cambridge Exams: First Certificate of English, Advanced Certificate of English and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency are right for you if:

you want to study in higher education e.g. university
you need a certificate to prove your level of English
you want to improve your general English level
you want to obtain a certificate of English while living in London.

This course has been designed to fully prepare you for the B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency test to achieve your best possible result. The tests are almost identical but, because they are at different levels, we have separate classes. The strategies and techniques you will learn are intended to help you get the score you need in each part of the test.

The five parts of the exam are:

Use of English
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking.

Our Academic Team select a coursebook which has a variety of interactive and appropriate preparation materials, past exam papers and a range of homework exercises to give you sufficient practice, confidence in the exam, and help you continue to learn English.

Examples of techniques you will learn are:

Listening for gist, detail and comprehension
Reading for gist and detail, skimming and scanning texts at high speed
How to write for a range of formal and informal genres such as letters, proposals and essays

We fully prepare you for the Trinity exams so that you can achieve your target score. Our teachers design the classes to provide you with the essential preparation and practice you need to succeed, with exam strategies and techniques to help you pass each part of the test.

There are different Trinity exams you can take, all of which we can help you fully prepare for so you can go into the exam with confidence. To see which exam you need, check here.

Your teacher selects a variety of appropriate preparation materials, mock exam papers and homework exercises to give you sufficient practice, which will give you confidence in the exam.

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West London English School: Premium Preparation Provider

WLES are proud to be an official OET Premium Preparation Course Provider. Our courses are specifically designed by our fully qualified and experienced OET team to help you achieve the best possible result in the OET exam.

If you work in the medical field, or are studying to be a healthcare professional, our Medical English course should benefit you. This course is designed to help you improve your English language skills in a wide variety of medical contexts.

Working in the medical field, you will need to interact with a variety of people, such as patients, families and colleagues and in a variety of contexts, such as explaining conditions, reassuring and delivering results.

Class activities are based around real case scenarios that you will have to deal with in your professional life. They are designed to help you learn English by giving you the skills, experience and confidence needed to succeed.

Who is this course for?

The course is for healthcare professionals or university students who would like to improve their English and medical knowledge. Your level must be B1+ before you can join the course.

Communicating effectively in the workplace can be a challenge, which is why our Business English for professionals course has been specifically designed to help you interact with clients and colleagues successfully and professionally while using and understanding business vocabulary.

The classes are for anyone that wants to improve their knowledge in business skills as well as gain more confidence in workplace situations such as giving presentations, negotiating and attending meetings. If you want to learn more about the business world to help you succeed at work, this is the course for you.

As the maximum size of the class is 6, the teacher designs the lessons specifically around the precise needs of the group. Students who attend may already live and work in London or might just want something different from an English class. The class is based on a communicative approach, incorporating grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation into speaking, listening, writing and reading.

West London English School International Summer School: An English and Culture Course for 12-17 year olds in London!

Our summer school is an action-packed learning adventure for young learners, which gives them the best chance to have fun and learn during their time in London. This course is a perfect combination of communicative English lessons with cultural activities and excursions to create an exciting and unforgettable summer by experiencing British life and making, new international friendships.

The programme has been developed to allow students to use their current language skills, imagination and creativity in project work, class discussions and fun activities. Students will learn and practise new language in a dynamic way through music, video, visuals and technology.

Learn English through conversation!

We know that when speaking another language, it is so important to be understood and to sound as natural and fluent as possible. Our conversation classes are designed to help you achieve this with a focus on accuracy, fluency and pronunciation whilst also increasing your vocabulary.

The classes are for anyone who wants to improve their speaking and communication skills. The classes focus on a mix of social and professional situations.

Topics include practical skills like preparing for an interview, how to agree and disagree, giving and responding to opinions, being discrete, idioms, informal everyday language, practicing pronunciation, chatting with others in London, making suggestions and negotiating.
Key Facts

English level: A1-C2*
Minimum age: 16
Average age: 20-30
Minimum course length: 1 week
Average class size: 8 (maximum 14)
*subject to availability

Book This Course

It is easy to apply for an online course. You can book online or you can download our application form and email it to us. To know your level, take the test here.

Timetable
Course Objectives
Included in your fees
Prices 2020

Thursday conversation class
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12.45-13.15 (no break)

1 hour 30 mins taught hours, 1 day a week
Saturday conversation class
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10.00-12.00 (no break)

2 taught hours, 1 day a week

*It is possible to attend conversation class on Thursday and Saturday as different material is covered

If you could like to do private conversation lessons, please click here.

If you want an English course designed exactly around what you need and want, private English tuition is right for you.

Maybe you would like extra help with General English, English pronunciation, a specific English exam or a job interview. Perhaps you would just like to learn more about London! Private English tuition is so specific that you can work on any skills you need. The topics and skills covered in the English lesson can be decided by you or suggested by your teacher.

Based on your needs and wants, your English teacher will design a course plan with you to develop a personal program for learning English with the exact language skills you need, at a pace appropriate to you.

There are two options for private tuition:

1 to 1 lessons: A class with just you and the teacher. Open to any level of English.

Small group: A class with you and up to 3 other students. Open to any level of English but you must all be a similar level with a similar goal (e.g. to pass the IELTS exam).