Advanced English

At this level, the focus is on extending range, fluency and accuracy, on learners becoming conscious of their own errors and weaknesses, and on moving from Knowledge and Understanding of language to Interpretation, Response and Analysis. 

Levels below C1 focus on learning the language, or study of English. Levels C1 and above begin looking at how the language works, and study in English.

Our Advanced English (C1, C2, E2L; E1L and ELIt) programmes are built around coaching and ongoing support and include literary English, English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, Business and Executive English. We also offer single-topic Practice & Feedback sessions and examination preparation.

Format

Sessions are based on an audio, visual or written prompt which develops comprehension and understanding ("reception") with an emphasis on improving and developing vocabulary, structures and usages.

Prior to each session, students produce a short piece of writing and the session which follows discusses the explicit and implicit meanings of the prompt, thereby developing "production" of both writing and speaking. Writing is critical for two reasons : it is the hardest of the language skills and as a result, needs and weaknesses, which might be masked in speech,  are evident.

Grammar, vocabulary and examination practice excersises are set according to the needs which emerge through the productive practice above. These, and the prompts, are sent by email as links or pdfs prior to each session.

Modalities

We offer one-to-one and small group sessions for advanced learners and speakers; we recommend a group maximum of four to allow for participation and our fees are hourly not per student. You many choose open (we choose who, what, where and when), on demand and closed (you choose who, what, where and when) sessions.

Sessions are currently offered through video conferencing, using Google Meet.

Programmes

We offer off-the-shelf, bespoke or tailormade, defined and casual options. A defined programme is more like a traditional course or project and often has a formal Agreement whch states the programme's "scope and sequence", dates and times, reports to be sent to managers, specific tests and assessments and so on.

A casual programme (or "as needed" or "pay as you go) include "conversation", problem clinics, guided discussions, reviewing essays and dissertations, coaching on methodology or assessment etc. Student needs are addressed as they come up during the session. 

Fees

Fees depend on the programme chosen, and are payable by transfer in advance. We offer discounts to schools and to teachers. We do not have materials or coursebook expenses; we send you what you need for programmes as a pdf or link.

We have a "no cancellation" and no refund policy; classes may be re-scheduled with six hours' notice, or less if that slot can be filled by another student. Click here for our General Terms.

Professional Conversations

Maintain, develop and extend your English with our professional conversations which can be adapted to include an English level maintenance and development focus. We especially recommend these and our literature programmes for those who want to maintain or develop spoken range, fluency and accuracy.

Other options

• Click here for Professional Interview Practice.
• Click here for Advanced Use of English seminars.
• Click here for Advanced Use of English Practice and Feedback.
• Click here for the English of Accreditation.
• Click here for English for School Administrators.
• Click here for recent Literature sessions.
• Ask us about Advanced Reading Comprehension Practice and Feedback.
• Ask us about Advanced Speaking Practice.
• Ask us about Advanced Writing Practice and Feedback.
• Ask us about support for Dissertation, Essay and Journal article writing.
• Contact us to suggest other C1/C2 programme topics.

Click here to find out more about "on demand" programmes. 

Ask us about studying English in the UK. Click here for more information.

Ask us about studying English in New Zealand.

Ask us about international English Language Teacher training and certification. Click here for more information.

Ask us :

• for a referral to A1/A2 (beginner) and B1/B2 (intermediate) specialists
• about Cambridge International (IGCSE, AS-Level, A-Level, IPQ) and IB Diploma (English A, English B, Extended Essay) examination preparation and support for students taking these courses
• for a referral to a mining and/or engineering English specialist
• for a referral to a Cambridge English examination preparation specialist (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS) for mock examinations, marked according to Cambridge criteria

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