AEAdvancedEnglish

• If you use English at work or in your studies at university
• If you think in the future you will really need to USE English regularly
• If you really want to learn to communicate in English instead of doing exam preparation all the time
• If you want to keep your English level but have no time for homework or studying...

... then this is the course for you!

Advanced English is a course for post-FCE level students interested in maintaining and improving their fluency in speaking.

The course is formed around topic based modules – some serious, some not so serious – which usually last about 3 to 4 weeks to complete. You do not need to buy a course book and study material used in class is given as free photocopies.

Each module begins with an advanced level video programme, setting the theme.

There are vocabulary worksheets – not long boring readings – to quickly boost your vocabulary knowledge.

Specially prepared Pronunciation activities are also a regular feature of the lessons.

And then, of course, the oral activities. These come in many different types:

• Discussions
• Role plays
• "Meetings"
• Informal pair work
• Debates
• Presentations

During the course you will be asked to give both mini-presentations and longer presentations. These are designed to improve your confidence in speaking alone for longer periods of time in front of a small group of people. We also propose that some presentations are filmed.

All oral activities are followed by feedback on performance by the teacher – both at a class level and an individual level.

Testing

There are 3 tests during the course – one at the end of each term.

Tests are one-to-one with the teacher and are taped so that the teacher can assess your performance more carefully afterwards.

Tests are marked according to Cambridge CAE criteria.

Each test includes a short presentation. The topic for the presentation will be given to you about 10 minutes before the test.

Contact reception for more information about our Advanced English courses.