St Giles English for Special Purposes courses are offered to students with an Intermediate level of English or above. Courses last for 4 weeks and involve 28 lessons per week. Classes are small (maximum 12 students, average 8) so that students receive a lot of individual attention and tutorials. English for Special Purposes programmes combine General English lessons in the mornings with special interest lessons in the afternoons in one of the following areas:
English for Art and Design
The English for Art and Design course is offered in the beautiful setting of St Giles' London Highgate centre. The course provides a unique opportunity for students to learn the vocabulary and structures to discuss art history, graphic and interior design, fashion and photography, and to practise the language in context.
Different subjects such as: dance, drama, film, television, public art: murals and mosaics, architecture and sculpture can be incorporated into the timetable according to students' aims and interests. In addition, students can opt to include guided tours of London's most exciting galleries and museums and see some of the finest art collections in the world (although the price is not included in the fees). Professional artists and photographers may also give talks on their own work.
The course provides students with the opportunity to become involved in practical projects such as painting murals and producing exhibitions around the college. You will also receive a St Giles Certificate of Studies (in General English and Art and Design) upon completion of your course. Furthermore, St Giles has connections with Art and Design and Fashion colleges in London, and can arrange courses at these centres leading to vocational qualifications. Help and advice is available to those students wishing to start a career in the arts. Organised trips to college open days are also available.
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English for Business
English for Business is a course designed for people starting their business careers, or people with some experience of working in business. The course content is decided by the interests, aims and needs of the students in the group. The length of the course is two to twelve weeks. The course includes vocabulary, discussions, case studies, role-plays in business situations, video work and authentic material. There will also be the opportunity for visits of particular business interest and you can also enter for business examinations offered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. The following topics are usually covered:
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Marketing and advertising |
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Management and leadership |
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Economics |
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Written commercial communication: letters, faxes, memos, emails |
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Telephoning |
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Decision-making |
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Social situations and business travel |
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Making presentations and sales |
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Job interviews and curriculum vitae |
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Meetings and negotiations |
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Current business topics |
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Cross-cultural communication |
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English for Tourism
This 4 week course is ideal for those in the tourism or hospitality industries or for international travellers. Using a published course book written by St Giles Principal, Dr. Keith Harding, you will learn about many aspects of this exciting industry and the vocabulary used in travel services, hotels and hospitality. St Giles Highgate has run English for Tourism courses for over 20 years and has a highly qualified and experienced teaching staff. Key Features include:
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Work on practical language using authentic materials and situations, with an emphasis on communicative skills and specialist vocabulary. |
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A topic-based syllabus - topics include: hotels, air travel, cruises, travel agencies, tour operation, types of holiday, the organisation and structure of tourism, guiding, future developments in tourism. |
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Study visits (e.g. to a top London hotel) and speakers working in tourism are arranged. |
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Students can enter for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry English for Tourism examinations. Course content also fits in with vocational training courses internationally. |
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Classes are held in small groups: maximum 12, average 8, per class. |
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There are a variety of programme options including shorter or less intensive courses, and closed group options which may include specialised assignments and projects individually designed for the particular needs of each participant. |
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English and Study Skills for IELTS and TOEFL
IELTS is an Advanced level Examination accepted by educational institutions in the
United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand and increasingly in Canada, the USA and other
countries, as evidence of the language skills necessary for entry into university or
college courses. TOEFL is the most widely recognised equivalent qualification for
university entry in the USA and Canada.
A variety of intensive and semi-intensive preparation courses are available at all our
UK and USA centres, culminating in the examination itself, which is usually available throughout
the year and can be taken at the end of the course. Examination entry fees are not included
in the course price.
The level of English required for this course is strong intermediate or above.
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