English Training

I offer creative solutions for all your language needs. My training focuses on the actual requirements of the learner, so course objectives are determined by identifying key areas of need through both needs analysis and client consulting. Individual training plans focus on the main functional skills required by the student in his/her professional life.

Course content covers a wide range of topics from wide variety of up-to-date sources and published English language training materials. Further components in the area of English for Special Purposes (ESP), such as technical, financial or legal English, are available on request. The topics are real life themes from business life and work.  Authentic training materials are used from newspapers, TV and radio, or actual business reports or other work related sources. The focus is on specific vocabulary relating to the student’s work area, and the development of the related communication skills, such as presentation and negotiation etc.

The teaching method is made up of a variety of tasks, often based on professional situations, for example: case studies, role plays, partner and group work. The four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, are all given priority. And in order to support natural fluency, grammar is not taught as abstract theory, but linked to specific situations from the normal business and work life. Likewise, vocabulary is not taught as individual isolated words, but in original context, so that students are made aware of the important collocations to be found in business English. National cultural differences are taught, such as greeting rituals, small talk and meetings. Training also illustrates the parallels and differences between languages, increasing awareness of common mistakes.
The course will give the students different learning strategies to learn independently at home or after the course is finished.

Consultation explains the teaching methodology, levels, and training goals. Course goals are also emphasized throughout the training and at the beginning and end of each class. Mistakes are corrected at the end of the contribution, so as not to break the students flow. Classes are taught on location. Minimum session length is 2 x 45 minutes. Training conforms to the CEFR, and in addition to a client needs analysis, a written and spoken level test is carried out at the beginning of a course.