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English for Business

LVC London School of English

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Course description

Business English classes you will learn how to express yourself more fluently and confidently when communicating with clients and colleagues at different levels, and in various work situations.
extend your professional vocabulary and maybe start a BEC exam
develop your telephoning, presentation, and negotiation skills
improve your business correspondence
increase your fluency and accuracy in the workplace
understand more of the business environment

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-20 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

LVC London School of English is a language school with professionally trained teachers and staff who aim to make your learning experience as enjoyable as possible.

The school is accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK, and it is situated in Elephant and Castle, Central London.

Our premises are just a short bus journey from 'Elephant & Castle' and are well-served by local buses, and all London's major attractions like Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Tower Bridge are at hand.

LVC's focus is not just to teach you, but to monitor your progress and support you as you continue further in your chosen course. We have dedicated staff who coordinate student welfare activities and oversee the support services, and we create the right atmosphere for you to develop your full potential.

Year opened
2010
Number of classrooms
5

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at LVC London School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Spain
30%
Brazil
20%
China
15%
Italy
10%
Other
25%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Old Kent Road is rich in British history and culture. It is located between zones 1 and 2 in the boroughs of Southwark & Lewisham.

Southwark is a multi-cultural area, full of quirky cafés and bars where you can enjoy fresh soup, salads, pastries, homemade cakes, sandwiches, and fair-trade coffee. The neighborhood is also full of little shops and a modern shopping centre is due to be completed soon.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 50 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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