Islington Brochure

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Islington Centre for English 97 White Lion Street, Islington, London N1 9PF Tel: +44 (0) 20 7278 5553 • www.letslearnenglish.org • www.business-english.co • enrol@letslearnenglish.org

Welcome to Islington!

There is no better place to live the London English Experience than at ICE in Islington. We have the perfect location; right in the heart of one of the most exciting, central London boroughs. Here, our students not only make great progress in English but also make life-long friends and enjoy everything that this world class city has to offer. Come and join us!

Tim Shoben BA CELTA – Director

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‘ We pride ourselves in providing the best value English language programmes with the highest educational standards. At the heart of a good school is the teaching staff, who are passionate about enabling each student to fulfill their potential.’

Why ICE? • High quality tuition at very reasonable prices • Great, central location 1 minute walk from Angel underground • Restaurants, markets, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, antiques...

• Excellent summer student accommodation - walk to school in 10 minutes • Maximum class size 15 students, language skills classes have maximum of 20 students • High value Business English and Legal English courses

Students at ICE also benefit from: • 30% discounted student travel* • Useful, general advice on Student VISA applications** • Excellent range of accommodation options† • Help opening a bank account

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to enrolled students: • Trial Lesson • High speed internet access & WI-FI • DVD, Graded reader book and exam library • Social programme running every two weeks and weekly in summer

Klara The Czech Republic

‘London is absolutely amazing! I’ve just been here for 7 months and wanted to improve my English so I visited ICE. I like it so much and I enjoy it because Kristen my teacher is utterly brilliant!’ * For full-time students enrolled for minimum 14 weeks † See Accommodation section ** For specific advice, please refer to the UKBA web site or the British Council

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Meet the team!

Students study all levels of English in small, friendly classes taught by qualified, native English speaking teachers. We feel that the most important element of a language school is the teaching, so we have set our standards high:

At ICE, all teachers: • speak English as their 1st language • have at least the CELTA (or equivalent) qualification

Vanessa Lister BA DELTA – Director of Studies & Cambridge Examiner

‘ I am particularly proud of the current team at ICE. Our teachers are truly committed to enabling students to achieve great results.

Their willingness to share ideas and to continue developing is an inspiration.’

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• take part in regular development sessions where they share ideas and keep up-todate with the latest teaching methods • are University educated • have passed our rigorous interview Please note: staff can change and this information is accurate at the time of printing.

Kate Osborne

BA CELTA – Director

David Harris BA DELTA – Assistant Director of Studies & Head of Student relations

Jan Ball

Jana Marcova

Robert Doyle

Stephanie Jones

BA Trinity – Teacher

M Ed Econ – Administrator

BA Hons M Phil CELTA – Teacher

BA PGCE – Teacher

Tomas Weatherly

Ben Corbett

Jenny Shoben

BA Hons CELTA – Teacher

BSc CELTA – Teacher

MBIM, M.HCIMA – Accounts

Sarah Calfee

Claudia Harkavy

Tara Laing

MFA CELTA – Teacher

MA CELTA, PGDL – Teacher

BA CELTA IBET – Teacher

John Watson

Tim Shoben

BA CELTA – Teacher

BA CELTA – Teacher

Vanessa Lister BA DELTA – Director of Studies

Maria Addarii MA – Administrative assistant

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Courses • General English (GE) All levels: beginners to advanced • Cambridge First Certificate Exam courses (FCE) • Cambridge Advanced Exam courses (CAE) • IELTS Exam preparation • Language Skills workshops (LSW) – Conversation, Writing, Speaking, Pronunciation & Grammar • Legal English for the ILEC exam (LE) • Business English (BE)

Nam Tam

Enrolment is easy and for most courses you can start any Monday.

Thailand

Course options

‘ They are very flexible at ICE. I was able to choose the number of sessions per week I study and a course that suited me perfectly.’

Course

Lessons/wk Suitable for

Information

Part-time days 6 - 12

GE/FCE/CAE Mornings, afternoons or both

Full-time

15

GE/FCE/CAE/ Mornings, afternoons or both IELTS/BE

Full-time PLUS!

20

GE/FCE/CAE/ 20 lessons per week – Full-time IELTS/BE plus 5 discounted workshops.

Intensive

25+

GE/FCE/CAE/ Includes mornings, afternoons & IELTS/BE possibly evenings depending on level

Part-time evenings

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GE/FCE/CAE/ Tuesday & Thursdays or Monday IELTS/LE/BE & Wednesdays

Class times Mornings

Afternoon (1)

Afternoon (2)

Evenings

9.15am - 12.15pm

12.30pm - 3.30pm

3.30pm - 6pm

6.30pm - 8.30pm

1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm

4.15 - 4.45pm

Language skills 12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm workshops

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General English Course options: full-time, part-time day & part-time evenings

Useful information

This course is aimed at: kkStudents who want to improve fluency & accuracy and build their vocabulary.

Make fast progress in every skill area on our General English programme. You will learn to communicate effectively and more fluently in everyday English as you practise reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and pronunciation in a wide range of student-centred activities. At ICE, we aim to teach real English that real people use in both formal and informal contexts. For this reason, we insist our teachers are native speakers.

You will receive regular tests to monitor your progress and full-time students, who study two weeks or more, are given one-to-one tutorials in which independent learner objectives are set and progress reviewed at the beginning, middle and end of the course. After completing the course, you will receive the ICE certificate of study.

We provide seven main levels of General English (GE) language tuition.

These currently are: Beginners Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate A & B Upper Intermediate A & B

Maximum class sizes: • GE/FCE/CAE/IELTS/ IELTS 15 students per class • BE & LE maximum 8 students • LSW maximum 20 students

Lesson lengths • LSW lessons are 30 minutes • For all other classes, 1 lesson = 50 minutes

Other • Students start any Monday for day classes and any Tuesday evening for evening classes.

• On enrolment, students take a test to find which level class is best for them.

• Minimum student age is 16.

• Classes will run subject to student numbers.

Lower Advanced Advanced

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Cambridge Exam Courses First Certificate (FCE) & Advanced (CAE) Course options: full-time, part-time day & part-time evenings This course is aimed at: kkStudents who wish to succeed in the Cambridge Exams. kk Students who wish to improve their General English & would benefit from a clear objective.

Maike Germany

‘ I really enjoyed my CAE course. My spoken & written English has improved a great deal. Especially I do like the individual support – Vanessa was really helpful during our CAE preparation.

Thanks for that!’

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There is no better way to improve your all-round English and gain an internationally recognised qualification than to study on a Cambridge exam course. FCE & CAE exams can be extremely useful for future employment or higher education but should also be seen as a valuable tool for improving communication skills in a wide variety of contexts. Exams can be taken almost every month of the year, so you can choose the right course length that suits you. Please see course times and prices information sheet for details. In each class, you study the grammar, the language skills and exam techniques required to pass these exams. The exam consists of 5 papers: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and ‘Use of English’ paper which are extensively rehearsed in each lesson. Our teachers are highly experienced in taking students through the Cambridge exams and will discuss your progress with you throughout the course. You can start the course at any time. Students are required to pay a registration fee [See price list for details.].

IELTS Exam Preparation course Course options: full-time, part-time evenings This course is aimed at: kkStudents who require an IELTS score for University entry. kkStudents who need to convert overseas qualifications for a job in the UK. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the standard evaluation method for International students preparing for entry to UK Universities or other Further Education institutions. In our IELTS courses you learn specific grammar and vocabulary and perfect your exam technique in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Small groups are taught by experienced lecturers and ICE will manage a course for each student based on their exam date. Exam enrolment itself will be taken care of by the college and students will pay the enrolment fee. [See price list for details.]

Language Skills workshops Course options: 5 lessons per week maximum. Discount PLUS! package available as part of full-time course This course is aimed at: kk Students who wish to focus on a specific area of their English in addition to core course

Nouradine Morroco

‘ I got the IELTS result I needed to go on to my University course.

Lessons were very exam focused.’

Many students have a specific area they want to develop. These half-hour workshops run every weekday and focus on a particular skill you want to work on. All classes are for Intermediate students upwards.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm 4.15 - 4.45pm

12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm 4.15 - 4.45pm

12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm 4.15 - 4.45pm

12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm 4.15 - 4.45pm

12.30 - 1pm 1 - 1.30pm 1.30 - 2pm 3.45 - 4.15pm 4.15 - 4.45pm

Writing

Vocabulary

Conversation

Pronunciation Grammar

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Legal English at ICE Course classification: Evening class – Two evenings per week Lessons per week: 4 Required language level: Upper Intermediate or above This course is aimed at: kk Students who have a specific interest in law and speak English as a second language kkOverseas law students who are planning or considering practising in the UK

Lourdes Spain

‘ I had never studied English before.

This school is a real discovery for me. It’s so friendly, I feel like I’m in a family, here.’

kk Experienced practising lawyers who would like to improve their English language in a legal context kkStudents wishing to take the Cambridge ILEC exam This course, running as a 12 week evening course, includes preparation for the Cambridge ILEC exam, an overview of the English legal system and a full range of English language writing, listening, reading, speaking & grammar activities – all of which specifically focus on the key aspects of UK law.

Prices No. of weeks

Lessons per week

Price

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4

£599

Evening course runs Monday & Wednesday evenings 6 to 8pm.

Course tutors are qualified to a minimum of CELTA (English teaching) and law degree level.

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Business English Training at ICE Starts: September 12th 2011 Required language level: Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2).

This course is aimed at:

kk Experienced working people who are looking to improve their language skills for business purposes. kk Students who aim to enter the business world and would like an introduction through English language lessons.

Perfect your Business English with experienced, specialist tutors in Islington, zone 1, central London. Students practice Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening in a wide variety of simulated business situations such as: • Presentations • Meetings • Phone conversations • Negotiations • Interviews • Networking Students will also develop their UK & US cultural awareness developing their understanding of cross-cultural business environments.

The course runs all year-round & enrolment takes place every 4 weeks. It is based on 3 x 4 week units, which can be completed in any sequence.

Timetable Business English

Business English skills

Business English evenings

Monday to Friday 3.30 to 6.30pm

4 - 5pm

Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm

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Summer School (June to August) Short breaks with ICE for groups Study General English in the morning and explore all that London has to offer through a broad range of exciting tourist activities in the afternoon. Groups can be taught together or integrated into existing international classes. ICE can provide world-class student accommodation within a short walk of the college or costeffective homestay accommodation from standard (zones 3 & 4) to executive in zone 1.

Yuleisy Venezuela

‘ This English school is lovely. The teachers are patient with us students and they explain grammar so well. I have learnt so many things in a short time. I am happy I chose this academy.’

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Example programme for 1 week – General English with Sightseeing Week One

Morning

Afternoon

Monday

Placement test and English tuition

St Paul’s Guided Tour

Tuesday

English tuition

Shakespeare’s Globe and South Bank walk

Wednesday

English tuition

Boat trip to London Bridge and walk to Tower Bridge

Thursday

English tuition

Covent Garden

Friday

English tuition

Science Museum

Saturday

Greenwich Day – National Maritime Museum, Planetarium, Observatory, DLR travel home

Sunday

Free day

Social Programme It’s not all work, work, work! The ICE social programme is a great way to make friends and have fun in London. You won’t have to travel far – Islington has bars, pubs, clubs, great theatres and restaurants minutes’ walk from the school. Social events run every two weeks and every week in the summer months (June to August).

Just some of this year’s events:

• The Big Night Out at Pacha THE best club night in London • Summer school Olympics in Regents Park e in • London Mele festival – Asian music and danc the capital • Walking tour and picnic central London • Murder mystery tour • The Great British Pub quiz • Film night at ICE on the big screen • Karaoke Night

Please note that students under the age of 18 will not be allowed to accompany groups to events where alcohol is sold.

David Harris Senior Teacher & Social Programme coordinator

‘ We have a lot of fun on the ICE social programme. Students have a great time and it helps them practice English in a relaxed environment.’

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Room shown is single, en suite with cooking & bathroom facilities at Liberty house, 10 minute’s walk from ICE

Accommodation Your Accommodation with ICE – All year round Student Halls – ICE provides local high quality student halls accommodation mainly during the summer months (June to August inclusive) though a room can be booked in September for one academic year of 36 weeks. Students will have single or double rooms with or without en suite facilities and will share kitchen/dining rooms with other international students.

Executive House Share – Rent a generous, fully furnished double room in a charming period house with roof terrace and courtyard for short or long term rent.

These properties boast original striped wood floors and feature fireplaces in all the bedrooms. All bills are included. There is also free wireless internet connection. All the communal areas are professionally cleaned weekly (included in the price). All houses are fully fitted self-catering.

Homestays are a great way to improve your language skills and experience English family life

Homestay – Homestays are an economical and enjoyable way to get to know London, live with the people and improve your English. To find out more, request a homestay application form on which you can specify the kind of place you are looking for – smoking/non-smoking, single/double room, sharing/ not sharing and so on…

ICE will book accommodation with a current booking fee of £35 per student.

Executive House Share in Islington

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Islington Centre for English 97 White Lion Street, Islington, London N1 9P F Tel: +44 (0) 20 7278 55 53 www.letslearnenglish.org www.business-english.co enrol@letslearnenglish.or g

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