English in England - Linguarama

marcus evans linguaramaLanguage Training for Professionals2008English in EnglandA programme of professional language training courses■ Residential Executive Programme■ One to One Training■ Executive Group Training■ Specialist Group Programmes■ Communications SeminarFRENCH IN FRANCE ■ GERMAN IN GERMANY ■ ITALIAN IN ITALY ■ SPANISH IN SPAIN ■ DUTCH IN THE NETHERLANDSlinguaramawww.linguarama.com

Global Training Solutionsmarcus evans linguarama is one of the world’s leading companies inthe field of Language, Management and Professional training. With over53 offices in 21 countries we can provide an international solution to yourtraining requirements at all levels in your organisation. Our training coversa wide range of skill areas, is based on an in-depth understanding of ourclients’ requirements and provides new and innovative solutions.Our missionTo provide our clients with the information and insights they need to sustaina valuable competitive advantage.Our visionWe will enable our people to produce innovative, inspirational and indispensableproducts and services that will be actively sought by our clients.We will be respected and admired for the way we work and be seen by everyone(clients and staff) to have made a tangible and positive contribution to their successin business.Our valuesQualityWe can be relied on by our clients to provide the quality of productsand services they demand.ProactiveWe actively encourage people to see things and do things differently.EnergyA positive attitude will be at the centre of our can-do culture.SuccessWe value and reward success.Contents■ Introduction page 01■ Linguarama’s Group Personnel & Pedagogical Unit page 02■ Linguarama Direct page 02■ Individual Tuition page 03■ Group Tuition page 04■ The English Communications Seminar page 05■ Specialist Group Programmes page 06■ Team Training page 07■ Additional Services page 07■ Cheney Court – Bath page 08■ Stratford-upon-Avon page 10■ London page 11■ International Courses page 12www.marcusevans.com

IntroductionWelcome to our English in England brochure where you will find informationabout our courses and locations. marcus evans linguarama has beenproviding language training solutions to business and professional people forover 35 years. We understand the importance of English as the language ofcommunication in the international business world and have a variety ofcourses designed to meet your training objectives:■ Individual Training (Residential Executive Programme, Business Track Programmes)■ Group Training (Executive Group Programme)■ Group and Individual Training (Executive Group Combination)■ Specialist Group Programmes (English language programmes for specific purposes)We are particularly proud of the feedback from our participants. In 2007, all courseparticipants asked said they would recommend us. This high rate of recommendationis due to the intensity and effectiveness of our courses, the professionalism of ourstaff and the significant progress participants achieve.If you would like to experience the marcus evans linguarama difference, pleasecontact your local marcus evans linguarama centre or our team of advisors in theUK (please see back cover for contact details).Each year marcus evans linguarama trains business and professional peoplefrom over 60 countries worldwide, from a variety of backgrounds, industries andprofessional bodies. More than 20% of our participants in 2007 had previouslyfollowed one of our courses and were returning to develop their skills further.The following are some of the reasons why our clients choose marcus evanslinguarama English in England courses for effective training solutions:■■■■■■■Our trainers are experienced, enthusiastic and friendly, have often workedin a number of countries and are familiar with different business practicesand approachesmarcus evans linguarama training quality is assured through our in-housetraining programme – including on-going teacher training at all centresCourse programmes are needs-driven and devised in detailed consultationwith the participantProgrammes are focused on effective interaction through communicationactivities such as role-plays, discussions and work-related simulations, forexample meetings, telephoning, socialising, presentations and negotiationsThe opportunity to meet people from all over the world, encouraging crossculturalunderstanding and the exchange of ideas and approachesConstant exposure to English – both inside and outside the classroom – allcentres offer extensive social programmes to maximise use of English in thetime availableOur flexibility in response to increasing time pressure – you can start an individualprogramme on any day of the week and extend your programme with additionalweekend training dayspage 01www.linguarama.com

Group TuitionChoose from Executive Group Programme, Executive Group Combination.marcus evans linguarama offers group programmes to suit varied training needs– full-day group programmes or a combination of group and individual training.Participants work in a challenging and dynamic environment with delegates frommany other parts of the world. Language skills are developed through a range ofactivities such as realistic case studies and discussions of business problems.During the course you will:■ Develop effective communication skills in an international environment■ Build your confidence in spoken English■ Use role plays, authentic materials and realistic case studies to practiseEnglish needed for everyday business and professional life■ Activate your vocabulary and knowledge of grammatical structures■ Improve your social English in business situations■ Improve your English in skill areas, such as meetings, negotiationsand presentations■ Build cross-cultural awareness by working in a mixed nationality groupWe are pleased to offer the following group and combination courses whichfocus on business and professional English:Executive Group ProgrammeFull-day tuition in a small group of maximum 6 participants.Executive Group CombinationHalf-day intensive individual tuition, focusing on the participant’s own trainingneeds and objectives, combined with half-day group tuition.Available in the following centres:■ London■ Stratford-upon-AvonGroup Size:Maximum 6 participants in homogeneous, mixed nationality groups.Times:Executive Group ProgrammeMonday to Friday 09:15-18:00 (optional workshop or self-studyfrom 17:00:18:00)Executive Group CombinationMonday to Friday 09:15-18:00 (optional workshop or self-studyfrom 17:00-18:00)Length of Course:Minimum 1 week.Starting Dates:Please see current fee list.Levels:All participants are tested before the course to ensure homogeneous groups.Optional Workshops:Both centres offer optional workshops in a variety of skill areas. Theseinclude pronunciation, cultural awareness, writing skills, learning vocabulary,being diplomatic, marketing and financial English.page 04www.linguarama.com/egp

The English Communications Seminar- Effective English under pressureThe Communications Seminar is a 3-day intensive programme designed forpeople with excellent English who need to be able to perform robustly andprofessionally under pressure.This seminar develops language and communication skills in an environment whereyou will be challenged to improve your English through interaction with otherprofessionals who have a similarly high level of English. In a series of clearly definedtasks you will be planning, performing and reviewing your performance both as ateam and individually. If your command of English is already good, but you find thatyou cannot express yourself as convincingly as you would like to or exploit thenuances of the language well enough in all situations, then this seminar provides theanswer.It will help you :■ communicate convincingly and persuasively in meetings and negotiations■ chair a meeting effectively to manage contributions and encourage participation■ manage conflict diplomatically and successfully■ cope with interruptions and hostile questions■ use the language to persuade and influence your audience■ use a range of styles and tone to make your point■ adapt your language to your audience and situationFeedback from our professional trainers will be rigorous and challenging and focusedon enabling you to improve your command of nuance, tone and diplomacy in youruse of English. Preparation will be required each each day for the next day’s work.Available in the following centres:■ London■ Stratford-upon-Avon■ Cheney CourtGroup Size:Maximum 6 participants in homogeneous, mixed nationality groups.Times:Monday – Friday 09.15 – 18.00 including lunch with a trainer each dayLength of Course:3 days Monday – Wednesday.Starting Dates:Please see current fee listLevels:Participants must be advanced users of English; Linguarama Level 3.0. Allparticipants are tested before the course to ensure homogeneous groupings.To join the seminar participants will need to be at Language Competence Level 3.0on the Linguarama scale. This represents a high level of language skill but where youstill need help to facilitate meetings, make impromptu presentations confidently,write clear reports or negotiate detailed agreements.This seminar is for you if your English is already good, but not always effectiveenough. If you find that under the pressure of detailed negotiations, discussions ormeetings you cannot respond quickly or effectively enough or use the subtleties ofthe language as you would wish, then this seminar will make you a more powerfulcommunicator.page 05www.linguarama.com/sgp

Specialist Group Programmesmarcus evans linguarama’s Specialist Group Programmes enable participantsto improve their language skills in a specific professional or communication area.Discussion topics and case studies are chosen based on the needs of the groupparticipants and all programmes include elements of business and professional English.Participants need to have Linguarama Level 2.0 to participate effectively in ourSpecialist Group Programmes.ProgrammesThe following information provides an outline of typical areas which might be coveredfor each programme. However, programmes will be adapted to the needs of eachgroup according to their aims and required outcomes. All courses are one-weekprogrammes. For details of locations and starting dates please see current fee list.Writing Skills in EnglishPresentations in English■■■■■■Analysis and discussion of writing skills and the writing processAppropriate grammatical pointsA model for writing: the 6 C’s – clarity, conciseness, correctness,courtesy, consistency and completenessSpoken language vs. written languageStyle and toneDeveloping writing skills for different types of document (eg. emails,letters, reports)■ Language of presentations (eg. introducing yourself and the presentation,linking the presentation, dealing with questions, summarising)■ Language for making an impact when presenting■ Analysis and discussion of both presentation skills andpresentation language■ Preparing and presenting visuals■ Practice presentations using participants’ own authentic materials –with video analysis and feedbackMeetings and Negotiations in EnglishEnglish for Human Resources■■■■■Analysis and discussion of the process of meetings and negotiationsRaising awareness of behavioural and cross cultural factors whichaffect meetingsLanguage for participating in a meeting (eg. giving opinions, clarifyingideas, agreeing and disagreeing)Language for participating in a negotiation (eg. proposing, bargaining,compromising, negotiation tactics)Diplomatic language■■■■Human Resources-specific topics: eg. interviewing, conductingappraisals, training and development, recruitment policy, legal issuesfor contracts, compensation and benefits, strategic planningLanguage for Human Resources-related meetingsPresenting Human Resources information clearly, both verbally andin written formExtension of Human Resources vocabularyEnglish for MarketingEnglish for Corporate Communications■■■■Marketing-specific topics, eg. marketing strategy, the marketing mix,the marketing plan, understanding the customer, market research,direct marketing, current trendsLanguage for marketing-related meetings (eg. measuring effectivenessof marketing strategies and evaluation of them)Presenting marketing information, both verbally and in written formExtension of marketing vocabulary■■■■■■■Organising and clarifying your message in EnglishIdentifying your key audiences and understanding their needsDiscussing the elements of a Corporate Communications strategyAnticipating and handling crisis issues and situations in EnglishWriting Press releasesRecorded press interviews and feedbackInternal / external communicationsEnglish for LawyersEnglish for Assistants/Secretaries■■■■■■An overview of the English legal systemExtension of legal vocabularyWriting skills for letters of adviceDrafting skills for contractsFunctional language for legal meetings and negotiationsVisit to the criminal or civil law courts■■■■■Effective telephoning in EnglishEmail and other office correspondence (eg. memos, formal andinformal letters)Dealing with visitorsMaking arrangements (eg. for meetings, conferences)Writing and checking presentationsEnglish for Project ManagementEnglish for Finance■■■■■■Establishing Project Scope and ObjectivesCritical Path AnalysisParticipating effectively in Project meetingsControlling project meetingsAssessing Projects – Why projects failReporting on project status■■■■■The vocabulary of International Finance – planning, strategy and policyReporting successfully – financial statements and reportsEvaluating case studiesDescribing company performanceContributing to financial meetings clearly and persuasivelypage 06www.linguarama.com/sgp

Team TrainingFor many years Linguarama has provided specialised training for companies who wish to train their staff together in closed groups. Usually,but not always, participants come from different countries to increase the networking value of the experience. Linguarama works closelywith clients to provide flexible and innovative solutions to their training requirements. The benefits are that all aspects of theprogramme, not just the content but also the timing, group size and location are tailor-made to meet the requirements of the clientcompany.The programme content can vary from a general business English Programme to a combination of skills and processes that the companywishes to teach. We can combine language training with company information or share the training time with specialised trainers from yourcompany inputting technical or strategic information.Recent team training programmes:■■■■An international construction company for whom we provide acombination of language training and corporate culture information.Our trainers work closely with the HR department each year to design anew programme relevant to the targets and aims for the coming year.An audit firm who send participants to a series of specialised seminarprogrammes each year to develop their English in relevant and authenticsituations and also to share ideas and information about internationalclients and practices.A major motor manufacturer who include a five-day programme(Wednesday - Sunday) with Linguarama as part of their standardportfolio of in-company training programmes for their senior staff.An international bank who send staff from 8 different countries,grouped by department, on a programme which combines GroupTuition, Individual Tuition and specialised input from their own trainers.Team training programmes can be held in any of our UKtraining centres and provide ideal opportunities to bringtogether language training, networking and specialistcompany input. Please ask your Linguarama contact forways in which we can help your company train more peoplecost effectively.Additional Services■■■■Mobile TrainersIf your company is based outside marcus evans linguarama’s European network, we can organise effective languagetraining solutions in your company by sending one of our highly qualified trainers to you.Weekend CoursesIndividual tuition at the weekend or extend your training programme in England – ideal for those with limited time.Cultural Awareness TrainingTo help you develop skills to be more effective in international business or to prepare to live in another country.Specialist SeminarsTraining designed for a company specific requirement, for example, Legal Drafting, Audit Report Writing Skills.Please contact marcus evans linguarama for further details about these services.page 07www.linguarama.com

Cheney Court, Ditteridge, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 8QFTel: +44 (0) 12 25 74 35 57 Fax: +44 (0) 12 25 74 39 16 Email: cheneycourt@linguarama.comCheney Court – BathBath, situated in South West England, is a World Heritage city and GeorgianSpa city and, after London, England’s most popular destination for tourists,with the Roman Bath House, the Royal Crescent, the 14th Century Abbeyand the world-famous Pulteney Bridge.Cheney Court, marcus evans linguarama’s ResidentialExecutive Training Centre, enables participants to developtheir English language skills in a programme of maximumintensity – not only during training sessions, but also atmealtimes, coffee breaks and during the social programme.Our modern and well-equipped centre is the perfect placeto improve English whilst enjoying an internationalatmosphere in a typically English environment.Location:Cheney Court is a 17th century English manor house situated in beautiful countrysideapproximately 10km from Bath.The Residential Concept:■■■■■The Residential Executive Programme is designed to give you a course ofmaximum intensity – combining professional language training designed to meetyour needs with an extensive social programmeCourse participants and a number of trainers live at Cheney Court. This gives youthe opportunity to concentrate fully on the main aim of learning English, both inand out of the classroom (for example during meal times, coffee breaks or over adrink at the bar)Cheney Court encourages interaction between business and professional peoplefrom many countries, offering a unique insight into a variety of cultures andbusiness practices. It also provides an ideal opportunity for networkingOptional Communication Activities are offered such as meetings, negotiations,discussions, presentations and fluency workshops incorporating issues such asHuman Resources, Marketing and Finance. These enable you to develop yourskills through realistic business simulationsAfter lessons it is also possible to take part in a variety of sporting activities,such as tennis, football, jogging and fitness trainingAccommodation:Individual study bedrooms with en suite facilities and direct dial telephones. Fullboard except Saturday. Laundry service is also included in the fee. Please bring yourlaptop if you wish to email from your room.Social Programme:Throughout your stay, you are encouraged to continue extending the use of Englishthrough a wide range of evening activities organised by trainers at Cheney Court.These include management games, communication activities, pub visits, presentationsfrom guest speakers and theatre trips. An optional excursion to Bath is organisedevery Wednesday afternoon – alternatively, you can take part in a fluency workshop.A full day excursion on Saturday is available to those staying over the weekend.Courses Offered:Individual Tuition – Residential Executive Programme (see also page 03)Intensive tuition tailored to your individual needs. Courses usually begin everyMonday but can begin on any day of the week or weekend by arrangement.Specialist Group Programmes (see page 06)Programmes focusing on a specific business or communication skill.Other Facilities:■ Tennis courts■ Fitness room■ Pitch and putt■ JoggingSelf-Access facilities■■■■■Broadband Internet AccessWireless ConnectionComputer facilitiesResource libraryPronunciation materialsArrivals/Departures:■ Sauna■ Snooker room■ Bar■ Television roomTransfers from/to London Heathrow Airport by scheduled shuttle or private taxiscan be arranged. Please see fee list for detailspage 08www.linguarama.com/cheneycourt

1 Elm Court, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6PATel: +44 (0) 17 89 29 65 35 Fax: +44 (0) 17 89 26 64 62 Email: stratford@linguarama.comStratford-upon-AvonThe beautiful market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is world famous as the birthplace of WilliamShakespeare, England’s finest poet and playwright. Surrounded by beautiful English countryside,Stratford is an ideal place to come and learn English. As well as visiting the theatre during your course,there are many other cultural attractions to see such as the beautifully restored Harvard House and theShakespeare properties. You might also like to take a boat trip along the river Avon, or simply enjoy theatmosphere in one of the many pubs in the town where you will receive a warm welcome.Stratford-upon-Avon and LondonCourses Offered:Individual TuitionBusiness Track Programme (see page 03)Intensive tuition tailored to your individual needsGroup TuitionExecutive Group Programme (see page 04)Full-day tuition in a group of maximum 6 participantsExecutive Group Combination (see page 04)Individual and group tuition – full-day programmeSpecialist Group Programmes (see page 06)Programmes focusing on a specific business or communication skillSocial Programme:A variety of social activities are organised including management games,discussion evenings, pub visits, local cheese and wine tasting, sports evenings andtheatre trips. A marcus evans linguarama trainer organises and accompaniesthese activities which enable you to continue practising English into the evenings.Accommodation:Host family accommodationFamilies provide bed, breakfast and evening meals, a comfortable study bedroomand plenty of conversation. All families are carefully selected and monitored andare used to welcoming business and professional people into their homes.Hotels (and also apartments in London)As part of our service we are happy to recommend accommodation suited toyour requirements and within close proximity to our training centres.page 10www.linguarama.com

New London Bridge House, 25 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9STTel: +44 (0)20 7939 3200 Fax: +44 (0)20 7939 3230 Email: london@linguarama.comLondonFollowing a course in London offers the possibility of combining language training with a visit to one ofthe most exciting cities in the world. The marcus evans linguarama centre, with its spectacular viewsof London, is situated on the bank of the River Thames, close to the City of London and the newCanary Wharf financial district.It is also within easy reach of the West End theatres, South Bank cultural centres, historic sites andshopping centres.There are 28 training rooms and a self-access centre providing opportunities for independent learningand internet access.Stratford-upon-Avon and LondonSelf-Access Centres:■■■■■■Broadband Internet AccessUsing the WWW to support your learningWireless ConnectionTo connect your laptop to the internetComputer facilitiesTo prepare presentations and documentsCD-ROMA comprehensive selection of language learning CD-ROMsResource libraryReaders, reference materials, video bank, listening materialsPronunciation materialsSelf-taping exercisesArrivals/Departures:Transfers to/from local airports can be organised. Please see current fee list fordetails.Additional Services:We are also happy to recommend hotel accommodation for weekend trips, helpwith theatre tickets, make or change travel arrangements and give you ideasabout things to see and do in the area.page 11www.linguarama.com

InternationFrench in FrancePARIS LYONSmarcus evans linguarama France has been offering French courses in Francesince its foundation in 1979. During that time Linguarama has acquired theexperience and skills necessary to develop tailor-made programmes to meetthe requirements of the business market. Linguarama offers French in France inParis and Lyons. Our centres provide comfortable and well-equipped premiseswhere our clients can achieve their training objectives in a relaxed atmosphere.German in GermanyBERLIN HAMBURG DUSSELDORF COLOGNE FRANKFURT LEIPZIG MUNICH STUTTGARTmarcus evans linguarama Germany has been welcoming business andprofessional learners for more than 25 years. All Linguarama centres in Germanyare centrally located and easy to reach. Our modern facilities and equipmentand our highly skilled team provide an effective training experience. Professionalstandards of training and a warm welcome are the hallmarks of our success.Italian in ItalyMILAN ROME TURINmarcus evans linguarama Italy is proud of the opportunities it offers forstudents learning Italian. Modern facilities co-exist with traditional and elegantItalian locations. Linguarama will help you make the most of your time in Italy.page 12www.linguarama.com

al CoursesSpanish in SpainMADRID BARCELONA ALICANTEOur centres in Spain are modern, spacious, air conditioned, and havea creative, friendly working atmosphere. In Spain the food is typicallyMediterranean and the local wines are excellent. The agreeable weatherallows you in the evenings to enjoy the traditional custom of strolling downthe streets and stopping to sit at terraces to savour the wines and tapas.Dutch in HollandAMSTERDAM THE HAGUE SOESTERBERG‘Dutch for Foreigners’ has been an important part of our training programmefor many years. Initially we taught newly arrived people needing basic skillsin the language. In recent years however, our Dutch Department has alsofound itself increasingly involved in course programmes for those who havebeen living in the Netherlands for some time but who feel restrained by theirinability to speak or write the language at an advanced level. The call forbusiness skills courses has risen sharply and we regularly cover areas includingpresentations, negotiations and report writing.page 13www.linguarama.com

Contact DetailsFor more information and advice on English in England programmes orany aspect of language training, please contact your local marcus evanslinguarama centre, our London Head Office or info@linguarama.comLondonNew London Bridge House25 London Bridge StreetLondon SE1 9SGTel: +44 (0) 20 7939 3200Fax: +44 (0) 20 7939 3230Email: london@linguarama.comCheney CourtCheney CourtDitteridgeBoxCorshamWiltshire SN13 8QFTel: +44 (0) 1225 74 35 57Fax: +44 (0) 1225 74 39 16Email: cheneycourt@linguarama.comStratford-upon-Avon1 Elm CourtArden StreetStratford-upon-AvonWarwickshire CV37 6PATel: +44 (0) 1789 29 65 35Fax: +44 (0) 1789 26 64 62Email: stratford@linguarama.comFranceParisLyonsHollandThe HagueAmsterdamSoesterbergGermanyFrankfurtBerlinCologneDusseldorfHamburgLeipzigMunichStuttgartItalyMilanRomeTurinSpainMadridBarcelonaAlicanteBookingHow to BookYour local marcus evans linguarama centre will be pleased to organise yourEnglish in England training programme for you – please consult this pagefor contact details.Alternatively, please use the booking form attached to the fee list or you can bookonline at: www.linguarama.com/bookingYou will then be contacted by one of our training consultants who will discuss yourrequirements further. They will also organise a language needs analysis, which willenable us to set realistic learning goals with you and ensure your course is effectiveand successful.Stratford-upon-AvonPayment Terms, Cancellations and PostponementsPlease see current fee list for booking form and payment and cancellation terms.Cheney CourtLondonlinguaramawww.linguarama.com