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General information In private classes it's the student who gives the orders. All content is prepared according to what the student wants, though I'll always be available to give advice. Private classes are an alternative for those who need to improve their level of English for whatever reason. For example for a business trip, or in order to communicate during holidays abroad, to prepare and practise a presentation, or just for fun. They're also a good idea for those who can't or don't want to attend classes in an academy because:
A private class can be literally for one person, but it can also be for a group of friends, for example, or for the staff of a company. Almost all my one-to-one classes are a mixture of work topics (that the student needs for work), vocabulary and essential phrases (in order to get by in most situations), and topics of general interest. The fact that we don't follow a book means we can do whatever we want. Before starting a course all students have to take a test to establish their level of written and spoken English. In all cases this helps me to select class material and, should it be for a private class of two or more students, it also assures me that all the students in the same group have the same level. Cambridge exams People sometimes need to pass an English exam because the Human Resources Department tells them to. The exams set by the University of Cambridge, England, are the most widely recognised throughout the world, whereas some others are only accepted within Spain. They're the most useful ones for anyone who wants to work or study outside Spain, or if you want to apply for a job with an international company. The levels I have experience teaching are the following:
For more information about the University of Cambridge exams, the easiest thing to do is visit their website, where you'll find everything you need. The site contains:
The first page is in English, but you can choose straight away between Spanish and Catalan. Or keep going with English. Another useful site is Flo-Joe's Advanced and FCE Trainer, which includes practice tests, exam tips, vocabulary, etc. For more information go to the grammar page. Prices and availability English classes:
Short courses, telephone classes and email back-up:
I also offer an ongoing consultory service for people who need to practise their English for meetings, presentations, conferences and so on. The cost of this will also depend on the requirements of each situation. Contact me for more information. |
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