Language Courses
Our courses give international students the skills to succeed in education, careers, and everyday life. Learn English with expert teachers in a supportive and welcoming environment.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
General English Course
The General English Course is for any non-native speaker who wants to get better at English. It doesn’t matter what level you are, or whether you have a little time or a lot – this course is suitable for everyone.
You can choose to study in the morning, afternoon or evening, full-time or part-time. The courses can adapt to your time available.
- Entry Level: No minimum
- Length: Minimum 1 week
- Class Duration:
- 3 hours including a 15-minute break (daytime)
- 2 hours with no break (evening)
- 4 hours (Saturdays)
- Minimum Age: 16 Years old
- Average 10 students per class
OUTCOMES
Upon the completion of this course, you will:
- Gain more understanding of English grammar
- Speak more accurately and fluently
- Enhance your listening, writing, and reading skills
- Expand your range of vocabulary
WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT?
With your enhanced English skills, you will be able to:
- Pursue new career opportunities
- Excel at work, whether communicating with colleagues or clients
- In your travels engage with people from around the world
- Prepare for exams such as IELTS or Cambridge English exams to demonstrate your proficiency
- Pursue further education in the UK or abroad
BUSINESS – PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH
Who is this course for?
The Business – Professional English Course is for people who speak English as a second language and want to improve their language skills in a professional context. You can choose to study 3 evenings per week or on Saturdays – whatever suits your schedule best.
- Entry Level: Upper Intermediate to Advanced English
- Length: Minimum 1 week
- Class Duration: 2 hours / 3 times per week
- Class Size: Average 10 people per class
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Have developed your speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
- Have broadened your range of language and learnt exam techniques
- Be ready to succeed at your IELTS exam
What You'll Learn:
In our Business -Professional English course, you will learn how to do well in different professional situations, including:
- Meetings : You will learn how to get your point across clearly and diplomatically and better manage difficult situations. Intercultural communication - different cultural conventions/considerations.
- Phone and Internet Communication: We will help you improve your skills for talking on the phone and communicating online. Online meetings. Writing emails/reports/memos - internal and external documents. Formal and informal styles.
- Business Socializing: You will learn how to connect with others in a work environment. networking/small talk/introducing yourself in a professional environment
- Presentation skill: You will learn to speak English confidently in front of others. Structuring ideas in a way that makes them clear, specifically to an English-speaking audience. Writing slides - making them consistent and impactful.
- Grammar: In a business context and vocabulary for professional purposes.
WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT?
With your enhanced English skills, you will be able to:
- Widen & pursue new career opportunities
- Excel at work, whether communicating with colleagues or clients
- In your travels engage with people from around the world
- Prepare for exams such as IELTS or Cambridge English exams to demonstrate your proficiency
- Pursue further education in the UK or abroad
IELTS EXAM PREPARATIONS:
The IELTS preparation course is for students who need to pass the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam and gain an internationally recognised English qualification. The course is intended to improve your proficiency in all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will have regular practice tests, and regular personalised feedback and advice from your teacher to put you on the road to exam success.
- Entry Level: Elementary to Advanced
- Length: Minimum 1 week
- Class Duration: Daytime: 3 hours | Evening: 2 hours
- Class Size: Average 10 people per class
- Minimum Age: 16 Years old
FOR YOUNG LEARNERS:
CG eHive London welcomes young learners in closed groups throughout the year. We tailor the courses to the needs of each group and offer project-based activities to keep our learners focused and motivated. The exciting social activities program will also give students the opportunity to explore what London has to offer. Request a personalized leisure program for your group.
AGE RANGE
We accept 16 and 17-year-olds on our adult courses (parental consent forms are required and strict safeguarding rules apply).
Closed groups of under 16s (minimum age: 8 years old and maximum age: 15 years old) or under 18s (16/17-year-olds) are also accepted when accompanied by a group leader.
Individual lessons for under 18s can also be arranged. Please see our Safeguarding Policy for more information on what rules apply in the above situations.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
- Critical thinking skills
- Debating and public speaking
- Leadership
- Collaborative projects
- Presentation skills
- Social Responsibility
- Global issues and positive solutions
INDIVIDUAL ENGLISH LESSONS
Why Choose Individual Lessons Instead of Group Classes?
- Fully bespoke: Our one-to-one lessons are tailor made just for you. We will accommodate to your unique goals.
- Flexible Planning: We can arrange one-to-one lessons at the school at any time between 8:30am and 9:30pm (Monday to Friday), or between 12:00pm and 4:30pm on a Saturday. Online lessons can be arranged for any time (subject to teacher availability) so you can fit learning English effortlessly into your life.
- Various Learning Environments: Choose to learn in a exciting school setting or online from the comfort of your home.
Your teacher will work with you to achieve your aims and can adapt their approach to meet your needs. In your classes, you can focus on whatever aspect of English you like, whether it is grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening, speaking or writing. You could also concentrate on Business English or focus on the type of English that is most relevant for your profession (e.g. Legal English, Aviation English).
- You could prepare for an exam, such as IELTS or a Cambridge English exam, or develop the language skills that you would need for an academic university course in an English-speaking country.
- You will receive as much homework as would suit you and your own personal schedule.
- We will do a thorough needs analysis with you to create a plan for your program of classes, with clear aims and outcomes at every stage.
Let’s Plan Your UK Experience Together
Contact CG eHive today to find out how we can help you make the most of your trip, study programme, or business visit to the UK.