eurospeak brochure

P r o g r a m s f o r a d u l t s45 West StreetReading; RG1 1TZUnited Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 118 958 9599Email: [email protected]

Web: www.eurospeak.org.uk

“Eurospeak was founded in 1992 as a school to help non-English speakers improve their English communication skills during their stay in UK. From that small beginning it has grown to the school we have today, offering language, computer, business and hospitality management skills to students from over 70 countries of the world.”Eurospeak’s prime objective is to give all its students the best of opportunities in their lives. The college works towards creating integrity and harmony between students belonging to various nationalities from all over the world in order to achieve overall development of community.

Eurospeak is a Tier 4 Licensed Sponsor approved by the Home Office for enrolment of international students who wish to study in the UK.

Eurospeak is also accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) which is appointed and recognised by the British Government through the UK Border Agency. The college is also recognised by a number of well known awarding bodies for a variety of courses offered here.

These include the following:

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Eurospeak is Cambridge Exam centre no. 51302. This means that all our students can take a Cambridge exam at the end of the term/ course at our school and get a

Cambridge Certificate proving the level of English they have achieved at Eurospeak.

OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA examinations) is a leading UK awarding body for CLAiT – IT courses offered at Eurospeak

Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) is an awarding body offering high standard qualifications in the field of Hospitality and Tourism. All Eurospeak Hospitality and Tourism programs are currently awarded by CTH.

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a UK awarding body which possesses expertise in developing and accrediting qualifications of different sizes and levels relevant to a wide range of industry sectors. Eurospeak runs its Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management in affiliation with ABP.

Welcome to Eurospeak!

Michael O’Brien

The school Director

Our Accreditation

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At present there are four major Departments in Eurospeak College. All Departments are led by a Head of Department who work in close co-ordination with each other to ensure exceptional learning and educational programmes.

Here you are prepared to master the art of English language and its various facets. The department is associated with the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Part-time and Full-time courses are available in the following subjects:• General English Course at all levels • Cambridge Exam Preparation courses (KET / PET / FCE / CAE)• IELTS preparation course• One to one classes are also available on request

Accredited by the awarding body of the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, UK, the department runs two programmes • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism • Advanced Diploma in Hotel ManagementThe courses offered provide students with a much increased chance of work placement at well-known agencies and corporations which reward their staff with good salaries.

Today computer skills are essential in the work-place. If you have a knack for computers and the IT sector is your calling, you can benefit enormously from our Computing Department which enables you to earn your CLAiT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) diploma. These courses are accredited by Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR).

The department of business at Eurospeak runs Postgraduate courses in the Business Management. These courses are designed for students looking to study business in an international and multicultural environment. The Department continuously strives to improve its industry links in order to be able to offer the students the most industry relevant education.

Eurospeak operates currently out of two buildings. The school started in the Greyfriars Centre where we taught and still teach in rooms that are ideal as class-rooms. The centre also has a large hall which we use for exams and student activities and which can also be used as a lecture hall.

The college also has another building which houses the main school office and classrooms. Eurospeak has been operating out of this building since 2002. The two campuses are only 2 minutes walk apart and are situated right in the centre of Reading, Berkshire just 6 minutes walk from the main train station and right on the main bus routes.

Departments and Courses: Eurospeak Campus:

Department of English Language

Department of Hospitality & Tourism

Department of Computer Science

Department of Business

Greyfriars CentreEnglish Heritage Building

New Campus: By April 2011 Eurospeak will set up another campus with state of the art infrastructure and facilities. The new campus will be located right in the town centre, just a minute walk from the current campus.

Eurospeak is located in the centre of a lovely town of Reading, 35 minutes from London, Oxford and Windsor. There is a direct bus service from Heathrow airport (35 minutes). Reading is also within easy reach of all the other London airports. It has one of the oldest train stations in the world (1841) which means that you can travel almost anywhere in UK directly from Reading in fast, modern trains. There is also a good bus service in the Reading area and is possible to travel by long-distance coach all over the British Isles. The centre of Reading is for pedestrians only – a very pleasant shopping street (Broad Street) with a recently built shopping Mall with the river Kennet running through the middle of it and a park where people can relax, have a picnic and admire the ancient ruins of the abbey. With its many academic centres Reading has a lively student life. This means that there are shops, bars, cafes, discos and restaurants sports clubs (Reading FC is in the Premier football division), swimming-pools, a cultural centre with a concert hall, a museum, a library and hotels. There is the famous Reading outdoor Music Festival held at the end of August each year when students flock to Reading from all over the world to listen to live performances of their favourite groups hoping that the weather will be fine.

Eurospeak considers itself fortunate to be located in Reading where students can enjoy their free time to the full. There are many houses where students can find rooms to rent within walking distance from the school. Some of our students stay with British families for a few weeks while they find the best place to live for the period of their studies.

Proficiency Level - You can use English with ease and fluency. You can improve by increasing your understanding of the nuances of the language and engaging in independent reading to develop your vocabulary further.

Advanced level - You can use English in a range of culturally appropriate ways. You can improve by extending your vocabulary and refining your use of style and register.

Upper-intermediate level - You can use English effectively. You can improve by learning to discuss, argue and express opinion in a culturally acceptable way, and by refining your use of grammar and vocabulary

Intermediate level- You can speak English with some confidence. You can improve by developing your fluency, your understanding of grammar and by widening your vocabulary.

Pre-intermediate level - You can communicate in a range of everyday social and travel contexts. You can improve by developing your listening, grammar and vocabulary.

Elementary level- You can communicate in familiar situations in everyday life. You can progress onto more complex language functions.

Our location: Department of English Studies. Your Progression Stages.

Your level before the course

Your level on the course

Your level after the course Your prospects

IELTS 6-7TOEFL IBT 86-100TOEIC 751-900

CAMBRIDGE CAE

ProficientCEFR C2

IELTS 7-8TOEFL IBT 101+

TOEIC 901+CAMBRIDGE CFE

Degree course in UKCELTA or TEFL course

IELTS 5-6TOEFL iBT 71-85TOEIC 526-750

CAMBRIDGE FCE

AdvancedCEFR C1


CAMBRIDGE CAE

Extend a General Student VisaBachelors or

Masters degree course


CAMBRIDGE PET

Upper-IntermediateCEFR B2

IELTS 5-6 TOEFL iBT 71-85TOEIC 526-750

CAMBRIDGE FCE

Extend a General Student Visa

Foundation course at a University


CAMBRIDGE KET

IntermediateCEFR B1


CAMBRIDGE PET

Apply for a General Student Visa


Pre-IntermediateCEFR A2


CAMBRIDGE KET

Progress to next level Use Basic English at work

Basic Knowledge of English

Elementary CEFR A1


Eurospeak Certificate

Progress to next levelApply for a Student Visitor Visa

“After studying in England, Italy and Belgium, I started my career as a school master teaching French, Philosophy and Athletics. I have also taught myself Italian, Spanish and German and understand very clearly the problems of learning to communicate in a foreign language. I was a headmaster of a boys’ preparatory boarding school in UK and then went to teach English to business people in France before returning to UK to create my own school.”

“Having taught for more than 30 years, I am confident that I know how to make learning an enjoyable as well as a beneficial experience for students of all ages. I have a reputation for being able to prepare people for examinations in a way in which they can achieve their potential. I realise it is important not to lose sight of the need to establish a good rapport with students. I like my students to leave my classes with a smile on their faces and more knowl-edge in their heads. In this way, their path to further academic studies or to a successful career will be made that much easier. “

“I have a degree in English and I first taught EFL in Milan, Italy, quite a few years ago. I've been teaching at Eurospeak for three years now, at all levels and helping students prepare for IELTS exams. I like using a lot of current affairs material and movie clips in my lessons. When not at Eurospeak, I write crime thriller books, three of which have been published in Britain and in other countries too.”

“I’ve taught for over 25 years at all levels from absolute beginners to proficiency level and over the years many of my students have kept in touch and become good friends. My degrees are in Psychology and I have found my knowledge of how we learn new things and remember them particularly useful in the classroom. At present I teach an IELTS groups and it is very satisfying helping students to achieve their IELTS score and then go on to get their degree. I feel that Eurospeak is a friendly school which treats its students as individuals and that is why I enjoy working here.“

“I have been teaching for over 12 years. I was teaching in many different countries for 7 years, including Malaysia, Japan, Australia and Spain. It was a fantastic time. For the last 5 years I have been back in England and I love being back ‘home’. At the moment I am teach-ing a First Certificate Class and Intermediate Class. We work very hard, but we also do fun things too, like Salsa dancing, trips to other towns and the best is when we go to the gorgeous countryside near to Reading.”

Course Profile:

Course Name English as a Foreign Language

Course type Short Term Course

Course mode Full-time - 15 hours per week

Visa Type student visitor, duration up to 11 months ( No Visa extension or work allowed)

Course Duration Up to 11 months

Course Levels Elementary - Proficiency (CEFR A1 - CEFR C1)

Entry Criteria English Certificate from previous studies

Final Qualification Eurospeak Certificate, IELTS exam

English is the most widely spoken language of the world. At Eurospeak you get a chance to learn it from some of the best English language tutors in England. You can pursue your study of the English Language right from the Elementary level and climb your way through various levels to the top most Advanced level.

Course structure:

The course enrolment is ongoing. You can join any time for any number of weeks.

Course dates:

Eurospeak English Tutors Short Term General English Courses

Michael O’Brien - The school Director

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Homework

Tony West - Academic Director and English Teacher

Patrick Smith - English Teacher

12 weeks 20 weeks 9 weeks

September -December January - June June - August

Julia Alexander Gordon - English Teacher

Natasha Martin - English Teacher

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySpeaking &vocabulary

Reading & Discussion

Listening & Speaking

Vocabulary

Vocabulary revision & Quiz

Grammar & Practice

Speaking & Writing

Grammar Practice

Grammar Review

Reading & Vocabulary

Class discussion

Writing an essay

Grammar & Practice


Role play

Grammar Practice

Reading & Pronunciation

Class Survey

Vocabulary & Grammar

Course Profile:

Course Name English as a Foreign Language

Course type Short and Long Term Course

Course mode Full-time - 30 hours per week

Visa Type Student Visitor or Tier 4 General Student

Course Levels Intermediate - Proficiency (CEFR B1 - CEFR C1)

Course description: Our intensive covers speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, naturally including grammar and vocabulary. The main emphasis of this course is on practical communication to build up your vocabulary and help to develop fluency and confidence. We recommend this intensive English course for adult wishing to make rapid progress, or for students booking short courses. The morning part of the course follows our General English course training all English skills and after lunch the focus is on Social English.

Course structure:

Lunch break – a perfect chance to try fish & chips in Reading town centre!

Intensive Course

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Homework



Cambridge exam Preparation

Vocabulary

Grammar & Practice


Speaking & Writing

Grammar Practice


Class Discussion

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Writing an essay

Grammar & Practice


Class Survey

Grammar Practice




Course Profile:

Course Name English as a Foreign LanguageCourse type Long Term CourseCourse mode Full-time - 15 hours per weekVisa Type Tier 4 General StudentCourse Duration 1-3 yearsCourse Levels Upper-Intermediate - Proficiency (CEFR B2 - CEFR C1)Entry Criteria English Certificate at CEFR B1 levelFinal Qualification Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE or IELTS examThe course enrolment is ongoing.

Course structure:

Tipical Day:

• 8.00 I get up and watch BBC news while getting ready for school• 9.00 I am off to school. It is just 15 minutes walk. • 9.30 I enjoy my class with my friends from different countries. It is hard work but we have fun too. • 13.00 We often go for a coffee or lunch after class with my class mates. • 14.00 I go to a charity bookshop next to my school where I work as a volunteer a few hours per week. It is a great opportunity to speak to lots of English people who are very friendly and I understand their accent much better now.• 17.00 Go shopping for food – I can even find some food from my country in the supermarket as English people like foreign food.• 18.00 Cook my dinner while chatting to my housemates. I share a house with a Chinese, Venezuelan and an Italian student. We often try each other’s food and tell each other about our countries. • 20.00 I do my homework. It does take me a good hour because it is always 2 pages of exercises but then it is important to work hard both in class and on your own to get great results.• 22.00 If it is Friday I often go dancing salsa with my friends. I could not imagine I would be into salsa before I came to UK but my Brazilian and Spanish friends have taught me some steps! There are ots of English people as well.

Long Term General English Courses

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Homework



Cambridge exam Preparation

Vocabulary

Grammar & Practice


Speaking & Writing

Grammar Practice


Class Discussion


Writing an essay

Grammar & Practice

Listening & Speak-ing

Class Survey

Grammar Practice




Anastasia Russia

Morning classes9.30 - 12.45

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Homework

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayGrammar & Practice

Conversation Practice

Listening & Discussion

Grammar Practice

Speaking& Vocabulary

Listening & Debate

Writing

writing a story

Grammar & Practice


Class Survey

Vocabulary

Pair Interview

Grammar Revision

Listening & Discussion

Grammar practice

Grammar practice

Movie & Vocabulary

Movie & DiscussionVocabulary

Afternoon classes14.45 - 18.00

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Eurospeak is Cambridge Exam centre no. 51302.This means that all our students can take a Cambridge exam at the end of the term/ course at our school and get a Cambridge Certificate proving the level of English they have achieved at Eurospeak.

These exams are held at Eurospeak every December, March and June. Please visit our website for detailed information on the dates for the current academic year: www.eurospeak.org.uk

Cambridge Assessment at Eurospeak

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayIELTS Exam Practice

General Englishfor IELTS

General English for IELTS

General English for IELTS

IELTS Exam Practice

Our IELTS course is designed for those students who are planning to go to a University in UK.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English language test jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.

IELTS certificate is mandatory for admission to most UK universities. The exam tests are conducted for all 4 English Language skills i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening. IELTS shows if a student has the necessary study techniques and skills to follow a university course in English.

Criteria for Entry

You need to have CEFR level B1 (Intermediate) before you join the IELTS course. It means that you will start with the IELTS score of about 4.5 and will progress towards the score you require.

Course dates and Duration We run our IELTS course all year around.

It is possible to join it for 1 or several terms.The duration depends on your current level of English and on the final IELTS score you have to achieve. If you are planning to go to a UK university, you can find the required IELTS score on the university website).

Course structure:

IELTS course is a part of the Advanced level course which runs every morning. It is important that you improve both your knowledge of IELTS tasks and your General knowledge of English.

• The IELTS class consists of practicing all IELTS parts: Reading, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. In addition to that, there are mock IELTS tests every week, which show your progress in the IELTS course. • Your tutor will advise you on the time when you are ready to take the real exam. • Our friendly office staff will then help you register for an IELTS exam with one of the exam centres in Oxford or London (30 minutes by train from Reading).

IELTS Preparation Classes

Key English Test (KET):

Preliminary English Test (PET):

12 weeks 20 weeks 10 weeks

September -December January - June June - August

This exam is designed to test the ability of students who have studied at a basic level (elementary and perhaps some pre-intermediate) to introduce them to the first recognized Cambridge exam.

This exam is designed to test Intermediate candidates’ ability to perform language tasks similar to those required for successful performance in real life situations

First Certificate (FCE): This exam consolidates the upper-intermediate level and shows a competent level of understanding and communication in both spoken and written English

This is a high level qualification for candidates wishing to use their English for professional or study purposes.Advanced (CAE):

This is the highest level of Cambridge English exams. This exam treats English in a more academic manner than the advanced level and is highly respected throughout the world.

Proficiency (CPE):

Here is the list for these examinations:

Academic Course - 8 monthsModules:

Supervised Work Placement 8 months

Course Profile:

Course Name Postgraduate Diploma in Business ManagementCourse type Long Term CourseCourse mode Full-time - 15 hours per weekVisa Type General Student VisaCourse Duration 12 monthsIntake January / April / SeptemberEntry Criteria BA degree from a recognized university with second division or above; IELTS 6.0

*Students who have scored an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent may join the course with a 3 months English foundation program *Applicants who do not meet the formal entry criteria may be admitted to the course provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed to be appropriate.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) is offered at Eurospeak College in affiliation with ABP, a highly regarded professional qualification provider in UK. This Course caters to the needs of all those aspiring young professionals who are inclined towards the global corporate/business management.

Course overview:The Course available at Eurospeak College enables you to enter your field of expertise with confidence and experience instilled through practical case studies and real business oriented teaching. The Course comprises of 5 units with no less than 180 study hours each for all the units. It gives you the much needed prod in the direction of acquiring masters in business management.

StructurePGDBM at Eurospeak incorporates career supportive skills and practical application of knowledge in its course curriculum in lieu of the specific demands of employers.

The course will award you with following skill development: • Systematic understanding of knowledge with critical awareness of problems at hand.• Getting sound knowledge of management techniques.• To develop skills for successfully tackling unpredictable situations in business.• To instil the requisite expertise for effective and efficient performance in high stake critical scenario.• Be able to develop sound judgement and maintain smooth flow of communication.• Be able to plan and implement tasks for the growth of the business units• Strategic Business Management & Planning• Organisational Resource Planning• Management of Financial Resources & Performance• Leadership & Change Management• Corporate Management in Action [integrative case study]

AssessmentThe assessment is centre based which makes use of criteria defined assignment briefs, case studies, assignments, work place assessments, professional observations, time constraint assessments on a regular basis.

Department of Business

Course Profile:

Course Name Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementCourse type Long Term CourseCourse mode Full-time - 15 hours per weekVisa Type General Student VisaCourse Duration 16 months (8 months of studies + 8 months work placement) Intake January / April / SeptemberEntry Criteria BA Degree in Hospitality/Tourism or Business; IELTS 6.0 Any other graduatation with atleast 2 years relevant work experience

*Students who have scored an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent may join the course with a 3 months English foundation program*Applicants who do not meet the formal entry criteria may be admitted to the course provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed to be appropriate.

Course description:

Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management caters to the needs of those international students who wish to attain leading positions in the Hospitality sector and become successful professionals. Eurospeak has excellent links with the industry. Our dedicated placement officer assists the students in securing valuable job placements.

ProgressionUniversity of Sunderland: After completing the taught portion, the students can complete a 60- credit dissertation with the University of Sunderland leading to the award of the University of Sunderland MSc Degree in Tourism & Hospitality. Thames Valley University (London): Students who pass their PG Diploma and obtain a grade of at least 55% in half of their modules will be eligible to apply for the dissertation stage of an MA in Hospitality / Tourism Management from TVU.

Department of Hospitality and Tourism

Curriculum

1.Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategies2. Management and Leadership Across Cultures3. Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Planning4 .(optional) Managing Hospitality and Tourism Projects5 (optional) Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism Managers

This placement will be a paid position within the hospitality sector which the college will assist the students to secure. Most placements are based in or around London. However, these placements may be based out of any location in the UK as well.

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Choosing the right place to stay is of foremost importance. Living in the right environment will greatly influence your academic and personal life in the UK.Reading is a university town and there are lots of options for student accommodation.

You can choose from:

Renting a room or a flat on your own though one of many Reading estate agencies which will guide you towards your ideal lodging according to your budget, proximity to the college and space requirements.Sharing a house with other students from our school.Staying with British host families for a few weeks or for the whole course duration. Staying in a student hall of residence

Students are advised to search on websites like http://reading.gumtree.com/http://www.rightmove.co.uk/ http://www.findaproperty.com/http://www.accommodationforstudents.com/reading.asphttp://www.houseshare.net/availability.asphttp://www.avanteblue.com/http://www.needac.com/ http://www.studentpads.net/

Host family accommodation with British families.

Our host families. We have an extensive list of trusted host families who are happy to provide accommodation taking into account students’ dietary or medical requirements and any personal preference. The host families are in quiet areas in Reading. Our families take good care of our students and they are there for you on your first day at school and will see you off with a big hug.

Accommodation conditions single room / internet availableMeals half-board ( breakfast and dinner)Minimum stay 2 weeksDistance from school 15 minutes bus rideDeposit required in advance 2 weeksNotice to be given when leaving 1 week

Living in Reading. Finding Accommodation

The thing I liked most about the school is the friendly atmosphere. I am from Slovakia and I studied in Eurospeak for 2 years. Now I have a job dealing with customers in English all day long.

Students’ TestimonialsSlavka Hroncekova Slovakia

I come from Pakistan and I am very happy in Eurospeak. There is a very open atmo-sphere, the teachers are qualified and friendly and the school is right in the centre of Reading, just right for me.

Haider Ali Pakistan

I come from Spain where I worked in a bank. I came to UK to improve my English and found Eurospeak through a friend. I came to lessons as a part-time student of English and after a year here I found a job as a Secretary, working in English. This is thanks to the help Eurospeak gave me.

All of my teachers were very experienced so I found it very easy to pick up English. There were seven students in my class so we could learn quickly.

I am from Venezuela where I worked as an industrial engineer. I came to Euro-speak to learn better English and then to sharpen my IT skills. I can see my knowl-edge increasing in every lesson. I started at a low level and now I feel much more confident. Eurospeak is like my second home.

Studying at Eurospeak really helped me to improve my knowledge of English. I got a very good grade at IELTS and I am now doing a Masters Degree in nursing at a British University. I find it easy to follow lectures in Medicine and Chemistry in English. I am very glad that I can add British Qualifications to my degree from Thailand and cannot thank Eurospeak teachers enough for helping me achieve my dream.

Celia Martinez Spain

ChristinaGermany

Agustin Torrealba Venezuela

Tatiya Jumpathong Thailand

Students who wish to join any of our designated courses at Eurospeak College in Reading can apply through any of these procedures mentioned below.

Downloading the application form and then sending it to us along with all the requisite documents on [email protected] Contacting our local representative in your region Calling us on +44(0)118-9589599 and finding out the complete application procedure

Application Procedure

Application Routes

General Student

- Duration: 6 months - 3 years - Permission to work part-time (10/20 hours per week - depending on course)- Possibility of extending your visa in UK - For Intermediate and above level students = IELTS 4.5

Submit your documents by email to: [email protected]: 1. An application form

2. a copy of your valid passport3. A copy of your previous qualifications e.g. English Certificates or a

Diploma

Student Visitor

- Duration: up to 6 months- No part-time work permission - - No visa extension in UK- For ALL LEVELS including Beginner and Elementary level students

Receive a Conditional Offer of a place

Make a payment

Receive a Visa Letter (Student Visitors)

or a CAS number (General Students)

Apply for your visa and Join the course

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