ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY ENGLISH LEVEL IS?
The first lesson consists of assessment activities in order to establish strengths and weakness and to determine your level.
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Generally speaking if you can only talk about yourself, understand basic greetings and only speak in a limited way you’re working at beginner level; if you can talk about everyday situations and can speak English with some confidence you’re working around intermediate level and if you can form well-structured arguments and use English in a range of culturally appropriate ways you’re working around advanced level.
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ENGLISH IS MY FIRST LANGUAGE BUT CAN YOU STILL HELP ME?
* Practical English language instruction
* Native mother-tongue speaker
* Clear understandable accent
* Strategies employed to help students use English that sounds natural
* Relevant lesson content
* Lessons planned around each learner's interests
* Learn about British life and culture
* Experience of teaching students from all over the world
* Variety of backgrounds and professions taught
* Variety of ages taught
* Online e.g. Zoom lessons available to GMT/BST
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*or 'In-person' lessons
​WHY LEARN ENGLISH WITH HL TUTORING SERVICES?
English Language is also known as English as a Second Language, E.S.O.L., English as a Foreign Language and E.F.L.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes I help native English speakers too.
WHAT IS THE CONTENT OF A TYPICAL LESSON?
Which English language course should I choose?
Choose a specific area or work on all 4 key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening. The choice is yours! Grammar and vocabulary are essential components of each course.
Most classes are for one to one tuition except for the Conversational English Group class and the General English Group class.
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Lessons are tailor made. See types of lessons offered.
CAN YOU HELP WITH ASSIGNMENTS?
​I will not complete assignments on behalf of learners but I can help with the English. Assignments need to be already completed by the learner and printed out (in paper form). Help is given only during lesson time and in general terms.
HOW MANY LESSONS WILL I NEED TO IMPROVE MY LEVEL OF ENGLISH?
The following courses below are '1 to 1' courses and for a block of 4 lessons (pay monthly) cost £140 for 4 x 1 hour lessons or £40 for a single 1 hour lesson, excluding transport costs.
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An advanced payment is required to secure the time slot for the lesson(s).
General English
Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to communicate on a practical level
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This very much depends on the learner.
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Conversational English Group Class
I AM VISITING BRITAIN IN A FEW WEEKS FOR A HOLIDAY. CAN YOU HELP ME PREPARE?
Conversational English
Focus on speaking and responding to others
Exam English
Learn techniques and strategies needed to improve scores in CAE, FCE, IELTS, PET, KET and other exams
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English for Academic Purposes
Use English for academic purposes effectively
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Write essays, reports and other academic articles with increased confidence and accuracy
Understand and use appropriate language for presentations, discussions or debates in seminars
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Develop strategies in listening, academic reading, as well as improving critical thinking skills
Business English
Enhance your business communication skills and use English effectively in
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Interviews
Presentations
Meetings
Conferences
Phone conversations
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Emails
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Thursday evenings.
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm BST/GMT
Cost: Half term courses are cheaper.
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Dates
AUTUMN 1 TIMETABLE:
​September - October
It's a half term course.
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AUTUMN 2 TIMETABLE:
November - December. Book online here.
WINTER TIMETABLE: January - February
Half term course.
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WINTER 2 TIMETABLE:
February -March
Half term course.
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SPRING TIMETABLE:
May - July
There isn't a class in the first week in June.
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SUMMER TIMETABLE:
July - August
6 lessons as it's a half term course.
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Join this class if you want to develop your speaking skills; the emphasis is on speaking. Use grammar with increased accuracy, develop vocabulary and improve your pronunciation skills. Practise English in a relaxed and friendly environment.
You are welcome to join the class part way through the term if there are enough places.
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Yes I would be able to help you get ready for your trip. You could have one –to –one online lessons first. After an initial assessment, I would then plan a series of lessons around travel and tourism, or whatever your trip entails.
DO YOU TEACH LESSONS ONLINE?
Absolutely. If you are abroad or prefer the convenience of on-line tuition then I can teach you online, e.g. via Zoom. The beauty of online tuition is you can be anywhere in the U.K. or, indeed, the world! You will need to pay for lessons in advance.
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CONTACT HL TUTORING SERVICES:
General English Group Class
Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to communicate on a practical level
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Wednesday evenings
Time: 6 - 7.30pm GMT (90 minutes)
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Cost: Half term courses are cheaper.
Book the latest course online here.
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Dates:
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SPRING 1
April - May ​
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SUMMER TIMETABLE
July - August
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AUTUMN 1 TIMETABLE
September - October
AUTUMN 2 TIMETABLE
November - December
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Forthcoming Group Classes
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Please get in touch if you're interested in any other group class which are not currently offered. If there's enough interest I would be happy to set up another class depending on my availability.
Check the website for further information.
