Intensive English

Program Overview

This intensive English course enhances your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through general English lessons and specialized Special Interest Groups (SIGs) tailored to your interests or professional goals. With interactive teaching methods, experienced faculty, and a Kings Learning Progress Guarantee, this program empowers you to improve your English proficiency and prepare for a wide range of career paths.

Program Outline

Outline:

Intensive English Course

This course is designed for individuals who want to improve their English skills in a short period of time. It focuses on developing your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a combination of general English lessons and specialized Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Course Structure:

• General English (20 lessons per week): This section focuses on improving your overall English proficiency across all four core skills.
It covers topics such as communication skills, vocabulary development, grammar, study skills, and cultural awareness.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) (8 lessons per week): Choose from a variety of SIGs to focus on specific areas of interest or develop professional skills.
Some examples include Pronunciation Development, Vocabulary Development, Conversation Skills, British Culture and History, Business Fluency, Marketing and Digital Media, and Legal English.

Course Schedule:

Monday-Friday:

• Morning: General English classes
• Afternoon: SIG classes

Individual Modules:

• Pronunciation Development: This SIG focuses on improving your pronunciation and speaking fluency.
• Vocabulary Development: This SIG focuses on expanding your vocabulary and improving your reading comprehension.
• Conversation Skills: This SIG focuses on developing your conversational fluency and English communication skills.
• British Culture and History: This SIG explores British culture, history, and traditions.
• Business Fluency: This SIG focuses on developing your business English skills and terminology.
• Marketing and Digital Media: This SIG explores the language of marketing and digital media.
• Legal English: This SIG introduces you to the basics of legal English and terminology.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Regular progress tests
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Participation in class

Assessment Criteria:

• Language accuracy and fluency
• Vocabulary and grammar use
• Comprehension and critical thinking skills
• Participation and engagement

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive and communicative approach
• Use of technology and multimedia resources
• Group work and collaborative learning
• Individualized feedback and support

Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified English language teachers
• Native speakers of English
• Passionate about teaching and helping students succeed

Unique Approaches:

• Kings Learning Progress Guarantee (for students enrolled in 12+ weeks)
• One-to-one tutorials with senior academic staff
• Kings Learning Hub (online platform with additional resources and support)

Careers:

Career Paths:

• This program can prepare you for a variety of careers in fields such as:
• Education
• Business
• Law
• Marketing
• Media
• Government
• And more

Opportunities:

• This program can help you improve your English skills and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in your chosen career field.
• You may also be able to use your English skills to travel and work abroad.

Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this program, you can expect to:
• Have a significantly improved level of English proficiency
• Be able to communicate effectively in English in a variety of settings
• Have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your chosen career field

Other:

• Kings offers a variety of other English language courses, including:
• General English courses
• Exam preparation courses (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English)
• Gap year programs
• University pathway programs
• Kings has locations in the following cities:
• Boston
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Brighton
• Bournemouth
• London
• Oxford