Avalon school of english introduction 2017

Page 1

Learn English

Faster

AVALON SCHOOL LONDON


Introduction 1 The School -

2

The Staff -

3

Central London location Established for over 20 years CafĂŠ and roof terrace

Native English speaking, qualified teachers Friendly, multi-lingual staff Accommodation and Welfare officers

4 The Students -

All ages from 18 to 80 years old Wide variety of nationalities Great social events programme to practise speaking

5 The Accreditations -

British Council accredited English UK member

The classes -

Avalon Quantum English: Our own unique teaching system which focuses on speaking AQE course books – written and developed by our own academic managers Exam preparation, General skills, Saturday classes and Part-time classes.

Avalon School London


Location The school is located in the centre of London, close to Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Oxford Street. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road station

Avalon School London


Avalon Quantum English Book 1 to Book 6

Avalon Quantum English is a fun, dynamic approach to learning English that focuses on students’ speaking and listening skills. Specially-trained teachers create engaging classes in which they correct errors and guide students towards natural communication. Regular listening/speaking tests, as well as short writing tasks, mean students can measure their progress and prepare for exams. If you wish to experience a new way of learning English then AQE is for you.

Avalon School London


AQE Course Books A. Target Language Box

B.

Part of Speech Box

C. Phonemic Spelling Box

Book 1 to Book 6 A. Phonemic chunks /fə'niːmɪktʃʌŋks/ A. Picture Material B.

Notes to Remember

C. Writing Task

D. Grammar Box E.

Theme

F.

Grammar Highlighting

G. The Questions

Avalon School London


Avalon Quantum English

Book 7 - Book 8

AQE Books 7 – 8 are an exciting new addition to the AQE range. 1. Topic-based The topics are appropriate for all major General English speaking exams such as FCE/CAE and IELTS 2. Wonderful resources They provide a wonderful resource for developing students’ fluency and discussion skills. Not only are they proving popular with students progressing from AQE Books 1 - 6 but also with students new to the AQE experience.

Avalon School London


AQE Book 7 Syllabus WEEK

UNIT 1

TOPIC

GRAMMAR

FUNCTION

1

1A

PRODUCTS, BRAND & NATIONAL DISHES

PASSIVE

AGREEING & DISAGREEING

2

1B

EDUCATION

BECAUSE OF/DUE TO/AS

ELICITING FURTHER INFORMATION EXPANSION OF IDEAS & OPINIONS

3

1C

MEMORIES & BEHAVIOUR

USED TO/WOULD

GENERALISING & DESCRIBING PAST HABITS MAKING EXCEPTIONS

4

CHECK

WEEK

UNIT 2

TOPIC

GRAMMAR

FUNCTION

5

2A

LIFE IN THE CITY & IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

BE/GET USED TO

HIGHLIGHTING ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

6

2B

NATIONAL CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS

QUESTION TAGS

EXPRESSING POSSIBILITY & UNCERTAINTY QUESTION TAGS

7

2C

RECYCLING, POLLUTION & THE ENVIRONMENT

SO+ADJ+THAT

MAKING SUGGESTIONS

8

CHECK

EXERCISES

EXERCISES

LISTENING CHECK

LISTENING CHECK

INTERACTIVE TASK

INTERACTIVE TASK

Q CHECK

Q CHECK

Avalon School London


Avalon School Classes Reading Writing Speaking Listening Grammar

IELTS

Avalon Quantum English

General English

Exam Preparation

Revision New work Avalon School London


Timetable Flexible Timetable (Monday to Friday) 9:30-10:20 10:30-11:20

11:30-12:20

12:30-13:20 13:30-14:20

14:30-15:20

15:30-16:20 16:30-17:20

AQE Exam Preparation

General English

AQE (Exam Preparation)

General English

AQE (Exam Preparation)

2 x 50 min lessons

1 x 50 min lessons

Avalon Quantum English (AQE)

General English

Our unique classes encourage students to communicate using natural English. You will need to take a short entrance test before joining but, as the classes run continuously, you can start anytime.

These classes practise all the language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) as well as the language systems (vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation)

Exam Preparation Our exam preparation class prepares you for the IELTS exam. You will also need to take a short entrance test before joining but, as the classes run continuously, you can start anytime.

Avalon School London


Course Fees Monday to Friday classes 09:30 – 17:20* WEEKS

10 LESSONS

15 LESSONS

20 LESSONS

1–4

140

210

280

5–8

128

192

256

9 – 12

117

176

234

13 – 16

113

170

226

17 – 20

109

164

218

21 - 24

105

156

210

25 +

102

153

204

Registration Fee £65.00 (includes your first Quantum course book)

*Additional early morning/evening classes may run during peak periods -All prices are per week in £GBP -The school will be closed for on the following dates: Holidays 2017: 1 & 2 Jan, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 28 Aug, 25 & 26 Dec. The school is also closed 21 Dec ‘17 to 2 Jan ’18 inclusive. - Additional holidays (1 week every 6 weeks) are given on courses of 12 weeks +. These holidays are added to enrolments and must be taken in blocks of 1 week. If holidays are not taken, the course end date will be sooner.

Avalon School London


Flexible Learning 1 Saturday Classes 10:30 – 11:45 Avalon Quantum English 11:45 – 12:00 15 minute break 12:00 – 13:30 General English (Reading, Writing, Grammar & Listening) £110 for a minimum of 4 weeks

2

Part-time Classes Anytime from 9:30 am to 6:20 pm, 4 weeks maximum booking with one enrolment

6 Lessons per week(Price from £72 to £240)

9 Lessons per week(Price from £108 to £360)

-

-

2 Lessons, 3 days per week 3 Lessons, 2 days per week

3 Lessons, 3 days per week

Avalon School London


Facilities Free Wi-Fi Free 100MB high speed internet access

CafĂŠ Friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices

The roof garden A great space to socialise

Multi-lingual staff In reception you’ll find helpful, multi-lingual staff

Avalon School London


Social Events International food party

Halloween party

Pancake day

Avalon social events are the perfect place to meet new friends from all over the world, for students to practise their English and get to know the city

Avalon School London


Accommodation Homestay

 

Experience life with a British family and practise your English with your hosts. Your hosts are often working families or retired people. You stay in a friendly London home and choose the meal plan that suits you (half-board or self-catering). You are not expected to take part in family life.

Student Residence

 

A more independent approach. A good range of all-year and summer only residences available all of which are within easy reach of the school. Depending on the residence you may choose either a single room or, if you are coming with a friend, a twin room. Some residences offer breakfast and an evening meal while others are self-catering.

Airport Transfer Service

  

We offer our own airport transfer service. You can book one way or return. At the airport you will be met by a driver. He will meet you at the arrival gate after you have passed through customs. He will have a sign with your name on it.

Avalon School London


Appendix - video sa

1 Teaching System Avalon Quantum English video

3 Student Testimonial Ya Chi’s Student Testimonial -

English Chinese

Alfonso’s Student Testimonial

2 School Video

-

Why Choose… Avalon?

English Spanish

Yeon Mi’s Student Testimonial -

English Korean

Avalon School London


Welcome to Avalon!

www.avalonschool.co.uk

Avalon School London


Learn English

Thank you See you soon!

Faster


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.