LVC London School of English

LVC London School of English

Experience the Excellence LVC English Language Courses

LONDON SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

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Welcome to LVC!

I started LVC London School of English with the mission of offering an affordable English language learning experience which is both educational and fun. I believe that it is vitally important that students remain happy if they are to get the best out of their education.

Over the years, we have gained a great reputation for providing a quality education in a caring and friendly environment. Whatever your language level is, we can help. Whatever your reason for studying is – career, travel, pleasure – LVC London School of English is the place for you.

I look forward to welcoming you to the School very soon.

Edith Eneanya-Bonito Principal

Our mission statement The LVC promise: - to provide high quality courses for international students in a positive and inclusive learner-centred environment, focusing on students’ real and practical aspirations - to offer a range of student support services to enable our students to enjoy their courses to the full

Contents 3. Why LVC? 4. London attractions on our doorstep 5. Nightlife in London 6. Great local area 7. Student comments Courses to suit you 8. General English 9. Intensive English 10. Exam preparation courses 10. One-to-one 11. Summer courses 12. Business English 12. Family courses 13. LVC Social programmes 14. LVC learning 15. Experience the excellence

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LVC Accommodation 16. Homestay 17. Hall of residence 17. Flatshare & Houseshare 18. CEFR 19. How to book?

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Why LVC?

Excellent teaching

Regular tutorials

Amazing value for money

Qualified and dedicated teachers

A wide range of leisure activities

Easy access

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London attractions on our doorstep

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London Eye

Madame Tussauds

Buckingham Palace

Tower Of London

Big Ben

National Gallery

British Museum

Westminster Abbey

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Nightlife in London London is a multicultural city with a thriving nightlife scene. There are many pubs, clubs, concerts, theatres and festivals that you can go to and enjoy.

The nightlife in London is not just about the pubs and clubs. London is also famous for its theatres in the West End. You can get some good deals on the internet for theatre tickets and meals before or after the show.

London hosts many festivals throughout the year. The Camden Crawl music festival is an indie festival held in 50 different locations around Camden. Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which is held in August.

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Totteridge & Whetstone

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Edgware Stanmore

Burnt Oak

Canons Park

Mill Hill East

Southgate

West Finchley

Arnos Grove

Bounds Green

Finchley Central

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Leicester Square

St. James’s Park

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Russell Square

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Old Street

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Courses to suit you

General English A perfect course for students who wish to improve their ability to communicate with people in everyday situations. Lessons are planned with individual student needs in mind and focus on all aspects of language including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking and listening. There is a strong focus on fluency and effective communication in real-life situations.

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15 hours per week Levels: Beginner to Proficient Maximum 16 students per class Start any Monday Minimum age: 16 years

Intensive English With our Intensive English Programme, you will study General English with a choice of separate options. These options include Business English (BE), Extra Grammar & Vocabulary (G&V) and Extra Conversation & Pronunciation (C&P).

Our Admissions Team will be here to advise you which options suit you best when you arrive.

The core part of the course follows our General English course and the other sessions will focus on the option you have chosen (BE, G&V or C&P).

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25 hours per week Levels: Elementary to Proficient Maximum 16 students per class Start any Monday Minimum age: 16 years Includes skills options (BE, G&V or C&P)

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Courses to suit you

Exam preparation courses

One-to-one

At LVC we offer preparation classes for the IELTS and Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE & CPE). Lessons are based on learners’ needs, ensuring that they improve their English and practise exam skills through a variety of materials including past exam papers. Teachers will also organise mock exams in order to enhance students’ ability to achieve the best possible result and thus boost their future work and study opportunities.

You will work with your own personal teacher.

You will identify the specific language skills that you want to improve and together create a programme of learning suitable for you.

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Standard: 15 hours per week Intensive: 25 hours per week Minimum Level: Pre-intermediate Maximum 16 students per class Start any Monday

Your course can be full time or in addition to any other LVC course, with times arranged to suit you.

Key facts • Flexible course length from 15 to 30 one-to-one hours per week • Minimum level: Beginner • Start any Monday • Minimum age: 16 years

Summer courses LVC Summer Programmes are designed to enable students from all over the world to discover English life and culture while improving their language skills in a fun, active and social environment during their summer holidays.

Our Summer Programmes are fully-inclusive courses of English tuition, accommodation, supervised excursions and activities. We will be here to help you feel safe and secure, so you can make the most of your time with us.

We accept group and individual bookings, and students will be fully integrated with other learners from all over the world during their stay.

Students under 18 (16 and 17 years old) may have lessons and some social activities such as tours and excursions with other students over 18. Our safeguarding policy ensures there is sufficient adult supervision for all social programmes, both on-site and off-site.

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15 hours in the morning or afternoon Minimum age: 14 years Maximum 16 students per class Full-board accommodation Trips and walking tours around London Weekend excursions in England Social activities in the evenings

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Courses to suit you

Business English

Family courses

In our Business English classes, you will learn how to express yourself more fluently and confidently when communicating with clients and colleagues at different levels and in various work situations, for example writing reports, presentation skills and participating in meetings.

These courses offer families the chance to experience London together. Parents can study English in the mornings in one of our year-round adult classes, whilst their children have lessons in classrooms with children from other families.

Our programmes are fully-inclusive courses of English tuition, accommodation, supervised excursions and activities.

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25 hours per week Minimum Level: Pre-intermediate Maximum 16 students per class Start any Monday Minimum age: 18 years

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15 hours in the morning Maximum 16 students per class Full-board accommodation Trips and walking tours around London Weekend excursions in England

LVC Social programmes By joining LVC social programmes, you can get a taste of all the things London has to offer. As well as seeing the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, you will visit some areas outside central London, such as trendy East London or Greenwich. Also, you will travel outside London too – there are so many wonderful and historic cities, such as Oxford and Stratford upon Avon, and the English countryside is truly beautiful.

Sample programme Day

Event

Monday

British Museum One of the oldest and most prestigious museums in the world.

Tuesday

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Watch a Shakespeare play as people at his time used to do.

Wednesday

The Natural History Museum Uncover the stories behind the histories – educational, fun and extra-ordinary!

Thursday

Film / Pronunciation / Reading / Conversation Club Improve your language skills at one of our clubs, free admission!

Friday

Pub Night Relax after classes and meet and chat to friends from all around the world

Saturday

Day trip to Cambridge Explore this iconic and world-famous university city.

Sunday (Optional)

Day trip to Bath & Stonehenge Experience the uniqueness of the renowned Roman Town and the ever-popular Stonehenge

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LVC Learning

The academic success of our school is a direct result of the teachers we employ and our approach to teaching. We carefully select quality teachers who understand your goals and work hard to build a close relationship with you. Your teacher will treat you as an individual and will find out why you’re learning English and what you need to learn.

As you learn, your progress will be continuously monitored so you can move to a higher level when you are ready, or we can give you extra support when you need it. All of this leads to a truly personalised learning experience, where your abilities will improve rapidly, and you’ll have fun too!

At LVC, we have the passion and experience to ensure you achieve your learning objectives, and our school has a positive, friendly environment where your progress is central.

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Experience the excellence

We have qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers. They are passionate about teaching and are committed to helping their students’ progress. Our teachers use a range of teaching methods to ensure that they deliver lessons that are interesting and engaging to all students. Our lessons are student centred to enable maximum learning and production of the language.

We at LVC believe that a good English teacher is: •

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LVC Accommodation Our accommodation is perfect for students who wish to experience living independently in London, while studying English and meeting other students from around the world. We work with registered student accommodation agencies such as Britannia and Unite Students and therefore, you can rely on the quality of services, safety and security where you stay. All our accommodation options – residences, homestay, flatshare and houseshare are pleasant and comfortable so you really feel like you are living in a friendly house with other international students.

On your arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of staff who is available 24 hours a day, every day of the week in case of emergencies.

Homestay This is an excellent opportunity to learn about life in the UK, experience British culture and practise English at the same time.

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Zone 1

Premium or Superior Option with travel time of 15-40 minutes from LVC

Zone 2

Standard, Premium or Superior Option with travel time of 25-60 minutes from LVC

Zone 3

Standard, Premium or Superior Option with travel time of 35-65 minutes from LVC

Zones 4 & 5

Standard Option with travel time of 40-70 minutes from LVC

Options

Single or Shared rooms. Bed & Breakfast, Half-Board or Self-Catering.

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Hall of residence We have a wide range of halls of residence available all year round.

All residences are stylish & modern with excellent facilities available to students. Our halls of residence are located primarily in zones 1 and 2 of the London Underground system, close to public transport.

Options: Single or Shared rooms, Self Catering What’s included: Internet; kitchen utensils; bed linen; laundry facilities; all utility bills.

Flatshare & Houseshare Sharing a flat or a house with other students is a great way to experience London and practise your English with other international students. They are all located close to convenient transportation links to our school.

Options: Single, double and twin rooms. Students share the common areas, bathrooms and kitchens. Student houses are generally at 30 minutes’ travel time from the school.

What’s included: Internet; kitchen utensils; bed linen; laundry facilities; all utility bills.

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CEFR for languages

Common European Framework of Reference

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Which Course

C2

IELTS 7-8 TOEFL 95-110 TOEIC 901+ CAMBRIDGE CPE CEFR C2

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

C1

IELTS 6-7 TOEFL 61-94 TOEIC 528-750 CAMBRIDGE CAE CEFR C1

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

B2

IELTS 5-6 TOEFL 36-60 TOEIC 528-750 CAMBRIDGE FCE CEFR B2

Upper-intermediate You can use English effectively. Improve by learning to discuss, argue and express opinions in a culturally acceptable way. Refine your use of grammar and vocabulary.

B1

IELTS 4-5 TOEFL 30-35 TOEIC 401-525 CAMBRIDGE PET CEFR B1

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

A2

IELTS 3-4 TOEIC 301-400 CAMBRIDGE KET CEFR A2

Pre-intermediate You can communicate in a range of everyday social and travel contexts.

Improve by developing your speaking, grammar and vocabulary.

A1

IELTS 2-3 TOEIC 151-300 CEFR A1

Elementary You can understand language used in everyday situations if the speaker speaks slowly and clearly. Improve by developing your listening and vocabulary.

How to book?

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Book or enquire about a course by using our online application form: www.lvcenglish.com

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Email your enquiry, and we will aim to answer you within 24 hours. info@lvcenglish.com

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Our office hours are 9.00 to 18.00, so please feel free to call us to have a chat about the programme you would like to study.

Our number is +44 (0) 20 7231 1658

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If you are already in London and would like to speak to someone face to face to discuss your study options, please come visit the school! You don’t need to make an appointment, and our offices are open from 9.00 to 18.00

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