COURSE SELECTION

Oxford Language Services offers a wide variety of courses, all tailored to your own personal needs.

BEGINNERS COURSE

Course content

Oxford Language Services offers personalised learning progammes designed to meet the needs of an individual or small groups of beginners. Our tutors are qualified to teach English and can understand basic Romanian.

The core English skills taught will focus on vocabulary, tenses, accurate grammar, to an optimum level of reading, speaking, listening, writing abilities, and accent reduction.

Course hours are flexible and dependant on the student/students needs. Private study will be given for revision of prior learning, and preparation for continued learning.

All students will be assessed, monitored and evaluated throughout their learning programme.


Overview of the course
Levels: beginner
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client

BUSINESS COURSE

Course content

The course will contain elements including business and personal meeting skills, negotiations, telephoning, presentations, giving instructions, health and safety, products and services, describing performance and results, reports and e-mails.

A larger amount of the course will be dedicated to describing trends and business concepts, with an industry focus using specific terms and ideas.

Content of the course will be agreed in advanced with the student/students to ensure an appropriate direction of the course that will be related to your work environment.

Overview of the course
Levels: All levels
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client


ENGLISH FOR BANKING

Course content

A range of banking subjects will be approached and related vocabulary, correct terminology, examples of opening accounts, discussing interest rates and appropriate account currency selection.

Other areas will include advice on answering emails and faxes, letters and using the telephone with the emphasis on improved listening, speaking, pronunciation and accent reduction. Appropriately dealing with complaints from foreign nationals will also be covered, also initial dialogue and consultation is included within the course.

Overview of the course
Levels: All levels
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client


GENERAL ENGLISH

Course content

If you want to improve your English for job prospects, possible future employment or to study in another country, this course may well suit your needs.

The Interactive learning programme will include social etiquette, business service level expectations, improved fluency, accent reduction, and a greater understanding of cross-cultural values.
Skill practice will include meeting and greeting people, ordering in hotels, accommodation, food, and rental of cars, all you might expect on a foreign visit or during employment.

Also: suitable future strategies for future learning. The appropriate level for this course is intermediate.


Overview of the course

Levels: All levels
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client


ONE TO ONE PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Course content

This is the best option for those who wish to progress as quickly as their needs dictate. We will supply an English personal trainer to help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Our trainer can react immediately to your individual learning needs. You can prepare yourself for important meetings, trips, and conferences.

1-to-1 training and consultancy means faster results; no company in Romania can provide these services at such a competitive rate.

The latest technology will be used to offer key language acquisition, discussion and speaking practice with native English speakers. This will highlight improved comprehension and analysis of media sources on relevant issues for the student. Over the course you can have the opportunity to exchange ideas whether it is in the office, over lunch or in your own home.

Overview of the course
Levels: All levels
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client

COURSE IN JOURNALISM

Course content

This course is best for intermediates and upwards. You will discuss different styles of journalism and compare articles for debate and discussion.

Overview of the course
Levels: All levels
Start dates: at the client's request
Length of the class: 2 to 40 hours per week
Length of the course: agreed with client


CASE STUDY: THE RIGHT LESSON PLAN


Mugerel needed to be able to talk with his German colleagues regarding the company's finances. The company is multinational and English is the company language.

The Course
Mugerel chose to study one-to-one with his personal language trainer. He needed to be able to explain all aspects of his financial operations and present the facts clearly to his European colleagues. Mugerel chose an intensive course so he could accelerate his learning progress to the maximum.

” I was able to improve my English really quickly. Being able to speak to a native English speaker really gave me the confidence to communicate effectively. All my colleagues have all commented on my progress.”


PROOF OF YOUR SUCCESS

All our students are tested initially to determine their language level. We then design a course around their particular requirements and goals. This is then matched to their assessed level of English.

Monitoring is maintained throughout the course so that adjustments can be made to the programme to achieve maximum learning potential. The final evaluation is made from the progress you have made through out your studies. You will have chance to discuss your progress with you personal trainer and plan future study opportunities and programmes. Provide proof of your progress to your employers, institutions or even just for yourself.

THE TYPICAL PROGRAMME FOR AN INTENSIVE COURSE


09.00-10.30 Induction
Meet your personal trainer and set the goals for the week. Then work together on specific work-related topics such as communication in English.
10.45-11.00 Coffee break
A chance to talk with other colleagues and get focused on the targets for the day.
11.00- 12.30 One-to-one
Practice everyday situations that you deal with daily
12.30-13.30 Lunch
A chance to discuss with your trainer cross-culture values and different approaches to business practice.
13.30-15.00 Lab lesson
Practice your listening, comprehension and pronunciation skills using cassettes videos. You will have the chance to give a presentation about your business in English which will be videoed. This will help guide the content of the course to gain the maximum advantage from the course.
15.00- 15.15 Break
Time to drink something, refocus and recharge your batteries.
15.15- 16.30 Seminar
A chance to discuss your products with your other students, exchange ideas and methods. This will develop your vocabulary and confidence to speak English to others.
16.30- 18.00 Informal session
A chance for you to go out with your tutor to a restaurant or bar. You can talk informally about present issues which can be very useful for social etiquette.