English Courses in Cambridge, England

ABC Languages, Cambridge:
ABC was set up to offer flexibility of choice, quality teaching, and a high level of personal attention. In many cases, students can build their own programme through combining different courses, activities and types of accommodation.

English Full-time & English Extra
ABC Groups are small, with a maximum 10 students, to ensure maximum progress

We offer optional examination preparation in General English, Academic English or General Professional English.

You can combine these subjects: for example, General + Academic English.

We assess your level before your course and discuss your programme with you. We monitor your progress throughout your course, and you will receive a Certificate of Attendance when you leave. This will show your level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Lanaguages.

Courses are available ALL YEAR. You may study for as many weeks as you wish.

HOURS:

15 x 60 minutes per week (09.30 -12.45, Monday-Friday)

25 x 60 minutes (09.30 -12.45, Monday-Friday + 13.30-15.30, Monday-Thursday)

English Part-time
If you can’t study every day, you may be interested in these options:

All levels, Elementary - Advanced

MORNINGS

09.30 – 12.45 (3 hours) Monday-Friday. Choose 2 or 3 mornings per week.

EVENING CLASS

TUESDAYS 18.30 - 20.30 (2 HOURS)

General English & Conversation

Optional - University of Cambridge Examination Preparation

ONE-TO-ONE

We are happy to arrange 1:1 lessons at any time to suit your schedule.

English Full Immersion
We know our professional clients are busy people, who need flexible language training to fit in with hectic schedules. Our tutors (all with professional experience as well as teaching qualifications) will plan your course with you, monitor your progress, and help you reach your goals, whatever your level.

We can also provide specialist tuition in a great many areas – here are some of the most requested Special Professional Options:

Accountancy
Medicine
Economics
Engineering
Human Resources
Technology
Making Presentations
Computing & IT
Banking & Finance
Marketing & Sales
Law
Travel & Tourism

If you’re learning for personal interest we can design your perfect course, from practising conversation to studying literature - our friendly, experienced tutors share your passion for English, and will help you make the most of your stay, whatever your level.

We also offer a full range of cultural activities to enhance your stay in Cambridge. If you take a full-time course, you can take lessons in the afternoons, or choose up to 3 escorted excursions and activities – all included in the basic price.

Here are just some examples:

Excursion to Cathedral City of Ely with traditional Cream Tea
Kings College with a chance to hear the Choir at Evensong
University Botanic Gardens
Fitzwilliam Museum
Sketching Cambridge: learn to draw, with gallery visit
Excursion to Duxford Imperial War Museum

English Combined
GROUP + 1:1
15 hours per week studying in a small group and 10 hours working 1:1 on your special interest – or you can choose up to 3 escorted afternoon excursions or activities

Clients taking this option will receive a complimentary escorted tour of Cambridge and the Cambridge Visitor Card for great savings in restaurants, shops and visitor attractions.

You will also receive a Certificate of Attendance giving your level in accordance with the Common European Framework for Languages, and a detailed course report.

You may choose any of our Group options: General, General Business or Academic English in the morning sessions.

The 1:1 lessons will focus on your chosen topic: anything from essay writing to business negotiations to improving pronunciation and fluency.

Our Special Professional Options are also available on this programme.

English for University & College Lecturers
A wide-ranging, skills-based course for practising lecturers in the further and higher education sectors who are required to design courses and/or deliver lectures in the English language.

The courses are written and delivered by experienced practitioners in the field who are also qualified English Language Teachers.

The standard course provides 25 hours’ contact time (1 hour = 60 mins) plus assignments. A complimentary tour of Cambridge and an escorted evening activity are also included.

Availability
Courses are delivered on a closed-group or individual basis all year. In addition, open-group tuition is available during the major university vacations. Our full range of general/professional courses are available during the summer, as well as courses for children from 5 to17 years, making it possible for the whole family to participate in our summer school.

Required level of English
To obtain maximum benefit from the course, delegates should have a working knowledge of English equivalent to level B2 on the CEFR. We will assess delegates’ levels as part of the registration process. Delegates who feel they need to ‘brush up’ their English before taking the course may like to join one of our general English courses at appropriate level for one or more weeks.

In the case of individuals or a closed group, if the delegates’ levels are below B2 we can provide a modified course to include more direct language support, though an extended stay incorporating a general English course might prove more beneficial.

Delegates in closed groups may be from the same or different faculties.

Course content
Standard topics covered (these may be modified to take account of the delegates’ specific interests):

1.Lecturing / presentation skills, including opportunity to ‘trial’ lectures
2.Effective communication techniques
3.Cross-cultural issues: dealing with multi-national groups
4. Preparation of course materials and unit outlines
5.Setting of examination questions and other assessment tasks
6.Terminology used in examinations
7.Marking systems
8.Correspondence with students and other members of the academic community
9.Comparison of UK and other systems; entry routes to UK universities