English Programmes for Business
and Professional People 2013
For more information please contact:
Frances King School of English 77 Gloucester Road London SW7 4SS United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7870 6533 Fax: +44 20 7341 9771 Email: info@francesking.co.uk
www.francesking.co.uk
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Frances King was founded in 1973 and is one of London’s leading English language schools offering a wide range of programmes including:
n English for Business and Professional People n General English, Examination and University
Preparation (16+ years)
n Family Programmes for parents and their children
– Easter, winter and summer (8-16 years)
n Summer Residential Teenager Programmes (13-17 years)
For Business and Professional people, we offer a range of One-to-One programmes, as well as Intensive Club 8 courses in small classes of maximum 8 students. By adding One-to-One tuition to the Club 8 Intensive course, you can concentrate on a particular skill, area of language or work project. In July and August, we also offer Club 8 Legal English and Club 8 Business English Programmes.
Choose Frances King for:
n Excellent location in Kensington, opposite
Gloucester Road underground station, with excellent transport links to other parts of London
n Intensive, full immersion or flexitime courses for effective communication in English – flexible starting dates, all levels of English
n Excellent facilities – self-access study centres
with Internet and free wireless laptop connection
n A range of accommodation in central locations to suit the needs of business people: superior and executive homestays, residences, studios, apartments and hotels
n Friendly helpful and caring staff – always
available to help you
Location
Our One-to-One and Club 8 courses are both held in our school located in the prestigious area of Kensington, directly opposite Gloucester Road underground station, on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. The world famous Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science Museums are just minutes away. Beautiful Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace are at the end of the street. The area has many shops, bars and restaurants and is close to the famous shopping areas of Knightsbridge and the King’s Road.
During the summer period, we may also use nearby annexes. For students on One-to-One courses, there is a dedicated executive area on the top floor of the building, reached by a lift.
End of Course Certificate
At the end of the course, students receive a Frances King certificate, showing the length of the course and the language level achieved. For company personnel, we can also provide a written progress report on request.
One-to-One Programmes
n Completely personalised, intensive
language training
n Immersion, intensive or flexitime courses n Teachers experienced in teaching English
in the business and professional world
n Maximum speaking time and correction of
your errors – faster progress
These courses are completely tailor-made – a detailed needs analysis allows you to specify your needs and objectives before the course starts. Your teacher will work closely with you to assess progress and reassess needs and objectives during the course. A One-to-One programme will quickly improve your general or specialised English.
We cater for many professional areas, including sales and marketing, finance, law and management. We help you to prepare for business presentations, negotiations or meetings and develop key communication skills such as telephoning, business correspondence and report writing. We also offer CV, interview and examination preparation.
One-to-Two Programmes
These courses are for two friends, colleagues or family members with the same level of English who wish to study together. Timetable, course length and starting dates are by arrangement.
One-to-One 9 Day Immersion
n Suitable for business people with an urgent
language learning need
n Study over two weekends and the week
inbetween – only one week away from work This course is for busy business and
professional people who have an urgent language learning need, such as preparing for a presentation, a conference, negotiations or meetings abroad but who can only take one week away from work. This course takes place over two weekends and the week inbetween. In addition, lunch is taken with a teacher. Participants should arrive on a Friday and be ready for classes to start on the following Saturday, but the programme can be adapted if necessary to suit the individual. Courses will reflect your specific learning needs and objectives and your professional field.
Location and Facilities
One-to-One courses take place in our dedicated executive area on the top floor of our Kensington school, reached by a lift. We have 8 One-to-One teaching rooms arranged around a student area with the following facilities and services:
n PCs with fast Internet, email and wireless
laptop connection
n TV, newspapers and magazines n Free refreshments
n Help with planning your free time in London n Social events including dinner with a teacher
Weekends and out of hours
We are able to arrange to-One and One-to-Two lessons at weekends and out of normal school hours both at school and other central London addresses such as a hotel or office.Needs Analysis
One-to-One courses are completely tailor-made and you will need to complete the online test and assessment before the course starts. You will also be sent a Needs Analysis Form, allowing you to specify your needs and objectives and helping us to select a suitable teacher.
One-to-One Trainers
All Frances King trainers are degree educated and have a teaching qualification, in addition to many years’ experience both in teaching English and in the business and professional world. They are adept at identifying and meeting your language needs. Trainers may also have the London Chamber of Commerce Certificate in teaching English for Business and a degree in a specialist subject, for example in, law, management and marketing.
Frances King Corporate Clients
We have taught employees from a wide range of organisations including: Alitalia, Al Jawaby Oil Services, Banca di Roma, BBC World Service, BOC Gases, Bosch, BP, Chanel, Citibank, Deloitte & Touche, Deutsche Bank, Gucci, IBM, Kelloggs, KPMG, La Guardia di Finanza, Louis Vuitton, Lufthansa, Lukoil, Mobil, Nestle, Ogilvy & Mather, Renault Finance, Saatchi & Saatchi, Santander, Schweppes, Shell, Swiss Bank Corporation.End of Course Certificate and Report
At the end of the course, students receive a Frances King certificate and recommendations for continued English learning and development and a full written progress report, on request.Social Events
We also arrange a weekly social event for students taking One-to-One courses – an opportunity to network with other students and teachers. The special social events for those on One-to–One courses include dinner at a London restaurant or pub. Students are also welcome to join the school Activity Programme, which is available to all students studying at Frances King.
Pedro Carbo,
Spain
“Taking One-to-One lessons has
helped me improve my English
much faster and gives me the
possibility to focus on the topics
of my choice. I also have time for
my job and for visiting London.”
One-to-One Programmes
Starting dates: Every Mondayor other days by arrangement1
Levels: All
27 One-to-One 40 Maximum class size: 1
Lessons per week: 40, including lunch with teacher Timetable:
n 9.15-13.15
n lunch with teacher
n 14.15-17.15
n Monday to Friday
Course length: 1-4 weeks or by arrangement
28 One-to-One 30 Maximum class size: 1 Lessons per week: 30 Timetable:
n 9.15-13.15
n 14.15-16.15
n Monday to Friday or other times by arrangement
Course length: 1-4 weeks or by arrangement
29 One-to-One 20 Maximum class size: 1 Lessons per week: 20 Timetable:
n 9.15-13.15
n Monday to Friday or other times by arrangement
Course length: 1-4 weeks or by arrangement
30 One-to-One Flexitime Maximum class size: 1 Lessons per week: 2-40 Timetable:
n By arrangement
Course length: Any number of weeks
31 One-to-Two Flexitime Maximum class size: 2 Lessons per week: 2-40 Timetable:
n By arrangement
Course length: Any number of weeks
32 One-to-One 9 Day Immersion Maximum class size: 1
Lessons: 72, 8 lessons daily, including lunch
with teacher
Timetable:
n 9.15-13.15
n lunch with teacher
n 14.15-17.15
n Saturday to Sunday
Course length: 9 days or by arrangement
General Notes
1 When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on
the following Tuesday: April 2; May 7, 28; August 27.
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes
72 lessons = 60 hours’ tuition 40 lessons = 33 hours 20 minutes’ tuition 30 lessons = 25 hours’ tuition 20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition
Club 8 English Programmes
n Suitable for business and professional people
and other highly motivated learners, minimum age 21
n Intensive learning in classes of 5-8 students n Programmes adapted to your learning needs
and interests
n Electives to improve your fluency for everyday
social, work or business life
n Opportunities to meet English speakers and
explore London
Choice of Programmes
n Super Intensive: Professional English, Lunch
Club, Electives
n Intensive: Professional English, Electives n Combination English Programme n Extra Summer: Business/Legal English,
Lunch Club, Electives
n Financial English and Applied Financial Trading
Club 8 Professional English
This is an intensive general English course suitable for professional people. You will develop the communication skills needed in today’s international environment. The content of the lessons focuses on reviewing and expanding your various language areas such as grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation, building confidence and fluency through continual practice of the language.Club 8 Electives
English for Work and Business
Focus on English for international business communication. Classes include language for marketing, management, financial services and human resources as well as spoken English for meetings, negotiations and presentations. There may be visits to companies and financial institutions and developmental workshops.Social English for Everyday Life
Focus on spoken communication through discussions, role plays, conversations and the presentation of ideas. Depending on the level, classes are based on functional, situational or topical language.Culture, Arts and Media
Develop fluency with language input related to your cultural and artistic interests, British life, and media with activities in and outside the classroom.
English for the Oil and Gas Industry
Focus on language for management, human resources, engineering, sales and marketing or technical aspects of communication in the Oil and Gas Industry.Minimum Levels for Electives
Intermediate and above: English for Work and
Business, Culture, Arts and Media, English for the Oil and Gas Industry
Elementary and above: Social English for
Everyday Life. You may change your elective during the programme.
Lunch Club
On super intensive programmes, on two days a week you can enjoy a light lunch in small groups with Frances King staff or other guest native speakers.
Club 8 Combination Programme
Add One-to-One or One-to-Two tuition to the Club 8 Intensive Programme to concentrate on a particular skill, language area or work project. Choose from 2 to 20 individual lessons per week to optimise your learning time in London. One-to-Two lessons are for two friends, colleagues or family members with the same level of English who wish to study together.Club 8 English Extra Summer
Programmes
Business English
Intensive programme focusing on English for international business communication with a choice of electives. The course focuses on language skills for the business world, including telephoning, negotiating, attending meetings and writing reports and email. Also included are presentation skills – you can expect to prepare and give a presentation during the course. We cover business vocabulary for areas such as marketing, finance, management and e-commerce.
Legal English
Intensive programme focusing on the language skills needed for communication in a legal setting and key legal topics with a choice of electives. It is suitable for lawyers. We also aim to expand your legal vocabulary for both criminal and civil law. A visit to the Old Bailey or another court is included when possible.
Fortuna Colucci,
Italy
“I liked studying in a small
group, with students who were
the same age and who had
similar interests and English
language needs.”
Financial English and Applied
Financial Trading
n Suitable for those preparing for a career in
financial trading
n Benefit from the expertise of Frances King in
specialist language teaching and the London Academy of Trading who are experts in financial trader training
Benefits
n Course leads to a Diploma in Applied
Financial Trading, which is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by ABE
n Students receive a SWOT analysis of their
English and a Frances King Financial English Certificate at the end of the course
n The programme requires little or no previous
knowledge of trading, although students with some experience should find this programme particularly beneficial
n Designed to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of how different trading techniques are used by financial market professionals
Course content - Financial English
The first 8 weeks of the five month programme are preparation for the Diploma course. The aim is to improve English language skills and practise key vocabulary. The topics covered include the following: The Organization of the Financial Industry, Central Banking, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Describing Charts and Graphs, Exchange Rates, Stocks and Shares, Shareholders, Derivatives, Futures, Share Prices, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Structured Products, Financial Regulation and Supervision and Psychology/Behaviour (NLP and Emotional Intelligence)Course content – Applied
Financial Trading
The 12 week programme introduces students to Foreign Exchange (FX), Futures, Commodities, Stock Indices and Precious Metal Markets and explains how these markets are affected by fundamental, political, behavioural and macroeconomic influences. The programme also introduces the main concepts of technical analysis and explains how these trading techniques can be used to build robust and profitable trading strategies. It is a practical course in which students will have access to market-leading real-time information and trading systems on our city trading floor in order to execute trades. In addition, the course covers the behavioural aspects of trading - hope, fear, greed, over-confidence and explains how these human emotions affect trading decisions.
Club 8 Programmes
Maximum class size: 8 Levels: Elementary and above Course length: 1-12 weeks Starting dates: Every Monday1
22 Club 8 Super Intensive English Programme Lessons per week: 28
Timetable: n 9.00-13.00 (Professional English) n Monday to Friday n 13.00 –14.00 (Lunch Club) n 14.00-16.00 (Electives) n Monday to Thursday2
23 Club 8 Intensive English Programme Lessons per week: 20
Timetable:
n 9.00-13.00 (Professional English)
n Monday to Friday
24 Club 8 Combination Course Lessons per week: 22 or more Timetable:
n As for Course 23 plus 2 or more One-to-One or One-to-Two lessons per week
n Monday to Friday
58c Financial English and Applied Financial Trading
Course length and timetable: 20 weeks
8 weeks (Financial English): 9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday and 14.00-16.00 Monday to Thursday 12 weeks (Applied Financial Trading): 9.00-12.00 and 12.30-15.00 Monday to Friday
Eligibility: EU and EEA nationals only. English
language level: IELTS 5.5, Academic level: A levels or equivalent
Starting dates: February 18; April 15; July 1;
September 2
Club 8 English Extra Summer
Programmes
25 Club 8 Super Intensive Business English Programmes
Lessons per week: 28 Timetable: n 9.00-13.00 (Business English) n Monday to Friday n 13.00 –14.00 (Lunch Club) n 14.00-16.00 (Electives) n Monday to Thursday2
Course length: 1-8 weeks Levels: Intermediate and above
Starting dates: July 1 (1-8 weeks); July 8 (1-7 weeks);
July 15 (1-6 weeks); July 22 (1-5 weeks); July 29 (1-4 weeks); August 5 (1-3 weeks); August 12 (1-2 weeks); August 19 (1 week)
26 Club 8 Super Intensive Legal English Programme
Lessons per week: 28 Timetable:
n 9.00-13.00 (Legal English)
n 13.00-14.00 (Lunch Club)
n 14.00-16.00 (Electives)
n Monday to Thursday2
Course length: 2/4 weeks
Levels: Upper Intermediate and above
Starting dates: 2 weeks: July 1, 15, 29; August 12
4 weeks: July 1,15, 29
General Notes
1 When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on the
following Tuesday: April 2; May 7, 28; August 27
2 When Monday is a public holiday the electives in the
afternoon will be held from Tuesday to Friday
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes
28 lessons = 23.5 hours’ tuition 20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition
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Frances King School Accommodation available all year Accommodation available summer only
Accommodation
Frances King offers a variety of
accommodation suitable for Business and Professional People, all located in excellent central locations, close to public transport and within easy reach of the school. We can offer superior and executive homestays, studios, apartments, residences and hotels.
Facilities fee, one payment: £70 per person, £120 per apartment or per 2 people booking a twin room.
FRANCES KING QUALITY RATINGS
HH Standard accommodation
HHH Superior accommodation
HHHH Executive accommodation
Homestay (A7-A14, B7-B11)
Available all year
Quality Rating HHH & HHHH
n The most economical way of staying in
London, with home cooking, the opportunity to practise your English and comfortable surroundings. Homestays are located in good residential areas in zones 1, 2 and 3, travel time of 25-55 minutes (and possibly longer during the summer months) by public transport to the school.
n Single and twin rooms in superior homestays and single rooms in executive homestays with a range of meal plans: bed & breakfast, 3 dinner plan (breakfast every day and evening meal 3 times per week), half-board (breakfast and dinner) and 4 dinner plan (breakfast every day and evening meal 4 times per week). Internet access available but must be pre-booked. Supplement payment to guarantee private bathroom (£45/room/ week) in superior homestays. All executive homestays have a private bathroom.
Minimum age
18, suitable for young professionals.
Minimum stay
2 weeks, available all year.
Rooms
Single studios, twin rooms for single use.
Travelling time
15 minute walk or 10 minutes by bus to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with sink and shower.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Self-catering. Single studios have a two-ring electric hob, combined oven/microwave and fridge. Twin rooms have a microwave and fridge. Two shared kitchens with fridge/freezer, ovens, hobs, lockable cupboards, television and sitting area for Frances King students. Cooking equipment and utensils provided.
Internet
Data ports in each room with free Internet access, cable available from reception. Communal areas have Wi-Fi.
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens cleaned weekly. Bed linen provided but not laundered. Bring your own towels.
Other facilities
Lounge with cable television and laundry.
Deposit
Credit card pre-authorisation of £300 to Frances King prior to arrival and will only be charged if damage is caused.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday. Check-in 3pm, check-out
Mansion Chelsea (A17-A19)
Superior Self-Catering ResidenceAvailable all year Quality Rating HHH
Sloane Square
Superior, modern and recently refurbished self-catering residence with private bathrooms – high quality studios and twin rooms in an excellent location in Chelsea (zone 1).
2
Minimum age
18, suitable for professionals.
Minimum stay
1 week, available all year.
Apartments
1 bedroom apartments (2 people in 1 double bed) and 2 bedroom apartments (4 people in 2 double beds). Extra bed available. Separate living and sleeping areas.
Travelling time
15 minute walk or 5 minutes by underground to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with shower, towels and toiletries.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Self-catering. Kitchen area with hob, oven, fridge/ freezer and dishwasher. Cooking equipment and utensils provided.
Telephone/Internet
Available by contacting reception for authorisation. Free wireless connection.
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Weekly maid service. Towels and linen provided and changed weekly. Extra cleaning available at further cost.
Other facilities
Television (and DVD on request), iron and ironing board.
Deposit
Credit card details required on arrival for additional expenses.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday. Check-in 3pm, check-out 10am.
Think Apartments (A15-A16)
Superior 1 and 2 Bedroom ApartmentsAvailable all year Quality Rating HHHH
Earls Court
Newly built and attractively designed serviced apartments with private bathrooms and well-equipped kitchens, in an excellent location (Earls Court, zone 1). 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Minimum age
18, suitable for young working people.
Minimum stay
2 weeks (or 4 weeks in July and August), available all year.
Rooms
Single, twin for two people booking together.
Travelling time
7-10 minute walk to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with shower.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Self-catering. Kitchen area with microwave, fridge and toaster. Cooking equipment and utensils provided. Shared kitchen also available.
Telephone/Internet
Direct dial telephone and dial-up wireless connection (connection and renewal fee). Skype not available.
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Rooms cleaned weekly, bed linen provided and changed weekly. Bring your own towels.
Other facilities
Television, iron and ironing board in each studio. Laundrette nearby.
Deposit
£200 payable in cash on arrival.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday (departure on Saturday). Students must confirm arrival details.
The Residence (A21-A22)
Self-Catering Budget Mini StudiosAvailable all year Quality Rating HH
Gloucester Road
Small, well located studios (to sleep 2 people) in a busy street, in fashionable Kensington (zone 1), short stays only.
4
Minimum age
18, suitable for professionals.
Minimum stay
1 week, available all year.
Rooms
Single, twin for two people booking together (extra bed available).
Travelling time
10 minutes by underground to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with shower.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Self-catering. Kitchen area with hob, microwave and fridge. Cooking equipment and utensils provided.
Telephone/Internet
Incoming and outgoing calls, free wireless connection.
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Rooms cleaned daily, towels and bed linen provided and changed weekly.
Other facilities
Television and DVD, laundry, communal sitting room and garden.
Deposit
None required.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday. 24 hour reception.
Vancouver Studios (A23-A24)
Self-Catering StudiosAvailable all year Quality Rating HHHH
Bayswater or Queensway
Attractively designed studios located in lively Bayswater (zone 1) close to the shops, restaurants and entertainment of popular Queensway.
Minimum age
18, suitable for professionals.
Minimum stay
1 week, available all year.
Rooms
Single, twin for two people booking together.
Travelling time
10-15 minutes by underground to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with shower.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Breakfast only, no kitchen facilities.
Telephone/Internet
Incoming and outgoing calls, free wireless connection.
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Rooms cleaned daily. Towels and bed linen provided; towels changed daily, bed linen changed every 3 days.
Other facilities
Television in the room. Shared lounge with television/ DVD and free refreshments.
Deposit
Credit card details required on arrival for additional expenses.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday. Check-in 2pm, check-out 11am. 24 hour reception.
B+B Belgravia (A36)
Superior Guest House/Bed & Breakfast
Available all year Quality Rating HHH
Victoria Underground
Modern, superior Guest House offering breakfast in an excellent location in Belgravia (zone 1) close to fashionable shops, bars and restaurants.
6
Minimum age
18, suitable for professionals.
Minimum stay
2 weeks, summer only.
Rooms
Single, twin for 2 people booking together.
Travelling time
10 minute walk to our Kensington schools.
Bathroom facilities
Private bathroom with shower.
Meals/kitchen facilities
Breakfast only or half-board (evening meal supplement, A32). There are no cooking facilities. Fridges in the kitchen and a kettle in the room. Café/ mini market to buy light meals.
Telephone/Internet
Incoming and outgoing calls with a pre-paid telephone card (from reception) and wireless internet (connection charge).
Cleaning/linen/laundry
Rooms cleaned weekly, bed linen and towels provided and changed weekly.
Other facilities
TV room, laundry and sports facilities (extra charge).
Deposit
None required.
Arrival
Saturday or Sunday. 24 hour reception.
Southside & Eastside
Residence (A30-A31)
Superior Summer ResidencesAvailable July 13–September 22
Quality Rating HHH South Kensington
Modern superior summer residences, offering breakfast or half-board in excellent location in South Kensington (zone 1) with private bathrooms.
For details of our other programmes for young adults (16+), families and teenagers (13-17), please see our website or ask for our brochure.
Frances King School of English is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.
Frances King is a member of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.
We are members of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.
Frances King is also a member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centres.
For more information please contact:
Frances King School of English77 Gloucester Road London SW7 4SS United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7870 6533 Fax: +44 20 7341 9771 Email: info@francesking.co.uk
www.francesking.co.uk
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