English Facts
The popularity of English is mainly due for the influence of the British Empire and the cultural influence of the USA after World War II
There are many differences between the English spoken in the UK and that of the USA. Not only are there several differences in spelling, but there are also words that are pronounced differently
English uses the Latin alphabet, with 26 letters. It does use a variety of accents, though these are mainly used on words borrowed from other languages, such as fiancé
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Here are some important things to remember if you are giving a presentation.
Before:
First you need to summarise your three or four main points. After this, find out about your audience: Who are they? How many of them will there be? It is also vital that you research the topic you will be doing your presentation on (the internet, reports and ideas from colleagues are all good places to start)
Prepare your talk:
It can be very helpful to write the presentation out in full putting the main points on key cards. Please make sure you write clearly so that you can read your notes easily. Another important undertaking is to number each of your key cards so that if you drop them you can rearrange them easily.
Decide well in advance if you need to use visual aids or not. Projectors, computer graphics, handouts and flipcharts are all good materials to use. Be sure to write things big enough so that people at the back of the room can read it.
Practise:
Try recording your presentation into a tape recorder or ask a friend to be your audience and to give you feedback at the end.
It can do no harm to test the equipment in the presentation venue beforehand ? imagine turning up only to find that the projector is not working and you have no handouts to give the audience!
During:
Speak slowly and clearly and try to not let your nerves run away with you. Maintaining eye contact is also very important.
After:
Be sure to ask the audience if they have any questions they would like to ask and try to give them a proper response each time.
English Courses in Croydon
Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified English tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the course are provided.
Book now / EnquiryEnglish 1 to 1 Business
These English courses are intended for people who really need to learn English to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic course for Beginners, students should expect to end the course with basic Telephone English and e-mail English skills for communications as well as Survival English required for short visits to a country.
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These English courses are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival English - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, English culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular English examination.
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The English courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One English Course or Small Group In-Company English Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster English Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Croydon
A large town and major business centre in south London, Croydon originally made much from its role as a halt for stage coaches on the road from London to the fashionable holiday resort of Brighton - the arrival of railway links only aided this development. In the late 19th century the town was popular amongst the middle classes as a residential suburb for those wishing to commute into London, but nowadays is as much a town in its own right, with the Whitgift Centre an important hub of retail opportunity, as well as several cultural centres such as the Fairfield Arts and the Croydon Clocktower Arts Centres.
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