English Facts
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
Over 125 countries worldwide have English as their first language
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
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Applying for a job
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In the past, almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily. Companies would visit the academic institutions, competing with each other to recruit graduates. However, those days are gone and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs.
The first stage, before applying for a job should involve job seekers making a careful assessment of their own abilities. The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession.
It is important to have good personal presentation when searching for a career. Job application forms and letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, with examples where possible.
When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they can about the prospective employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also obviously important. Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about. This is much better than pretending to understand a question and giving an unsuitable answer.
There will always be good career opportunities for people with ability, skills and determination; the secret to securing a good job is to be one of them.
English Courses in Leicester
Our native speaker qualified English language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
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English courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn English to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in English, as well as survival English should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in English are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival English to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in English history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of English, this is the choice for you.
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2 or more people can benefit studying English together as these English courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One English Course or Small Group In-Company English Course). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster English Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.
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Leicester
The largest city in the East Midlands, Leicester is the traditional county town of Leicestershire and has a population of around 290,000. Its major industries include food processing, footwear, knitwear, engineering, electronics, printing and plastics. Leicester also has a large ethnic minority population, primarily from the Indian subcontinent. Home to many parks, theatres and other historic buildings, many shopping facilities, and two universities, Leicester is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. It is also sometimes regarded (by its inhabitants, at least) as the sporting capital of the UK, with many local teams having recently won many top sporting titles.
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