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
English is a pluricentric language, having no international academy or central language authority to govern it. No dialect is considered standard, though culturally in the UK there are accents considered more formal than others
Fast on its way to becoming the world's first universal language, English is spoken by over 380 million people worldwide as a first language, around 600 million as a second language, and has over 1 billion people considered 'learners'
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Unemployment
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The number of people who are without a job varies from place to place the world over. In some cases it is the person?s personal choice to choose not to work but in others, they have no choice. This can be for many reasons: bad health, no opportunities and lack of jobs available. Have you ever taken a moment to think what it must be like for those who cannot find work? It is not always as good as it may first seem.
The unemployed have a heavy psychological burden to bear. This can lead to them having feelings of low self-esteem and a feeling that they are worthless. Those who seek help from the Social Welfare Department have to endure the complicated application procedure and the inhumane and harsh means test. The procedure to apply for assistance is not as easy as one would imagine.
This puts the unemployed under great pressure. I do not believe that maintaining a policy of minimal government intervention will stem rising unemployment. The Government should make its invisible hand in the market become visible by, for example, creating more job opportunities for the unemployed; ensuring age and sex discrimination do not exist in the workplace, restraining employers from exploiting employees - in the way that some employers do by taking on casual staff and making them work long hours for very little pay.
By bringing these ideas into action a lot sooner than usual, many people can be helped out of the lonely quarter that is unemployment.
English Courses in London
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified English teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
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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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London
The capital of the England and the UK, London is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural hubs; and has massive influence in politics, entertainment, media, education, fashion and all the arts, contributing to its status as one of the major cities in the world. It was the first city in the world to reach a population of one million, and today is the most populated city within city limits in the EU, with a population of over 7,500,000, drawing from a wide range of cultures and religions, and speaking over 300 languages. It is the largest aviation hub in the world, with 5 airports; and a exceptionally major tourist destination, with iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
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