English Facts
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 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
English is sometimes described as the world's 'lingua franca': it is the dominant language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, diplomacy, and is the native language of the internet
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I?d just got married and my husband had just got a job as a civil engineer in Frankfurt. We went out there together and my idea was to get a job shortly after getting there. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather apprehensive, as I?d never been abroad before. My first priority was to get settled in this huge city.
As we got off the plane I recall noticing how cold it was. I did not foresee this at the time when I sat in the comfort of my home thinking about the place I would be moving to. It took me by surprise. However, I did not let it affect my decision that coming here was the best option.
As we made our way to our new home I couldn?t help notice the architecture and everything else that was new to me here. Although I could speak German, I was still feeling a bit frightened about being new to the place. What would people think of me? That was the question that ran around inside my head.
It was somewhat overwhelming, however, to see how quickly I managed to become confident and happy living in Frankfurt ? especially when my husband went off to work everyday and I had to make new friends and find a job, of course.
Being a qualified, bilingual teacher did have its advantages being in Germany and within a short space of time I managed to get a job teaching in a grammar school, which I enjoyed immensely. As time passed by, I thought of home less and less and was happy with my new life in Frankfurt. It has given me a whole new perspective on life - to live everyday as if it's your last!
English Courses in Luton
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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Luton
A large town situated in the south of England, Luton has a population of around 185,000. The town is historically famous for hat making, though by the 20th century modern industries replaced this, including Vauxhall Motors opening the largest car plant in the UK in Luton in 1905 (used for the construction of tanks during the Second World War), which only recently closed in 2002. The culture of the city is diverse and rich due to the many and varied backgrounds of the people who live there. This is reflected in many of the festivals, parks and the nightlife of the town.
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