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Whether you came to Manchester for its universities, its lively cultural scene or its job opportunities, if you want to feel like a true Mancunian, you need to become a proficient English speaker. This is key for you to communicate clearly with the rest of the city residents, who come from all parts of the world and speak all sorts of languages, have a much more active social life and improve all your professional relationships in Manchester. What’s more, being fluent in the language is a requirement for most well-paid job positions, so if you want to make it here and have a successful career, the first thing you need to do is work on your language skills until you feel as comfortable speaking English as you feel when you speak your native language.
Although fluency won’t happen overnight, the process doesn’t need to be tedious. In fact, there are many ways of immersing yourself in the language that are actually enjoyable and entertaining, like attending local events, joining language groups and starting a language course at some of the amazing institutions around the city. However, if you still need some motivation to start your journey to fluency, take a look at all the ways your life would improve if you become an accomplished English speaker.
If you happen to have moved to the city to take advantage of its large job market, the most important skill you need to master is English. This will allow you to apply for better-paid positions in some of Manchester’s top industry sectors, which include financial services, tourism, advanced manufacturing and biotechnology. It’s also a smart move if you want to become eligible for a corporate position in the city and access some of the many job openings for foreign-born individuals who can communicate in more than one language. Some of these include Dutch-speaking Sales Representative for ABL Recruitment, Italian-speaking Customer Operations Analyst for Next Station and German-speaking Fast Track Engineer for Avanade, but there are many more available depending on which language you can speak in addition to English.
On the other hand, if you want to be your own boss and set up a business in the city, speaking English is essential to communicate with other business people in the area and deal with all sorts of clients and employees. Learning how to communicate clearly will also give you the confidence you need to sell whatever service you are interested in providing to the local community and successfully apply all the marketing techniques you need to expand in Manchester and become the best business person you can be.
Learning English will expand your awareness of the amazing cultural life in Manchester, as you’ll be able to understand and truly enjoy the wonderful events and activities that take place in the city. One of the most well-known events that you simply can’t miss is the annual Manchester International Festival, one of the leading celebrations of international art worldwide. Although you don’t need to be an advanced English speaker to understand art, if you develop your skills you’ll be able to attend the many talks given by some of the most well-known figures in the art world every year, take part in the workshops and join the various programmes of training activities and special events. What’s more, you’ll be able to read the fascinating stories behind every art piece you encounter, and truly get to know the international artists that come to the city and the message they want to convey in their works. If you want to attend the festival, which takes place in July, don’t forget to check this year’s programme and venues on its website, where you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy this experience to the fullest.
One of the best ways to achieve the level of fluency you need to succeed in the city and make new friends at the same time is to attend the meetings organized by the Manchester English Language Lab. This group was made for people like you who can speak a little English but need some extra practice to boost their conversational skills. If you attend these free conversation sessions, in addition to making new friends in the city who are in a similar situation to you, you’ll improve your pronunciation, learn new words and be able to put your skills to the test with other learners. This meetup takes place at local bars like Oppidan Social Café, at 23 Edge Street, and the way they work is the organisers will prepare a topic for the whole group to talk about, as well as questions and ice-breakers to keep the conversation going. If this sounds like something you want to do, don’t miss out on these weekly meetings every Monday at 5 p.m.
If you’re determined to work on your English skills and achieve the level you need to communicate clearly and confidently in Manchester, you can start by checking out the short free English courses provided by Manchester City Council. These are part of the Manchester Adult Education Service, usually last between 10 to 32 weeks and were designed to help foreign-born members of the community sound better, enhance their employment prospects, and learn everything they need to know about the local culture. However, as good as these courses are, they are quite short and not everybody can access them. Because of that, if you truly want to take your skills to the next level and finally become the proficient speaker you know you can be, your best choice in Manchester is to start a language course at Listen & Learn. Here you’ll find English lessons completely tailored to your interests and that focus on those language areas that are the most challenging to you. So what are you waiting for? Send us a quick enquiry today and make the first step to improve your life in Manchester right now!
English lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival English—needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'—those studying English usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefited from these English classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts for English culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in English. Enquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test
These lessons in English are meant for those who feel that learning English would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefited have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even in our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone English and e-mail English skills for communicating, as well as survival English if a short visit to the country is needed. Enquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test
The English lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One English Lessons or Small Group In-Company English Lessons). 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 does not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people though In-Company Taster English Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test
Our native-speaking qualified English teachers can instruct you and your group at your work or at home at a time most convenient for you. Classes can take place on any day of the week—even weekends—morning, afternoon or evening. If meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you. Enquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test
Lessons in English are also accessible for two or more people studying in tandem (Two-to-One English Lessons or Small Group In-Company English Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency and must be able to meet at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, though In-Company Taster English sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Enquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test
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