Practical English
Business and general English from anywhere in the world
Our Practical English courses offer help in developing the language areas you need the most. They are flexible and you can study
- when you like
- for as long as you like
- from where you like.
The fun and stimulating activities are ideal for busy people. Weekly email contact with our online mentor means you will always get friendly encouragement and support when you need it.
All of our Practical English courses focus on grammar, listening and reading. You can choose to include some speaking practice by adding skype tutorials to your course.
- Try an online reading lesson
- General English topic - LSE online test/IELTS level 3.0 - 3.5
- Try an online grammar lesson
- General English topic - LSE online test/IELTS level 4.0 - 4.5
- Try an online listening lesson
- Business English topic - LSE online test/IELTS level 5.0 - 6.0
Satisfaction guarantee – if you are not happy with your course after five lessons or less let us know within two weeks of the start date of your course and we will give you a full refund. See terms and conditions for details.
Full course
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- 6 months
- Access to over 200 hours' material
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £160 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Three 20 minute tutorials £70
- Six 20 minute tutorials £130
- Twelve 20 minute tutorials £240
Levels 3 - 6 on the school's level scale
At the start of this course you will take a diagnostic test to analyse your language skills.
From the results a personalised learning path of 10 lessons is designed to get you started.
Based on your performance in the first 10 lessons the next 10 lessons are selected. You will continue to study in sets of 10 lessons in order to allow for regular evaluation of your progress and to adjust the course content accordingly.
When you have achieved 80% in 80 classes you will get your certificate.
If you complete 80 lessons at 80% in less than six months you can continue to study until the final day of your course.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of topics using scenarios from both social and business situations. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
A2 - C1 | 3.0 - 6.0 | 350 - 750 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
General Mini 1
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- 2 months
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £80 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Two 20 minute tutorials £50
- Four 20 minute tutorials £90
Levels 3 - 3.5 on the school's level scale
We have designed special 'Mini Courses' for students that are looking for a shorter course.
These online courses also focus on grammar, listening and reading, but do not provide a personalised learning path.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of topics. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
A2 - B1 | 3.0 - 3.5 | 350 - 450 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
General Mini 2
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- 2 months
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £80 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Two 20 minute tutorials £50
- Four 20 minute tutorials £90
Levels 4 - 4.5 on the school's level scale
We have designed special 'Mini Courses' for students that are looking for a shorter course.
These online courses also focus on grammar, listening and reading, but do not provide a personalised learning path.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of topics. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
B1 - B1-2 | 4.0 - 4.5 | 450 - 600 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
General Mini 3
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- 2 months
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £80 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Two 20 minute tutorials £50
- Four 20 minute tutorials £90
Levels 5 - 6 on the school's level scale
We have designed special 'Mini Courses' for students that are looking for a shorter course.
These online courses also focus on grammar, listening and reading, but do not provide a personalised learning path.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of topics. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
B1-B2 - B2 | 5.0 - 6.0 | 600 - 750 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
Business Mini 2
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- 2 months
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £80 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Two 20 minute tutorials £50
- Four 20 minute tutorials £90
Levels 4 - 4.5 on the school's level scale
We have designed special 'Mini Courses' for students that are looking for a shorter course.
These online courses also focus on grammar, listening and reading, but do not provide a personalised learning path.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of business related topics. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
B1 - B1-2 | 4.0 - 6.0 | 450- 750 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
Business Mini 3
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- 2 months
- Weekly email contact with your mentor
- £80 course fee
Optional skype tutorial sessions:
- Two 20 minute tutorials £50
- Four 20 minute tutorials £90
Levels 5 - 6 on the school's level scale
We have designed special 'Mini Courses' for students that are looking for a shorter course.
These online courses also focus on grammar, listening and reading, but do not provide a personalised learning path.
Lessons are chosen from a wide variety of business related topics. You can work through the course at your own pace, but we recommend that you study for approx. 3 hours per week.
Add skype tutorial sessions
You can also choose to add skype tutorial sessions. These 20 minute sessions can be used to discuss language issues that you have come across on the course or just for general conversation. You can choose. Tutorials sessions can be booked at various times to suit you.
The course is recommended for students of the following level. We recommend that you take our online test to confirm your level of English before purchasing a course.
Common European Framework | Online Test/IELTS | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
B1-2 - B2 | 4.0 - 6.0 | 450- 750 |
Technical requirements
To do this course you will need a PC which can be connected to the Internet (ADSL or Broadband). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, Cookies and Javascript must be enabled. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45 or higher, Adobe Reader version 5 or above. A resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
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