Private Classes 

‘Jonny Depp speaks it, Eva Longoria’s learning it and Girls Aloud have released a single in it – research shows that like many of today’s biggest names, many of us realise in later life the importance of having a language like French. Speaking another language can open so many doors, from relationships to careers." (Isabella Moore, Chief Executive of CILT, the National Centre for Languages)

Did you know, there are all manner of cool and exciting things happening outside the UK - there's of course the Cannes Film Festival and The Venice Carneval, but also huge music festivals (Rock am Ring in Germany, Benicassim Festival in Spain);c utting edge architecture from the very modern Berlin to the very unique Barcelona; and great sporting events from the French Open to the Monaco Grand Prix. Have you got the language skills to get the most out of them?


Whatever your reason for studying, we will customise your lessons to take into account the reasons why you want to learn. Our lessons are always friendly and enjoyable. With the benefit of your own personal tutor you practice your skills in interaction with a native speaker. Our professionally trained tutors will build your confidence. They all have oodles of experience and will get you talking straight from the beginning - which is fun and rewarding.


Get in touch now to arrange your free consultation and your first trial lesson.


Free Consultations


We come to your home, removing the need for you to travel, which saves you time, money, and energy.

  • We offer private clients the same outstanding service that we offer our corporate clients and always make time to come and meet every prospective students in person.
  • In these free consultations we like to find out about your specific needs, interests and requirements, so that we can customise your lessons.
  • These consultations also set out what you can expect from us, your trainer and your course.

They are completely free of charge and without obligation. These meetings also cover issues such as how much work, time and commitment is realistically involved in studying German; the pros and cons of 1 to 1 and group tuition; experience and methodology of our tutors and any others questions you may have.

Our Tutors

All our tutors are native speakers with an average of over ten years of teaching experience. Prior to your first lesson we will send you a profile of your teacher, detailing their training, experience and background. Practicing your skills in interaction with a native speaker and having real life conversations on relevant topics builds confidence and progress.

  • We provide structure, support and personal attention for your course so that you remain motivated and see progress.
  • We teach in a systematic way, using a variety of teaching materials
  • We recommend course books and other sources of supplementary material for you. We will be happy to order these books for you and have them delivered directly to your door, saving you time and effort
  • Instructions on effective study methods are also included in the classes.

We are available Monday – Friday from 8am – 8pm, Saturdays 9am-6pm, and Sundays on request.

Our classes run throughout the year so you can start whenever you are ready.


 


Our Course:


Weekly 1 To 1 Classes

Classes at your home or office is the most flexible solution: lessons go at the your pace, focusing on your likes, interests, weaknesses, and specialised needs. Teachers are very flexible in scheduling classes week by week around your time table. Whether you are a beginner or advanced with specific needs, our service is flexible, fun and brings real results.


We will teach you the skills to

  • communicate with confidence
  • a good range of relevant vocabulary
  • the crucial ability to think laterally and paraphrase
  • authentic pronunciation so that you are easily understood by native speakers
  • Information on the country is also always incorporated into our classes.

In practice this can mean our trainers may teach you the necessary skills for ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions, buying a train ticket, and socialising in a bar. Classes can also focus on writing skills as required.


These lessons usually take place at your home but can also be held at your office if this is more convenient. Most students take at least one 90 min class a week.


Group Lessons


We do not offer Group Lesson at our premises. However, if you want to learn as a family or with a friend or colleague, then this can be a very cost effective solution: the cost for each additional group member rises on average by only £5 an hour. Group sizes can be from 2 to 8 students. Lesson duration is no less than 90 minutes. Although each group member needs to be committed to study and regular attendance, studying in a group enables interaction in the target language between you as students, in and outside the classes which helps with making progress and maintaining motivation.

Intensive Courses

An Intensive Course is the fastest solution for employees who are going on secondment or are permanently relocating. For Intensive Tuition we recommend half day sessions (two 2-hour sessions with a break in-between) every day or every other day. Sessions can include the weekend and will include creative activities like


  • taking walks while talking in the target language
  • going to a themed restaurant (including reading a menu and ordering in the target language), or
  • spending time in an environment dominated by the target language.



For Intensive Courses, we sometimes use different teachers to provide a variety of accents and methodology.

Two tutors can overlap in training sessions (e.g. over lunch) to simulate a business meeting or similar small group encounter.


There are discounts  for Intensive Courses of more than 12 hours duration and for families.

Exams


We are a Registered Centre with the OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society Examinations Board, a leading UK awarding body) and can prepare students to take external exams such as GCSEs, A/AS-levels, SAT IIs, APs (Advanced Placement), CBLCs (Certificate in Business Language Competence) and others.