| ABOUT US The International English School has been in existence since 1995 and enjoys an excellent reputation. Our School offers not only the most comprehensive but also the best in Business English courses. At the end of the course our students are offered the option to write the world wide recognised Pitmans Exam. We are the only institution that offers this accredited course. We are situated in Somerset West in the heart of the Winelands.
Many local and International entrepreneurs have chosen Somerset West as their home and also as a focus point for new and future developments due to: -
Our students have the time to focus on their studies in the most beautiful surroundings. Through our holistic approach they have the opportunity of developing their own individual skills and talents Simultaneously we make sure that they also have evening seminars and an entertainment programme. MISSION STATEMENT The School of International Business English specialises in providing Business English and Communication Skills to the Corporate Sector with the primary aim to enable corporations to fully utilise the potential of their staff by improving their English skills, thereby improving their confidence, efficiency, capabilities and productivity in the work place. We are a leading provider of Business English and Communication Courses to the International Corporate World and are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients through our provision of high quality services. Not only does the School of International Business English provide new language skills, but also new communication skills. Our Business Teachers are all from a corporate background and have degrees and TEFL training. NEEDS ANALYSIS We assess the needs of the company, the job and the individuals and define the language level required by the job. We investigate the learning style of the learner, the job description and we define the learning purpose. We assess the level by means of a formal Business English test and interview.. COURSE OBJECTIVES Defined precisely according to the Needs Analysis findings. May be worded in terms of the tasks/skills required in the job or in terms of required language improvement. Through this we ensure that our learners are goal orientated and motivated. TIES COURSE OFFERINGS Business English courses are tailored according to the needs of the client and the capability level of the participants. Intensive courses of 140 hours, 7 hours a day over four - 12 weeks, including two dinners a week. One is a 'working' dinner where a guest speaker will speak for an hour. The other will be an evening of entertainment and relaxation. There will also be four weekend excursions in and around the area included in the price. Individual courses tailored to the inherent standard of the client, ranging from 10 hours in length to individual student requirements. These courses are one- on-one and aim to maximise the learning experience for the participant. BUSINESS SKILLS CHECKLIST Speaking Interacting Listening Reading Writing PRICE LIST The fee includes the following:-
ACCOMMODATION Three accommodation alternatives, with differing standards, have been arranged for you to choose from, if you so wish: |
| The International School of Business English PO Box 3945 13 Twin Oaks Center Main Road Somerset West 7129 South Africa Tel/Fax: +27-21-8528859 Mobile: + 27 - 0762248790 |
| To receive more information on the Business English Classes offered please contact:- businessenglish@telkomsa.net |
| To receive more information on the General English Classes offered please contact:- internationalenglish@telkomsa.net |
| The School of International Business English |
| Comparison between learning English in the home country and in an English-speaking country |
HOME
ENGLISH-
SPEAKING
COUNTRY
- Unavoidable
mother tongue
use - Closer to home,
which may have
practical
advantages - No 'authentic'
need to use the
target language - Access to
'authentic'
cultural setting - Job distractions,
especially the
telephone - Teacher the only
model - Less expensive
- These courses
are often
extensive, held
for a few hours a
week over
several moths. A
disadvantage is
that the learners
often drift and
can become de-
motivated
because of
unclear
objectives
ENGLISH-
SPEAKING
COUNTRY
- Full immersion
- Constant
opportunities to
meet native
speakers - Genuine need to
use the target
language - Constant
exposure to the
language in
context of the
target culture - No job
distractions - Exposure to
different
accent/models - Highly intensive
courses
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