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B2 Brush up
2x8 hours
€1072,- incl.

Have you done your Cambridge First Certificate more than two years ago? Are you a professional who wants to move up the career ladder? This 2-day brush up of your English knowledge will give you the confidence back to communicate freely. Training is on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January and group size is min 4 and max 20. The module will only run twice a year.

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C1 Brush up
2x8 hours
€1197,- incl.

Have you done your Cambridge Advanced Exam more than two years ago and feel your level is slipping? Due to your work environment or lack of practice? No need to do a full course again, just join these two full days in which you will get on top of your grammar, vocabulary, expressions and fluency again. It's given on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February and the group size is min 4 and max 20 people. We start at 09.00 - 17.00 and food and beverages are provided. Location: Het Turfschip, Etten-Leur.

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C2 Brush up
2x8 hours
€1497,- incl.

Have you acquired your Cambridge Proficiency Exam more than three years ago and feel your level is deteriorating? Join this training to meet with same level users and stimulate each other in bringing out your forgotten knowledge. Main attention is paid to expressions and vocabulary but we will be dotting i's and crossing t's throughout the two days. Upon registration you are given an opportunity to request a certain topic which will be blended into the programme. The training is given on a Friday and Saturday with min 4 and max 14 people and offered just once a year.  We commence at 09.00 - 17.00 while nourishment for the human body is provided throughout the day. Location: het Trufschip, Etten-Leur.

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International Presentations
€567,- incl.

Are you working internationally and need to give presentations more often, but feel that others are better than you? Join this masterclass in international presentation techniques and impress your colleagues and managers with your professional delivery and self-confidence. 6 hours in a small group (min 4, max 10) € 597,- (one-to-one option possible).
Next training is on Friday 13th March 2020.

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....adequate for everyday use at a personal level. You do need to look for words on occasion and you know you make grammar mistakes, but everyone understands you. You get by in most situations, but as soon as it becomes more formal you battle with grasping the full message. Research shows that training to reach this level takes between 160-260 hours when not in an English environment.

B2 level is...

....feeling comfortable speaking and writing English with few mistakes. In general, it is considered the management level but expressions and a high level of formality are still problematic in particular when dealing with native speakers. Research shows that when not in an English environment training to master this level takes between 200-300 hours.

C1 level is...

....a level to aspire when you run an international operation and often have dealings with native speakers. Native speakers will consider you equal and you build trust during any form of communication, because you fully grasp their meaning and are able to participate in jokes and puns. Training for this level outside an English environment takes between 300-400 hours.

C2 level is...

...measurable in different ways: by means of an entry test to determine your starting level for a training, or through a 4-skill test which determines your actual level. Both are online but an entry test is done within the hour and is priced under ten euros and the full-skill based test takes more than 5 hours and is priced around fifty euros.

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B2 Grammar
4x4 hours
€1474,- incl.

You will receive private teaching for 16 hours after which you are able to make proper English sentence structures for when you write or speak. You now know when to use the past, present and future and understand how to form longer sentences faultlessly. The advantage is that you apply the new knowledge to your work every week and will quickly notice the difference it makes. Because you sign up for private classes, the subjects you need most help with will improve immediately and your confidence grows accordingly. 

This block consists of 4 sessions of 4 hours and you are expected to do about 4 hours of homework per session. You receive a grammar workbook and on completion a certificate to state the level of your grammar knowledge.

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B2 Vocabulary
5x4 hours
€1830,- incl.

You will learn a wide range of vocabulary on 15 different topics from natural environment to business dealings. In these private sessions you will come to understand synonyms and start using some expressions. Together we will look at the areas in which you need most help and make sure you are on top of it. Making personal contact is no longer an issue because you feel comfortable using the English language, which you will experience from the start.

This module consists of 5 sessions of 4 hours and you will receive weekly emails to stay engaged, so time will fly. A book is included in this block to work from and to keep as reference material.

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B2 Writing
4x4 hours
€1474,- incl.

You will learn how to write in different styles such as letters/emails, reports, reviews and articles, while understood properly. You know what vocabulary and grammar to use in different contexts. These private sessions are based on the Cambridge exam and help you choose the right tone for the piece of writing. Additionally, you learn to be aware of different cultures and interpretations and apply it directly to work situations, which increases your confidence quickly. 

This module consists of 4 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to do about 4 hours of homework. You will also receive weekly emails to stay engaged, so time will fly. A syllabus is given to use for future reference.

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B2 Speaking
3x4 hours
€1068,- incl.

You will learn to have every-day conversations on a wide variety of topics, as prescribed by the Cambridge exam. These private classes will train you how to start conversations and you are given ideas on how to answer for proper personal contact. Your fluency will be trained and special attention is given to your pronunciation, which will give an extra boost of confidence to speak freely.

This module consists of 3 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to do about 4 hours of homework. You will receive weekly emails to keep you engaged, so time will fly. A syllabus is included for you to keep as reference material.

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Package deal: the full training of 16 private sessions (64 hours) are best given within 6 months (25 weeks) to create the highest effectiveness. It allows for holidays but an exam date is agreed on so you have a deadline to work towards to. You will spend about 80 hours practising and doing exam training in your own time. The training fee is paid upfront and in full. Want to do this level quicker? Have a look at the VIP training.

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Total course : 144 hours, 16 contact moments(64 hours). Package deal: €5500,- incl exam

C1 Grammar
5x4 hours
€1997,- incl.

You will receive 20 hours of private tuition and on completion of this module you will have tackled all the basic grammar problems and are also able to use more advanced structures so as to write and talk at a more formal level. The effect is immediate as you automatically apply the newly acquired knowledge to work. As these are private sessions, we will zoom in on your pressing questions which makes your improvement even more prominent and you will see your confidence increase rapidly.

This module comprises 5 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to put in an additional 4 hours per week. A grammar book is included for future reference and, on completion, you will receive a certificate to state your level of grammar knowledge.

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C1 Vocabulary
5x4 hours
€1997,- incl.

You will have acquired a wider range of vocabulary and have expanded your use of expressions on completion of this module. You are able to shift to more formal language and talk about a wider range of topics in more detail. The effect of the private tuition is immediate as you are able to apply it instantly to your daily business.

This module comprises 5 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to put in an additional 4-5 hours per week. A vocabulary book is included for future reference and, on completion, you will receive a certificate to state your vocabulary level.

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C1 Writing
4x4 hours
€1597,- incl.

You will have come to grips with how to approach different styles in writing, what tone to use and how to express yourself well. On completion of this module you understand the effects of register - formality - and are able to address different groups. In order to reach this level of performance you need to be familiar with the C1 grammar structures.The material is Cambridge exam based, but will have a fairly seamless overlap with your daily activities, as you work at Business English level. The private tuition sessions make sure it is applicable to your daily work.

This module comprises 4 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to put in an additional 4 hours per week. A syllabus is included for future reference and you will receive a certificate to state your writing level once the training is finished.

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C1 Speaking
3x4 hours
€1198,- incl.

This training properly prepares you for the Cambridge exam. You will be able to answer all questions fluently while sounding quite British. On completion of these private sessions you will have come to grips with the ins and outs of pronunciation and have mananged incorporating British intonation. All aspects have an immediate application to your daily work which enhances your confidence from the beginning.

This module comprises 3 blocks of 4 hours and you are expected to put in an additional 4 hours per week. A syllabus is included for future reference and you will receive a certificate to state your speaking level at the end of the training.

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Package deal: the full training of 17 private sessions are best given within 6 months (25 weeks) to create the highest effectiveness. It allows for holidays but an exam date is agreed upon so as to have a deadline to work towards to. The training fee is paid upfront and in full. Prefer to do this level quicker? Have a look at the VIP training.

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Total course : 150 hours, 17 contact moments(68 hours). Package deal €6500,- incl exam.

Testimonials

The one-on-one pronunciation training given by Elske was very interactive, which made it a great learning experience! It really helped me to communicate my message clearer in both business related and private conversations.

Sophie van Loon


Sophie van Loon
Site engineer, XPO Logistics

October 2019

 
 

I am still taking advantage of your excellent English classes! You conveyed your passion for this language really well! The confidence and access to a large vocabulary in business English provide the edge in business reviews and negotiations time and again.
 
Vincent Hinssen
Logisitic manager, Amgen
Feb 2018

 
 

The training to improve my English language skills - given by Elske van der Wal - belongs to one of my most effective learning experience in recent years. Elske is a teacher at heart, very competent and aware that teaching is a social activity.

John

 

Dongen, 22 July 2019
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Founder I-kwadraat

 
 

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