» Return to Services LANGUAGE TUITIONA Needs Analysis is conducted at the start of each course.For Business & IndustryMany Scottish businesses deal with companies abroad on a daily basis. The benefits of being able to communicate in the language of those companies are obvious. Important meetings may still be held in English, but vital relationships are often built up through small talk in ‘the other’ language and social and cultural know-how. Our work mostly takes us in-company, where we are able to offer a varied mix of business and general purpose language tuition, accompanied by cultural awareness training.» Tuition courses are tailor-made to suit the client, with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and/or writing as required » In company training » Individual or small group tuition. » Day-time or evening hours to suit client. Intensive courses offered » All levels of teaching – Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced » Flexible methodology, using a range of varied media and course materials, adapted to the specific needs of each client » Assistance with building a language resource bank – multimedia & online Relocation NeedsIf you have recently moved to Scotland, or if you are planning a move elsewhere, we can ease the process for you by offering you language and cultural training to assist you at work and in your everyday lives. This service extends to partners and family members – meeting their needs is crucial to the settling-in process. We can offer that specialist focus which cannot be provided in regular adult education classes.Our relocation language skills courses address the following areas: Language for - EVERYDAY SURVIVAL » Living in rented accommodation » Shopping and ‘getting things done’ » Telephoning » Familiarising yourself with public services » Registration with health and education bodies » Filling out forms WORK » Telephone communication » Internet use & E-mail » Business correspondence » Memo & report writing » CV & interview skills » Meeting & presentation skills » Small talk and social interaction » Travel and business trips LEISURE AND LIVING » Getting to know your surroundings » Eating out – ordering food and drink » Understanding the media – newspapers, radio, TV » Shopping for clothes and lesiure items » Joining clubs and organisations » Informal and social correspondence CULTURAL KNOW-HOW » Social norms and expectations » Levels of formality – forms of address » Regional variations and differences » Business etiquette » Dos and Don’ts Hospitality and TourismSince there is a high percentage of staff from overseas working in the industry in Scotland, we have applied first-hand professional experience to focus on the necessary language and communication skills for non-native English speakers working in this field.Language & cultural awareness for: » customer service » hotel reception » bar and restaurant waiting » telephone communication » small talk and social interaction » job applications » interview skills » understanding regional / international English accents We also provide basic language training for the hospitality industry in the languages of Scotland's most frequent visitors. Personal TuitionCourses are weighted according to the needs and interests of the individual:» Individual or small group tuition » Negotiable hours, venue and course start dates » All levels of teaching, all major languages » Relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere – yet focussed and structured learning programme » Emphasis on reading, listening, speaking as required ‘Language Tuition Plus’Scottish Cultural Seminars - Conducted in English, German or Gaelic» These seminars are delivered in an intimate, small group setting and can be of varied length and on a variety of themes to suit the interests of the clients: e.g. life in Scotland today; history and tradition; literature, folklore and legend; music, song & dance; famous Scots; natural beauties – landscape & wildlife, flora & fauna; industry – agriculture & forestry, whisky. » All the above can be accompanied by a varied programme of visits to sites of cultural, historical and natural interest: e.g. a city tour of Edinburgh, the castles of East Lothian, the Border Abbeys, a trip into the Highlands, visits to museums & galleries, a whisky distillery, a glass factory, a farm or forest. » If desired, visits can also be accompanied by leisure activities: e.g. golf, a boat trip, hill walking. » Any aspects of language tuition can be included in the seminar programme. AccommodationIf you book a study visit of two or more days, we can help you find accommodation in the Edinburgh area according to your preference:» Hotel or B & B » Edinburgh city or surrounding region » Return to Services
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