Lexicon House Language SchoolSyllabus
The syllabus
Four courses, each one built on the last
Courses run in sequence, so the grammar and vocabulary from one carry into the next. Where you start depends on the placement test, not on the calendar.
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General English foundations
Beginner4 weeks4 lessons
Start with the grammar and vocabulary you need for shops, travel and small talk. Every lesson ends with a short spoken task, so the language leaves the page.
You will be able to Use the present and past tensesAsk and answer everyday questionsRead short notices and formsPronounce clear, understandable sentences
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Business English for meetings and email
Intermediate4 weeks4 lessons
Built around the tasks of a working day: chairing an update, writing a follow-up, handling a call. Trainers with office backgrounds rehearse the real thing with you.
You will be able to Chair a short meeting in EnglishWrite a clear follow-up emailHandle a phone call without freezingSoften a disagreement politely
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IELTS preparation
Upper-intermediate4 weeks4 lessons
Covers all four IELTS papers, with the most time on writing and speaking. Every task comes back marked against the band descriptors, not just scored.
You will be able to Plan a Task 2 essay in five minutesRead a passage against the clockSpeak at length on an unseen topicCompare your writing with band descriptors
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Cambridge B2 First preparation
Upper-intermediate4 weeks4 lessons
Preparation for B2 First across reading, writing, listening and the paired speaking test. We mark sample answers together so the criteria become familiar.
You will be able to Write an article and a reviewUse collocation accurately under pressureManage the paired speaking taskMark sample answers against the criteria