SUMMER PROGRAMMES
All of the MLS programmes are available throughout the summer. We also offer specialized options in the summer time only.
Summer Option courses are available at MLS. Choose which subject you would like as your main area of study – English Language or Business Studies – 20 lessons per week. If you want a more intensive programme choose an additional option. You can take the main course only without option at a reduced fee – see fees sheet.
• Summer General English 20 (SGE 20)
• Summer International Business (SIBS 20)
MLS SUMMER GENERAL ENGLISH 20 (SGE 20)
Programme of Studies: 20 lessons
General English: 20 lessons per week
• Oral Communication, Role-Play and Discussion
• Pronunciation, Stress and Intonation
• Listening and Reading Comprehension
• Written English for Various Purposes
• Optional Language Laboratory Sessions
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International Business Communication
• Report
• Letter, Memo, Fax and E-mail Writing
• Summarising and Note-Taking
• Telephoning
• Taking and Giving Messages
• Presentations
• Negotiations
• Meetings
• Preparing a Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Interviewing
• Promotional Literature and Advertising Copy
• Press Release Writing
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Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
• The Marketing Planning Cycle
• Marketing Environment & Segmentation
• Buying Behaviour
• Research & Questionnaire Design
• Product Management
• Marketing Services
• Distribution
• Advertising & Sales Promotions
• Public Relations & the Marketing Mix
• How to give a Marketing Presentation
• E-Commerce and the Marketing of Dot.Com. Industries
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Study Skills & British Council IELTS Practice
Speaking
The aim of these lessons is to increase confidence and fluency through guided discussion work, role-play, simulation and case studies.
Reading
Overviewing a text by skimming and scanning, interpreting visual information (diagrams, tables, graphs and charts) and evaluating the information.
Writing
Describing statistics, preparing reports, writing up an argument or opinion, describing how something works, describing a process, letter-writing and essay writing.
Listening
Using a wide variety of authentic material to improve listening for specific information. Form-filling and information seeking are part of the listening practice. Students are trained to gather information from just one listening from a cassette recording and intensive listening is introduced where necessary.
Courses from 2 – 12 weeks’ duration
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MLS SUMMER INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES (SIBS)
Programme of Studies: 20 lessons
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES - 20 lessons per week
• Management
• Marketing
• International Trade
• Business Communications
PLUS ++
If you wish to study a more intensive programme please choose one of the optional 10 lessons listed below
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Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Introduction to Tourism
• English for Tourism
• Employment in Tourism
• Geography
• Transportation Services
• Accommodation Sector
• Tour Operators & Travel Agents
• Customer Service
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COMPUTER STUDIES
• Introduction to Computer Studies
• Operating systems
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Windows
• Data Base Management
• Accounting Packages
• Desk Top Publishing
• Internet
• Web Site Design
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GROUP SUMMER PACKAGES
MLS offers specially tailored summer course packages for groups with the tuition content and social programme structured to the requirements of the group. A typical package contains the following elements:
20 lessons per week
• Home-stay accommodation with half board Monday to Friday and full board at the weekend (twin or single room)
• Packed lunch at the College Monday to Friday
• Airport transfer return for the group
• One full day excursion per week (e.g. London, Oxford, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Salisbury and Stonehenge
• One half day excursion per week (e.g. Winchester, Dorset Countryside, Salisbury, New Forest)
• One bowling evening per week
• One disco evening per week
Use of all College facilities:
• Internet, Language Laboratory, Library
• All books and teaching materials
• MLS ringbinder
• End of course Certificate of Studies
• End of course progress report
• Map of Bournemouth and welcome pack
Courses can be for a minimum of one week and the above typical programme can be changed to suit the group’s requirements. Package prices are available on request. |
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