Elements of Study

General English Language Training:

Element 1

Internationally recognised coursebook based work to guide your general language development with specific focus on grammar and vocabulary training.

Element 2

A skills focus session which will build on your grammar and vocabulary work to improve your reading and writing. Focus on learning strategies and exposure to a variety of popular examination tasks.

Element 3

A negotiated communications skills focus session in listening, speaking and pronunciation that will enable your class and teacher to map lessons to the particular needs of the class. Opportunities for vocabulary building.

Examination Focused Training:

Element 4

Specific language examination preparation in elements including:

• IELTS, FCE and CAE

International Business Communications:

Element 5

International Business Language

Development of your English within a business themed session, enabling broader based vocabulary development.

Themes will typically include the following:

Element 6

International Business Communication Skills

Application of your Business English through the development of key Business Communication skills. This element of the MLS offer is designed to give you training in the skills that are needed in the modern business world. You will use the Business English language skills you learn to practise and refine your business skills. These skills typically include a selection from the modules of study in the table on the left.

Element 7

MLS is accredited to run and assess the Edexcel unit syllabus at the appropriate level for each of the units offered on the programmes.  Edexcel is a UK Government recognised awarding body which has designed programmes to meet the learning outcomes of the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).  The QCF sets out 8 different levels of study.  The units offered by MLS are at levels 4 and 5 on the QCF and therefore equivalent to University Year 1 and 2 level in the UK.

Element 8

One to one lessons designed to meet your specific needs.  Students may select a whole element (10 lessons) or any number of lessons one to one for any agreed period of time with MLS.

Element 9

Small group training (maximum 8) or closed group designed to offer greater negotiation or learning between participants and the teacher.  Please see our Executive courses pages for more details.

Optional Learning:

Element 10

Guided self study - direct access to MLS' learning resource centre where there is opportunity for you to consolidate and extend your learning by selecting from our range of traditional and computer based learning opportunities.

Element 11

Workshop study sessions. Please see the workshops page for more information o our weekly workshops.

Element 12

Never forget the importance of the language learning you complete outside of the classroom.  Students will benefit greatly from a fully immersed language experience during their stay in Bournemouth.