English (tailormade)
Course information
Every organisation or professional has a different entry level and a different end goal. That’s why we customise our tailormade courses 100% to your learning needs. You choose when, where and how often you’d like to take classes: during the day, in the evening or at the weekend, online or on location.
During the intake interview, we’ll discuss your goals, level and preferences. Based on these, we’ll draw up a personal lesson plan that’s focused on what you need for your work. From writing more effectively to speaking more fluently: it’s all about achieving results that have an immediate impact in practice.
Every tailormade programme at UvA Talen offers:
- a programme customised to your language level and learning objectives;
- an intake with the teacher for the perfect match;
- a regular, native-speaking teacher with expertise in your field;
- learning at your own pace: from a gentle build-up to an intensive programme.
Whether you want to learn to speak more persuasively in meetings, write more professional emails or give more confident presentations, together we’ll get you communicating with impact in English.
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Who is the tailormade English course intended for?
This course is intended for professionals who want to work on their English language skills in a targeted way. Perhaps you’ve got a presentation for international colleagues coming up, or you need to write reports in English, or you work in an organisation where English is the main language.
It’s also the ideal solution for HR professionals who want to help one or more colleagues improve their business communication. The course is customised and adapted to various real-life examples from a range of sectors, from consultancy and finance to SMEs, education and technology.
How is the tailormade English programme structured?
We start with a short meeting to discuss your goals and preferences. Based on this, you’ll receive a proposal with a lesson programme and quote. Once this has been approved, we hold an intake with the teacher, at which we’ll determine your level and finalise the content. After that, you can get started straight away. We’ll keep you updated on your progress during the programme. The lessons can be adapted if your objectives change or if certain skills require extra attention, such as writing emails, presenting, or holding meetings in English.
Can I follow a tailormade English course together with a colleague?
Of course you can! The course can be followed individually or with colleagues (up to ten participants). Group training is ideal if you have similar objectives or tasks, such as an international project or team meetings in English. Would you prefer to offer the training more broadly within your company? Then our in-company English course is a logical choice.
Is it also possible to do a tailormade crash course in English?
Of course! It’s often possible to start within two or three weeks, sometimes even sooner. Contact us directly to find out exactly what we’re able to offer. If you’re keen to make significant progress in a short time, choose our InTense English course: an intensive learning programme in which you’ll make leaps and bounds in just one week. Intensive training like this is perfect if you want to make a lot of progress quickly, for example to prepare for a new position, a business trip or an international presentation.
What levels are available?
You can join at every level, from intermediate to near-native. During the intake, we’ll determine your entry level and tailor the programme accordingly. Whatever your goal, we’ll teach you exactly what you need to learn to communicate confidently in English.
English balls and song lyrics
Whatever your learning objective, at UvA Talen you will always find a teacher who’s the perfect match for you. Our team includes specialists from diverse backgrounds, from creative writing to business writing, and from presentation coaching to speaking skills training. One teacher will literally have you forming sentences with a ball in your hand to help you speak more spontaneously, while another will challenge you to give a short speech or jot down some song lyrics. We ensure that learning is never boring, but always active, personal and effective. Whether you’re a creative writer, a strategic thinker or a practical go-getter, with us you’ll learn English in a way that works for you.
Why
UvA Talen
The teacher was skilled and created a pleasant, interactive atmosphere in class. The communication with UvA Talen was professional and efficient and my language skills have improved significantly. I'm very satisfied with the result.