It’s always interesting to see the difference in people’s written and speaking levels.  We had a student recently studying in London who was a very able student, probably intermediate maybe even upper intermediate level in her written English.  But in her spoken English - it was if she was a complete beginner!  It seems that often if students have only learnt English in a classroom in their own country when faced with a grammar exercise they can excel, but when asked to open their mouths some people fall to pieces.

That’s why we feel the Fluency Workshops at Central School of English, an English language school in London, are a great idea.  These are included in the price of your course and are optional twice a week in the afternoon.  They are specifically designed to build confidence in speaking English fluently and are held in groups of 12 students maximum.

The format is simple, students are given topics to discuss and debate and are assisted by a teacher.  In the Fluency Workshops they also like to imitate real life situations like selecting a new flatmate or going for a job interview.  The ultimate aim is to develop fluency, encourage the students to speak on a wider range of topics and improve accuracy in their spoken English.

If you are interested in Central School of English’s Courses you might like to take a look at their Intensive General English class or their Business English Course: Executive and Professional Programme.  If you wish to take one of these courses please Contact Us.