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English courses for Adults

Online English for Adults with Cambridge teachers

Why study English at La Dante?

Online English for Adults with Cambridge teachers

BENEFITS OF LEARNING ENGLISH at La Dante in Cambridge

Whether you wish to join our small classes or have individual tuition, we’ll ensure
you gain confidence – accuracy and fluency – online and face to face experience – English used in real situations with native qualified teachers from Cambridge

  • you have a placement test to determine the right course level
  • the teacher will prepare a course plan to cater for your individual objectives
  • you study with a highly experienced CELTA qualified native teacher of La Dante
  • regular homework related to your area of interest
  • flexibility of studying at La Dante in Cambridge, at your premises or online
  • preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity ISE and CAE exams, B2 Vantage Cambridge exam
  • you build up your listening skills with radio programmes,  youtube and our Radio Dante podcasts

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Follow this link if you’d like to test your English.
Contact us english@ladante-in-cambridge.org
WhatsApp/Tel +44 7822 010718

 

Academic English, Pre-Masters and IELTS courses

IELTS courses at La Dante in Cambridge:

La Dante IELTS exam courses are designed to help you to achieve success in this internationally recognised qualification. When you enrol in one of our IELTS courses, you will be prepared using past exam papers. Your teacher will guide your study and assess your progress.

  • Combined General and Academic English courses to prepare for study at a British university
  • Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Courses from 4 to 36 weeks as well as short intensive courses for IELTS
  • Free university placement service
  • Progress meetings with your teacher

General and Academic English

This course combines General English with Academic English, including reading and writing skills for academic study, summarising lectures, note-taking skills, debating techniques, carrying out research and presenting data. The course can include a 4 or 8 week IELTS preparation module for those on longer courses.

Pre-Masters Programme

The course combines General English with Academic English with a One-to-One tutorial programme with one lesson of 50 minutes every week. This consists of a task-based programme of research work and assignments in the students’ chosen subject, with feedback and help from your tutor. Students prepare for IELTS towards the end of their course

Extra Academic English
This 4 or 8 week module enables you to gain the language skills needed for academic study, including summarising lectures, note taking skills, debating techniques, carrying out research and presenting data.

One-to-One Tuition
Add two or more One-to-One lessons at reduced prices for completely personalised learning.

IELTS Preparation

Prepare for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam, or choose one of the Cambridge English exams with a course designed to develop all your English skills and improve your exam technique. IELTS is recognised by thousands of institutions in over 135 countries and can help you improve your job prospects or gain entrance to university. The Cambridge exams are accepted by schools, universities and employers worldwide. As you prepare for these exams, you’ll also develop your language knowledge through fascinating topics and cultural activities.

You will study in a general English group for three hours per day, developing your understanding and ability to use English by participating in topic-based General English morning classes. With our experienced, friendly qualified teachers and our dynamic classes, you will expand your academic speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. We will also help you to begin to prepare for TOEFL, PTE or IELTS tests, by looking at exam questions and strategies and trying timed practice tests. As a pre-foundation student, you will also benefit from our guided learning at home programme and in small classes, individual tutorials and our excellent modern facilities.

This concentrated course provides thorough preparation for the examination: essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, describing and interpreting graphs and charts and practice in the receptive skills of reading and listening. You can register for the examination at the school. Examinations are scheduled for the Saturday after the end of the course but places are subject to availability. We will assist you to make alternative arrangements if necessary.

General and Academic English (22)Max Class Size: 8
Course Length: 10 weeks per term (one week off at half-term)
Levels: Intermediate and above
Starting Date: second Monday in September, January and April
Pre-Masters programme (23)Max Class Size: 12
Lessons Per Week: 25
Course Length: 4-36
Levels: Intermediate and above
Starting Date: Beginning of each month on Monday
Timetable: 9.00-12.00 (General English) and 13.10-15.00 (Academic English) Monday to Friday, and One-to-One tutorial programme. As for Course 24 for the IELTS Preparation module.
Intensive IELTS Preparation with Extra Academic English (24)Max Class Size: 12
Lessons Per Week: 25
Course Length: 4/8
Levels: Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5.
Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over.
Course Length and Starting Date: 8 week course or 4 week course.
Timetable: 9.00-13.00 (IELTS Preparation)
14.00-14.50 (Extra Academic English) Monday to Friday
IELTS Preparation – morning (25)Max Class Size: 12
Lessons Per Week: 20
Course Length: 4/8
Levels: Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5. Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over.
Course Length and Starting Date: 8 week course or 4 week course.
Timetable: 9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday
Value IELTS Preparation with Extra Academic English (26)Max Class Size: 12
Lessons Per Week: 20
Course Length: 4/8
Levels: Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5
Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over.
Course Length and Starting Date: 8 week course or 4 week course.
Timetable: 14.00-14.50 (Extra Academic English) 15.00-18.00 (IELTS Preparation), Monday to Friday.

Testimonials from our students at La Dante in Cambridge

“The British Council is hugely grateful to you and your colleagues for your commitment to sharing and fostering a greater understanding of the language and culture of Italy. We share this commitment to the enriching and creative dimensions of excellence in the teaching and learning of languages and we are very keen to further promote the fantastic opportunity to schools to have a native speaker of Italian in their classrooms.”

Certificate of achievement awarded to La Dante in CambridgeJohn Rolfe, British Council, 14/02/2012

‘Brilliant English teachers and great atmosphere in a small class’

C. TalottaItaly

’The teaching was great for building up communication and we talked a lot about life in England’

A. M. CirilloItaly

Excellent patient and motivating teacher. Always available and flexible, great support to reach fluency and complex level of communication in Business English.

G. Verreschi

‘Well prepared for language learning teaching and methodology’

R. Grimaldi

Can adapt every single lesson to the level and students’ needs

S. Ferrari

Great for beginners’ courses. We benefited from learning and understanding the language with Alexis. He immediately managed to understand the needs of our company, the activities and the purpose, and then adapt English language for our Business objectives.

F. Verganifrom a company based in the North of Italy
Leon’s feedback for his Business Vantage Exam preparation at La Dante : ‘I received a great feedback from my Manager. I was in a meeting with a regional manager the other day who said that my ‘English had improved a lot‘ thanks to La Dante’s brilliant and prepared English teachers.
Leon C.

La Dante in Cambridge is a Registered Trinity College London Examination Centre

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