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THE SCHOOL
Manchester Academy of English is an English Language School accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and English UKnorth, a consortium of recognised English Language establishments located in the UK.
The teachers at Manchester Academy of English are highly qualified to meet the requirements of the British Council in Britain accreditation scheme. We are an official Cambridge examination centre and in addition to this we run IELTS and TOEIC exam preparation courses. All of our staff are very approachable and many of them have lived abroad so they understand the needs of foreign students.
Tuition takes place in the heart of Manchester. We are just a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, Bus Station and tram stops and we are surrounded by numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and supermarkets.
Last year our English Language School welcomed students from over 50 nationalities, many great friendships start here.
 THE COURSES
General English
In our General English Classes you will be able to improve your language level in all 4 skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). We teach you how to use the language as well as teaching the rules, which will develop your fluency and accuracy. We use a communicative method of teaching. Regular tutorials and progress tests are given regularly to monitor your development; additionally our teaching staff is more than willing to help anytime. At the end of the course, you will receive our certificate of attendance. Part time courses are also available; please contact us for further details.
Business English
The personalised Business English courses are designed to work on the unique needs of each individual. Each Business English customer has an in-depth needs analysis to establish their exact requirements, and their course is tailor-made to suit them.
You can choose from the following options which method is more suitable for you: Option 1 In a course of private one-to-ones, specifically focussing on communication or written work, a course could include giving presentations, participating in meetings, telephoning, negotiating and socialising. Courses can be anything from 1 hour to 30 hours per week. Closed groups can also be arranged. Contact the marketing department for prices and further information. Option 2. In a course that combines group lessons of General English (not business related) with other students of a similar level and private one-to-ones. The General English lessons include a balance of skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing), grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
 Business English - In Company Tuition
Manchester Academy of English offers tailor-made Business English courses that will assist business professionals to achieve their aim of being able to communicate effectively in English in a business environment. Classes can be taken at the companys premises provided these are in the Greater Manchester area.
Cambridge Examination Courses
Cambridge ESOL examinations are recognised by large numbers of universities, colleges, employers, professional bodies and government organisations throughout the world. By preparing yourself for the exam at Manchester Academy of English you can improve your job prospects, increase your application success in higher education and because of the world wide recognition that Cambridge has, you will be able to travel and live abroad easily. e have a superb 99% pass rate for students who have studied on our preparation courses. Manchester Academy of English is an official Cambridge examination centre. We have courses for the following exams which take place in June and December:Preliminary English Test (PET), First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).
IELTS, TOEIC & TOEFL preparation
IELTS is the chosen language test of many universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and is designed to assess whether you are ready to study, in English, in an academic situation. IELTS tests your ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and Manchester Academy of English will prepare you for all these points, while progressively developing your examination techniques.
Refresher Courses for Overseas Teachers of English
Our 2-week course is for teachers who want to develop their teaching methods and refresh their language skills. The course provides 25 hours of tuition per week combining General English and Methodology. Topics covered on the course may include: the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, with expansion of lexis and grammar, lesson planning, classroom management, teaching pronunciation, error correction and teaching vocabulary.
There will be a maximum of twelve students per class. Students must have a minimum level of upper intermediate for this course. The excursion programme will provide you with the opportunity to visit places of interest with typical excursions including: Liverpool, Chester, the Lake District, Urbis – Museum of City Life and Manchester Museum of Science and Industry.
 FREE TIME
Manchester is not only the city where Mr. Rolls met Mr. Royce, it is also famous for its proud industrial heritage, high profile music scene, world class football, prestigious theatres, historic architecture and of course its shopping.
Culturally Manchester has never been more exciting or diverse, boasting a long list of popular arts and entertainment venues. With the 2002 Commonwealth Games the city has a new velodrome, a showpiece 50-metre swimming pool complex, and a host of other new facilities.
Manchester has established its own brand of café society as increasing numbers of stylish restaurants, pubs, café bars, and nightclubs help to shape it as a 24-hour bustling city. Manchester has a population of over 2.5 million, including over 100,000 students. Many of the students are from overseas, and its resident population includes many nationalities that have found a permanent home in Manchester.
The students can take advantage of the varied and inclusive Social Programme which is built around exciting, cultural and engaging activities. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoons are spent in such places as Manchester United's Stadium, visiting some of the city centre´s many museums and galleries or travelling further afield to places such as Liverpool or Chester. During the summer, full day excursions are also available to destinations such as the Lake District, York and Blackpool.
 ACCOMODATION
Residential Student Accommodation
Manchester Academy of English's own self-catering student house is an easy 15-minute bus journey from our school and has local shopping and a traditional open-air market just a few minute's walk away. The residence offers 4 and 5 bedroom apartments with en-suite shower rooms, each room contains a single bed, fitted wardrobe and desk. The kitchen is fully equipped and the lounge includes television, comfortable seating areas, dining/study table.
Homestay
We offer clean, friendly, comfortable accommodation with one of our homestay providers. All our homestay accommodation is located on an easy bus/Metro/train, approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Hosts will provide you with breakfast and an evening meal. Our homestay providers may be a traditional family, a single person or a couple. We do try to accommodate students' special requests so please book early and we can try to provide exactly what you want.
Hotels
Manchester has a wide choice of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. Many are within short walking distance of Manchester Academy.
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