English language courses

Anyone who has contact with foreign relations for their work should have oral, writing and listening skills of English. In this course, we cover these three communication skills in a varied and interactive way. You will expand your existing knowledge of English and focus particularly on business use. The course refreshes your high school knowledge and trains you in English. You conclude this short course with a test. With satisfactory results, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Who is it for?
The course is intended for anyone who regularly needs to communicate orally and/or in writing in English.

Preferred level of education
You should have knowledge at vmbo level or equivalent.

Course duration
10 weeks in which you attend 9 one-and-a-half-hour class meetings.

How do we work?
The course consists of class meetings and course material that you receive digitally in a number of interactive e-learning modules. You also stay in digital contact with your teacher. You can follow large parts of the course independently at a time that suits you best.

Outcome
You have a foundation in oral communication. While also improving your written English and grammatical knowledge.

Certification
After the last lesson, you will take an online test. After sufficient results, you will receive a
certificate of participation.

Homework load
You should allow for 4 hours of practice per week.

Follow-up course
An excellent follow-up course is the Business English, Cambridge preliminary course (also part of HBO Top Sport Management and Entrepreneurship).

Starting dates
Most courses start several times a year.

Your investment
The course fee is €495,= . The price includes study materials and participation in the exam.

Programme
General language training;
Grammar;
Idioms;
Speaking skills.

More information, advice and registration
If you have any questions about the course or would like to register yourself, for more information call Arjan Ebbinge (06-42298097) or email academy@vvcs.nl.