Contents

3. Welcome

5. Course overview

7. Study one-to-one

8. Accommodation

9. Premium package

10. Standard package

11. 11. Family package

12. Complementary services

13. Learning bites: explore

14. Learning bites: adrenaline

15. Learning bites: sport

16. Learning bites: social

17. Where we are

18.18. Who we are

Day one equips you with the tools to describe yourself, your skills, and your company. You will learn how to effectively communicate with others by using precise, specific language to portray yourself, your ideas, and your ethos in the best light.

Onto the market - who are the customers and what do they want? We’ll discuss marketing strategies and compile a mini-marketing plan for your chosen start up. What new forms of marketing can weleverage today? The day will culminate with a presentation of a marketing campaign.

Money, money, money: It’s all about profit and loss, cash flow, and how to discuss financials. We’ll hold a meeting and look into useful lexis. We’ll end by discussing a given cash flow in a role-play meeting.

You’ll learn language for effective negotiations and begin preparing for your ‘pitch’ to an investor. You’ll need to use everything covered during the course to perform well and know your numbers to beable to justify your figures under scrutiny.

Courses are led by two senior trainers who minimally hold an MA / MBA / DELTA / DipTESOL or equivalent qualification with significant experience in business and business training. Our trainers provide our own course materials.

Students complete an English language level test, needs analysis and ‘learning style’ questionnaire prior to arrival.

This allows us to create a unique coursefor the group or individual which is specificto the industry and activities carried out by the students in their roles. Finally, it by the students in their roles. Finally, it ensures that teaching style is appropriateto the students’ learning styles and problemareas.

Upon completion of the course, delegatesare awarded a certificate detailing content and hours covered, their ‘can do’ abilities, and a separate report which gives specific follow up activities to further advance their oral, written and functional English skills.

We turn to products, services, operations and logistics in day two. We’ll study the working practices of local and international businesses, discuss management structures and role-play activities for a wide range of business functions.

Day one

Day two

Day three

Day five

Day four

Identify broader aims and specific skills e.g.talking about cash flow, formal businesse-mail language.

Individual learning plan established on morningone, then implemented, reviewed, and assessedthroughout the course.

Final assessment and recommendations forpost-course study made.

Identify weaknesses in language output e.g. grammar issues, lexis shortcomings, problemswith pronunciation.

Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary needsi.e. the functional skills required for work.1. Needs and

language assessment

2. Business & language trainer review , discussion, and implementation

3. Achievement

Development topic 2

Pre-course to post-course, our Individual Learning Plans ensure that delegate programmes are as tailored, responsive, and effective as they are designed to be

Individual Learning Plan

Cardiff School of Modern English offers specialised, tailored packages for delegates who wish to study alone.Industry-specific private training is a great way to make rapid progress in ability and dramatic gains in confidence.

With an experienced business trainer at your fingertips as well as a postgraduate qualified language teacher,there really is no better way to make rapid improvements in your ability to conduct business in English confidently,competently, and with the natural touch that can give you the all-important edge over the competition.

Study one-to-one

Stay with a family to advance your learningOur super-friendly and accommodating homestay hosts will ensure you can relax and focus on your studies while you are with them. With ample beautiful parks and outdoor sports facilities, running trails and awash with restaurants, bistros, pubs, and local shops, it’s your home away from home.

Room features

Towels, bed linen, a desk and lamp, all in clean, nicely decorated Towels, bed linen, a desk and lamp, all in clean, nicely decorated surroundings. Go premium to enjoy wifi and a private bathroom.

Meals

A british breakfast and evening meal will be prepared for you daily by your host family.

Convenience

Homestay accommodation is located in close proximity by foot or on public transport to the course venue.on public transport to the course venue.

Homestay Accommodation

Course options

Course locations

Homestay packages are available as private tuition, and for closed groups of 2-4 or 5-10.

Set in a well-equipped, modern meeting room at a city centre location or at our synagogue venue on Cardiff’s prestigious Cathedral Road.

Learning bites: social

To start off your visit, you’ll need to see the city with our walkingtour. We’ll make a stop in one of Cardiff’s oldest pubs or the brand new micro-brewery.

Taking place on the first evening,it’s a great informal introductionit’s a great informal introductionto the city and an opportinutyto unwind after your first day.

City tour and pub visit

Airport pick up

Delegates will be collectedfree of charge from Bristol airport (minimum group 5)

Traditional Welsh meal

As we say our farewells on yourlast evening, you’ll be treated to a traditional Welsh pub dinner.

Sample the local food and drinkand soak up the warm, friendlyatmosphere Wales is known for.

Complementary services

Complementary for group courses and optional for small group and individual courses.

Learning bites: exploreStudents’ learning experiences do not end at 5pm. We have a full range of additional activities that we like to call ‘learning bites’. Supported by the presence of a qualified teacher, students practise their newly-acquired language skills in relaxed, open, refreshing surroundings.

If there’s an activity or tour you would like to do - remember - imagination is the only limit, talk to usto arrange a custom activity. We love to get creative with our students and organise special trips.

Horses grazing on the heatheron the Gower Peninsula(Worm’s head).

The tour starts with a visit to Britain's best-preserved Roman town - Caerleon - "Fort of the Legion”. The next Roman town on our route is Caerwent as we drive through this village to see what was once a thriving market town. You cross the majestic market town. You cross the majestic rivers Usk and Wye to reach the spectacular monastic ruin at Tintern Abbey. We’ll continue onto Raglan Castle - another majestic Welsh castle.

Departure day: Saturday

Departs: 0900hrs Returns: 1730hrs

Lunch not included Lunch not included

Our tour of the Gower Peninsulawith its golden sandy beaches, stunning coastline and prehistoric wonders.

Itinerary: Swansea Bay, Langland Bay (coastal walk optional) to Caswell Bay (beach time), Parc le Breos - 6000 yr (beach time), Parc le Breos - 6000 yr old Neolithic burial chamber, Rhossili (lunch & walks), Weobley Farm and ruins.

Departure day: Sunday

Departs: 0900hrs Returns: 1730hrs

Lunch not included

Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. Located within beautiful parklands at the heart of the capital, Cardiff Castle’s walls and fairytale towers conceal 2,000 years of history. 

Duration: 3hDuration: 3h

Golden Gower TourRoman ruins Tour Cardiff Castle guided tour

Learning bites: adrenaline

Fancy becoming a big-kid for the day? The adrenaline rush from the'enemy' charging at you has to be experienced to be believed. After the inevitable pre-game nerves participants are usually in fits oflaughter. laughter. 

A brilliant team-building experience.

Departs: 900hrs Returns: 1630hrs

Equipment hire, tea&coffee, lunch and 300 paintballs included.

The Ghost Walks will intrigue, inform, entertain, and frighten! With accounts of the hauntings of ancient places, told in the dark in their historic and atmospheric settings.

2 Tours available:

Cardiff Castle or Llandaff old town.Cardiff Castle or Llandaff old town.

Duration: 2h

Prepare to be challenged and excited with this indoor climbing experience.

Ice breaker team tasks : Problem solving and team work.

Climbing: group climbing, abseiling and belaying.  

Individual challenge : 'the Leap of Faith' Individual challenge : 'the Leap of Faith' will push the class to their limits and beyond. Fantastic for helping team bonding as they encourage their colleagues to jump from 8 metres high.

Duration: 2h

Ghost tourPaintballing experience Indoor climbing

Learning bites: adrenalineHorses grazing on the heatheron the Gower Peninsula(worms head)

Come and explore the magnificent facets and features that make the Millennium Stadium one of the most impressive icons of modern Wales. Learn about the only palletised pitch system and fully retractable roof in the UK, which allows the entire playing UK, which allows the entire playing surface to be removed to create one of the world's largest indoor arenas. Take in the view of the pitch from a VIP hospitality suite, and finally lift the trophy to the skies like a sporting superstar in the President's Box, an area normally reserved for royalty.reserved for royalty.

Duration 1h

Truly the best way to explore this beautiful and fascinating young city is by bike. Led by our experienced guides, you'll take it easy on our fleet of fantastic Pashley bikes through the City of Cardiff.

2 tours available:2 tours available:

The Cardiff Bay Tour, Docks and Dr Who.

The Cardiff City Tour, Parks and Canals.

Duration: 3h

Cardiff Millenium Stadium tour

15

Cardiff cycle tour

Learning bites: Sport

Learning bites: social

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Fun and interactive sessions which include welcome cocktails, a demoof mixology by your host, and the chance for each guest to make upto 2 cocktails of their choice.

Party games with shots, dares and forfeits are also ongoing during the forfeits are also ongoing during the class (virgin cocktails if wanted).

Food platters (tex-mex based finger food) included.

Duration: 2h

Cocktail Masterclass

A typical Welsh dinner in a traditional restaurant: menus are seasonal, using locally sourced products.

3 course menuSide and dessertCoffeeWater or fizzy drinkWater or fizzy drinkA glass of wine or a pint of beer

Duration: 3h

Welsh dinner

Practise your English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with a cocktail masterclass and a traditional Welsh meal in one of Cardiff’s finest restaurants.