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Course Guide
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About 4
Perfect Pronunciation 30h 7
Pre-intermediate English 90h 9
Intermediate English 90h 11
Upper-Intermediate English 90h 13
Advanced Business 90h 15
Information for companies 18
Contents
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About
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About Welcome
Hello, Im Andrew Pritchard, a British, Cambridge ESOL EnglishTeacher. Im the founder of Accessible English.
I started teaching English while studying for an engineering degree.
I enjoyed it so much that I decided to become a full time English Teacher.
I studied for a Cambridge University based teaching qualication. This
Qualication is the top English Language Teaching qualication on the
market and is assessed by the University of Cambridge, among the top 5
global Universities.
Since starting my teaching career Ive worked in some of the worlds largest companies as both a teacher and
course coordinator/writer.
After teaching in Madrid, Spain I found that language learning had become quite stagnant. Many students had
been studying English and barely improving for years. Many academies / schools were behaving like gloried
recruitment agencies: supplying teachers and a classroom and paying the teacher as little as possible while
charging the student as much as possible. Classroom materials acted as a substitute for good teaching and
course structure. Finally, I felt that the biggest diculty in English - pronunciation - was at the bottom of
the list of priorities.
Throughout my professional teaching career Ive always tried to do things differently. In 2010 I formed Ac-
cessible English. Limited. The aim of this company was simple: to offer individualrs and businessess lower-
price private tuition while taking advantage of the many benets video-conference learning has to offer. Iwanted students to be able to study in a exible manner, at home in the morning, during their lunch-breaks
and late at night when they nish work.
Over the last 2 years Accessible English has gone from strength to strenghth. The majority of new students
nd us through recommendations. We are now presenting newly created courses for the rst time to new
and old students.
Sincerely,
Andrew Pritchard
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How do the courses work?
The benets of studying online.Studying online has several advantages.
1. Greater exibility.Forget studying in groups at lunchtime or evenings, The courses are designed to be an unobtrusive as possible. t your Englishclasses into your schedule, from 8am - 22:00. if you need to re-schedule a class, thats no problem. And with a greater empha-
sis on self-study and recorded materials you can complete the course in your own time.
2. Lower costWhen both the student and teacher are online, costs are lower - and so is tuition. Courses are as low-cost as 6.67 Euros per
course hour. When a private teacher travels to your home or oce the price must take into account the teachers travel time.
When its done online, theres no travel time, and if you need to re-schedule a class nobody is inconvenienced.
3. One-on-one attentionYou can enjoy one-on-one attention for a lower price, studies show that one-on-one classes are almost 3x as effective as
large group classes. Your specic needs are dealt with, not the needs of the whole group.
4. Online only featuresClasses are recorded for easy viewing later, all the self-study material is also audio-recorded and you can ask for help by e-mail
at any time.
About
The courses are module based. That means for eachmodule studied youll have a live video-conference lesson
and self-study material / homework to complete.
Modules are 3 hours long and contain 1 x 1 hour video-
conference lesson for each module. Youll get a recording
of the classes and the self study material is supported byaudio recordings.
Students typically study for 3 hours per week, the courses
can also be studied intensively, if required.
About
Tuition fees 2012.course hours duration* price monthly price full
Perfect pronunciation 30h 3 months Eur 80 / month Eur 195
Pre-intermediate Business English 90h 9 months EUR 80 / month Eur 550
Intermediate Business English 90h 9 months EUR 80 / month Eur 550
Upper-Intermediate Business English 90h 9 months EUR 80 / month Eur 550
Advanced Business English 90h 9 months EUR 80 / month Eur 550
Job Interview Preparation 15 h exible Eur 100 Eur 100
*The duration assumes you study 1 module per week, courses can be studied more slowly or intensively if paid in full at a
discount
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Courses
The following courses have been created especially for studying online, they are
a combination of 5 years of research and practice and all combine live video-
conference lessons with certied teachers and self-study material.
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Perfect Pronunciation 30h
In todays competitive global workplace, good pronunciation in English is vital. It ensures that your message is delivered and
understood. Poor pronunciation can create a bad impression and often leads to doubts about the speakers general competence
and ability. If understanding your English takes effort or your accent is unpleasant, people will avoid talking to you.
This course has been written to help you deliver a clearer, more condent spoken message. This practical pronunciation course
will allow you to understand native English speakers and communicate with them in a professional manner, with condence.
Well study phonetics, pronunciation concepts and learn to pronounce the 200 most common English words
This course is suitable for
People who would like to improve their English pronunciation
People who want to deliver a condent spoken message
Students studying for an ocial exam between B1 - C2 level (Intermediate - Prociency)
People working in the tourism / hospitality industry
Actors and Broadcasters
Business people who deal with international clients
People who work in aviation
This course is divided into 3 main areas: sounds (phonetics), concepts, and words.
Sounds
There are 44 individual sounds in the British English phonetic chart. In order to speak with condence and sound uent, you must
be able to correctly pronounce each of these sounds. Over 10 modules we will learn how to pronounce them all.
Concepts
Fluency in English is obtained by understanding several key concepts about English pronunciation. Unlike many languages,
English is rhythm-based, the speed is not constant, we dont prnounce certain sounds, dont emphasise certain words, change
the rules under certain circumstances and raise and lower the pitch regularly. This might all sound very confusing, however, well
cover 1 key concept per module, review the concepts regularly and Ill focus on the areas that you have diculty in.
Words
It is said that 80% of English sentences can be formed using only the 200 most common words. In this course well cover the
250 most common words. Youll be able to pronounce the words perfectly and in context. This is the nal, vital element to the
course.
Course structure
In the course youll receive 12 hours of live tuition and l18 hours of self-study coursework. If you study the course over 12weeks
(recommended), youll get 1 x 1hr class per week, 1 x 1hr coursework and 1 x 30m review document per week to study. You also
get unlimited teacher support by e-mail for 15 weeks.
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Module 1
The International Phonetic Chart - Vowels
The schwa
words 1-20
Module 2
The IPA - Consonants
Consonant Elision
Words 21-39
Module 3
The IPA - Vowels Plurals; 3rd person and +ed endings
Words 40-59
Module 4
The IPA - dipthongs
Sentence stress and sentence rhythm
Words 60-79
Module 5
The IPA - Consonants
Nucleus placement; strong and weak sounds; s
Words 80-99
Module 6
Review of work done
test of progress
Correctly reading prose
Module 7
The IPA - Consonants
Liasons
Words 120-139
Module 8
The IPA - Vowels
Intonation
Words 140-159
Module 9
The IPA - Consonants Pace and Power
Words 160-179
Module 10
The IPA - dipthongs
Sounding natural
Words 180-200
Module 11
The IPA - Consonants
Linking and intrusive r
Words 100-119
Module 12
The IPA - Review
nal exam
connected speech
Course contents
Getting started
To begin this course, go to www.accessibleenglish.com and click apply
Alternatively, you can e-mail the course coordinator, Andrew Pritchard
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Pre-intermediate English 90h
At pre-intermediate level you:
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic per-
sonal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routinematters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Pre-intermediate level English is suitable for the following exams:
Cambridge: PET
IELTS: 3.0-3.5
TOEIC: 110 - 270 (listening) 115 - 270 (reading)
City and Guilds: Access
The Pre-intermediate Business English course can be divided into 4 separate areas of study:
1. Grammar
2. Business Vocabulary
3. Speaking and listening
4. Key Business skills
The course contains 30 modules, each module requres 3 hours of study. Each module is divided into:
1 hour communicative live class
1 hour coursework
30 minute writing assignment
30 minute Review
Getting started
To begin this course, go to www.accessibleenglish.com and click apply
Alternatively, you can e-mail the course coordinator, Andrew Pritchard
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Modules 1 - 10
In the rst 10 modules the focus is on understanding the ba -
sics, this is the foundation to being able to reproduce material
quickly and condifently
Grammar word order in questions
present simple
present continuous
dening relative clauses
past simple regular and irregular
past continuous 1
questions with and without auxiliaries
so, because, but, although
going to, present continuous
will / wont for predictions
will / wont for promises, offers, decisions
review of tenses
Vocabulary
Jobs, people and organisations
Production
Marketing
Speaking and listening
Building uency and condence. Authentic examples of the
language in use. (BBC, FT, CNN, New Scientist)
Key Business Skills
Telephoning
Negotiation
Presentations
Modules 11-20
In the second 10 modules well focus more on developing u-
ency and testing your ability to interpret language,
Grammar
present perfect or past simple
present perfect + yet, just, already
comparative + as...as, less than
superlatives
the innitive with to verb + -ing have to, dont have to, must, mustnt
expressing movement
rst conditional
second conditional
may / might possibility
should / shouldnt
Vocabulary
Money
Finance and the economy
Doing the right thing
Speaking and listening
Building uency and condence. Authentic examples of the
language in use. (BBC, FT, CNN, New Scientist)
Key Business Skills
Meetings
E-mailing
Introductions
Modules 21-30
In the nal 10 modules the focus is on speaking condifently,
uently and independently.
present perfect + for and since
present perfect or past simple
used to
passive
something, anything, nothing, etc.
quantiers, too, not enough
phrasal verbs
neither + auxiliaries
past perfect
reported speech
Vocabulary
Personal skills
Culture
Telephone, fax and e-mail
Speaking and Listening
Building uency and condence. Authentic examples of the
language in use. (BBC, FT, CNN, New Scientist)
Key Business Skills
Essential job interview English
Cultural awareness
Ethics
Course contents
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Intermediate English 90h
At intermediate level you:
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briey give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans.
Intermediate level English is suitable for the following exams:
Cambridge: FCE (45 to 59) / PET Pass with Merit
IELTS: 4.0 to 4.5-5.0
TOEIC: 275 - 395 (listening) 275 - 380 (reading)
TOEFL (IBT): 57 to 86
The Intermediate Business English course can be divided into 4 separate areas of study:
1. Grammar
2. Business Vocabulary
3. Speaking and listening
4. Key Business skills
The course contains 30 modules, each module requres 3 hours of study. Each module is divided into:
1 hour communicative live class
1 hour coursework
30 minute writing assignment
30 minute Review
Getting started
To begin this course, go to www.accessibleenglish.com and click apply
Alternatively, you can e-mail the course coordinator, Andrew Pritchard
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Course contentsModules 1 - 10
In the rst 10 modules the focus is on understanding the ba -
sics, this is the foundation to being able to reproduce material
quickly and condifently
Grammar
present simple and continuous, action and non-action
verbs
past tenses: simple, continuous, perfect
future forms: going to, present continuous, will / shall
present perfect and past simple
present perfect continuous
comparatives and superlatives
must, have to, should (obligation
review
Vocabulary
Jobs, people and organisations
Production
Marketing
Speaking and listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Telephoning
Negotiation
Presentations
Modules 11-20
In the second 10 modules well focus more on developing u-
ency and testing your ability to interpret language,
Grammar must, may, might, cant (deduction)
can, could, be able to (ability and possibility)
rst conditional and future time clauses + when, until, etc.
rst and second conditional
second conditional
usually and used to
quantiers
articles: a / an, the, no article
review
Vocabulary
Money
Financy and the economy
Doing the right thing
Speaking and listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Meetings
E-mailing
Introductions
Modules 21-30
In the nal 10 modules the focus is on speaking condifently,
uently and independently.
gerunds and innitives
reported speech: statements and questions
reported speech: commands
passive: be + past participle
relative clauses: dening and non-dening
third conditional
question tags
indirect questions
phrasal verbs
review
Vocabulary
Personal skills
Culture
Telephone, fax and e-mail
Speaking and Listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Essential job interview English
Cultural awareness
Ethics
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Upper-Intermediate English 90h
At upper-intermediate level you:
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her
eld of specialisation.
Can interact with a degree of uency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible with -out strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages
and disadvantages of various option
Upper-intermediate level English is suitable for the following exams:
Cambridge: CAE (45 to 59) / FCE grade B or C
IELTS: 5.5 to 6.0-6.5
TOEIC: 275 - 400 - 485 (listening) 385 - 495 (reading)
City and Guilds: Communicator
TOEFL (IBT): 87 to 109
The Upper-intermediate Business English course can be divided into 4 separate areas of study:
1. Grammar
2. Business Vocabulary
3. Speaking and listening4. Key Business skills
The course contains 30 modules, each module requres 3 hours of study. Each module is divided into:
1 hour communicative live class
1 hour coursework
30 minute writing assignment
30 minute Review
Getting started
To begin this course, go to www.accessibleenglish.com and click apply Tuition is EUR 75 / month
Alternatively, you can e-mail the course coordinator, Andrew Pritchard
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Course contents
Modules 1 - 10
In the rst 10 modules the focus is on understanding the ba-
sics, this is the foundation to being able to reproduce material
quickly and condifently
Grammar
question formation
auxiliary verbs
present perfect (simple and continuous)
adjectives
narrative tenses, past perfect continuous
adverbs
passive (all forms)
review
Vocabulary
Jobs, people and organisations
Production
Marketing
Speaking and listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.Key Business Skills
Telephoning
Negotiation
Presentations
Modules 11-20
In the second 10 modules well focus more on developing u-
ency and testing your ability to interpret language,
Grammar
future perfect and future continuous
conditionals and future time clauses
unreal conditionals
past modals
verbs of the senses
gerunds and innitives
used to, be used to, get used to
review
Vocabulary
Money
Financy and the economy
Doing the right thing
Speaking and listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Meetings
E-mailing
Introductions
Modules 21-30
In the nal 10 modules the focus is on speaking condifently,
uently and independently.
reporting verbs
articles
uncountable and plural nouns
quantiers: all / every, etc.
structures after wish
clauses of contrast and purpose
relative clauses
review
Vocabulary
Personal skills
Culture
Telephone, fax and e-mail
Speaking and ListeningWell practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Essential job interview English
Cultural awareness
Ethics
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Advanced English 90h
At Advanced level you:
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
Can express him/herself uently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
Can use language exibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, con-
nectors and cohesive devices.
Advanced level English is suitable for the following exams:
Cambridge: CPE (45 to 59) / CAE grade B or C / FCE grade A
IELTS: 6.5-7.0 to 8.0
TOEIC: 490 - 495 (listening)
City and Guilds: Expert
TOEFL (IBT): 100+/110 to 120
The Advanced Business English course can be divided into 4 separate areas of study:
1. Grammar
2. Business Vocabulary
3. Speaking and listening
4. Key Business skills
The course contains 30 modules, each module requres 3 hours of study. Each module is divided into:
1 hour communicative live class
1 hour coursework
30 minute writing assignment
30 minute Review
Getting started
To begin this course, go to www.accessibleenglish.com and click apply Tuition is EUR 75 / month
Alternatively, you can e-mail the course coordinator, Andrew Pritchard
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Course contents
Modules 1 - 10
In the rst 10 modules the focus is on understanding the ba -
sics, this is the foundation to being able to reproduce material
quickly and condifently
Grammar
discourse markers - linkers
have
pronouns
the past: narrative tenses, used to, and would
distancing review
get
speculation and deduction
adding emphasis - inversion
Review
Vocabulary
Jobs, people and organisations
Production
Marketing
Speaking and listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Telephoning
Negotiation
Presentations
Modules 11-20
In the second 10 modules well focus more on developing u-
ency and testing your ability to interpret language,
Grammar
unreal uses of the past simple and past perfect
discourse markers - adverbs and adverbial expressions
unreal uses of the past simple and past perfect
verb + object + innitive or gerund
permission, obligation, and necessity
verbs of the senses
gerunds and innitives
review
Vocabulary
Money
Financy and the economy
Doing the right thing
Speaking and listening
Meetings
E-mailing
Introductions
Well practice the target language in our live classes, building
uency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Modules 21-30
In the nal 10 modules the focus is on speaking condifently,
uently and independently.
expressing future plans and arrangements
ellipsis and substitution
adding emphasis - emphasising one part of the sentence
nouns: compound and possessive forms
so and such
comparison
review
Vocabulary
Personal skills
Culture
Telephone, fax and e-mail
Speaking and Listening
Well practice the target language in our live classes, buildinguency and condence. Well also listen to authentic examples
of the language in use.
Key Business Skills
Essential job interview English
Cultural awareness
Ethics
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Information for
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What are your business needs?
Accessible English was created with companies in mind, we know you would like to offer your employees privateEnglish tuition but cost is a huge factor. Furthermore, time is a factor. Many students are increasingly choosing to take
their private lessons at home or during their lunchbreaks so that they can full their work commitments and improve
their English at the same time.
If you want to contract English lessons on behalf of your employees youll recieve these benets for 3 or more emply-
ees
Up to 10% off the cost of the course
up to 30 days to pay invoices
Flexibilty: if your employee needs to re-shcedule a class at short notice - its no problem
You can put two students in each class, for no extra cost
Case Study:
The following case study will show you how a company that contracted their english tution
through Accessible English reduced their monthly English training cost from 1120 per month to
just 432 per month.
1 x group of 4 pre-intermediate students
35 / hour x 8 = 280 / m
1 x group of 4 Intermediate students studying 19:00-20:00
35 / hour x 8 = 280 / m
1 HR manager (upper-intermediate) 2 x weekly private lessons
35 / hour x 8 = 280 / m
1 senior executive (Advanced) 2 x weekly private lessons
35 / hour x 8 = 280 / m
Total = 1120 / month
2 x pre-intermediate courses (2 students per course)
160 / m
2 x intermediate courses (2 students per course)
160 /m
1x private upper-intermediate course
80 / m
1x private advanced course
80 / m
Total with 10% discount: 432 /month
An external agency sent a teacher 4 x per week, on Tues-
day and Thursday afternoons and Monday and Wednes-day Mornings, this agency charged 35 per hour.
Now 6 separate courses are neccessary - the company
decided that the group classes can continue in smallgroups of two.
If the company wanted all 10 employees to have private classes with Accessible English then the total price would be
720 per month, still a substantial saving on group lessons with the previous provider.
Now all of the students enjoy exible classes at convenient times with personal attention Furthermore, some stu-
dents take their lessons outside of working hours, saving the company money in lost wages.
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