English for Careers
TOPICS (10 HRS) – INTERACTIVE
– ONLINE / IN-PERSON / ON A SHORT BREAK
Code: ESP-TFI
Euro is used for standardisation. Convert to your currency.- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or in-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend break (5 hpd x 2 days)
- Discounts for self-formed groups
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Principal Characteristics of ESP-TFI:
Type of English
English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
Number of levels available
5 levels: 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced and 7=Proficient.
Duration of each level
10 hours per ESP topic selected by the learner.
Interaction with the teacher and other learners
According to our definition of fully-interactive, which can be read here.
Tailor-made modules
ESP-TFI modules are all tailor-made. This is because the ready-made modules under EFL Topics are suitable for the needs of most learners.
Not an open-group course of up to 25 learners
Our definitions of group types can be read here.
A closed group course of up to 15 learners
Yes.
Lessons online as standard
2 hpw x 5 weeks.
Option of in-person tuition
Yes, however, a dislocation charge may apply.
Option of tuition during a short break
Yes. weekend breaks in the learners’ own countries. Regular sessions are held in principal cities of most countries.
Not off-the-shelf modules
ESP-TFI modules are all tailor-made.
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What does one get on ESP-TFI?
Beecham's unique system of cyclical admissions, whereby one can start at any time?
No. Closed-group courses are linear, with a starting point and a finishing point.
All the learners in each group being at the same level of ability?
Yes.
freedom to progress at one's own pace?
No. ESP-TFI is a closed-group course pre-set to monitor and ensure your progress.
Computerised progress tests?
Yes.
Beecham's own certificates of attainment?
Yes.
Suitability to prepare for university-entry tests in any country?
Yes, but only in a remedial way, to cover gaps in previous learning or to review a specific topic. ESP-RFI & ESP-CFI are for exam preparation.
Suitability to prepare a learner for international exams in EFL?
Yes, but only in a remedial way, to cover gaps in previous learning or to review a specific topic. ESP-RFI & ESP-CFI are for exam preparation.
Are lessons interactive?
Yes.
Are feedback webinars interactive?
Yes.
Is there personalised correction of written texts?
Yes.
Is there a Beecham guarantee of success in external examinations?
No. Courses with the suffix TFI are short modules of 10 hours. Such guarantees are only available on:
- Courses with the suffixes RFI and CFI;
- Bespoke, exam-specific courses.
Are all the teachers British?
Yes.
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Pre-enrolment information ESP-TFI:
Is there free assessment of current ability in English?
Yes.
Is there an enrolment fee?
No.
Is there a materials fee?
Yes. It is payable on enrolment before you can begin. Materials cost approximately 50 Euros per module of any topic. The materials fee is not refundable if a learner withdraws from a course after enrolment.
Is there an option to pay the tuition fee in instalments?
No. This is a short programme of 10 hours.
Is there a minimum contract of enrolment hours?
Yes. 10 hours of tuition per module in any ESP topic selected.
Are there discounts available for ESP-TFI?
Yes. See the discounts table below. If a person enrols in a self-formed group of learners (learners who study or work together), as long as they all have the same level of competence in English, significant discounts will apply.
Is there a minimum ability in General English (EFL) expected to begin an ESP course?
Yes, level 2 (Elementary). English for specific Purposes (ESP) courses begin at level 3.
What is your refund policy on course ESP-TFI?
Online or in-person tuition:
(i) if an enrolment is cancelled, at least 14 days before the date of the commencement of the course, then 100% of the contract value, is refunded;
(ii) if an enrolment is cancelled, giving us less than 14 days’ before the commencement date, then 75% of the contract value is refunded;
(iii) if the student withdraws after commencing the course, then 50% of the unutilised value of the contract is refunded.
Tuition on a short break:
No refunds are possible, whether it is for the journey, the accommodation, the meals, or the tuition.
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Discounts for self-formed groups:
4-6 Learners
12.5% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or In-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learners’ own countries (5 hpd x 2 days)
7-9 Learners
25% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or In-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learners’ own countries (5 hpd x 2 days)
10-12 Learners
37.5% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or In-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learners’ own countries (5 hpd x 2 days)
13-15 Learners
50% discount each- Contract of 10 hours
- Online or In-person (2 hpw x 5 wks)
- Weekend breaks in learners’ own countries (5 hpd x 2 days)
Enrolment Procedure:
- Use our Contact Form.
- We will contact you to answer any questions* or initiate our free pre-enrolment assessment procedure.
- No payment is required before your current level of English is assessed and you have been offered a place by us.
* If you prefer, we can answer any pre-enrolment questions in your language.