English for Careers

TOPICS (10 HRS) – INTERACTIVE

– ONLINE / IN-PERSON / ON A SHORT BREAK

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Principal Characteristics of ESP-TFI:

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Type of English

English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

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Number of levels available

5 levels: 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced and 7=Proficient.

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Duration of each level

10 hours per ESP topic selected by the learner.

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Interaction with the teacher and other learners

According to our definition of fully-interactive, which can be read here.

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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.

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Not an open-group course of up to 25 learners

Our definitions of group types can be read here.

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A closed group course of up to 15 learners

Yes.

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Lessons online as standard

2 hpw x 5 weeks.

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Option of in-person tuition

Yes, however, a dislocation charge may apply.

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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.

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Not off-the-shelf modules

ESP-TFI modules are all tailor-made.

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What does one get on ESP-TFI?

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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.

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All the learners in each group being at the same level of ability?

Yes.

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freedom to progress at one's own pace?

No. ESP-TFI is a closed-group course pre-set to monitor and ensure your progress.

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Computerised progress tests?

Yes.

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Beecham's own certificates of attainment?

Yes.

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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.

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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.

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Are lessons interactive?

Yes.

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Are feedback webinars interactive?

Yes.

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Is there personalised correction of written texts?

Yes.

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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:

  1. Courses with the suffixes RFI and CFI;
  2. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

Enrolment Procedure:

  1. Use our Contact Form.
  2. We will contact you to answer any questions* or initiate our free pre-enrolment assessment procedure.
  3. 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.

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