Kings English: Special Interest Groups

Kings English
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) — sample list

Special InterestGroup (SIG)
BostonBournemouth

Brighton

Kings
LevelsDescription

Writing 12+

In this class, students will develop practical writing skills at the sentence level while
mastering relevant grammar and vocabulary.

Conversation 25+

students will read about and discuss controversial or contemporary issues not
usually covered by general English course books. Text, video, role plays, debates,
may be included.

TOEFL Test Prep4+

This course is intended as an introduction to the TOEFL and its 4 sections – listening,reading, speaking and writing. Students whose level is not quite ready for the
rigorous nature of this academic test will benefit from seeing the question types andpracticing test items in simpler language.

Business English

4+

In this class, students will increase accuracy and fluency of English specifically forbusiness and professional settings. A focus on entrepreneurship topics introduces
students to this exciting aspect of American business culture, especially in Boston
right now, a hotbed of start-up innovations.

Business andLeadership

1

This Special Interest Group is perfect for students who want to combine English
lessons with an introduction to US entrepreneurial culture and develop the skills
needed to become a future leader in business.

Beginner Skills

1Skills-based syllabus to build on general English component of course.

Elementary Skills

2+Skills-based syllabus to build on general English component of course.

Exam Skills

3 and 4Development of basic skills and techniques for popular English language
examinations. Areas such as time management, proof-reading, structuring written
answers, and more, will be covered.

Reading and Writing3–4

Topic-based development of reading skills and writing structures, with criticalthinking thread and discrete weekly outcomes.

Listening andSpeaking

3–7

Topic-based development of vocabulary, pronunciation and listening
comprehension, with critical thinking thread and discrete weekly outcomes.

InternationalBusiness

4–7

English language class with a focus on Business themed topics, functions and casestudies. Students will develop the skills essential for communicating successfully
within the international context of modern business.

IELTS Preparation

3–7

IELTS exam technique and strategy combined with vocabulary, grammar and skills
development.

Cambridge FCE
Preparation

6

Cambridge CAE
Preparation

7–8

Exam skills for the Cambridge: Advanced Certificate exam

Reading and Writing

3 and 4Students work on sentence structure, spelling, paragraphing, linking and planning tohelp them develop these crucial areas.

Speaking Drama
and Pronunciation

3–5

Develops speaking and fluency through different tasks and topics. Useful vocabulary
and functional language is studied; including discussion, debates, role plays, surveys,presentations.

IELTS Preparation

3+IELTS exam technique and strategy combined with vocabulary, grammar and skills
development.

Marketing andDigital Media

4+

Covers topics such as websites, digital marketing, creative software and social media,
through creating and managing projects involving trips to local businesses related tothese areas.

Exam skills for the Cambridge: First Certificate exam

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Brighton(continued)

LondonLos Angeles

Special InterestGroup (SIG)

Kings
LevelsBusiness Fluency

4+

Learn from variety of business related topics, and discuss these in groups.
Students will analyse real cases, and work on presentation skills and othercommunication skills for the world of business .

Discussion Skills

5+

Students will develop their speaking skills through studying a variety of interesting
topics. They will also learn useful language to help them join group discussions andengage in conversations in English.

Academic Readingand Writing

5+

Students learn from a range of text types and work on skills necessary to help
construct similar texts of their own as well as managing vocabulary found inacademic texts.

Cambridge FCE
Preparation

6Exam skills for the Cambridge: First Certificate exam

Cambridge CAE
Preparation

7–8

Listening andSpeaking

All levels

Art and Design2+

Flexible course to develop students technical artistic skills and related language
competence. Students will be able to work on their portfolio if required.

Reading and Writing

4+

Students work with a particular title, learning about the use of language and text
conventions, both as readers and writers.

IELTS Preparation

4+

IELTS exam technique and strategy combined with vocabulary, grammar and skills
development.

Business andFinance4+

Develop vocabulary and communication skills from the world of modern business.
Regular educational visits to well-known business and financial institutions inLondon.

Law

4+

Law lessons will cover a comprehensive range of legal areas and topics. Students
develop their subject knowledge and legal English. Regular educational visits towell-known legal institutions in London.

Academic Skills

5+

Students will cover a range of the most important skills needed for academic
success; from researching and note taking to essay writing and referencing.

English for Cabin
Crew (4 weeksmaximum)

4+

An exciting course aimed at communicative competence in various aspects of airtravel. Students will learn language related to aeroplanes, airports, customer service,
the airline job interview process and, more generally, the travel industry.

Cambridge FCE
Preparation

6

Exam skills for the Cambridge: First Certificate exam

Cambridge CAE
Preparation

7–8

Exam skills for the Cambridge: Advanced Certificate exam

Conversation Starter

2–4

This class gives students an opportunity to develop their basic vocabulary andpractice speaking skills in particular.

Slang and Idioms

4–6

Students will focus on the kind of language they are likely to hear in popular culture
and everyday conversations in English. They will learn and practice slang and idioms
that they can use daily.

Cinema and TV

4–6

Students can expect to cover topics such as film, TV, pop culture, celebrity culture,and media. Excercises will include things like group discussion, acting, role-play,improvisation, writing, and reading.

Grammar

4–6​ tudents will develop their grammar skills in the classroom. Each week they willSfocus on a different grammar topic and theme.

Vocabulary

4–6

Students will learn and practice different sets of vocabulary. Each week the class will
focus on a new set of vocabulary words centered around a theme or content group.

Advanced Skills

7–8

Students will practice and develop their core four skills (listening, speaking, reading,and writing). Each week a theme will be presented to the students and each day theclass will engage in activities that center around one of those four skills.

Cambridge FCE
Preparation

6Description

Exam skills for the Cambridge: Advanced Certificate exam
Each week students work on a different topic developing their vocabulary,pronunciation and listening comprehension.

Exam skills for the Cambridge: First Certificate exam

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Special InterestGroup (SIG)

New York

OxfordKingsLevels

Description

Cambridge CAE
Preparation

7–8

Exam skills for the Cambridge: Advanced Certificate exam

College Bound

5+

This is a multi-skill class designed for students who are interested in entering a
vocational or academic program. The content of the course is English taught in thecontext of college preparedness. Students will receive an introduction to academic
skills and English language skills needed for successful transition and participation inhigher education.

Fashion, Art and
Design4+

Lessons will focus on areas such as fashion theory, art history, architecture,photography, print and digital. Students will develop their language skills, andembark on educational visits into New York.

Fluency andDiscussion

3+

Students will focus on a particular area of interest in this class. They will learn tocommunicate effectively and confidently in this particular context and to understandsituations relating to the subject, as well as equipping them with the necessary
subject-specific vocabulary, skills and knowledge.

Elementary
Conversation andPronunciation

2+

This class aims to make students more comfortable in handling a variety of everyday
scenarios that commonly occur in their host culture. They will cover vocabulary andphrase building, speaking, pronunciation practice, and more. In addition to holding
conversations on a variety of topics (personal, family, home, education, etc.), students
will play games designed to imrprove pronunciation.

Business English

4+

The content of the course is English taught in the context of business topics. It
incorporates discussions, readings, speaking skills and case studies into weekly units
organized by different business topics.

Art & Design2+

Flexible course to develop students technical artistic skills and related language
competence. Students will be able to work on their portfolio if required.

Speaking

3+

Each week students work on a different topic developing their speaking strategies,vocabulary, pronunciation and listening comprehension.

Reading & Writing

3+

Students study different types of text and can practise and get feedback on theirwriting skills.

Pre-IELTS

3+

This is an introduction to the IELTS exam for lower level students. They have apractice test at the end of a six week course.

IELTS Preparation

4+

IELTS exam technique and strategy combined with vocabulary, grammar and skills
development.

Academic Reading
and Writing

5+

Students learn from a range of text types and work on skills necessary to help
construct similar texts of their own as well as managing vocabulary found inacademic texts.

Discussion Skills

5+

Each week students work on a different topic developing their speaking strategies,debating skills , vocabulary, pronunciation and listening comprehension.

Business English

5+Students will learn business vocabulary and have a chance to practise a mixtureof skills such as giving presentations and writing emails.

Cambridge FCE
Preparation

5+

Exam skills for the Cambridge: First Certificate exam

Cambridge CAE
Preparation

6+

Exam skills for the Cambridge: Advanced Certificate exam

Please note: This list is up to date as of October 2019, and is subject to change without advanced notice. Specific Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are
not guaranteed, as they rotate on a regular basis based on student needs and demand.