The Oxford Spires
Summer School
STEP (London)
Step Towards English Proficiency Programme (London)
STEP (London) is designed for students who hope to further consolidate and develop their English language skills, with a goal to pursuing a career in fields such as Law, Business, International Relations, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and/or Economics.
STEP (London) aims to provide focused and intensive training in the following areas:
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Presentations – we cover the essentials of delivering a powerful and effective presentation, such as choosing the most applicable structure, creating and using visuals, understanding cultural norms and using body language.
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Writing – we explore the different genres of writing in a professional context, and learn the importance of conciseness, clarity and the correct tone. We also review sentence length, the use of bullet points and vocabulary.
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Conferences and Meetings – we learn the fundamentals of leading and participating in conferences and meetings, including the use of language, intonation and body language.
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Communicating Across Cultures - we discuss the communication styles and norms of different countries and cultures, and examine not just the words, but also the message behind the words.
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Grammar & Vocabulary - we review the range of English verb tenses, prepositions, modals (could, would, should) and also focus on vocabulary expansion.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We believe it's important to have a balance between academic work and fun. We have planned an exciting range of activities for our students to ensure they make the most out of their time in London, a leading global city and centre of diverse cultures.
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Tour through both Houses of Parliament followed by afternoon tea beside the River Thames
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Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice and listen in on court cases
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Attend public lectures delivered by some of the most influential figures in the social sciences at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), King’s College London, SOAS and/or University College London (UCL)
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Tour of Westminster Abbey, the royal church in the centre of London
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Tour of the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and more
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Explore the fabulous street markets around London such as Camden Market, Portobello Market and Borough Market
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Visit one of the West End musicals such as The Lion King, Wicked and Les Miserables
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Price
Mode
Class Times
Date
Tuition only
Tuition & extra-curriular activities
£680
£980
09:30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday
Monday 27 July -
Friday 07 August
2020
Submit an application to us now! We recruit on a rolling basis, so apply early to secure a chance to spend an unforgettable two weeks with us this summer!