Active English Academy
Location: Manchester, UK
Welcome to Active English Academy!
We specialise in English courses to suit everyone, from students to executives, including combined programmes with the Manchester Business School, ranked 22nd in the FT Index of the TOP100 MBA Business Schools in the world.
We offer work placements in a range of sectors including legal, tourism, textiles, hospitality, engineering and logistics to name but a few.
We offer the following courses:
Semi-Intensive General English
Intensive General English
General English with an Introduction to Business English
Business English Foundation
Intensive Business English
Advanced Business English
One-to-One Intensive
Advanced Business English + Learning by Doing (with the MBS)
Advanced Business English + Young Leader’s Development (with the MBS)
Advanced Business English + European Summer Study (with the MBS)
Work Placement
We offer the following accommodation:
Host family
Hotel
Serviced apartment
Halls of residence (July and August)
Active English Academy and the Manchester Business School are both based in the centre of Manchester. The city has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its business district and large student population. There are many museums, bars, restaurants, shops and events to keep students entertained after a long day studying. We offer activities such as a tour of Manchester United Stadium, tour of Manchester on foot, visit to the largest shopping mall in the UK, hiking in the English countryside, cinema etc.
Advanced Business English
Price: $1100.00USD
Duration: 1 weeks
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Program Description:
This course is recommended to participants wishing to integrate a Business Course such as those offered by Manchester Business School and particularly those offered by the European Business Management Centre at the MBS. It would also be of great value to Business Executives who wish to improve their language skills in specific business topics and situations.
Programme Objectives
Gain experience analysing business issues in English
Participation and cooperation in group situations in English
Confidence in expressing opinions in English
Improve confidence in asking for clarifications, making proposals, asking for comments
Increase fluency in spoken English
Socialise and network with greater confidence
Work successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Manage day-to-day and challenging business situations in English
Focus on student's personal needs and objectives
Programme Content
Specific business topics to be selected to match the business interests of the participants e.g.
Company structures
Health & Safety
Economic trends
Environmental issues
Quality
Outsourcing
Technology
Corporate culture
Recruitment
European Union
Company visits
Activities will be varied, hands-on and task-based and will maximise the opportunity for participants to practise. They will include role plays, team work, simulations and case studies. Materials will be based on input from participants whenever possible.
Students will also be given the opportunity to join other students in company visits as well as other activities, enabling them to practise their skills and further their understanding of British business culture (see Business and Social Programme).
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book online at www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk or contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk for more information
Duration: 9 weeks Start Date: 2009-06-01
Advanced Business English & European Summer Study Program
Price: $10650.00USD
Duration: 9 weeks
Start Date:2009-06-01
End Date:2009-08-01
Program Description:
With 25 members and the official opening of negotiations to include Turkey and other Balkan countries, it is crucial for business and management, law and international relations students who wish to work in international management, as well as young managers to understand an enlarged Europe and its future. The European Study Programme is designed to help you to understand the European political, economic and social environment. It is taught in the UK, France, Spain and the Czech Republic, enabling students to gain a real perspective on the diverse and complete make-up of the European Union.
After attending our Advanced Business English course, you will then be ready to join the MBS 5-week programme, which integrates teaching and coursework, supported by company visits and input from professional practitioners. The European Business Project provides the opportunity to implement newly acquired concepts and skills as well as multi-cultural awareness both within the students’ teams and when studying in various locations.
Programme Objectives
To help understand business activities, firms and structures within the EU and Eastern Europe.
To analyse industrial sectors in different European countries
To understand working in a multi-cultural environment
With its extensive network of relationships with other European institutions and companies, the programme integrates teaching and coursework, supported by company visits and input from practitioners. Using the unique MBS approach to learn, each participant can actively engage in real, relevant management issues.
Programme Content
The programme will be delivered in four countries: England, France, Spain and the Czech Republic.
It consists of two modules:
Module 1: Two weeks in England
The European Business Environment, covering topics such as the establishment and development of the EU, the political economy of the EU, economic integration, the effect of the single European market on global trading partners, international business strategies, country risk analysis, etc.
Module 2: One week in France, one week in Spain and one week in the Czech Republic
The European Business Project brings students to compare and analyse sector structures and organisations in different countries, discuss investment strategies for foreign firms making major investments in Europe.
Study Trip to France (1 week) will be divided between Paris and another major city in the South. There will be lectures highlighting the French economic system and the close relationship between the state and the private sector. Company visits will also give project teams the opportunity to gather information about specific sectors and corporations.
Study Trip to Spain (1 week) will be divided between Madrid and Barcelona. There will be company visits and lectures focusing on the integration of a medium sized European economy into the EU.
Study Trip to the Czech Republic (1 week) will take place in Prague and more specifically at the University of Economics. Students will experience an Eastern European, post-communist culture, learn about the transition to a capitalist economy and hear the Eastern European perspective on Europe.
* Includes travel + 2* accommodation during MBS study trips in France, Spain and the Czech Republic.
Program Requirements:
Intermediate level of English
Program Eligibility:
Visa/Passport to travel
Application Requirement:
Book online at www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
Advanced Business English & Learning By Doing
Price: $13700.00USD
Duration: 12 weeks
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Program Description:
MBS classes take place Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
After attending our Advanced Business English course, you will then be ready to join the Learning by Doing Programme, which is designed to help you prepare postgraduate studies at the Manchester Business School, including an MBA.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
This eight-week intensive, full-time programme combines an introduction to key business and management concepts, in preparation for your MBA or Masters in Business. It uses a unique practical learning approach which replicates real world business challenges through case studies, group projects, simulations and presentations. You will be placed in situations which mirror both those of postgraduate degrees at the MBS and the workplace enabling you to take on more effectively the challenges you will face both during your subsequent studies and in the work place.
Programme Objectives
Development of key management and business concepts required for an MBA or a Masters in Business Studies
Learn to work effectively in multicultural teams
Develop key interpersonal skills through regular presentations
Ensure a smooth transition into your future studies
Programme Content
Management of Organisations and Human Resources including design, structure, management style and company culture
Marketing Strategies including how to develop sustainable competitive advantage
Operations Management and Decision making
Accounting and Finances including Management Accounting, planning and decision making
Communications and Presentations, including the ‘language of meetings', interpersonal and inter-group communications
The British and European Business Environment, including the single market and EMU, European business strategy, financing European businesses, accessing European markets
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book at www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
Advanced Business English & Young Leader's Development
Price: $16700.00USD
Duration: 16 weeks
Start Date:2010-03-15
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Program Description:
MBS classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 4.15pm.
After attending our Advanced Business English course, you will then be ready to join the Young Leader's Development Programme, which is a Management Training Programme aimed at middle and senior managers working in companies and organisations in developed or emerging countries, both in the private and public sectors.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Today’s private and public sector organisations are faced with growing global competition, major technological changes, economic complexities and ever-increasing customer expectations. Organisations need graduates and young managers who have an understanding of key management issues and have interpersonal skills. This 9-week intensive full-time programme will help recently appointed managers or young graduates acquire and integrate a whole range of management skills to operate effectively in their new positions.
Programme Objectives
To acquire modern management knowledge and skills
Understand how to integrate these skills and apply them to their organisations
To recognise the challenges of managing a team in an ever-changing environment
To develop personally and develop the organisation’s resources and capabilities
Programme Content
Managing people and Organisations including Management and Organisational Behaviour, organisational processes, etc.
Managing skills including effective communications, team meetings, etc.
Marketing including Customers and Markets, International Marketing, etc.
Financial Management and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
Business Economics including Developments in the international economy, economic flows, fiscal and monetary policies, European Business environment, etc.
Strategic Management including managing businesses within an international context, industry analysis, etc.
Operations Management and Logistics
The Entrepreneurial Economy
Business Simulation
In-house European Business project including team and individual work
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book online at www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
Business English Foundation
Price: $555.00USD
Duration: 2 weeks
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Program Description:
The 20 lesson course is ideal for business students, executives and managers who wish to improve their professional language skills in a business context.The emphasis will be on improving confidence in speaking, listening and understanding in a business and social context. Activities will be practical and varied to ensure students have every opportunity to participate in a multi-cultural environment.
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book on www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk or contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk for more information
General English with an Introduction to Business English
Price: $420.00USD
Duration: 2 weeks
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Program Description:
This 20 lesson intensive course is ideal for anybody who wishes to improve their General English language skills and familiarise themselves with English for Business. This flexible course is particularly recommended to participants who want to communicate effectively in General English and develop their understanding of English in a wide range of situations as well as in a business context. A small number of students per class ensures the tutor targets each student’s individual needs and guarantees fast progress.
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book on www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk or for more information contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
Intensive Business English
Price: $650.00USD
Duration: 1 weeks
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Program Description:
This course is recommended to participants wishing to be more effective in a professional and social context. This programme is also suitable for learners wishing to reach the level of Business English required for our other courses(*).
Programme Objectives
Improve confidence and fluency in speaking
Develop writing skills in business communication
Manage day-to-day business situations
Develop problem solving techniques
Socialise and network with confidence
Interact and participate effectively in business situations
Work in a multi-cultural environment
Focus on student's personal needs and objectives
Programme Content
The emphasis will be on the identification of strengths and weaknesses, the development of strategies to overcome weaknesses and consolidation through practice in business based simulations.
Structuring and delivering presentations
Participating and contributing in meetings
Strategies to expand vocabulary for business
Telephone skills
Social English for Business
Written communications
Cross cultural awareness
Students will also be given the opportunity of joining other students in company visits as well as other activities, enabling them to practise their skills and further their understanding of British business culture (see Business and Social Programme)
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book on www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk or contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk for more information
Intensive General English
Price: $340.00USD
Duration: 1 weeks
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Program Description:
This 26 lesson intensive course is perfect for anyone who needs to improve their overall level of English language skills. Students taking this course learn to communicate effectively in English, broaden their vocabulary and develop their reading and writing skills in a wide range of social situations. Our students improve and progress quickly thanks to small class sizes thus guaranteeing that the teacher can focus attention on the students’ own needs and requirements.
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
To book this course please contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
One-to-One English
Price: $1200.00USD
Duration: 1 weeks
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Program Description:
Additional one- to-one tuition for accelerated progress is available as follows;-
One-to-one Tutorial: £40/person/tutorial
You may also choose to take your individual tuition with one or two other colleagues, making a 2-to-1, or 3-to-1 course.
Please contact us for further information.
Two-to-one Tutorial: £30/person/tutorial
Three-to-one Tutorial: £25/person/tutorial
Reduced rates will apply to block booking of one-to-one tutorials.
For more information and advice, please contact us.
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Book online at www.learnbusinessenglish.co.uk
Semi-Intensive General English
Price: $300.00USD
Duration: 1 weeks
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Program Description:
This 20 lesson semi-intensive course is perfect for anyone who needs to improve their overall level of English language skills. Students taking this course learn to communicate effectively in English, broaden their vocabulary and develop their reading and writing skills in a wide range of social situations. Our students improve and progress quickly thanks to small class sizes thus guaranteeing that the teacher can focus attention on the students’ own needs and requirements.
Program Requirements:
Program Eligibility:
Application Requirement:
Please contact info@learnbusinessenglish.co.uk to book this course