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FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

ACCENT REDUCTION (3)

Yes, we do lots of pronunciation (accent reduction) training.

We have native speaker teachers from the UK and the US who can help you develop the accent that you want.

Yes, we love working with actors!

COMPANY ENGLISH (5)

Categories: COMPANY ENGLISH English

Yes, that’s no problem. We can teach small groups up to about 100 persons online.

Categories: COMPANY ENGLISH English

Yes. Please request information or a proposal.

Categories: COMPANY ENGLISH English

Ask us for a proposal.

Categories: COMPANY ENGLISH English

You can choose once per week for a number of weeks or your company may prefer a few half day sessions in just a few weeks.

Categories: COMPANY ENGLISH English

We serve all kinds of companies from consulting to real estate, energy to pharma, and IT to fashion.

GETTING STARTED (3)

Categories: English GETTING STARTED

Yes, we can generally start your course within about 7 days.

Categories: English GETTING STARTED

Yes, we offer a free online intake appointment.

Categories: English GETTING STARTED

There are several ways to get started: At the website, use our contact form, our intake request form, or just register online for the course you prefer. You can also email us at <englishcourse@englishcenter.nl> Or call us. We are happy to speak with you in English or Dutch! 

GROUPS (1)

Categories: English GROUPS

Group courses are only available as in-company training.

INTENSIVE COURSES (3)

Sorry, no.

Yes, we offer private intensive English and Business English courses of a few days, one, two, three weeks or more.

Common packages are between 20 to 50 hours.

MORE (4)

Categories: English MORE

Yes, we have a spoken English language lab app that allows you to speak thousands of videos, listen to your own recordings, and get instant corrections. Plus we provide weekly personal feedback on your recordings.

Categories: English MORE

We work primarily with adults and teens.

Categories: English MORE

We serve all CEFR levels, but we specialize in intermediate to advanced level clients.

Categories: English MORE

A certificate of completion can be provided, displaying the number of hours studied and your Oxford Online Placement Test score.

SCHEDULE (8)

Categories: English SCHEDULE

Yes, we offer training year round, except for a week or two around the winter holidays.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

You must have enough vocabulary and syntax to cover many situations, and that vocabulary/syntax must be activated so that it is productive, not just receptive. In other words, it must be “top of mind.”

Categories: English SCHEDULE

For most intermediate/advanced clients, building active vocabulary and practicing new vocabulary with  smart, relevant conversation is key. Of course, corrections must be provided.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

An online lesson can be 30 minutes or longer. An in-person lesson is 90 minutes or longer.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

That is really hard to answer, but 20 hours is a good size package for many clients. However, some clients only need a few quick hours to prepare for an important presentation or interview, while other clients want a slow steady approach and a big improvement. Those clients have worked with us for a long time.. Everyone is unique.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

Training can take place on the schedule that suits you best. Once or twice a week is common. Except for intensive courses, which are usually one to 2 weeks.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

Training is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 20:00.

Categories: English SCHEDULE

There is always lots of active conversation with corrections plus specific skill building; often jargon, idiom and pronunciation. Each lesson’s activities and content are customized for the client’s interests, work sector, level and goals.

TESTING (1)

Categories: English TESTING

Yes, we offer two free tests plus several other test options, including the Oxford Online Placement Test, The English Center Test of Spoken English and The English Center Writing Test.

TRAINERS (1)

Categories: English TRAINERS

Yes. Our trainers come from the US, Australia, South Africa, Canada and other English-speaking countries. They are all well educated and qualified to teach English as a second language.

WHERE (4)

Categories: English WHERE

Yes. We provide virtual training online with Zoom, Google Meets and Teams.

Categories: English WHERE

Our classrooms include 3 Amsterdam locations (2 close to Central Station and 1 in the Museum Quarter right by the Vondelpark) + Amstelveen, Den Haag (close to Den Haag Central station), and corporate locations.

Categories: English WHERE

Please contact us to make an appointment.  We usually begin online, with a free Zoom intake appointment.

Categories: English WHERE

The Amstelveen locations offer easy parking (free or low cost). Ask us about parking details for Amsterdam and Den Haag.

YOUR FOCUS (4)

Categories: English YOUR FOCUS

Yes, the course will be customized to support your unique goals.

Categories: English YOUR FOCUS

Yes. We help clients with CVs, letters of interest, and to prepare for interview questions.

Categories: English YOUR FOCUS

Yes – we are happy to provide other kinds of training. Just ask us.

Categories: English YOUR FOCUS

Yes. We offer private test preparation.

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