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ADULTSWelcome toOUR WORLDOF ENGLISH
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WELCOME 3
WHY LEARN ENGLISH WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL? 4
YOUR LEARNING IS OUR GOAL 5
OUR COURSES 6
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES 7
BUSINESS ENGLISH 8
COMMUNICATION COURSES 9
EXAMPREPARATION 10
ENGLISH EXTRA – MUCH MORE THAN ENGLISH CLASSES 12
OUR CENTRES 14
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 18
PAYMENT OPTIONS 19
COME AND MEET US 19
CONTENTS
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Welcometo the British Council! At the British Council, we provide cultural opportunities in more than 100 countries through our work in education, society, art, science, and English teaching and certification. This work enables us to connect with around 128 million people every year.
We started out in Spain more than 75 years ago. Last year, 30,000 people chose to learn English with us and 57,000 got an English language qualification. Moreover, 2,000 families chose the bicultural, bilingual system at our British Council School.
Our work is also driven by the goals of better English teaching with a broader scope. That is why we cooperate with governments, teachers and educational institutions in both Britain and Spain to foster student exchanges between the two countries.
Our commitment to creating cultural opportunities also involves disseminating the work and creativity of British scientists and artists. Last year we took part in more than fifty events to bring them to Spanish audiences.
Welcome to our world of English
WELCOME
CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES
128 MILLION PEOPLE CONNECTED EVERY YEAR
30,000 PEOPLE CHOSE TO LEARN ENGLISH WITH US AND 57,000 GOT AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
WE TOOK PART IN MORE THAN FIFTY EVENTS TO BRING THE WORK OF BRITISH SCIENTISTS AND ARTISTS TO SPANISH AUDIENCES
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WHY LEARN ENGLISHWITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL?
We are pioneers in English teaching and developing teaching methods, with a presence in over 100 countries.
A unique educational network in a global community of over 500,000 learners.
A learning experience that is enriching, interactive, social and stimulating.
Three fundamental values that form an integral part of all our classes and activities, thanks to specific policies.
Our teachers and examiners have extensive experience and specific training.
Our centres are equipped with multimedia resources, libraries and the latest technology to help you make the most of your learning experience.
AN INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK
A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL NETWORK
A STIMULATINGLEARNING EXPERIENCE
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
OUR TEACHERS
THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
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YOUR LEARNING IS OUR GOAL
Communicate from day one
We want you to be able to communicate fluently in English, which is why our classes are designed to encourage interaction between learners. We’ll help you to write, read and speak confidently, while improving your pronunciation at the same time.
Assess your progress
Continuous assessment is an important part of our system.This tool enables us to take different learning styles into account to make sure you get the most out of your classes. It will also give you a clear overview of your progress.
OUR TEACHERSWe only work with the best teachers, which means we can guarantee top-quality teaching. This means our teachers have internationally recognised qualifications like the University of Cambridge CELTA certificate or the Trinity College TESOL Diploma, plus at least two years’ experience. They also spend time on their own professional development, with numerous training sessions throughout the year, and many of them have extensive experience in different areas such as the law, journalism, human resources and financial services. This ensures you have extensive support to get the most out of your time with the British Council.
As world experts in English, we are in a unique position to offer you an effective, attractive way to learn and improve your language level.
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WHATEVER YOUR LEARNING GOALS, WE HAVE A COURSE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
The goal of our courses is to provide our learners with the language tools they need to maximise their ability to communicate in English in an international context.
Whether you want to give a boost to your career or you need English for academic reasons, you can choose from a variety of courses to help you achieve your goals.
OUR COURSES
LEVELS
NO. OF TEACHING HOURS
C2.2180
C2.1C1.2
180 C1.1B2.2
180 B2.1B1.2
180 B1.1A2 90A1 90
OUR OFFER FOR ADULTSWELCOME TO OUR WORLD OF ENGLISH
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Our courses are designed to help you make progress in keeping with your needs.
Our wide range of courses in different formats and timetables allows you to choose the best one to suit your pace.
Develop your full potential
On our courses we encourage you to take part and interact in class so that you’ll learn to use English more effectively and independently, both inside and outside the classroom. With our system of continuous assessment and personalised attention from your teacher, you’ll receive the support you need to get the most out of your classes.
MOREOVER, AFTER EVERY COURSE, YOUR TEACHER WILL ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS AND YOU CAN JOIN THE RIGHT PROGRAMME TO DEVELOP YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.
With our general English courses you can:
Improve your oral fluency in a wide range of situations.
Consolidate and expand your vocabulary.
Improve the accuracy of your language in real written tasks.
Perfect your pronunciation and develop your understanding of grammar in context.
Make sure your English classes fit your lifestyle.
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES (FROM A1 TO C2)
ENGLISH AT YOUR PACE
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BUSINESS ENGLISH(FROM B2 TO C1)
DEVELOP YOUR ENGLISH AND BOOST YOUR CAREER
Our Business English courses are aimed at professionals who need to acquire the language skills required to communicate and interact confidently in business contexts.
These programmes offer a unique training opportunity to help you stand out and compete effectively in international markets.
Plan meetings and presentations.
Make and receive telephone calls.
Write emails and reports.
Attend conferences.
Use English in informal situations related to the world of business.
Reinforce your professional image and interact with professionals of other nationalities.
With our Business English courses you can:
DO YOU HAVE A GOOD LEVEL OF ENGLISH BUT LACK FLUENCY IN SPECIFIC WORK SITUATIONS?
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With our communication courses you’ll improve your fluency in different areas of English through activities that focus on skills like oral and written expression.
COMMUNICATION COURSES(FROM B1 TO C2)
SPEAK AND WRITE FROM THE FIRST LESSON
An important part of learning English consists of speaking and writing correctly.
You’ll work in pairs or groups under the teacher’s guidance to develop your full communicative potential in the language.
Practise your English and improve your oral fluency.
Develop new communication skills.
Experiment with different types of language for different contexts: use everyday social expressions, express your interests and opinions, have discussions with others and give presentations in English.
With our communication courses you can:
SPEAK, PRACTISE, IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION AND INTONATION AND COMMUNICATE CONFIDENTLY IN ENGLISH RIGHT FROM DAY ONE.
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Obtain a certificate to demonstrate your level in different skills with Cambridge exams.
Our extensive experience in this field enables us to offer a unique perspective on how to approach these examinations successfully and develop specific techniques for each part.
A Cambridge examination expert will advise you which exam to prepare for based on your level.
CAMBRIDGE EXAMPREPARATION
(FROM B2 TO C2)
CEFRL
C2 CPE 8,5-9 C2
C1 CAE BEC Higher 7-8 C1
B2 FCE BEC Vantage 5,5-6,5 B2
B1 PET BEC Preliminary 4-5 B1
A2 KET 3,5 A2
A1 A1
EXAM PREPARATION CERTIFY YOUR FUTURE
Sometimes speaking English isn’t enough; you may need to provide evidence of your knowledge for professional or academic reasons.
Here at the British Council we are experts in language exams, and every year we help over two million people worldwide to certify their level of English.
Prepare for exams with us and maximise your chances of success.
BusinessGeneral
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the most popular English examination worldwide. It is, in fact, the only exam accepted by all countries for immigration purposes.
With our courses you can prepare for the exam with expert teachers to make sure you get the mark you need to achieve your academic or professional goals.
Designed to provide a practical, precise assessment of your level of English with results within 48 to 72 hours, Aptis is a ground-breaking British Council test for anybody wishing to certify their knowledge of the English language.
Companies, universities and public institutions like the Madrid Region or the Government of Catalonia are all making increasing use of this exam to assess the English language skills of their employees or students.
IELTS PREPARATION
(FROM B1 TO C2)
APTIS PREPARATION(FROM B1 TO C2)
We’ll give you techniques, tips and information about the exam from a unique perspective.
You’ll prepare thoroughly and develop the techniques you need for each exam.
You’ll improve your skills and build your confidence by using spoken and written English in a wide range of situations.
We’ll help you to get the result you need.
On our examination courses:
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The best way to reinforce the English you learn in class is to put it to natural use in everyday activities.
ENGLISH EXTRAMuch more than English classes
When you come to the British Council, as well as attending English classes to help you achieve your goals, you can benefit from a wide range of free services and activities to round off your academic and personal development.
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LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS
CONVERSATION CLUBS
FILM CLUBS
EXAM PRACTICE
Consult the activities and resources available at each centre.
Improve your fluency and put into practice everything you’ve learnt in class with our free conversation sessions. You’ll have the chance to talk to other learners about current topics and gain confidence when you speak.
Discover our selection of British films in the original language. As well as enjoying a film in English, you can take part in activities organised by our teachers together with other British Council students.
Get on in your professional life through workshops to learn how to prepare your CV in English, negotiate at work, or perform fluently at meetings and job interviews.
Preparing for an exam such as the First Certificate or Advanced? Get ready for the big day with our sessions, in which you can learn useful strategies and tactics to pass the exam.
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You can consolidate your learning with the different tools we offer both inside and outside our centres.
STUDENT PORTAL
The Portal allows you to communicate directly with your teacher, choose the supplementary materials that interest you most and share what you’ve learnt in class. You can also conveniently sign up for one of our English Extra activities, wherever you happen to be.
Digital Resources
As global experts in English, we’ve developed a wide range of digital resources, like the LearnEnglish page. You can practise your English both at your centre and from home.
OUR CENTRES
Resource centres and lending services
Many of our centres have well-stocked resource centres that reflect the variety of our academic activities. Continue learning outside the classroom with books and films available for loan.
Our library experts will help you find the right material to boost your learning.
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BRITISH COUNCIL BILBAO
As well as certifying or improving your level of English, our centres in Bilbao are known for their activities for young people and adults. Join over 10,000 people who have chosen us in the last five years.
BRITISH COUNCIL PALMA
Our centre in Palma, on the premises of the Colegio Luis Vives and the Academia Fleming, not only offers English classes, but also enables thousands of people from all walks of life to get an English language qualification.
BRITISH COUNCIL SEGOVIA
Over 30 years at our centre in Segovia have made us the benchmark in English teaching for young people and adults in the city.
BRITISH COUNCIL VALENCIA
Working together with institutions like the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, our refurbished centre in Valencia brings English teaching and British culture to adults and young people in the city. Also, through our exclusive Careers Advice service, we can advise you with a view to studying or working in theUnited Kingdom.
BRITISH COUNCIL BARCELONA
OUR CENTRE HAS BEEN HELPING LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN ENGLISH FOR OVER 70 YEARS AND WORKS WITH VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND UNIVERSITIES.LOCATED IN THE SANT GERVASI NEIGHBOURHOOD, OUR CENTRE ON THE CARRER AMIGÓ IS A BARCELONA LANDMARK.
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BRITISH COUNCIL MADRID
The headquarters of the British Council in Spain, our campus housed in a historic building in the capital is a cultural landmark and has been part of the Madrid landscape since 1942.
Our star centre promotes the best of British art, education and science at events where our students are especially welcome.
COME AND TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PREMISES, WHERE TRADITION AND MODERNITY GO HAND IN HAND. COME ALONG TO OUR RESOURCE CENTRE TO FIND OUT YOUR LEVEL OF ENGLISH FOR FREE.
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BRITISH COUNCIL ALCALÁ DE HENARES
The British Council centre is right in the centre of Alcalá de Henares, in the Economics and Business Faculty of the University of Alcalá. This means we can bring the best English teaching to one of Spain’s oldest educational institutions. We also work at the Cardenal Cisneros University Centre, where we run courses for children and young people.
ALCALÁ DE HENARES
LAS ROZAS
SOMOSAGUAS
VILLAVICIOSA
BRITISH COUNCIL ALCOBENDAS
Our centre in Alcobendas is the perfect solution for anybody looking for a British Council education in the north of Madrid. Located in the town centre, we offer our teaching method in a family-friendly atmosphere.
BRITISH COUNCIL LAS ROZAS
Located in the ultra-modern Las Rozas Youth Centre, the British Council offers educational solutions for both children and adults in a livelycultural atmosphere.
BRITISH COUNCIL SOMOSAGUAS
Our centre in Somosaguas shares its premises with the prestigious British Council School, which means it has top-class educational facilities. You can benefit from all of them simply by becoming one of our learners.
BRITISH COUNCIL VILLAVICIOSA
Located in the Santa Ana school, in cooperation with the town council, our centre in Villaviciosa has been a benchmark in English teaching for 20 years. Why not visit us and enjoy the free cultural activities offered all year round?
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WE LOVE DIVERSITY. SINCE WE STARTED OUT IN 1934, WE HAVE BEEN PROMOTING THIS FUNDAMENTAL VALUE THAT ENABLES US TO ENGAGE IN CULTURAL DIALOGUE AND BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE OVER 100 COUNTRIES IN WHICH WE WORK.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:WE’RE ALL DIFFERENT, AND THAT’S GREAT!
Here at the British Council we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy that forms part of all our classes and examinations, as well as the activities we offer to promote British art and culture.
OUR TEAM IN SPAIN IS MADE UP OF PEOPLE FROM 28 NATIONS
Our team in Spain is made up of people from 28 nations who bring unique value to the job we do, regardless of their gender, age, physical and mental capacity, race or religious beliefs. Recognising this diversity allows us to make the most of their differences to enrich our work as a team and achieve common goals.
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AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL OUR AIM IS TO HELP YOU GET THE TRAINING YOU DESERVE, WHICH IS WHY WE HAVE DIFFERENT DISCOUNTS AND PAYMENT PLANS.
Find out more at your nearest centre and start enjoying the benefits of being part of our global community.
Visit our website and make an appointment to take a level test. An expert teacher will meet with you and you can decide together, at no charge whatsoever, what courses and services best meet your needs.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
COME AND MEET US
You can also visit our premises, find out for yourself about all the services we offer and have an interview with our teachers.
DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF LEARNING ENGLISH WITH US
You can find all centre addresses and contact details on the back cover of this brochure.
British Council MadridPº General Martínez Campos, 3128010 Madrid91 337 35 [email protected]
British Council Barcelona c/ Amigó, 74 and 8308021 Barcelona93 241 97 [email protected]
British Council BilbaoAvda. Lehendakari Aguirre, 29, 2º48014 Bilbao94 476 36 [email protected]
British Council Alcalá de HenaresUniversidad de AlcaláFac. de Económicas y EmpresarialesPza. de la Victoria, s/n28802 Alcalá de Henares91 507 87 [email protected]
British Council Alcobendasc/ de la Constitución, 59-6128100 Alcobendas91 659 28 [email protected]
British Council Las RozasCentro de la JuventudAvda. Nuestra Señora de Retamar, 828232 Las Rozas91 636 18 [email protected]
British Council Somosaguas c/ Solano, 5-728223 Pozuelo de Alarcón91 337 36 [email protected]
British Council Villaviciosa Escuela Santa Anac/ Santa Ana, s/n28670 Villaviciosa de Odón91 616 13 [email protected]
British Council Palmac/ Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, 1, 4º 07004 Palma de Mallorca97 112 23 [email protected]
British Council Segovia Avda. Padre Claret, 340003 Segovia921 53 55 [email protected]
British Council ValenciaAvda. Cataluña, 946020 Valencia96 339 29 [email protected]
British Council Schoolc/ Solano, 3-5-728223 Pozuelo de AlarcónBritish Council Infant Schoolc/ Alfonso Rodríguez Santamaría, 23-2528002 MadridInformation and admissions:91 337 50 [email protected]
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