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Mini Group (30 lessons per week)

•  30  lessons per week
• 4-8 weeks recommended
• Participants: maximum 5 (LSI Auckland: minimum 3 students)
• Minimum age: 19 years
• Intermediate to Advanced levels*
• 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
• 22.5 hours per week (in the USA and Canada 25 hours)
• Courses begin: every Monday

If you want a personal and interactive approach you should also consider the LSI Mini group course. Mini group courses include general grammar and skills. The focus on negotiations, presentations and meetings is relevant in business and non-business situations.  It is an exciting alternative to LSI General 20 and Intensive 30 courses for more mature learners.

* Course also available for Pre-Intermediate level. Contact individual schools for details.

Mini Group (40 lessons per week)

• 40 lessons per week
• Participants: maximum 5
• Minimum age: 19 years
• Intermediate to Advanced levels*
• 4-8 weeks recommended
• 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
• 30 hours per week (in the USA and Canada 33.3 hours)
• Courses begin: every Monday

If you want a personal and interactive approach you should also consider the LSI Mini group course. Mini group courses include general grammar and skills. The focus on negotiations, presentations and meetings is relevant in business and non-business situations.  It is an exciting alternative to LSI General 20 and Intensive 30 courses for more mature learners.

* Course also available for Pre-Intermediate level. Contact individual schools for details.

C82 – 9 Day Compact Course 82 lessons (61.5 hours)

• 82 individual lessons 
• Beginner to advanced levels
• 9 consecutive days
• 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
• Hours per week: 61 hours 30 minutes (in the USA and Canada 68 hours 20 minutes)
• Courses begin: every Saturday
• Includes lunchtime lessons with teacher
• Ages: 16 +

For those with exacting needs which must be met in a short space of time. Requiring just one week away from the office, this course is ideal for busy professionals and executives who need to prepare for presentation and meetings abroad. 

C92 – 9 Day Compact Course 92 lessons (69 hours)

• 92 individual lessons
• Beginner to advanced levels
• 9 consecutive days
• 1 lesson: 45 minutes (in the USA and Canada 50 minutes)
• Hours per week: 69 hours (in the USA and Canada 76 hours 40 minutes)
• Courses begin: every Saturday
• Includes lunchtime lessons with teacher
• Ages: 16 +

For those with exacting needs which must be met in a short space of time. Requiring just one week away from the office, this course is ideal for busy professionals and executives who need to prepare for presentations and meetings abroad. 

English for Teaching (General 20 plus 10 individual lessons)

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.

• General 20 plus 10 individual lessons per week
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Tailored to the individual
• Hours per week: 25 hours
• Age: 16 +

Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

English for Teaching (General 20 plus 5 individual lessons)

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.

• General 20 plus 5 individual lessons per week
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Tailored to the individual
• Hours per week: 20 hours 50 minutes
• Age : 16+

Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

Barista Training

Interested in improving your English whilst learning a new skill that will help in finding a job in your host country? At LSI Auckland and LSI Brisbane you can combine your English classes with barista training. To apply for barista jobs you must be eligible to work while you study.

• To be booked in addition to English tuition: 20 lessons per week (other lesson options available on request)
• Course covers background knowledge and practical skills to be able to prepare and serve coffee in a commerical enviroment
• Recognised certificates of barista training issued at end of the course essential for applying for jobs in coffee shops
• Barista training: Auckland offers 15 hours (week 1- 3 afternoon sessions of 3 hours, week 2 - 2 afternoon sessions of 3 hours); Brisbane offers 5 hours taken over 1 day (Master Barista Training)
• Course duration: 2 weeks in Auckland; minimum 1 week General English + 1 training day in Brisbane
• Minimum language level: intermediate
• Minimum age: 17 (Auckland)
• More details here: LSI Auckand, LSI Brisbane

Individual language lessons

Medical English

English is the language of the international medical community. LSI provides a Medical English course which will not only improve your general level of English, but will also improve your knowledge in the field of human biology, medical science, nursing, formal report writing and much more. By the end of the course you will feel more able to communicate effectively with medical colleagues from around the world.

• 10 afternoon lessons per week 
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1-8 weeks
• Age 16+
• Can be booked independently or in addition to a morning 20 lessons course, such as General 20, Exam Preparation 20, Academic English 20 or Business English 20.

Modules including: General Practice, Primary Care, Family Health, Instructions and Giving Directions, Medication & Pharmacology, Acute Care & Terminal Illness, etc.

Legal English

English is the language of communication in the modern legal community. LSI provides a Legal English programme which will not only improve your general level of English but will also improve your knowledge in the fiel of civil, corporate and contract law, formal report writing and much more. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate more effectively with legal colleagues from around the world.

• 10 afternoon lessons per week 
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1 - 8 weeks
• Age 16+
• Can be booked independently or in addition to a morning 20 lessons course, such as General 20, Exam Preparation 20, Academic English 20 or Business English 20.

Modules including: Company Law, Contractual Law, Employment Law and Human Resources, Human Rights, Immigration and Civil Liberty, Competition/Monopolies Law, Acquisition and Mergers, Copyright, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. Other modules may be available on demand.

English for Public Speaking and Presentations

English for Public Speaking & Presentations course has been created not only to boost your confidence, but also to help you become more articulate in front of an audience. This 4-week programme is designed specifically or ESL learners at the B1+ level or higher. 

This course consists of 10 lessons per week in small classeses with a maximum of 5 students. The afternoon classes can be taken in addition to General English classes in the morning, or independantly. 
 

English for Mining

LSI offers a specialised English for Mining programme, designed to improve your overall English proficiency while building sector-specific mining knowledge, including mining termonology, operations, health and safety and technical reporting.

• 10 afternoon lessons per week 
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1 - 8 weeks
• Age 16+
• Can be booked independently or in addition to a morning 20 lessons course, such as General 20, Exam Preparation 20, Academic English 20 or Business English 20.

Modules including: Mining Operations, Production Cycles & Site Logistics, Equipment & Maintenance, Safety & Compliance, Sustainability, Professional & Managerial Communication, Industry Integration, Specialist-Level Communication Competencies.