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Why study English with us?

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WHY CHOOSE THE BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council is the world’s leading provider of English language training. With teaching centres in 60 countries throughout the world and nearly 75 years training experience, we have the expertise you need to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our courses help you communicate in English in real life situations at or outside the workplace. We use modern teaching methods and resources to support your learning.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

experienced and well-qualified native-speaker teachers   
up-to-date and innovative teaching methods   
regular individual counselling from your teacher on your progress   
free course books and materials   
free membership of our Knowledge and Learning Centre, which offers a wide range of English language resources such as books, newspapers and magazines, audio and video cassettes, DVDs, CD-ROMs as well as computers and internet access   
free social events such as our Christmas student party   
classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and a range of multimedia equipment   
comfortable premises in an easily accessible central location   
courses and certificates linked to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework (CEF)   
information on British Council events such as concerts, exhibitions and seminars   
high standards of customer care    

OUR TEACHERS
Our teachers are native speakers of English and our rigorous recruitment policy ensures that all our teachers have qualifications in teaching English and the experience needed to deliver high quality training.  

OUR METHODOLOGY
Our methodology focuses on real life communication in English. We believe that the best way to learn English is to use the language as much as possible so only English is spoken in our classrooms. You will use up-to-date resources and cover aspects of modern UK culture as part of your course. Our teachers use modern methods which have been proven to be most effective in language learning. You will work in pairs and groups with other students in the class as well as with the teacher. To make fast progress in English you will need to take responsibility for your learning and you will be encouraged to develop your study skills in and out of the classroom. Your teacher will give you homework tasks which you are expected to complete as an important part of your course.

Our levels and end-of-course certificates are tied to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), devised by the Council of Europe. The CEFR is recognised as a measure of language competence by employers and institutions across Europe.

OUR COURSES

A wide selection of language courses for adults

General English courses for adults (beginner to advanced)   
Business English courses for adults (intermediate to advanced)   
Preparation for UK exams (FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS)   
Legal English (ILEC preparation)   
Business skills workshops (presentations and project management)   

A wide selection of language courses for children and young people

Primary courses for 5 to 8 year olds   
Junior courses for 8 to 11 year-olds   
Senior courses for 11 to 14 year olds   
Young adult courses for 14 to 17 year olds    

OUR EXAMS
The English language exams taken at the British Council all focus on the learner's ability to communicate in English. These exams include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Cambridge exams.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
To find out more about our Teaching Centre in Sofia contact learnenglish@britishcouncil.bg or call us at 02 9424344.

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