Online General English (B2-C1)
Speak Up London · London, United Kingdom
From €63.73 per week
- 3 days a week, 10:00-12:00 or 18:00-20:00 (UK time)
- Course days: Tuesday, Thursday
- Maximum class size: 8
- School admin. fee: €58.65
- Average number of students: 10
- Lesson duration: 60 minutes
- Course materials: €53.86 Mandatory and not included
- Course certificate: Yes
- Levels: Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
In a general English class, you’ll learn how to communicate. You’ll improve your speaking and listening skills, brush up on your grammar and vocabulary, and practise everyday English in a variety of contexts. You’ll also:
• focus on formality and learn what language makes you sound more serious and what expressions can be used with friends.
• find out how to approach written and audio text and learn skills you need to understand them.
• improve your pronunciation and practise listening to different accents.
• learn how to sound natural
• pick up everyday vocabulary which makes you sound like a native speaker
• learn about Britain, other English-speaking places, as well as your classmates’ home countries.
Over the last 9 years, we have provided General English courses to over 10,000 students! Yes – that’s right – 10,000 students!
Our positive feedback on social media is proof that we are the right school for you.
Book your language course on LanguageBookings.com and receive a 7% discount!
About the school
Study on Oxford Street! A colourful and friendly environment, coffee shops and clothes shops on your doorstep in the buzzing locality of Central London. The school has excellent facilities and has been described by many people as very warm, friendly and inviting. A perfect environment to study in! With BBC News running all day in the relaxation area you are always learning even when you are not in the classroom! Lively and friendly teachers who make the lesson fun and educational!
Student reviews
4.8out of 5
59 reviews
- Location4.9
- Facilities4.7
- Activities4.7
- Teachers4.9
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oksanaRussia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2016
1 week · 03/2016
I would highly recommend this school and especially Nina's class for those who look for a job. Nina is a friendly, helpful and professional teacher. I have improved my speaking skills a lot thanks her.
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KatyaRussia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2016
5 weeks · 11/2015
If you are planning a short holiday in London or want to increase your chances to find a job in the UK, book an Advanced course with Nina at the Speak Up. With just 3 hours in the mornings it helped me enormously to start thinking in English and get to grips with tricky grammar rules. The results were seen already after 2 weeks! Apart from being a brilliant teacher, Nina is such a beautiful person always helpful, attentive and inspiring. Gained much confidence in speaking, thanks to her classes!
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KatyaRussia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2016
5 weeks · 12/2015
If you are planning a short holiday in London or want to increase your chances to find a job in the UK, book an Advanced course with Nina at the Speak Up. With just 3 hours in the mornings it helped me enormously to start thinking in English and get to grips with tricky grammar rules. The results were seen already after 2 weeks! Apart from being a brilliant teacher, Nina is such a beautiful person always helpful, attentive and inspiring. Gained much confidence in speaking, thanks to her classes!
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AlessandroItaly ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2015
11 weeks · 04/2009
I studied in this school for 10 weeks it was a nice experience. I improved my level and learned so much thanks to the teaching of Nina. I recommended spend time in speak up.
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XavierFrance ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
2 weeks · 01/2015
I spent a really good Time studying 2 weeks with nina ! The lessons were well prepared, fun and always trying to interest the class. The building is really easy to find and everybody is really nice. Great holidays !
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MatteoItaly ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
16 weeks · 03/2015
When i started this school my english was terrible. I couldn't speak very well and hardly ever understand. But now i started here a new course that will help me to take a exam for a university here in UK and in fact now i have improve a lot. P.S : choose Nina if you don't know which teacher do you want. She's the best!
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JolanthaGermany ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2015
4 weeks · 05/2009
This was a really good course with Nina! I learned a lot! I would recommend this school and espescially the teacher to everyone who is looking for an English language course. Thanks Nina!
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AndresColombia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
20 weeks · 02/2015
Excellent place to study! Excellent cost/benefit, location and teachers., I'm still studying speak up, I've been with several teachers, each has been great ,Greg, Clare with Holly was fun, learned a lot,she is special, and my current teacher, who is not far behind, good teacher, good way to teach English but that felt more connection was with NINA she is spectacular, patient, great teacher, great way to teach , funny, a love of person! She is awesome!
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FrancescaItaly ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
48 weeks · 05/2014
Fantastic place to study! Excellent cost/benefit, location and teachers. I learned a lot thanks to Jay, Domenike, Holly, Clare and i'm still learning thanks to Nina who is great. Her lessons are full of everything like listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and fun!!!! She is also very patient and helpful.
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iveBrazil ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2015
14 weeks · 03/2015
We are always speaking and practicing what we learn on classes. I'm enjoying and learning a lot. The teacher really pays attention in our mistakes and help us to improve.
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About the school: Speak Up London
Number of classrooms: 12
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 16
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 20 km.
Closest airport: London Heathrow
Year the school opened: 2011
School opening times: 9:00 - 21:00
Facilities
After class/extra curricular seminars · Canteen · Coffee shop · Computer room · Cultural trips · Eating area · Elevator · Fax service · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Library · Printing service · Self study material · Snack machines · Social activities · Student room · Study room · Table games · Tea / Coffee · Television room
Student information
• Native English speaking teachers
• Free WiFi
• Oyster Card discounts for students
• Student ID card for discount in shops, cinemas and restaurants.
• Mixed nationalities
• Small groups
• Projectors & iPads in each classroom
• Fantastic social events
• Cafeteria in the school for coffees and snacks
• Student relaxation area
• Computers to use - free
• Fun, friendly and experienced teachers
Terms & Conditions: Speak Up London
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
- Students must be 16 years of age or over
Cancellation policy
- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- No course changes will be allowed to make up for refunds in the case of course cancellations.
- Where a cancellation is received 7 days after enrolment there will be no refund.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- There is no refund for any cancellation once the course has commenced.
- After a course has started there is no refund for any accommodation or other item booked.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.
- If a student is absent for one or more weeks at a time, arrangements can be made for the course duration to be extended at no extra cost.
Refund policy
- If a course is cancelled more than 30 days before course start: 90% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 30 and 7 days before course start: 80% refund
- If a course is cancelled between 7 and 1 days before course start: 60% refund
- If a course is cancelled less than 1 days before the start date full price will be charged.
Visa refusal
- The remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.
Other terms
You will be given a student handbook which is also available for download on our website which contains all useful information for people who visit London.
All students must:
• complete an application form
• provide original passport / ID (EU) to photocopy
• pay required deposit for booking and pay full fee no more than 7 days prior to start date
• provide current address
• abide by the code of conduct of the school
Official accreditation and protection
✓ English UK member. Accredited through Accreditation UK (British Council) or another UK government-recognised body, a condition of English UK membership. If an accredited centre closes unexpectedly, English UK's Student Emergency Support may help students find a place elsewhere. More about this accreditation
Accommodation
- Host families - Standard Single Room with Breakfast. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 15 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Bed linen, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, Heating, Hob/Oven and Extractor, Internet access, Iron, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Towels, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 285/week
When you book your home stay with the school, you are given a few families to choose from. We send their profiles to you and let you choose the one you like best. The profile includes pictures of the rooms, details about where the nearest station is and much more. Once you are happy with your chosen family, we confirm the booking and send you all the details you need to know about getting to and from the school back to your host family.
- Host family - Twin Room with Breakfast. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 30 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Heating, Iron, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Work Deskfrom GBP 275/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Twin Room Self catering. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 30 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internetfrom GBP 270/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Standard single Room Self catering. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 30 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 280/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Standard single Room Half Board. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 310/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Twin Room Half Board. Zone 2Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 30 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 300/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Standard single Room with Breakfast. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 255/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Standard single Room Self catering. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 250/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Twin Room Self catering. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 240/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Twin Room with Breakfast. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 245/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Standard single Room Half Board. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 280/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Host family - Twin Room Half Board. Zone 3/4Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 45 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Microwave, Public transport near, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 270/week
Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the host.
They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links.
Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card.
It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.
- Student Residence - Zone 1/2ResidenceStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Residence · Distance from school: 20 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 475/week
It is not always easy to get the right place in London. That’s why we are here to help you to find a safe and secure home by collaborating with our accommodation providers. All our accommodation is chosen to make your daily commute to Speak Up London easier and quicker.
Studio rooms are self-contained, you have an internal kitchen and an en-suite bathroom (with shower).
The en-suite room involves sharing a large kitchen/common area with up to 6 other students whilst having your own bedroom and an en-suite bathroom.
- Student Residence Zone 1/2 - StudioResidenceStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Residence · Distance from school: 20 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 570/week
It is not always easy to get the right place in London. That’s why we are here to help you to find a safe and secure home by collaborating with our accommodation providers. All our accommodation is chosen to make your daily commute to Speak Up London easier and quicker.
Studio rooms are self-contained, you have an internal kitchen and an en-suite bathroom (with shower).
The en-suite room involves sharing a large kitchen/common area with up to 6 other students whilst having your own bedroom and an en-suite bathroom.
- Student Residence Zone 3 - StudioResidenceStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Residence · Distance from school: 30 minutes in public transport · Facilities: Heating, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Tea/Coffee Maker, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Deskfrom GBP 470/week
It is not always easy to get the right place in London. That’s why we are here to help you to find a safe and secure home by collaborating with our accommodation providers. All our accommodation is chosen to make your daily commute to Speak Up London easier and quicker.
Studio rooms are self-contained, you have an internal kitchen and an en-suite bathroom (with shower).
The en-suite room involves sharing a large kitchen/common area with up to 6 other students whilst having your own bedroom and an en-suite bathroom.
Prices
Price list from 4 Nov 2026
| Weeks | Total | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | €274.10 | €68.53 |
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