English Language Services Limited is a small,independent London-based English language consultancy specialising in tailored-made English language training for individuals and small groups.
Jim Hitch set up English Language Services Limited in 2007 after ten years in the English training sector,and has since taught clients from dozens of blue-chip companies. Due to the small size of the organisation much of the work is undertaken on behalf of bigger language training organisations. At present Jim has strong relationships with Cactus Language Training,Simon &Simon International,Hi-London and Conversation Piece. Jim is the Senior English Trainer at Cactus Language Training.
For more about Jim,see below. English Language Services Limited also provides training and services directly to business and individuals,both in the office and at home. I can provide
- individual training at any level – from absolute beginner to native English speaker
- focussed skills-based training in reading,writing,speaking,listening
- exam training;specialisms include IELTS,BEC,BULATS,FCE,CAE &CPE
- tailored-made pronunciation training
- more specific work on certain areas of weakness,typical examples include
- negotiation,meetings &presentations
- politeness &softening
- formality in written English
- both business (financial,legal,media etc.) and general English work
- distance learning through Skype
Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly,or to ask for me through the organisations above,if you’d like more information.
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Jim Hitch has worked in the English language sector for more than ten years. He has taught in the UK and abroad,in the public and private sectors. In addition to this depth of experience as a language trainer,he has a continued and varied experience outside the education sector.
He began the 90′s studying Politics &Development Studies at University College Swansea (2.1 Hons) followed by two years living and teaching in Greece,before returning to the UK to fill various roles including working in Information Technology on contract for Lloyds TSB on Y2K compliance.
He then spent the two years either side of the Millennium in Mozambique helping to set up the award-winning Manda Wilderness Project. Since returning to the UK he has worked in London in private,British Council Accredited,language schools (The London Skills Institute;Meridian College;The English Centre at The Institute,Hampstead;Kaplan). Following this he worked in the public sector in Further Education for The Institute,Hampstead,as a trainer in ESOL and Skills for Life. During this time he also taught computer skills from beginner to advanced,as well as being an interactive SMART Board trainer.
He set up English Language Services Limited in April 2007 to focus on corporate clients taught mainly on a one-to-one basis,though he also undertakes group training. Alongside the above he became involved in the social housing sector in the early part of the millennium and sat on a subsidiary board of Southern Housing Group until being invited onto the Group Board as a non-executive director in March 2007. Southern Housing Group is one of the twenty biggest Housing Associations in England and Wales,at present it has 27,000 properties under management and is active in development. In this role Jim has various committee responsibilities as well as chairing complaints panels for residents.
As of September 2009 he has also sat on the Board of Southern Space Limited,the private developing arm of Southern Housing Group,developing homes for outright sale. Southern Space is one of the trio of companies which set up the joint venture Triathlon Homes which is developing the athlete’s village for the London 2012 Olympic Games. In October 2010 he was appointed Chairman of Southern Space Limited.
Also since September 2009 he has been on the Board of Southern Home Ownership Limited,a non-charitable arm of Southern Housing Group which provides a range of low-cost home ownership and intermediate housing options. In October 2010 he was appointed Chairman of Southern Home Ownership Limited.
As can be seen from the above,Jim is more than simply a language trainer,he has developed and still uses skills outside of the education sector which he can bring to his work as an English Language trainer to deliver training which is enriched with real world experience.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you’d like more information.
This page was last updated on 8th December 2011.