General English with the Callan Method

If you would like to improve your spoken English, you can choose Callan Method courses which focus on speaking, listening and pronunciation. Students arriving in London for the first time find it difficult to understand, hold and follow a conversation in English. The Callan Method helps them to overcome their shyness in speaking English and forces them to think in English.

From our knowledge and experience of the Callan Method, we think it is the quickest and the most reliable method of teaching English.

The Method was founded in 1960 and has since proved itself to be very popular among students. Due to the unique nature of the Callan Method, you will speak for much of the lesson - this is very important, as the only way to learn to speak a language is to speak it.

What is the Callan Method?

Callan Method is a direct method created specifically to enhance your comprehension and speaking abilities in a pleasant but intensive atmosphere. The question-answer format of the lesson ensures that you are actively involved in hearing and using the language to a maximum. The teacher keeps the lesson moving swiftly in order that you learn to understand English at its natural spoken speed.

Speed, correction and repetition are the basis of the Method:

Speed: the lessons are taught at a fast speed. There is no time to think and translate into your own language. This quickly improves your confidence and speaking skills.

Correction: you will listen and speak for most of the lesson and all your mistakes will instantly be corrected by your teacher.

Repetition: the lessons are taught through constant repetition and revision of grammatically correct sentences.

Free Trial Lessons

We offer three days of trial lessons – which you only pay for if you sign on. We do not offer trial lessons during July and August.

Level test

On your first day we will test your level of English and assign you to the appropriate class. From then on, we will assess your progress and closely monitor your speed of learning.

Callan Method Certificate

At the end of the course, each student obtains a Callan Method Certificate, stating the level of English he has reached.