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Our history is what defines us | Louis Alexander

Born in the United Kingdom in 1932, Louis Alexander was a member of the Council of Europe’s committee on modern language teaching, world-famous English language learning expert and award-winning author.

Louis developed works that formed the basis for numerous communicative language courses (including Direct English) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

He sold 4.7 million books during 1977 alone; a feat recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the greatest number of books sold by an individual author in a single year.

He was a member of the Council of Europe Committee on Modern Language Teaching (1973–78). He developed works for the Council of Europe that have been the bases of many communicative language courses and forms the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS
University of Cambridge
 

Direct English Heritage

1932

Louis Alexander

Louis Alexander was born in UK and educated at Godalming Grammar School and the University of London.

1973

Council of Europe

He was a member of the Council of Europe Committee on Modern Language Teaching (1973–78). He developed works for the Council of Europe that have been the bases of many communicative language courses and forms the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

1977

GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS

He sold 4.7 books. A feet recorded in the Guinness Book of Record as the Greatest number of copies sold by an Individual Author in one Year.

1986

University of Cambridge

In 1986-88 he was adviser to the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate for the Cambridge Certificate in English for International Communication.

1988

Consultant UNESCO

He was a consultant for Junior English for China (1988- ) on behalf of UNESCO.

1997

Direct English

Direct English is one of his greatest Masterpiece. Alexander consistently supported the cause of the relatively untrained non-native speaking teacher of English.

Louis Alexander

Louis Alexander was born in UK and educated at Godalming Grammar School and the University of London.

 

Direct English is the culmination of his life’s work, with an innovative spiral syllabus based on sound principles, supported by a highly-developed methodology and suite of language learner technology.

Established in 1997, Direct English supports an international network of educational franchise partners from the company’s UK headquarters.

Direct English is part of The Linguaphone Group – the international English institute for language training since 1901.
With nine distinct course levels to choose from (aligned with CEFR), Direct English teaches people of all levels and abilities; from beginners to advanced learners, young professionals and students to corporate

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What our clients think

I am very impressed with Direct English's great co-operation and understanding as well as high professionalism in delivering the program.      

Andreas Sindudharma, Division Manager, PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika

It's a pleasure to express our gratitude in working with Direct English. Our employees expressed their satisfaction with the quality of training they received.    

Mr Mohammed Abdullah Abdulrahman, Head of Training & HR, Dubai Justice Department

Many have moved over to Direct English from competitors and have told us that they like the face-to-face teaching you get with Direct English rather than just online practice. They enjoy coming to the centre and interacting with other students,.

Asep Awaludin, Operation Manager, Master Licensee Indonesia

The Securities & Commodities Authority had a strategic plan to develop staff skills and abilities, to help achieve their objectives. Direct English was nominated as a reputed English training and language skills development center. After a professional assessment, I started.

Saeed Alsaboosi, Securities & Commodities Authority

When someone buys a franchise from Direct English, he purchases the years of experience and the proven methods of the franchisor - as well as the training provided that prepared us in various aspects of the business. Other advantages may.

Jordan Andonov, Master Licensee Bulgaria

Direct English is a great place to learn English in a professional and business-like environment. My confidence is up and it motivates me to improve my English.  

Budi Harto, MM, Division Manager, PT Wijaya Karya

I had a good experience at the Direct English institute. I came to the institute to study and take the IELTS course to start my masters degree. I read about the institute on the internet and took a placement test, then.

Heba Jamal, Saudi TV Presenter

Direct English offers the kind of service and professionalism necessary to support companies such as ourselves in the strive to actualise our goals.    

Lilis Setiadi, Head of Sales, PT Schroder Investment Management Indonesia

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