English courses · Niamey & online

Learn English with a language professional.

From A1 to C1, for school pupils, students, adults and professionals. Classes are taught by Hamadine AG Moctar, a French-English translator and interpreter, in a secure virtual class and over Google Meet or Zoom.

Our courses

Secondary school pupils

English Kids & Teens

Solid foundations and confidence in speaking, in line with the school curriculum. The parent or guardian follows the class.

Levels :
A1 · A2 · B1
Small group (3 to 6) or one-to-one
One level ≈ 3 months, 2 × 1.5 h per week

Price on request

University students

English for Students

Back to basics, then academic English: reading articles, presentations, writing.

Levels :
A1 · A2 · B1 · B2
Group or one-to-one
One level ≈ 10 weeks

Price on request

Adult beginners or returners

General English — Adults

Learn or return to English step by step, from the first word to fluency.

Levels :
A1 · A2 · B1 · B2 · C1
Group or one-to-one
One level ≈ 30 to 40 h

Price on request

Managers, employees, job seekers

Business & Professional English

English for work: emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation, job interviews.

Levels :
B1 · B2 · C1
One-to-one or company team
20-hour modules

Price on request

NGOs, UN agencies, security staff, trainee interpreters

English for Humanitarian & Security Work

English for field missions, taught by an interpreter who worked them: protection, coordination, briefings, reports.

Levels :
B1 · B2 · C1
One-to-one or team
20-hour modules

Price on request

BEPC, BAC, TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC candidates

Exam preparation

Method, sample papers and timed mock tests.

Levels :
A2 · B1 · B2 · C1
Intensive, one-to-one or small group
4 to 8 weeks

Price on request

The virtual class

Every learner gets a personal access to their class on the platform.

Class chat

Questions, discussion and feedback between lessons.

Voice messages

To practise pronunciation, even on a weak connection.

Video lessons

The Google Meet or Zoom link of each lesson, in the class.

Homework and quizzes

Submitted online, marked, with progress tracking.

Certificate

A numbered end-of-level PDF certificate.

On your phone

Everything works on a smartphone, with nothing to install.

Programme by level

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels. Each level starts with an entry test and ends with an end-of-level test.

A1Beginner≈ 30 h approx.

Introduce yourself and understand simple everyday sentences.

  1. 01The alphabet, sounds and spelling
  2. 02Greetings, introducing yourself and others
  3. 03Numbers, prices, dates and time
  4. 04The verbs to be and to have
  5. 05Family, home and town
  6. 06Present simple and basic questions
  7. 07Understanding and filling in a simple form
A2Elementary≈ 30 h approx.

Get by in everyday situations and describe your surroundings.

  1. 01Present continuous and routines
  2. 02Past simple: telling your day
  3. 03Shopping, asking prices, finding your way
  4. 04Health, appointments, emergencies
  5. 05Writing a short message and email
  6. 06Comparing: comparatives and superlatives
  7. 07Talking about plans: going to
B1Intermediate≈ 40 h approx.

Hold a conversation, tell an experience and give your opinion.

  1. 01Present perfect: experiences and results
  2. 02Future with will, predictions and promises
  3. 03Modals: can, must, should, have to
  4. 04Telling a story and an experience
  5. 05Giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
  6. 06Formal and informal letters and emails
  7. 07Understanding radio, videos and announcements
B2Upper intermediate≈ 40 h approx.

Argue fluently and work in English.

  1. 01Conditionals and hypotheses
  2. 02Passive voice and reported speech
  3. 03Debating: defending a position, adding nuance
  4. 04Structured writing: essay, report, summary
  5. 05Meetings, presentations and public speaking
  6. 06Reading press articles and reports
  7. 07Professional vocabulary and collocations
C1Advanced≈ 40 h approx.

Master English in a demanding professional setting.

  1. 01Nuance, register and style
  2. 02Idioms and authentic language
  3. 03Reports, briefing notes and policy notes
  4. 04Negotiation and mediation
  5. 05Public speaking and chairing meetings
  6. 06Introduction to French ↔ English translation
  7. 07Final project: professional file or presentation

Specialised modules

20 to 30-hour modules, taken on their own or alongside a level.

Business 1 — Communicating at work

20 h · From level B1

  • · Professional emails
  • · Phone and video calls
  • · Taking part in meetings
  • · Small talk and networking

Business 2 — Persuading and negotiating

20 h · From level B2

  • · Effective presentations
  • · Reports and proposals
  • · Negotiation
  • · Handling disagreement

Job interview in English

20 h · From level B1

  • · CV and cover letter in English
  • · Typical questions and the STAR method
  • · Recorded mock interviews
  • · Focus on international organisations

Humanitarian English

20 h · From level B1

  • · Protection and assistance vocabulary
  • · Situation reports (sitreps)
  • · Coordination meetings
  • · Interviews with affected people

Security English

20 h · From level B1

  • · Briefings and debriefings
  • · Radio communications
  • · Incident reports
  • · Operational vocabulary

Legal English

20 h · From level B2

  • · Reading and drafting contracts
  • · Procedures and institutions
  • · Comparative terminology
  • · Legal correspondence

BEPC and BAC preparation

20 h · From level A2

  • · Reading comprehension
  • · Exam grammar and vocabulary
  • · Guided writing
  • · Sample papers with answers

TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC

30 h · From level B1

  • · Structure and scoring of each test
  • · Strategies for each paper
  • · Timed mock tests
  • · Detailed feedback on writing and speaking

Payment

Payment is made before classes start, by MyNita deposit or bank transfer. Enter the payment reference in your class area: access is confirmed on receipt.

MyNita deposit

+227 77 64 18 00

Bank transfer

Bank details provided on request.

Not sure of your level?

The online test takes 10 minutes and points you to the right level.

Enrolment request

We reply within 24 to 48 working hours to arrange the assessment.