2. WELCOME TO BELS

3. Who are we?
BELS is an owner-run, fully accredited, group of boutique English Language schools, founded in 1997.
The BELS group includes two adult, year round schools: one in Kerċem, Gozo & another in St. Paul’s Bay, Malta. We also have a third seasonal operation for young learners in St Paul’s Bay, Malta.

4. Our core values are: To provide top quality tuition
To deliver student-centred lessons
To offer tailor-made courses
To have an international student mix
To give clients best value for money

5. The BELS Approach The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method
Learn new vocabulary and grammar and have plenty of opportunities to practise it in class
Wide variety of up-to- date material is used in class to stimulate discussion
Learner-centred and dynamic approach

6. Our Teachers
Are a team of motivated and enthusiastic individuals from Malta and the UK
In possession of internationally recognised qualifications in TEFL, e.g. CELTA and Dip TESOL
Business English (BE) and English for Specific Purpose (ESP) teachers are qualified by the London Chamber of Commerce
With several years of experience as teachers of English as a foreign language
Undergoing Continuous Professional Development (regular performance appraisal interviews, attending workshops and seminars)

7. Courses in Malta & Gozo
General English Course 20 (Standard) – max. 12 students
This programme focuses on giving the learner balanced practice in both systems and skills using general topics. The course concentrates on all the four skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing with special emphasis on fluency.
General English Course 30 (Intensive) – max. 12 students
The programme focuses on giving the learner practice in developing speaking fluency. The teacher prepares a topic-based lesson and sets various speaking tasks.
General English MINI Course 20 and 30 – max. 6 students
The limited number of students in class and the additional lessons provide the opportunity for more individual attention and focus on the English skills, as well as, more contact with your teacher. This course offers specific advantages such as more guidance, feedback and attention.

8. Sample Timetable
Course name: General English Intensive Programme (30 lessons per week) Course objectives: to review grammar and vocabulary related to common everyday situations as well as to develop speaking fluency and accuracy.
Week 1
Week 2
16 – 20 May 2016
23 – 27 May 2016
09.15 – 10.45hrs GROUP Lessons
Session 1: SPECIAL EVENTS
LEXIS – Celebrations around the world
Session 1: Grammar + Listening
Focus: Narrative tenses
11.15 – 12.45hrs GROUP Lessons
Session 2 READING AND SPEAKING
13.15 – 14.45hrs GROUP Lessons
Session 3: Fluency

9. Online Courses
Online programmes are delivered through the BELS online learning platform, which provides various self-study learning tasks (including General and Business English, Exam Preparation and English for Specific Purposes) for the student to complete at their convenience.
Student academic progress is carefully monitored by the designated teacher.
Feedback and conversation sessions are scheduled regularly and delivered via Skype
Online programmes can be purchased as a pre/ post sessional add-on course, during which students can keep learning English remotely

10. English for Specific Purpose (ESP Courses) one-to-one/ two-to-one
English for Business
Examination Preparation Classes (Cambridge Exams, IELTS, TOEFL)
English for Academic Purposes
English for Specific Purposes (e.g. English for Law, Medicine, Aviation, etc.)
These courses involve an in-depth needs analysis on the first day. This enables us to design a unique tailor-made programme catered to learners’ individual needs.

11. English for Juniors (12 to 17 years)
Teen programmes are designed specifically to suit learners’ needs and expectations. This involves the following:
A dynamic approach to keep learners motivated and interested at all times
Task-based learning
Learning through music and drama
Engaging age-appropriate topics catered to teenagers
Team-building group activities before/after lessons helping learners to practise English outside their usual classroom environment

12. Sample Timetable (Juniors)
Day
Mon
1st
&
2nd
Module
Topic: Clothes and Fashion
Skills Techniques
Reading, Listening, Speaking
Objectives
To expand vocabulary related to clothes and fashion; to develop listening and speaking skills
Language Items:
Vocabulary: Clothes, patterns, trends
Grammar: Present Continuous
Pronunciation: long vowels
Student Activities: Pair Work, group discussion
Tue
Topic: Music and Celebrities
Writing, Speaking
To develop oral fluency and to focus on writing skills; give students an opportunity to create a group poster about favourite band/musician
Vocabulary: music industry
Grammar: Present Perfect Simple (life experiences)
Pronunciation: word stress
Student Activities: Group and Pair Work
Wed
Topic: Cinema
Listening, Speaking
To develop listening skills and practise vocabulary to speak about films
Vocabulary: films
Grammar: Passive forms
Student Activities: Individual, Pair and Group Work
Thu
Topic: Modern Technology
To expand vocabulary related to modern gadgets and to develop presentation skills
Vocabulary: Technology and Gadgets
Grammar: Future forms
Student Activities: Group and Individual work
Fri
Topic: Environment
Reading, Speaking
To expand vocabulary related to environmental issues, to design a project to help the environment
Vocabulary: Environmental issues
Grammar: Relative clauses
Student Activities: Group and pair work

13. Course Materials
New English File 3rd Edition (OUP) for BELS Malta & BELS Gozo
The course book is provided with any Standard booking and is used during the morning sessions. Grammar and vocabulary are presented in a lively and contextualised way.
Supplementary resources
To give learners further grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening and speaking practice.

14. What to expect on your first day
You will be greeted by our school manager.
At 09:00 you will be asked to attend a student meeting held by our Director of Studies, which is designed to give all new students important information about the school and the staff.
New students who have done their placement tests prior to their arrival will immediately join their morning class at 09:15hrs. Those students who will test locally, will do so, between 09:15hrs and 10:00hrs and will join their group for the second session from 11:15hrs to 12:45hrs.

15. In the classroom Students will: Be taught by a fully qualified teacher
Learn grammar and vocabulary in a communicative and personalised way
Be involved in pair/ group work
Use a mixture of course book, online and supplementary material, adapted to their needs and learning abilities
Track progress through a range of revision tasks, weekly tests and speaking interviews
In case of 8+ week bookings, a counselling session with the DOS is scheduled every 6 weeks to discuss academic progress and learning objectives

16. We value your opinion
On your first Monday, we ask students to fill our First Day Questionnaire. We want to hear about their first impressions and rectify any wrongs.
Every Wednesday we ask students to complete a BELS Evaluation Form. This form, is much more detailed and students have to rate (from 1 to 5) all our services. 5 is the best , 1 is the worst.
If students score 3 or less for any of our services, the person in charge of that service, speaks to the client to get more details and to rectify the situation.
All issues are addressed in the most efficient and timely manner. Privacy is respected at all times.
We are proud to have a high rate of returning students which keeps increasing every year

17. Student Assessment Summary (SAS) Form
At the end of the course, together with a certificate of attendance, students receive a student assessment summary with the following details:
Name and surname of the student
Name and surname of the teacher
Course dates (from/to)
Level
Key components of the academic programme
Teacher’s comments and recommendations
Signatures of the teacher and director of studies

18. Certificates of Attendance
At the end of the course students receive a certificate of attendance with the following details:
Name and surname
Course name (e.g. General English Standard)
Course dates (from/to)
Level
Signature of the Director of Studies
The description of the levels as per CEFR (A1 to C2)

19. Questions & answers …
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