English in Malta (Ages 30+)

English language courses: the basics

• Lesson length: 45 minutes
• Class size: average 10 students (12 maximum)
• Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons
• Placement test: written test before departure, speaking assessment on the first day of lessons
• Level required: from beginner level (A1) to advanced level (C2)
• Certificate of completion at the end of the stay
• Open access to the online EC platform up to 12 weeks after your stay
• Individual tutorate
• Personalised training plan
• Regular progress tests (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks) based on the Oxford Online Placement Test

EC Teaching Method

EC follows a ‘Communicative Method’ syllabus, which works to develop all four English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. Special attention is paid to speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

To give an engaging and relevant framework to learning these skills, each lesson will focus on a specific topic, which will vary from current affairs to everyday issues. Your professional and friendly teachers will select topics that create interest, discussion and debate in the class, allowing you to develop your confidence both in speaking and listening throughout your stay, in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

The teaching materials EC uses are specially designed by the school and realia such as newspapers, videos and other materials is also used.

As well as taking an active part in classroom discussions – the best way to improve your fluency – you will work on your language skills in small groups, pairs or individually on tasks and projects. EC’s teachers work to create a welcoming environment with mutual support among students – so you’ll feel at home while your English improves!