Our mission is to help our students succeed in a global community. This means that we work with our learners to improve their ability to communicate. We help them to develop the language, the confidence and the skills to interact with other English speakers across all background. We employ the Communicative Approach with an added EC twist. We put our students at the centre of their learning. Our process is visible and engaging. Clear goals and success criteria combined with classroom discussion about language and about learning involve our students in the learning process and ensure their goals are achieved. Our students learn English and learn how to learn – a benefit for life.
EC MALTA 30+ (OID E10164955)
What can you expect on this course?
Each week, in your General English class you can expect to:
- Learn a minimum of two language points.
- Gather a range of topic-related lexis.
- Build your intercultural communication skills.
- Develop a single study skill across the week.
- Develop your learning skills.
- Work in pairs and groups to develop your communicative competence.
In your Pedagogical Methodology lessons, you can expect to:
- Review the differences between teaching systems and skills.
- Learn to set real-life objectives.
- Learn to scaffold your lesson to achieve these objectives.
- Learn how to ensure your learners are at the centre of the learning conversation.
- Examine error-correction and feedback techniques.
- Learn to plan effective lessons.
- Learn practical techniques for working on pronunciation.
- Discuss the use of authentic materials.
- Discuss the most effective approaches to finishing a lesson.
Course facts
Erasmus+ students can opt for a General English course in an international class or travel as a group and follow a tailor-made course. All our courses provide participants with access to quality English language opportunities, as well as the chance to network with other educators from around the world.
Course options: 2 weeks (1 on request)
Minimum entry level: Intermediate (CEFR B1)
Locations: Malta
Total contact hours: 30 lessons (22.5 hours) / week
Course format:
General English (20 lessons)
Pedagogical Methodology (10 lessons)*
*Note that we will need a minimum of 8 participants to run the Special Focus Classes (Pedagogical Methodology), otherwise the students will be changed to GE30.
Maximum class size: 14
Average class size: 10
Start dates:
- 14/10/2024 – 25/10/2024
- 07/04/2025 – 17/04/2025
- 28/07/2025 – 08/08/2025
- 13/10/2025 – 24 /10/2025
A WEEK AT EC TIMETABLES
At EC, we offer a mixed morning and afternoon timetable. Below is an example of that timetable but days and times may change depending on your level.
| TIME | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:30 | General English | General English | |||
| 10:30 – 10:45 | 15 min break | ||||
| 10:45 – 12:15 | General English | General English | |||
| 12:15 – 13:00 | 45 min break | ||||
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Pedagogical Methodology | Pedagogical Methodology | Pedagogical Methodology | Pedagogical Methodology | Pedagogical Methodology |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | 15 min break | ||||
| 14:45 – 16:15 | General English | General English | General English | ||
| 16:15 – 16:30 | 15 min break | ||||
| 16:30 – 18:00 | General English | General English | General English | ||
Your learning journey
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Once you have registered, you get access to MyEC, where you can access you To Do list and prepare yourself by:
- Taking your Placement Test.
- Setting your own learning goals.
- Learning about EC’s approach to learning.
- Watching a welcome talk from your school.
- Checking the details of your Sunday welcome event.
Once you have completed your placement test, you get access to self-study exercises at your level so you can begin learning and practising before you leave your country.
DURING YOUR COURSE
Practicalities
As part of your course, you will receive:
- Study materials.
- Access to further online study materials.
- A vibrant social programme.
- Additional academic workshops (optional).
- Access to a 24-hour emergency contact.
- Accommodation (optional).
Progress
We know how important it is for students to see their progress. Our systems ensure you have the time and information to discuss your progress with your teachers.
- Practical Homework Tasks: your teachers will give you homework tasks that give you the opportunity to practise what you’ve learnt outside the classroom so you can see exactly how well you’re progressing.
- Weekly Scores: each week your teacher will give you scores on your speaking, homework, and participation and motivation. These can be accessed through MyEC and discussed during Feedback Friday.
- Feedback Friday: on Friday, your teacher will revise and consolidate the week’s learning. You will practise what you’ve learnt and receive feedback from your teacher and your classmates on your progress.
YOUR FINAL WEEK
In your final week, you will receive:
- An Exit Test.
- An Exit Report: outlining your progress.
- A feedback survey.
- A certificate of attendance.
AFTER YOU LEAVE
With MyEC, you can continue learning even after your course has ended. With three month’s access, you can continue working on your English development with authentic online news lessons, grammar activities or skills development tasks.
Facts
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This course is suitable for students who
This course is designed for those who are over 25 years old, do not have English as a first language but work in the educational sector. This includes those who:
- Teach English.
- Teach another subject through English (CLIL).
- Are planning to teach English or through English in the future.