Each semester Bell Krakow runs General English courses for adults at practically all levels, as well as preparation courses for Cambridge ESOL exams: FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS. Depending on demand we also organise Post Proficiency courses and courses for English for specific purposes such as Medical English.
Some important organisational rules
- the school year is spread from October to June and contains two semester course modules
- each semester course module includes sixty 45-minute classes
- course groups (up to 12 students) meet twice a week (conversational and ESP groups usually meet only once a week)
- each session of classes lasts 90 minutes and comprises two class units.
- the programme of each semester course module leads to specific pedagogical results guaranteed and described in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference in Languages CEFR.
- students are entitled to attend consultations with their teachers free of charge
- detailed terms and conditions of participation in a language course are described in a written agreement signed by the school and each student.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Bell Krakow gives priority to the communicative method supported with a wide range of other teaching methods and techniques. The main aim of the courses is to help students to achieve rapid progress in understanding and using the living language. Above intermediate level, another goal is to teach them how to take and pass language examinations organised by Cambridge ESOL.
Supporting materials and classes
Bell Krakow students have free access to a rich collection of exercise books and other teaching materials available at the school’s resource centre, in the computer room as well as on-line exercises in the Students’ Zone of our website. On request from at least 6 students on a similar language level the school organizes free additional classes designed to practice specific language skills, such as grammar, speaking, listening and exam practice.
Intensive summer courses for adults and junior adults (16+)
During the summer season Bell Krakow runs intensive courses of English aimed at the development of students’ conversational skills.