English Courses in Malta

The Standard English Course is the most popular and often-booked type of course in Malta. It offers students the perfect balance between language training and leisure time. Normally students spend 3 hours a day studying and have the rest of the day to enjoy themselves.

An integrated skills approach helps students to develop fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing and the teachers ensure that the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation components are applied to actual language use. We use the most up-to-date and interactive teaching techniques and material that help students quickly improve their English.

Although our Standard Courses follow a set course book, our teachers assess their students' learning needs and objectives on the first day of their course and throughout their stay, and adapt their lessons accordingly. In this way, our students are motivated to keep improving, while also having a good time.

Our main course book, English File Third Edition, allows students to learn the language using real-life contexts with lively, interesting reading and listening texts, challenging activities and periodic evaluations so they can see and measure their progress. Each level is designed to take 16 weeks to complete as during that time a student can cover the entire syllabus of the level and should then automatically advance to the following level provided their attendance is 80% or above. Students must purchase a course book on arrival at a cost of €30. Students staying less than 4 weeks can return their book, in perfect condition, for a refund less a weekly usage fee of €7.50.

• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Minimum age for adult courses: 18 years old
• Levels: A0/Beginners, A1/Elementary, A2/Pre-Intermediate, B1/Intermediate, B2/Upper Intermediate, C1/Advanced
• Maximum number of learners per class: 10
• Typical timetable: 09:00 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 12:15
• 4 lessons/3 hours per day
• 20 lessons/15 hours per week
• 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
• 1 lesson = 45 minute

An Intensive Language Course at Sprachcaffe Malta is the ideal choice for those students who are ready to spend a bit more time to get quicker and more in-depth results in learning English.

If you wish to improve your level of English quickly, then look no further and book an intensive course in Malta. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to gain more practice in using the language while still having time for afternoon leisure activities.

The first four lessons of each day are the same as the Standard English Course and therefore focus on integrated skills work using our main course book, English File Third Edition. The last two lessons of each day use no set course book and can vary in their focus but most common themes are listening & speaking and extension of areas covered in the morning lessons.

English File allows students to learn the language using real-life contexts with lively, interesting reading and listening texts, challenging activities and periodic evaluations so they can easily see and measure their progress. Each level is designed to take 16 weeks to complete as during that time a student can cover the entire syllabus of the level and should then automatically advance to the following level as long as their attendance is 80% or above. Students must purchase a course book on arrival at a cost of €30. Students staying less than 4 weeks can return their book, in perfect condition, for a refund less a weekly usage fee of €7.50.

• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Minimum age for adult courses: 18 years old
• Levels: I/Beginners, II/Elementary, III/Intermediate, IV/Advanced
• Maximum number of learners per class: 10
• Typical timetable: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15 & 13:00 - 14:30
• 6 lessons/4.5 hours per day
• 30 lessons/22.5 hours per week
• 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
• 1 lesson = 45 minute

Being able to speak English is absolutely crucial in today's business environment. Presentations, contracts, negotiations, international business fairs and seminars - all of these require a good general knowledge of business English as well as job-specific terminology in your industry. Building your career and getting promoted is also becoming virtually impossible without a good command of English so learning English is a straight road to a more rewarding career and international business success.

Sprachcaffe Malta offers Business English Courses for adults of all ages and business fields. Specialised training in Business English focuses on current topics taken from economy and finance, marketing and sales as well as office communication, socialising, making presentations and other topics.

Our teachers carefully listen to their students' needs and adjust their lessons to fulfil their expectations. Being able to communicate with business-minded people from all over the world when studying at Sprachcaffe St. Julians also opens your business horizons and helps with social networking.

Standard Course + Business English details

The Business English Course consists of 2 extra elective lessons per day. Our Business English courses do not follow a set coursebook so the class can focus on the students' needs and desires.

• Course duration: Minimum 1 week
• Lessons: 4 lessons of Standard English + 2 lessons of Business English per day
• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Minimum Level: B1/Intermediate and higher
• Maximum number of learners per class: 10
• Starting dates: Throughout the year
• Normal timetable:

Standard English Course: 09:00 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 12:15

Business English Course: 13:00 - 14:30

• Students: Max. 10 per class; minimum age for our adult programmes is 18.

One-to-one lessons are the best way forward for students who need or desire individual attention and want to focus on particular problem areas and goals. Our teachers will provide tailor-made lessons coupled with their undivided attention to guarantee the best and quickest results.

The format, content and style of the lessons can be discussed and the student's needs and desires will be respected and taken into consideration wherever possible. When booking individual lessons it is a good idea to let the school know your particular ideas, requirements and interests beforehand so the best-suited teacher can be assigned for you.

Many people need to pass a particular English exam in order to immigrate, be accepted into university or get a certain internship or job. There are also many people who do an exam preparation course because of its structure and to add depth to their language studies.
Spending the months abroad that will be necessary to prepare you for an international examination will not only help you to fully immerse yourself in the language but will also give a prestigious addition to your CV.

At Sprachcaffe Malta, we offer preparation courses for Cambridge EFL exams and IELTS in long-term courses that last 12 weeks. When participating in an examination preparation course, your progress will be regularly monitored in order to help you learn what is necessary to pass the exam. Your teacher will also give you periodic individual guidance to help you on your way. Depending on the exam you choose, your teacher will not only help you to learn and develop your grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills but also help you with a particular feature and "tricks" of the exam. Sprachcaffe students have high passing rates and we are very proud of our highly-respected examination preparation courses.Examination fees are not included in the course price but are paid separately at the school during your preparation course.

Our examination preparation courses use specialised course material which not only helps students improve their English but also prepares them to sit for their exam and include challenging activities and periodic evaluations so they can easily see and measure their progress. Our preparation courses are 12 weeks long as that is the amount of time it takes to cover the syllabus of the examinations. Students must purchase a course book at a cost of €33-€47. All other course material such as mock exams is included in the price.

The first two days of examination courses are taken up by Cambridge or IELTS testing (depending on the course you chose), therefore you will spend your first Monday and Tuesday testing. These tests can only be done at the school. From there we will be able to tell whether:

1) we have enough students at the same level to open a Cambridge or IELTS course (we need a minimum of 4 students per class) and

2) an individual student tests at the required level to join a Cambridge or IELTS course. If we are not able to open an examination course, which is highly unlikely, or if you do not test at the required level to join, you will be assigned to a General English course at your appropriate level.

More information about the Cambridge Certificate and IELTS Certificate

• 12-week language course
• 20 lessons per week
• Preparation for Cambridge PET, FCE & CAE and IELTS
• Students: Max. 10 per class; minimum age for our adult programmes is 18.
• Timetable: 09:00 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 12:15
• Public holidays: The school will be closed on the following public holidays: 19.03, 02.04, 07.06, 08.09, 13.12 and from 20.12.2021 to 31.12.2021. No lessons are given on these days and lessons, in general, are not made up.
• Starting Dates 2021 Cambrige: 04.01, 22.03, 20.09
• Starting Dates 2021 IELTS: First Monday of every month (12 weeks)
• We require a minimum of 4 participants to offer any examination preparation course.