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General English Fluency

Atlas Malta

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Course description

The General English Fluency course is our most popular course which consists of 20 lessons of fun and challenging group lessons per week. In class students work on developing their productive and receptive skills while also increasing their accuracy and fluency. Our teaching is based on a communicative and task-based approach, which means students always focus on effective real-life communication and ways of practising and achieving it.

Each day the class is divided into two lessons:

>> Lesson A – 9am – 10.40am
>> Lesson B – 11.10am – 12.50pm

Lessons A and B are taught by different teachers to give you exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles. In general, Lesson A focuses on developing your Grammar, Vocabulary and Functional Language. Lesson B focuses on interactive communication with an emphasis on Speaking Skills and Pronunciation.

What can I expect from this course?

- Highly trained (experienced), dedicated teachers
- Exposure to a variety of accents and teaching styles
- Communicative, task-based activities
- Regular tutorials and feedback from your teachers
- Weekly progress tests

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-25 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

Atlas Malta does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning session
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Activity
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our brand-new school has 12 classrooms, a spacious library and self-study room, and a large cafe and student recreation area.

With year-round sun Malta is the perfect place to study and we are really excited about combining this with with the high quality teaching and services that we have built our reputation on.

Our school is located in the beautiful seaside town of St Julian’s, only minutes from the beach. St. Julian’s is situated on the North East shoreline of Malta and is renowned amongst both locals and foreigners. The small town successfully blends its fishing village charm with its cultural centre. Vibrant bars, comfy cafes and trendy nightclubs make it a place where you can spend unforgettable days and nights.

Year opened
2018
Number of classrooms
12

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Atlas Malta varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

School location

Atlas Malta is located in Pembroke on the outskirts of St Julian's, a picturesque seaside town on the east coast of Malta with stunning views onto the Mediterranean Sea.

Our new purpose-built school has 12 bright classrooms, a fully fitted cafe, study room and library and stunning sea views! Bright, spacious and modern Atlas Malta is a beautiful boutique school that's walking distance to all the attractions of St Julian's making it the perfect location to use as a base to explore the rest of this beautiful island.

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Housing

Atlas Malta offers the following housing types:
homestay

Adult Homestay - Twin room - Half-board (breakfast and dinner)

NZ$ 440
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Pembroke
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 440
Homestay is an excellent way of immersing yourself in Maltese culture and accelerating your English learning. All our host-families are interviewed and vetted by our Accommodation Team and are chosen for their experience and friendliness. Students have the choice of their own room or sharing with a friend.

Adult Homestay - Single-person room - Half-board (breakfast and dinner)

NZ$ 669
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Pembroke
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 669
Homestay is an excellent way of immersing yourself in Maltese culture and accelerating your English learning. All our host-families are interviewed and vetted by our Accommodation Team and are chosen for their experience and friendliness. Students have the choice of their own room or sharing with a friend.
student-residence

Student apartments 2-person shared room

NZ$ 401
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Pembroke
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 401
We have a number of excellent single and twin room apartment options on the island, many of which are walking distance from the school. These are fully-fitted living spaces that are furnished to a high standard with all modern amenities.

Student apartments single room

NZ$ 726
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Pembroke
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 726
We have a number of excellent single and twin room apartment options on the island, many of which are walking distance from the school. These are fully-fitted living spaces that are furnished to a high standard with all modern amenities.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 10 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Pembroke based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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