English Courses

ConnectingU Malta offers a range of courses for those interested in English as a foreign language. The English courses will enable the student to master the language needed to communicate in their businesses and communities.

ConnectingU Malta offers a range of course programmes like: General English ,Intensive English, Exam Preparation Course, Specialised Courses, One-to-One Course and Other courses.

 

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The General English courses are especially designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing whilst covering essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Our main aim is to help students communicate well in day to day situations both in a native and non-native English speaking environment. All our up-to-date materials used during the lessons are tailor-made to be suitable for the level of the students. Once improvement has been seen, our students are encouraged to sit for a level test in order to progress to a higher level.  

  • Entry level: Elementary to Advanced
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: Minimum of 1 week 
  • Course commencement day: Any Monday
  • Lessons: 15 hours every week. 3 hours every day
  • Class size: Maximum of 12 students

The Intensive English course consists of General English together with conversation classes. It aims at supporting students to develop their English fluency and accuracy. Intensive English Courses are ideal for students who wish to have a holistic approach to learning English with an added focus on speaking and fluency.  

  • Entry level: Elementary to Advanced
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: Minimum of 1 week 
  • Course commencement day: Any Monday
  • Lessons: 20 hours every week.3 hours / day General English and 1 hour / day Conversation English
  • Class size: Maximum of 12 students

Exam Preparation courses are held four times a year. These full immersion courses aim to equip students with the language proficiency and skills needed to take these exams. IELTS exam preparation courses are offered as One-to-One, Intensive or Evening classes. Tuition for other exams such as FCE, CAE may also take place on a One-to one basis.  

  • Entry level: High Intermediate
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: Varies according to course 
  • Course commencement day: Held periodically
  • Class size: Varies (Maximum of 12 students)

Specialised courses are tailor-made courses designed to enable students communicate effectively and fluently in specific subjects that cater for the students’ needs. Specialisations include Business, Medical, Nursing, Aviation, Maritime, Hospitality, Diplomatic and Legal English. These courses can be offered to closed groups or as One-to-one tuition by a CELTA qualified teacher. 

  • Entry level: Elementary to Advanced
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: Minimum of 1 week 
  • Course commencement day: According to course
  • Class size: Minimum of 6 students

One-to-One tuition provides the student with a tailor-made course based on his or her specific needs and interests. The student will receive support to improve the areas needed while developing and enhancing the student’s current English knowledge. This will improve fluency and accuracy.  

  • Entry level: Any level
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: Minimum of 1 week 
  • Course commencement day: Any Monday
  • Lessons: Number of lessons depends on the student’s needs
  • Class size: 1 Student

We are launching maritime related courses for the novice. Creating an interest in chartwork and coastal navigation. 

We also offer ISPS training courses, which are run by recognized and accredited instructors. A course completion certificate which is MCA (UK) approved will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

The course is aimed to provide a ship’s officer with the knowledge and skills to carry out his duties as a designated Ship Security Officer in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code. In particular, he will be able to:

  • Supervise the implementation and maintenance of a Ship Security Plan
  • Manage, monitor and optimise the ship’s security systems and processes
  • Train, direct and motivate shipboard personnel in the performance of security related duties.
  • Entry level: Requires 12 months appropriate sea service
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: 3 days 
  • Class size: Min 3/Max 10

The course is aimed to provide a ship operating company manager with the knowledge and skills to carry out his responsibilities and duties as the designated Company Security Officer in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code. In particular, he will be able to do the following:

  • Understand the requirements for performance of a Ship Security Assessment for each of the ships under his or her responsibility.
  • Direct the conduct of Ship Security Assessments and on-scene surveys.
  • Initiate, direct and evaluate the performance of a Ship Security Plan for each of the ships under his or her responsibility.
  • Ensure the ship’s security systems and processes are correctly monitored and optimised.
  • Arrange the training, direct and motivate Ship Security Officers and other security-related company personnel.
  • Entry level: Preferably has a management level within the Company
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: 3 days 
  • Class size: Min 3/Max 10

The course is aimed to provide an appointed Port Facility Security Officer with the knowledge and skills to carry out his or her responsibilities and duties in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code. In particular, he will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements for performance of a Port Facility Security Assessment for each of the Facilities under his or her responsibility.
  • Direct the conduct of Port Facility Security Assessments and on-scene surveys.
  • Initiate, direct and evaluate the performance of a Port Facility Security Plan for each of the Facilities under his or her responsibility.
  • Ensure the Port Facility’s security systems and processes are correctly monitored and optimised.
  • Arrange the training, direct and motivate other Facility personnel engaged in security-related activities.

Entry Level:  Preferably has a management level within the Company.

  • Entry level: Preferably has a management level within the Company
  • Age: 18+
  • Course duration: 3 days 
  • Class size: Min 3/Max 10