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#mybellstory inspiring english courses for adults (aged 16+) 2016 60 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERTISE AURELIO IBRAHIM MARTINA MUSTAFA COLLEEN CAROLINA INes Welcome to Bell Where teachers treat you as an individual and help you achieve your dreams by unlocking the power of English. Since our first school opened in 1955, we’ve created success stories for over a million students – read our student stories and join us to start writing your Bell story today. #mybellstory share your Bell story A big thank you Thank you to all students who studied with us in 2015. A special thanks goes to those students and staff members who feature in this brochure. Bell Educational Trust is a Tier 4 Sponsor on the UKVI register of sponsors UNLOCK THE POWER OF ENGLISH YOUR BELL STORY STARTS HERE THE BELL STORY SO FAR... our courses include: “ To me, Bell is tradition plus innovation. The school offers a beautiful study environment. The method of teaching is really innovative, it’s very interactive Aurelio, from Brazil ” course materials FIRST CLASS STUDY LOCATIONS regular 1 to 1 tutorials A wide range of study resources HISTORIC UNIVERSITY CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 22 06 OUTSTANDING EDUCATION LEARNING THE BELL WAY personalised experience with new modular course options 10 bellenglish.com a trip or activity every week LONDON A VIBRANT CAPITAL CITY 24 12 accommodation our courses: effective english 14 ielts exam preparation 16 cambridge exam preparation 18 business english 04 city orientation tour accommodation 260 language in action 08 free scanning, printing and photocopying 20 98% 27 of students said bell’s teaching matched or exceeded their expectations a weekly programme of social activities use of sports facilities* comprehensive insurance *Cambridge only. Bell Educational Trust is a Tier 4 Sponsor on the UKVI register of sponsors bellenglish.com 05 THE STORY SO FAR... #mybellstory HOW ONE MAN’s VISION CHANGED MILLIONS OF LIVES YEARS 1986 lasting friendships Luisa, from Italy, became friends with Sonia Gandhi (then Sonia Maino), now the President of the Indian National Congress, while studying with Bell in the 1960s. Luisa and Sonia used to visit The Varsity restaurant in Cambridge where Sonia met Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. Bell opens its first school in London. Today Bell London offers Effective English, IELTS preparation and Business English courses. LEFT: LUISA, BELL CAMBRIDGE 2015 EXPERIENCE 2011 “ Generations at Bell My father came here when he was a child. He liked it very much so he wanted me to come here. English is very important in the world and I need it for school and university. At the beginning I couldn’t speak at all and now it’s much better Mecit studied with Bell in 1976 and went on to become an English teacher in his native country of Turkey – his lifelong dream. Both his son and daughter have since studied at Bell. His daughter’s dream is to study medicine, so Bell arranged a tour of Addenbrooke’s Hospital. She hopes to return as an intern. Bell Cambridge enjoys a multi-million pound refurbishment. ” FRANK BELL ABOVE: mecit and his daughter on a return visit to bell, 2015 RIGHT: InEs, from Switzerland VISION BECOMES REALITY I would not have got into “university without Bell. Since 1955, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. We have taught over one million students and teachers internationally. They wouldn’t even have considered me and now I am in the best place for business in London sandro, from italy I came to Bell to “improve my English for my changing lives job. The course has helped me to improve my English and grammar. Now I can go back and speak English more confidently After Sandro finished high school with a lower grade than he wanted, he came to Bell to get a good IELTS score to increase his prospects. After his English course, he went on to study on our University Foundation Programme, gained a Distinction, and is now at one of the best universities in the UK (Cass Business School in London). ” bell cambridge. 1960s 1916 Founder Frank Bell was born in Calcutta, india 06 bellenglish.com 1939-1945 Right: martina, from italy As a prisoner of war during World war II, Frank taught his fellow prisoners Spanish and French, which led to the creation of a secret university. During this time he became convinced that the route to international cooperation and understanding lay in learning 1955 Frank establishes the first Bell school at 9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge ” 1986 Bell launches its FIRST young learner summer programme at the Leys School, cambridge, which still runs today 2004 Bell Launches its first University Foundation Programme in Cambridge 2007 BELL RUNS THE LARGEST ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PROJECT IN THE WORLD AT KING SAUD UNIVERSITY IN SAUDI ARABIA, TEACHING 20,000 STUDENTS 2011 The Trust makes a multi-million pound investment in the original Cambridge campus to improve facilities 2015 bell increases its university partners to 24 bellenglish.com 07 LEARNING the bell way YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS nearly there Wherever you want to go in life, the global language of English will help you get there and by choosing Bell, you’ve selected the best educational start possible. Our unique teaching approach has been influenced by six decades of experience and shaped by an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. The six principles below are our commitment to your success; they will make you a better learner, build your confidence and ensure you achieve your learning goals. y a w s i h t 24-hour English We want you to be the best you can be We WILL HELP YOU TO LEARN EVERYWHERE WE WILL SHOW YOU A CLEAR PATH TO YOUR GOALS WE WILL ADAPT YOUR LEARNING TO SUIT YOU Your teacher will work with you to create a personal study plan, designed around your learning needs and goals. In every lesson and activity, you will know exactly what your aims are, how to achieve them and what to do next. • In class we adopt an approach called ‘Demand High’. We want you to finish every class knowing you have mastered all aspects of the topic. • We challenge you to exceed your goals, not just achieve them. 08 bellenglish.com CLARITY OF LEARNING PRINCIPLE • You will receive a weekly class plan with your learning outcomes for the week. • The aims of each lesson are visible in the classroom and marked as complete when they are achieved. WE BELIEVE IN THE IMpORTANCE OF EDUCATION At Bell, we are all students. We are passionate about education and never stop learning or striving to be the best we can be, setting ourselves high expectations and challenging goals, just like the ones we set you. You will work with your teacher to review your successes and identify areas for development, then adapt your aims as needed. We’ll show you how to achieve your goals faster by including learning in every part of your day. ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING PRINCIPLE ASSESSMENT AS LEARNING PRINCIPLE LEARNING EVERYWHERE PRINCIPLE • We will give you feedback throughout your learning journey, including regular 1 to 1 tutorials. • We have a full range of activities and trips for you to practise your English outside of the classroom. • You will receive a Bell Learning Journal to record your aims and achievements. • Some of our teachers are conference speakers, researchers, webinar presenters and published authors. Many of our staff are teacher trainers too. • Bell’s 2015 report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate praised our “culture of continuous improvement”. • Bell has outstanding learning centres, with qualified staff to help you navigate the great resources on offer (all included as part of the course). Our teachers will always give you their best and we expect the same from you. HIGH EXPECTATIONS PRINCIPLE WE WILL GIVE YOU REGULAR FEEDBACK To MAKE YOU A BETTER LEARNER my plan goals dreams never stop learning UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPLE • We know every student is different and that’s why all of our courses can be personalised to suit you. • We have a dedicated student services team to help with anything you need during your stay with us. your language level: use this chart to learn about the minimum language level for your course A1 A2 A2+ B1 B2 C1 C2 You can understand and use basic phrases and expressions. You can communicate in simple ways when people speak slowly to you. You can take part in simple exchanges on familiar topics. You can understand and communicate routine information. You can participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics of interest. You can make and respond to suggestions. You can communicate in situations, and use simple language to communicate feelings, opinions, hopes, plans and experiences. You can communicate easily with native English speakers. You can understand and express some complex ideas and topics. You can understand and use a wide range of language. You can use English flexibly and effectively for social and academic purposes. You can understand almost everything you hear or read. You can communicate very fluently and precisely in complex situations. BEGINNER ELEMENTARY PRE-INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED PROFICIENT bellenglish.com 09 A PERSONALISED LEARNING EXPERIENCe OUR CURRICULUM WAS RATED Excellent IN The LATEST INSPECTION* CREATE YOUR IDEAL COURSE Your individual Bell story and learning plan begins from the moment you choose your course. Build your experience around your language goals with a combination of modules to develop your learning both in and outside the classroom. If you need help choosing which options are best for you, contact our multilingual customer support team who will be happy to advise you further. 1 CHOOSE A COURSE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS 2 CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES TO CONTINUE YOUR LEARNING ENGLISH skills Morning lessons are challenging and rewarding, encouraging you to improve and practise your English among an international community of learners. Designed for students at every level, skills workshops allow you to focus on a specific language skill you want to develop. You don’t need to choose which skill to focus on until you are on the course – your teachers will offer advice on the best options to help you excel. Achieve language success I want to communicate better in English EFFECTIVE english focus on specific skills to reach your goals faster SPEAKING AND LISTENING Build spoken fluency, improve your pronunciation and increase your confidence through activities such as debating topical issues, listening for specific information and delivering presentations. page 14 I want to study for exam success IELTS EXAM PREPARATION WRITING SKILLS Develop your formal and informal writing skills, spelling and punctuation through activities such as taking notes, writing for work and effective use of dictionaries and grammar guides. 3 business studies LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM TO MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE language in action challenge your language skills by studying business in english demonstrate and improve your everyday english Learn to communicate fluently in English about business as you explore topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation, negotiations, writing a business plan, the secrets of successful marketing and managing business change. Practise your English with friends through structured activities (see page 12-13 for examples). You will be set clear learning objectives so you can track your progress. INCLUDES WEEKLY BUSINESS-THEMED LECTURES OR EXCURSIONS On this module, you will: • improve your knowledge of business theories and their application • increase your confidence in communicating in English about business topics • acquire the language of business through real business content • participate in a range of visits and tours to local businesses This module is designed for students at B1 level and above. page 16 CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION page 18 I want to develop my English skills for work EXAM PREPARATION Improve your language skills and learn techniques which will help you succeed in English exams such as IELTS, the Cambridge First and Cambridge Advanced exams. 1 to 1 tuition ACCELERATE your learning with personalised classes Add as much individual tuition as you need in areas completely personalised to your learning needs and goals. BUSINESS english page 20 study time strengthen your learning with self-study Our learning centres are well-equipped with books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and online resources to help you complete your homework and continue your independent learning. *Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2015 10 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 11 language in action FREE PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Learn to communicate like a local with a range of activities and trips to improve your English in real-life situations. You will be set clear learning objectives so you can track your progress. Choose to: • Visit historic and vibrant UK destinations such as London, Brighton, Bath, Cambridge and Oxford • Learn and develop skills through a range of activities from CV writing and public speaking to orienteering, drama, film or book clubs. View our monthly calendar of activities and excursions at bellenglish.com/SocialProgrammes ORCHARD TEAROOMS, GRANTCHESTER The Bank of England A visit to Cambridge’s most famous and idyllic tearooms provides an opportunity to: • practise making requests, such as buying a bus ticket, or afternoon tea • learn the history of the Orchard at Grantchester. the bank of england “ The social programmes are ” Above, Right: Mustafa, from Turkey Orchard Tearooms MUSEUM OF BRANDS, packaging and advertising © Museum of Brands On this trip you will: • learn how well-loved brands evolved through their creative use of packaging and advertising • gain an insight into British culture. BAKING SCONES Scones are a traditional British teatime treat. You will learn: • how to make the perfect scone • common verbs used in baking and the names of ingredients • the history and tradition of the British cream tea. 12 bellenglish.com The UK’s central bank. On this visit you will: • discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years • learn common vocabulary relating to currencies and economics. © Katie Chan, Flickr © Kurt Forstner, Wikipedia excellent. I’ve been to Brighton, London and Oxford thanks to Bell. I play tennis too british dining etiquette A Talk at the Science Museum, London Your opportunity to: • learn about what the British consider to be polite table manners • practise polite conversation • perfect the art of giving and receiving compliments. This talk on Medicine, Pain and the Brain will help you: • gaining an understanding of the exhibits in the museum • understand the role of medicine today • learn commonly used medical vocabulary. ASTON MARTIN DEALERSHIP TABLE TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS On this trip you will: • learn what factors distinguish luxury brands • understand the role of heritage and brand image in marketing. Table tennis is a fast and demanding game that requires quick reactions. Take part in a game and learn: • how to play and score a game • the basic push and topspin shots, and how to serve • the vocabulary of the main shots in table tennis. bellenglish.com 13 EFFECTIVE ENGLISH Communicate and succeed as a global speaker of English in a range of different environments – at school, university, work or when travelling and socialising. COURSE OPTIONS HOURS PER WEEK: EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 15 EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 20 EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 25 MORNING AFTERNOON 1 15 HOURS 5 HOURS LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION EFFECTIVE ENGLISH SKILLS LANGUAGE IN ACTION EFFECTIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ACTION BUSINESS STUDIES EFFECTIVE ENGLISH SKILLS BUSINESS STUDIES EFFECTIVE ENGLISH SKILLS 1 TO 1 TUITION EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 1 TO 1 TUITION BUSINESS STUDIES Bell’s Effective English course will give you the language skills and confidence to communicate effectively with native and non-native speakers in a variety of different situations. Throughout Effective English you will: Location Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary and ability to apply complex grammar structures in your everyday communication l Voice your opinions and share your ideas with native and non-native speakers in a variety of different contexts l ASK US ABOUT ENGLISH PLUS ART AND DESIGN EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION ALSO AVAILABLE LANGUAGE IN ACTION Highly-motivated English language learners of all levels. Improve your English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking HIGH EXPECTATIONS LANGUAGE IN ACTION Course summary l ” VIEW AFTERNOON MODULE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGE 10 course DESCRIPTION Communicate more fluently and accurately in English carolina, from brazil OPTIONAL LANGUAGE IN ACTION THIS COURSE IS FOR: l “ 5 HOURS EFFECTIVE ENGLISH CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO: I promised myself not to speak Portuguese whilst I was in the UK. On my first day in the UK I bought a notebook to write an English diary, which includes the new vocabulary I have learnt AFTERNOON 2 Increase your confidence as a learner and user of English. l PROGRESS TO: A qualification such as IELTS or a Cambridge Exam to demonstrate your language skills B ell’s University Foundation Programme to guarantee yourself a place at a UK university A Business English course to improve your skills for work. • Practise your speaking skills through role-play, debates and presentations on current affairs • Learn how to write different types of communication such as reports, emails, articles and reviews • Listen to authentic materials such as TV and radio programmes to develop your comprehension skills • Read and understand a wide range of articles, stories and other text • Learn new vocabulary and grammar structures suitable for your level • Discover how to put your language into action outside the classroom • Study independently taking advantage of the extensive collection of resources available in our study centre. CambridgeLondon MINIMUM Age 1616 Maximum class size 1210 MINIMUM Language level Beginner A1 START DATES Weekly, every Monday I chose to come “to Bell to improve my English before I start my A Levels next month. English is very important to me because I want to go to university in London to study Industrial Engineering at Imperial University Ibrahim, from Iraq ” #mybellstory Customise your course to further develop your skills. Choose one or more of the following options: • Skills workshops: speaking and listening, writing or exam preparation • Business Studies • 1 to 1 Find out more on page 10. AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER IN CAMBRIDGE OR LONDON 14 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 15 IELTS EXAM PREPARATION COURSE INCLUDES: Develop your English skills and improve your exam technique in preparation for the IELTS exam, a qualification accepted by over 9,000 organisations worldwide. COURSE OPTIONS MORNING AFTERNOON 1 15 HOURS 5 HOURS 5 HOURS OPTIONAL LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION IELTS EXAM PREPARATION SKILLS LANGUAGE IN ACTION IELTS EXAM PREPARATION LANGUAGE IN ACTION BUSINESS STUDIES IELTS EXAM PREPARATION SKILLS BUSINESS STUDIES IELTS EXAM PREPARATION SKILLS 1 TO 1 TUITION IELTS EXAM PREPARATION 1 TO 1 TUITION BUSINESS STUDIES HOURS PER WEEK: IELTS EXAM PREPARATION 15 IELTS EXAM PREPARATION ONLINE IELTS RESOURCE “ IELTS EXAM PREPARATION 25 The best thing about the course is the teachers take time with you when you don’t understand. You feel important Colleen, from Taiwan IELTS EXAM PREPARATION 20 ” clarity of learning IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English language test recognised by over 9,000 organisations worldwide. IELTS is commonly used by UK universities to assess a student’s level of English. IELTS assesses your ability to communicate in everyday English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. There are two versions of IELTS – Academic and General Training. Bell offers the Academic test. IELTS has four parts to the exam: l l Listening (30 minutes) Writing (60 minutes) l l The exam fee is not included in the course fee. However, Bell can arrange for you to take the test at an exam centre. 70% LANGUAGE IN ACTION EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION ALSO AVAILABLE LANGUAGE IN ACTION course DESCRIPTION Course summary Learners looking for an internationallyrecognised qualification to demonstrate their level of English. Teachers with extensive knowledge of IELTS exam content and structure will prepare you for every aspect of the exam. You will use real-life situations to help improve your exam techniques, confidence and communication skills. Throughout the course you will: Location Understand how the IELTS exam works and how to achieve the score you want l Be confident taking the exam l Voice your opinions and share your ideas with native and non-native speakers in a variety of different contexts l Communicate more fluently and accurately in English l Improve your English language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. l Reading (60 minutes) Speaking (11–14 minutes). The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are completed in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests. VIEW AFTERNOON MODULE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGE 10 THIS COURSE IS FOR: CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO: GUIDE TO IELTS EXAMS AFTERNOON 2 PROGRESS TO: N ew challenges at university or work B ell’s University Foundation Programme to guarantee yourself a place at a UK university A Business English course to improve your skills for work. • Practise your speaking skills through role-play, debates and presentations on current affairs • Learn how to write for the exam including how to interpret data and present opinions when writing essays • Listen to presentations, lectures and fellow student opinions • Practise reading academic articles and reports • Develop learning skills such as describing data and interpreting meaning from context • Learn new vocabulary and grammar structures and improve pronunciation • Practise IELTS exam questions in class and with Bell’s online IELTS resources. CambridgeLondon MINIMUM Age 1616 Maximum class size 1210 MINIMUM Language level Intermediate B1 START DATES Weekly, every Monday The IELTS course “at Bell has a great approach. You are taught everything you need to know (and more) to achieve a good IELTS score ” KREANGKAI, from thailand Customise your course to further develop your skills. Choose one or more of the following options: • Skills workshops: speaking and listening, writing or exam preparation • Business Studies • 1 to 1 Find out more on page 10. OF BELL STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN IELTS SCORE OF 5.5 OR MORE THE RESULT NEEDED TO STUDY AT A UK UNIVERSITY 16 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 17 CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION Demonstrate your language ability to schools and employers by gaining the Cambridge English: First (FCE) or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certificate. COURSE OPTIONS HOURS PER WEEK: GUIDE TO CAMBRIDGE EXAMS EXAM FEE INCLUDED WITH OUR SUMMER FAST-TRACK COURSE Cambridge English: Key (KET) CEFR LEVEL A2 I started on an Intensive English course and “progressed to the CAE (Cambridge English: Cambridge English: PRELIMINARY (PET) B1 Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE) B2 Cambridge English: ADVANCED (CAE) C1 Advanced). I’ve really liked meeting people from all different nationalities Cambridge English: PROFICIENCY (CPE) C2 Lars, from Switzerland ” 5 HOURS OPTIONAL CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION 20 LANGUAGE IN ACTION ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION LANGUAGE IN ACTION CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION 25 FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION BUSINESS STUDIES ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION BUSINESS STUDIES FAST-TRACK CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION FAST-TRACK FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION FAST-TRACK ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION THIS COURSE IS FOR: course DESCRIPTION Learners who want a lifelong and internationally-recognised qualification for work or study. The Cambridge English: First (FCE) certificate demonstrates that you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or to study on courses taught in English. As you prepare for the exam, you will improve your confidence and develop every aspect of your English to B2 level. CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO: Understand how the Cambridge exams work and how to get the best result Be confident taking the exam l Voice your opinions and share your ideas with native and non-native speakers in a variety of different contexts l Communicate more fluently and accurately in English l Improve your English language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. l The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certificate demonstrates that you have the language ability to carry out complex research and communicate effectively at a professional level. You will study advancedlevel grammar and vocabulary and develop your English to C1 level. Throughout both courses you will: You take the Reading, Writing, Use of English and Listening papers on the same day and will sit this at a local test centre in Cambridge. The Speaking paper is usually taken a few days before the paper-based exam. Customise your course and choose the Business Studies module to learn to communicate fluently in English about business. Find out more on page 10. l OUTSIDE CLASS HOURS FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION Reading and Use of English Listening l Speaking l Writing. At Bell we prepare students for the First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) exams, and can also arrange Proficiency (CPE) exams on request. All certificates are lifelong qualifications. l bellenglish.com AFTERNOON 2 5 HOURS • Practise forms of writing specific to the exam such as essays, reports, letters and emails • Read a variety of texts such as books, reviews and magazine articles to understand opinions and attitudes and test your grammar and vocabulary • Listen to spoken materials such as interviews to identify information and points of view • Develop your speaking skills in pairs or small groups • Practise Cambridge exam questions and receive feedback on your progress. Exams are around 3-4 hours in total and comprise four papers: 18 AFTERNOON 1 l Cambridge English is part of the University of Cambridge and their exams are accepted by over 20,000 universities, employers and governments around the world. They offer exams for every level of learner so you can track your language progress: EXAM MORNING 15 HOURS PROGRESS TO: N ew challenges at university or work A Business English course to improve your skills for work. LANGUAGE IN ACTION VIEW AFTERNOON MODULE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGE 10 LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION ALSO AVAILABLE Course summary First cambridge exam (FCE) Location MINIMUM Age Maximum class size MINIMUM Language level Cambridge 16 12 Intermediate B1 START DATES 03 January – 06 March (9 weeks) 03 April – 11 June (10 weeks) 02 October – 11 December (10 weeks) Fast-track: 26 June – 30 July (5 weeks) Course summary cambridge advanced exam (CAE) Location MINIMUM Age Maximum class size MINIMUM Language level Cambridge 16 12 Intermediate B2 START DATES 03 January – 13 March (10 weeks) 03 April – 11 June (10 weeks) 25 September – 04 December (10 weeks) Fast-track: 19 June – 23 July (5 weeks) bellenglish.com 19 BUSINESS ENGLISH Become confident and successful using English at work to develop your career in an international business environment COURSE OPTIONS HOURS PER WEEK: BUSINESS ENGLISH 15 BUSINESS ENGLISH 20 BUSINESS ENGLISH 25 MORNING AFTERNOON 1 15 HOURS 5 HOURS 5 HOURS OPTIONAL LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION LANGUAGE IN ACTION BUSINESS ENGLISH BUSINESS ENGLISH BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 TO 1 TUITION 1 TO 1 TUITION BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS ENGLISH SKILLS 1 TO 1 TUITION BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 TO 1 TUITION BUSINESS STUDIES Course summary Working people at any stage of their career seeking a personalised programme to improve their English skills for work. Bell’s Business English course uses real-life business situations to develop your skills and show you how to apply them in your own industry. Study alongside a small group of international professionals. Throughout the course you will: Location Improve your Business English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking Acquire vocabulary and language specific to your industry or sector l Learn and collaborate with a network of global professionals l Gain an internationally-recognised BULATS certificate to demonstrate your skills. l PROGRESS TO: S tudy for an MBA in English A new career or promotion unique individual EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION ALSO AVAILABLE LANGUAGE IN ACTION course DESCRIPTION • Learn how to lead and participate in meetings • Read and extract key points from written texts such as emails, reports and proposals • Listen to authentic materials such as business news items on TV or radio to develop your comprehension skills • Draft emails and reports to improve your written communication • Research, create and deliver presentations • Discuss topical business themes with other professionals at a weekly business breakfast • Build language and vocabulary specific to your industry and role • Study independently with Bell’s Business English online resources. Your course includes a three-month subscription. VIEW AFTERNOON MODULE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGE 10 LANGUAGE IN ACTION THIS COURSE IS FOR: l ” LANGUAGE IN ACTION BUSINESS STUDIES SKILLS Communicate more fluently and accurately in English in and outside work Maria, from Italy LANGUAGE IN ACTION BUSINESS ENGLISH l “ SKILLS BUSINESS ENGLISH CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO: My goal at Bell was to work on specific business topics, specialising in the financial and political sectors. The teachers adjusted lessons to match my needs AFTERNOON 2 London MINIMUM Age 21 Maximum class size 8 MINIMUM Language level START DATES Intermediate B1 Weekly, every Monday “ I like the flexibility of the business course and that the teachers will always help with any questions you have. The small groups are perfect as you have more time with the teachers JADE, FROM THE NETHERLANDS ” Customise your course to further develop your skills. Choose one or more of the following options: COURSES INCLUDE: ONLINE BUSINESS LEARNING PACKAGE BUSINESS SPEAKER PROGRAMME BULATS BUSINESS TEST WEEKLY BUSINESS BREAKFAST • Skills workshops: speaking and listening, writing or exam preparation • Business Studies • 1 to 1 Find out more on page 10. 20 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 21 cambridge a world-class university city FIRST CLASS STUDY LOCATIONS Cambridge is an historic and cosmopolitan university city, famous for its academic excellence. The Bell campus is set in beautiful grounds and within easy reach of the city centre. It has impressive study, social and leisure facilities, and offers a large contemporary learning centre, student games room and indoor and outdoor dining facilities, perfect for socialising after class. maximum capacity LOCATION NEAREST CITIES l london 100km l norwich l oxford CLASSROOMS WITH VIEWS OF THE GARDEN 330 students 102km 160km AIRPORTS l London stansted 47km l LONDON LUTON 65km l LONDON GATWICK 154km l london heathrow 115km london CAMBRIDGE LEARNING CENTRE WITH OVER 10,000 RESOURCES GAMES ROOM THE COURTYARD AT bell cambridge cambridge: a historic university city. Founded in 1209, THE UNIVERSITY OF Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world COURSES KING’S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE effective english and 1 to 1 tuition PAGE 14 ielts exam preparation PAGE 16 cambridge exam preparation PAGE 18 facilities DID YOU KNOW? The first official game of football was played on Parker’s Piece, A large public park in the middle of Cambridge 30 contemporary air-conditioned classrooms with interactive whiteboards Free wireless internet Large learning centre Two computer rooms Dining room and outside eating area Higher Education Advisory Service Free scanning, printing and copying Disabled access/facilities Islamic prayer room Games room with table tennis, computer games, pool table and TV On-site sports facilities including tennis, volleyball and basketball courts nationality mix 69 NATIONALITIES* n ITALIAN nbelgian nrussian ndutch ngerman nchinese nbrazilian nsaudi n TURKISH nbritish n Other (from 59 countries) 24% 7% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 40% *From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015 OUTDOOR DINING AT BELL CAMBRIDGE 22 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 23 london a vibrant capital city FIRST CLASS STUDY LOCATIONS bell london: A GEORGIAN TOWN HOUSE Bell London provides the perfect setting for students choosing to study in the vibrant UK capital. The school is housed in a classic Georgian building in the heart of the Bloomsbury district, close to Covent Garden, Oxford Street and the British Museum and is only one minute’s walk from Holborn tube station. Bell London provides a supportive, friendly environment in which to study while experiencing life in London. THE computer study room is always popular with students maximum capacity 135 students LOCATION NEAREST CITIES l BRIGHTON 70km l cambridge l oxford 100km 100km AIRPORTS l london CITY 13km l london heathrow 27km l LONDON GATWICK 44km l LONDON LUTON 54km l London stansted 62km london CAMBRIDGE nationality mix 47 NATIONALITIES* LEARNING CENTRE COURSES I chose Bell London as in my one year “I wanted to do and see as much as possible. Here you develop a real bond with the other students ” LONDON: the first underground system in the world bellenglish.com PAGE 14 ielts exam preparation PAGE 16 business english PAGE 20 facilities Pauline, from The Netherlands 24 effective english and 1 to 1 tuition Air-conditioned classrooms with interactive whiteboards Free wireless internet Student lounge Free printing, scanning and copying Computer room Higher Education Advisory Service Learning centre Restaurants and cafes nearby n ITALIAN nbrazilian nrussian nfrench nturkish ntaiwanese njapanese nbelgian nargentinian niraqi n Other (from 37 countries) 23% 11% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 32% *From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015 bellenglish.com 25 living in cambridge living in london At Bell, we know that to succeed in your studies, you need somewhere safe, comfortable and pleasant to stay. This is why Bell offers a range of accommodation options. All accommodation is offered as single rooms. For more information visit bellenglish.com Prodigy Living King’s Cross 18 TRIPOS COURT PRIVATE FREE 10 20 PRIVATE FREE FROM 20 FROM 30 Prodigy Living is a modern, purpose-built student residence with great transport links to all parts of London. Accommodation is in well-designed single studio rooms. Each studio has a private shower room, a well-equipped kitchenette as well as living and study space. Located close to King’s Cross mainline and underground stations, Prodigy Living is within easy reach of Bell London and London’s main attractions. Tripos Court is a modern complex of seven purpose-built student residences located close to Cambridge Leisure Park. This campusstyle accommodation has a lively international atmosphere making it ideally suited for students aged 18-24. sorrento residence 18 18 PRIVATE FREE 15 20 Sorrento Residence is part of the friendly family-run hotel complex located conveniently between Bell and the city centre. This comfortable accommodation is particularly suitable for mature students and has access to the facilities of the hotel next door. bell garden house 18 VINCENT HOUSE 18 SHARED/PRIVATE FREE 2 PRIVATE FREE FROM 20 Vincent House is a charming, 1930s art-deco residence located in one of London’s historic garden squares, close to Notting Hill underground station. Accommodation is in attractive single study-bedrooms with a private shower room. Communal facilities include a lounge, a bar, a large garden and a small reading room. This comfortable residence is particularly suitable for mature students. Located within the Bell grounds, in view of Bell Cambridge, the Garden House is recently-refurbished and ideal for mature students looking for a peaceful home where they can relax and study. 16 HOMERTON COLLEGE PRIVATE FREE 10 20 Homerton College offers accommodation in spacious, single study bedrooms with private shower and toilet. With dedicated house supervisors, and on-site dining. (Available 26 June to 06 August.) homestay homestay 16 SHARED FREE FROM 5 26 18 MINIMUM AGE SELF CATERING BATHROOM DISTANCE TO BELL BY BUS (MINUTES) BED AND BREAKFAST BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS WIFI WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES) bellenglish.com SHARED FREE FROM 45 Staying with a local family is a great way to experience British life and to practise your English outside the classroom. All our homestay families are carefully vetted to ensure they offer the right environment for you. Many of our homestay families have worked with us for many years and often form long-lasting friendships with their guests. FROM 10 Staying with a local family is a great way to experience British life and to practise your English outside the classroom. All our homestay families are carefully vetted to ensure they offer the right environment for you. Many of our homestay families have worked with us for many years and often form long-lasting friendships with their guests. KEY TO SYMBOLS 16 KEY TO SYMBOLS 18 MINIMUM AGE SELF CATERING BATHROOM DISTANCE TO BELL BY UNDERGROUND/BUS (MINUTES) BED AND BREAKFAST BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS WIFI WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES) bellenglish.com 27 PRODIGY LIVING king’s cross and st pancras eurostar punt hire 3 to vincent house british museum bus station king’s college anglia ruskin university oxford street carnaby street holborn station museum of london covent garden fitzwilliam museum st paul’s cathedral trafalgar square tate modern granTchester meadows botanic gardens london eye train station tripos court sorrento residence ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL Bell LOndon 20– 21 Southampton Place London WC1A 2BP United Kingdom BELL GARDEN HOUSE Bell Cambridge Red Cross Lane Cambridge CB2 0QU United Kingdom For enquiries please contact: tel: 0044 1223 275598 email: enquiries@bellenglish.com 60 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERTISE bellenglish.com Bell Educational Trust is a Tier 4 Sponsor on the UKVI register of sponsors