Christmas is around the corner

I can't believe how quickly December and  Christmas has come round again. I feel like it was only a few weeks ago that AClass Academy of English welcomed  groups of Teens and Juniors to learn  English with us in summer. I remember thinking summer was going to last forever.

It is only this week that Malta has seen any kind of wintry weather though we have had our fair share of wet days, the mercury has only just fallen to below 20!


The school is still quite busy for this time of year and we have such lovely students coming through our doors. I feel I have made friends for life. Classes are so small and personal that students who come in winter  time often come back time and time again as it really is the ideal time to focus on learning English.
 

We have several families here to improve their language skills together, a few Medical English students  and a number of students preparing for the IELTS exam next January.  There are also plenty  of  young and not so young adults taking General or Business English courses to brush up on their English and  improve their job prospects.

The tinsel is up but we have yet to decorate our AClass tree. Hopefully that will happen next week before our Christmas party on the 18th.

Christmas is a great time to be in Malta as the streets are full of lights and carols and although there is no snow the island somehow feels full of Yule time cheer.

AClass wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and we hope you book an English language course with us in 2013.

See you in Malta next year on one of our English Courses.Check out our Special Offers Page for Super Savings!

AClass Summer 2012 : Learning English in Malta

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It has been a fantastic summer here at AClass Academy of English. We have welcomed people from all over the world through our doors to learn English and made many new friends.

We have had students taking Cambridge First Certificate exams as well as others taking their IELTS exams as well as the City and Guilds IESOL exam. 

Some students have come here to combine a holiday with a language course. Others have had clear goals and were extremely driven. I am please to say we managed to satisfy all or at least nearly all their expectations. This is why after 4 years I can honestly say I love what I do!

If you are thinking of taking an English language course in Malta, why not contact us to find out why we have so many repeat students coming back year after year. You are not just a number to us. We cannot wait to help you improve your English in a small class with our expert teachers.

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Things to Do: Wine Tasting

I have decided to blog about some of the fantastic places you should visit while in Malta learning English.

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of Malta premium wine estates, in Ta'Qali near Rabat, called Meridiana.

The idea of having a local wine produced here germinated in 1985 as a result of a conversation between Mark Miceli-Farrugia, a wine-trader, and a Bordeaux oenologist. As a result, two years later, Meridiana Wine Estate was established in April 1987. The company's pioneering mission is to produce "World-Class Wines of Maltese Character" - internationally acclaimed wines made from wine-grapes grown exclusively in Maltese soil. Until then, all "Maltese wine" was produced from a mixture of table-grapes, imported wine-grapes, and sugar.

The estate I visited was in Ta' Qali, Malta's agricultural heartland. It lies scenically below the ancient, walled-city of Mdina so you might be tempted to visit the ancient city at the same time as long as you don't taste too much wine!!

Meridiana produces several wines. These are listed below:


White Wines
I S I S
(Chardonnay of Malta)
Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, Isis is characterised by fresh, natural, tropical fruit flavours. The name Isis recalls the Phoenician goddess of sailors whose vigilant eye still graces the prow of the Maltese fishing luzzu. This is my personal favourite. I always recommend this to students to take back home with them as it is comparable to other foreign wines!

M I S T R A L
(Premium, Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay of Malta)
Made exclusively from mature Chardonnay grapes, Mistral is fermented on its lees in new French oak barriques. This premium white wine is characterised by a delicate balance between its firm, complex structure, its ripe acidity and its buttery peach-like fruitiness. The name Mistral derives from Malta's prevailing North Westerly wind which cools the Company's vineyard, thus favouring the cultivation of the Chardonnay grape.

Red Wines

M E L Q A R T
(Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot of Malta)
Made from an artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, Melqart is characterised by ripe berry flavours which are enhanced by careful maturation in barrique. The name Melqart recalls the Phoenician god of sailors worshipped in Malta during the Punic period.

B E L
(Syrah of Malta)
Made exclusively from Syrah grapes, Bel is characterised by silky, prune and peppery spice flavours which are enhanced by careful maturation in barrique. The name Bel recalls the Phoenician god of fertility worshipped under various names throughout the Punic world. This wine is the perfect drink with a juicy steak.


Tours to this estate can be organised and take a couple of hours. Contact us for more information

Aprende Inglés rápido y vive una experiencia inolvidable con AClass la escuela de Ingles pequena y barata

Hoy en día nos movemos en un mundo donde los cambios y la globalización se mueven rápidamente. Donde la integración cultural está siendo la base de todas las empresas y compañías mundiales. Y tú no debes quedarte fuera de esto. Ahora ingles es muy importante para ti.

Te invitamos a que vivas una experiencia sin igual, donde aumentarás tu nivel cultural, tus competencias de adaptación y relaciones sociales, y sobre todo podrás aprender el idioma que mueve el mundo en el presente.

¿Cómo es un curso de inglés con AClass Academia de Ingles en Malta?

Todos nuestros cursos son personalizados, las clases van desde 6 a 8 alumnos como máximo. Las escuelas cuentan con equipos de ayuda para cualquier caso y estos están continuamente revisando tu avance en con el idioma.

¡Además armamos tu curso como tú quieras! Cursos de ingles intensivo, general, para niños o adultos, con todos los niveles y con el alojamiento que desees, nosotros confeccionamos algo que se ajuste completamente a tus necesidades.

¿Donde puedo estudiar inglés en Malta?

Aprenderás en países de habla nativa inglesa con la Academia AClass, por lo que estarás en continua práctica, haciendo tu aprendizaje más eficiente y rápido.

Ven a estudiar inglés con nosotros !!

Summer Time Learning English in Malta

It has been a very exciting but busy few weeks. We have students from all over the world in class so the nationality mix at the moment is great. Turkish, Swedish, Russian, Brazilian, Italian, Spanish and Belgian.

We had a Teen group who have been busy learning English and going to various activities all throughout the week. They have been on boat cruises, danced the night away at a foam party and had good clean fun going to the cinema, horseriding and bowling. As next Monday is a public holiday in Malta, they will be visiting Gozo, Malta's sister island, on a jeep safari. I wish I could go with them as Gozo is one of my favourite places to relax.

Have a look at our summer packages - we offer great value for money.