Busy Weeks

It has been a very busy few weeks for AClass. Learning English in Malta peaks during the summer months so bookings are coming in hard and fast.

Although the agent reponse has not been as strong as we had hoped, our direct bookings are increasing by the day. Enquiries to from site are up as well. We have already had several students rebooking or extending their stay as they were very pleased with their course

Just joined a great group called EFL 2.o on Ning. They have some great free resources and links to a whole host of teacher goodies. Have a look here for some slideshows and ideas

Well we have had quite a few busy weeks meeting agents and showing them around the school. Now is probably the busiest time for us, promoting and wining and dining prosective partners.

We have several bookings and long term-students so we are starting to employ teachers on a part-time basis. Anyone interested in being on our books must :

• be over 20
• have an A level in English at grade C or above
• have a recognised TEFL certificate
• have a clean police conduct

Obviously I cannot guarentee work at the moment but things are likely to change very shortly!!

AClass English School Internet Cafe is here

AClass English Language school has just received a delivery of 5 flat screen computers for the student Internet Cafe. They are all the latest, state-of-the-art and look great. Also, a nice 42-inch TV is expected any day now. This should help bring the English language students' cafe to life and make it more welcoming for everyone.Our English students will love being able to use these computers during some of their English lessons. Best of all, AClass English language students get o use our facilities at no extra charge. Absolutely free!!

Barcelona, anyone?

English Language Travel Agents are a hard nut to crack but we seem to be making lots of progress. It seems to be all about meeting face to face to explain why AClass Academy of English is the best English language school in Malta (I am a little bias of course!) and the place to learn English. I guess in the end we all need human contact. E-mails and Skype help but nothing beats a cup of tea and a proper face to face meeting to size up each other.

All roads lead to AClass English !

Monday was a success and a good start for AClass English Language School. We welcomed a group of Spanish students from Vigo. We provided a selection of Maltese nibbles and drinks for them to eat during the break before showing them around St Julians to get their bearings.

Wednesday - Gearing up for our Spanish English Language Students

Well, I am glad to say I am busy preparing for our first group of Spanish students. I am looking forward to getting back into the classroom for a little bit. I love teaching because you learn so much about other people's lives and ideas. I find I can connect to people I might otherwise never be privileged to meet.

So I need to get their welcome packs ready as well as buy a notice board and some extra mugs for tea and coffee. After all we need to offer them a good cuppa. I mean how can I teach them about unstressed sounds without the ^ sound of c^pp^ ?