English Explorer Flashcards
Describe English Explorer
It combines a general English project-based academic programme with a choice of electives and includes tours and a fun-packed evening activity programme.
What is English explorer all about?
Learning and achievement
Fun
Choice
Quality
Project Work: how is the project work carried?
Each project is based on a theme: The royal Family, Great Inventions, London Life, Myths and Legends
Does the projects have an outcome?
Yes, each project has an outcome: a short film, a magazine, a presentation, a short story
What do the project work teach students?
It teaches students useful, practical language they need to achieve their project outcome at the appropriate language level.
Why is project work great ?Give reason 1.
Each project is unique
Why is project work great ?Give reason 2.
We can guarantee tee students will study something new
Why is project work great ?Give reason 3.
Students have to use English in context to achieve something concrete, rather than learning language in abstract.
Why is project work great ?Give reason 4.
It allows teachers the freedom to adapt the project to the needs and wishes of the students.
What is English Explorer?
It is our generic young learner course which operates at all our centres
How many sessions of electives will students do?
4x 90min sessions of their chosen elective, totalling 6 hours.
Tell me about electives. Give answer 1.
Electives are fully planned by our staff with clear learning and language outcomes.
Tell me about electives. Give answer 2.
All electives provide a guide for the students containing activities, information and language support.
Tell me about electives. Give answer 3.
All electives are taught by staff with the relevant qualifications or experience.
What are the premium electives?
- Horse Riding
- Golf
- Outdoor Survivals
ONLY at Wellington
How many electives can students choose? (Only at Wellington)
One per course
How many hours do premium electives consist of?
18 hours tuition total
Are premium electives free?
No, they have an extra charge to cover costs of professional tuition, equipment and transport
Who teach premium electives?
Taught by trained professionals with appropriate qualifications (not by Bell Staff)
How many study tours does a two week course have?
3 full day study tours
Tell me something about study tour?
They are integrated into academic programme and help students develop their English
How does the study tour work?
Students are prepared for the study tour in class, given a task to do on the trip and have a feedback lesson afterwards.
What is the staff/Student ratio for seniors (12-17)? In and outside London.
In London 1/10
Outside London 1/14
What is the staff/Student ratio for juniors (7-11)? In and outside London.
In London 1/6
Outside London 1/10
