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1 Online Courses Blended Learning or 100 % Online Information for Tuition Providers Levels B1 C1 Online Courses Online

2 The BULATS Blended Learning Course gives you a competitive edge Cambridge ESOL is the first organisation to offer a comprehensive online preparation course for BULATS one of the most recognised and requested business English tests in the world. You can enhance the support given to learners by offering a Blended Learning Course from Cambridge ESOL, the organisation responsible for the production of the BULATS test. By offering Cambridge ESOL s BULATS Blended Learning Course you can meet learner demand and increase your range of courses. Benefits of offering the BULATS Blended Learning Course Differentiate your institution from its competitors. Increase the potential to reach more customers. Offer learners a flexible and stimulating way of studying. Provide learners with the best possible chance of succeeding in the BULATS test. Cambridge ESOL BULATS Blended Learning Course is suitable for: learners preparing for the BULATS test employees wishing to improve their English speaking skills in the workplace. 2

3 BULATS Flexible Blended Learning Course 60% 70% online, 30% 40% classroom = 50 hours The BULATS Blended Learning Course enhances the learning experience. It uses up-to-date media technology and creates the opportunity for your learners to study when it suits them, supported by classroom or virtual face-to-face sessions. Flexibility is a key element of the Blended Learning Course. You can adjust the mix of online and classroom study according to the needs of learners and their sponsors. The course consists of 50 hours of study and online learning. The online element of the course includes both presentation and self-study practice material. The course is organised into 3 modules: Reading and Listening Module (30 hours) Speaking Module (10 hours) Writing Module (10 hours). Our Blended Learning Courses offer a combination of enriched multi-media online learning consolidated with virtual or classroom-based teaching 3

4 Supporting your learners The BULATS Blended Learning Course has the necessary support, structure and flexibility needed for successful learning. Each learner receives an individual login, allowing them to access the online course from any computer with appropriate internet access. Learners enjoy the multimedia experience and the opportunity to decide when and how they study. This flexibility enables learners to study at their own convenience and encourages them to take more responsibility for their own learning. An added benefit of the course design is that modules are broken down into learning chunks that allow best use of small blocks of time (10 20 minutes). Learners can also review their progress, receive instant feedback, access online support and take progress tests throughout the course. Employers like this flexibility, as it allows their employees to study around their work commitments. 4

5 Achieving success Students who complete a BULATS Online Course can validate their skills by taking the BULATS test. The BULATS Online Course is targeted at students with a minimum B1 level of English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Multimedia interactive learning Your learners will experience realistic situations through multimedia and interactive practice exercises with feedback. Realistic video Authentic audio Topical reading materials Digital learning content is hosted in a Learning Management System (LMS) 5

6 Supporting your teachers The BULATS Blended Learning Course provides a ready-made quality teaching resource, which includes a syllabus, lesson plans and classroom activities. This means less preparation time, and a course that can be added quickly and easily to your existing portfolio of courses. Our Learning Management System gives real-time reporting. You can receive assignments and track your learners progress through the online learning element of the course. You will also have access to user-friendly tools to make your own teaching experience more interesting and directed, as well as providing the support needed for your learners to perform well. Set Objectives Assign Tasks Upload Files Discussion Forums Noticeboards Track progress In addition, the Learning Management System enables the teacher to: set up discussion of topics in forums upload files onto noticeboards, assign tasks, or set objectives follow learner online activity and to include their own teaching material as part of the curriculum. 6

7 We also offer BULATS Self-study Modules and Courses 100% online The BULATS Self-study Modules can be bought individually, or combined to form a comprehensive 50-hour BULATS Self-study Course. The BULATS Self-study Course is designed to develop business English language skills by using online study modules, delivered directly to the learner. It also helps to build up ability across the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The online element of the course includes both presentation and self-study practice material. It is organised into 3 modules: Reading and Listening Module (30 hours) Speaking Module (10 hours) Writing Module (10 hours). More information about the BULATS Self-study Modules and Course can be found at 7

8 Online Courses BULATS Educational Mission BULATS forms an integral part of Cambridge ESOL s educational mission, supporting effective language learning for and in business contexts including projects to increase pre-work and vocational skills and as a key tool for economic, social and personal development. For more information please visit: Next steps To find out more, including details of costs, please visit BULATS is produced in collaboration with: Cambridge ESOL experts in language assessment BULATS Online Courses are developed by Cambridge ESOL in partnership with Vital English, an innovative learning development company based in New Zealand. Cambridge ESOL has one of the largest teams of dedicated language assessment experts in the world, including a worldclass research team. This commitment to excellence gives you the confidence that our exams and support products will meet your needs for quality and reliability. For more information about Cambridge ESOL, our qualifications and the organisations we work with, please contact: University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Helpdesk 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom UCLES 2010 EMC Y03 * *