To be considered proficient in a language, there are four foundational skills that need to be learned and developed: writing, reading, speaking and listening. BOHE is cognizant of these as well as the progressive nature of teaching and learning a language. It is for this reason that our learning programme is structured according to the four foundational skills and adheres to the principles of  scaffolding in education, hence being progressive.

Our course begins with basic language principles, for example, correct sentence construction and punctuation and extends to more advanced concepts, for example, the impact of figurative expression in a variety of texts,
including those in a business context.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It defines language competence on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. The goal of any language speaker is to reach level C2 in terms of proficiency.

The ratings are as follows:

A1 to A2: Basic

B1 to B2: Independent

C1 to C2: Proficient

The CEFR framework allocates certain competencies to specific ratings. BOHE has ensured that developmental learning from A1 to C2 is possible through a wide language of genres and formats, including literature excerpts and business vocabulary and even effective language usage. Consider the fundamental language concept of register, for example.

Our lessons demonstrate and assess the impact of informal and formal register in various contexts, first receptively and then in terms of output.

BOHE Language offers English development and enrichment at Primary, Secondary and Business levels, each level being cognizant of the CEFR framework and six-point scale. The programme has been designed to accommodate any English speaker, from a beginner at Level A1 to a fluent and proficient speaker at Level C2.