# Ideas and guidance for your English journey

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## Latest articles

Courses and Exams

### Bildungsurlaub in Malta: a practical guide

How educational leave works for an intensive English course in Malta, which states recognise it, and the steps to apply.

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Learn English

### English for work, interviews and presentations

How to prepare for the high-pressure moments at work, and which course format suits each one.

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Courses and Exams

### General English or Intensive English: which course fits your goal?

A practical comparison of General English 10, General English 20 and Intensive English 30 to help you choose with confidence.

[Read article](https://www.ihmalta.com/blog/general-english-or-intensive-english.html)

Study in Malta

### How to choose an English course in Malta

A step-by-step guide for first-time visitors: level, intensity, dates, accommodation and the questions worth asking.

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Learn English

### Is two weeks enough to improve your English?

What realistic progress looks like over a short stay, and how to get the most out of a one- or two-week course.

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Courses and Exams

### Long-stay English: how to plan progress and breaks

Making the most of an eight-week or longer programme, including how the holiday entitlement actually works.

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Study in Malta

### A guide to studying English as a family

How parents and children can study at the same time, what ages are accepted, and how to plan the week.

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Study in Malta

### Studying English in Malta at 50+

What a themed 50+ programme involves, who it suits, and why the format differs from a standard General English course.

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Teacher Development

### Teacher development in Malta with Erasmus+

What educators should know before applying for funding: the courses, the dates, the Organisation ID and what is included.

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Learn English

### Why you understand English but hesitate to speak

The gap between comprehension and speaking is normal. Here is what causes it and how to close it.

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