BELL offerings are non-credit courses intended for students with limited knowledge of the English language who wish to improve their skills.
If your goal is to earn to advance at work, start to improve your English skills, or pursue a certificate or degree at Bunker Hill Community College in the future, the Basic English Language Learning program is for you!
Visit Admissions and Recruitment for pre-enrollment counseling.
- Step 1: Complete a BHCC Guest application. If you need assistance with this, visit Student Central in Charlestown.
- Step 2: Complete the ELL Guided Self-Placement (GSP) survey in the Assessment Center. You can also take it from home with your BHCC ID (received in your Acceptance Letter approximately 48 hours after applying).
We have many English language learning programs at BHCC. This is an important survey to help you confirm which English Language program is right for you based on your current English level.
If you self-select BELL or the GSP recommends you for placement into BELL classes, continue to Steps 3 and 4.
- Step 3: Go to the Assessment Center in person or schedule your placement test through this link. Choose the BELL Assessment.
- Step 4: Use your test result to self-register for your English level at the appropriate link below once the links are available. Click here for placement reference.
You can also visit the Chelsea campus (70 Everett Ave. Chelsea, 3rd Floor) for assistance with registering for your class after completing the above steps. In Charlestown, Student Central can guide you to a kiosk where you can self-register.
If you have questions about registering, contact bellenglish@bhcc.edu for more information.
If you need to speak with a Workforce advisor, please e-mail wfdadvising@bhcc.edu.
Refund policy: All refunds are subject to a 3% administrative processing fee
- Prior to class start and up to 3 days after class start: Full refund minus 3% administrative processing fee.
- After class start: No refund. Seat transfer only.
Basic Language Literacy BLL-001E-S1 S 8:15AM-11:55PMBLL-001E
This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.
| Section | Dates | Days and Times | Location | Instructor | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLL-001E-S1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Saturday at 8:15-11:55 a.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 26) |
| BLL-001E-02 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 9-10:50 a.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BLL-001E-C1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. | Chelsea Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 26) |
| BLL-001E-M1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 26) |
Basic English Language Learning LEVEL 1 BEL-001E-M1 M/W 6-7:50PMBEL-001E
This Level 1 class provides the foundation for the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered.
| Section | Dates | Days and Times | Location | Instructor | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL-001E-M1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | Philomena Benedict | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 29) |
| BEL-001E-03 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-001E-01 | Jan 27 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 9-10:50 a.m. | Chelsea Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 31) |
Basic English Language Learning 2 BEL-002E-01 T/Th 6:00PM- 7:50PMBEL-002E
This Level 2 class will offer an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and short essays as well as practice listening and speaking skills.
| Section | Dates | Days and Times | Location | Instructor | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL-002E-01 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-002E-02 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. | Chelsea Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-002E-04 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 9-10:50 a.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-002E-M1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 26) |
Basic English Language Learning BEL-003E-02 T/Th 8:00AM-9:50AMBEL-003E
This Level 3 class offers an integrated-skills approach to learning English. Students will read longer articles and make short presentations. They will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion in the context of varying themes.
| Section | Dates | Days and Times | Location | Instructor | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL-003E-02 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 8-9:50 a.m. | Remote | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-003E-03 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-003E-04 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Chelsea Campus | Paul Donohoe | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-003E-T1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | Irina Morgunova | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
Basic English Language Learning 4 BEL-004-01 M/W 8:00AM-9:50AMBEL-004E
The emphasis in Basic ESL classes is on preparing students for Academic ESL. This Level 3 class, the last level before Academic ESL, continues to develop the four primary skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Related skills such as vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, meaning and usage will also be covered. This integrated-skills approach to learning English helps students to interact naturally in the language. Students will read articles of considerable length, discuss them in groups, answer comprehension questions and write paragraphs and longer essays about the articles. Students will also make short presentations to the class. Articles will be related to the theme of education in the U.S., and BHCC in particular. Students will further develop their English language proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, and discussion in the context of the theme.
| Section | Dates | Days and Times | Location | Instructor | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL-004E-01 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Monday, Wednesday at 8-9:50 a.m. | Remote | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-004E-S1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Saturday at 12-3:40 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |
| BEL-004E-T1 | Jan 22 - May 11 | Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m. | Charlestown Campus | TBA | $389 | Register (Ends Jan 27) |