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Basic English Language Learning

BELL offers non-credit English language courses for students who want to improve their English skills for work, daily life, or future educational opportunities at Bunker Hill Community College.

BELL Second Summer Session Registration Now Open!

Level 1 (Beginning), Level 2 (High Beginning), and Level 3 (Low Intermediate) courses will be offered during the BELL Second Summer Session from July 6 through August 19, 2026.

These intensive 8-week courses are designed for students who want to build their English skills in an accelerated format.

Class Schedule

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Charlestown Campus

If you are interested in registering for BELL, please complete the enrollment steps below and visit N111 in Charlestown to register in person.

Important: If you are not a Somerville resident, full payment is due at the time of registration and must be made by debit or credit card.

How to Register

  • Step 1: Visit Admissions and Recruitment or N111 for pre-enrollment counseling.
  • Step 2: After advisement, complete a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø . If you need assistance with this, visit Student Central in Charlestown or Room 507 in Chelsea between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Step 3: Go to the Assessment Center in person or schedule your placement test 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. If you need assistance with this, visit Student Central in Charlestown or Room 507 in Chelsea between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Click here for placement reference.

You can also visit the Chelsea campus (70 Everett Ave. Chelsea, Suite 507) 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 or you may visit Suite N111 for in-person assistance.

Refund policy: All refunds are subject to a 3% administrative processing fee

  • Prior to class start and up to one week after class start: Full refund minus 3% administrative processing fee.
  • 1 week after class start (2 class meetings): No refund. Seat transfer to another level or next term only.
  • 2 weeks after class start (4 class meetings): No refund or seat transfer.
  • Please make sure to attend class on the first day and request any changes within the above deadlines.

Basic Language LiteracyBLL-001E

This introductory course is for non-native speakers who want to begin learning English.

SectionDatesDays and TimesLocationInstructorFeeRegister
BLL-001E-FM1Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Charlestown CampusMelanie Kugele$419
BLL-001E-FM2Sep 7 - Dec 16
Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Chelsea CampusTBA$419
BLL-001E-FM3Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusKristi Talagan$419
BLL-001E-FT1Sep 8 - Dec 17
Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusMaria Esther Gomez$419
BLL-001E-FT2Sep 8 - Dec 17
Monday, Wednesday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Chelsea CampusCharlene Douglas$419
BLL-001E-FS1Sep 12 - Dec 19
Saturday at 8:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Charlestown CampusMichelle Smith$419

Basic English Language Learning 1BEL-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.

SectionDatesDays and TimesLocationInstructorFeeRegister
BEL-001E-L6SUJul 6 - Aug 19
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.
Charlestown CampusTBA$419
BEL-001E-F03Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusChristian Sorensen$419
BEL-001E-FM1Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusAnthony Duva$419
BEL-001E-FT1Sep 7 - Dec 16
Thursday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Charlestown CampusCharlene Douglas$419
BEL-001E-F04Sep 8 - Dec 17
Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Chelsea CampusTBA$419
BEL-001E-F01Sep 8 - Dec 17
Monday, Wednesday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Chelsea CampusMichelle Smith$419
BEL-001E-FS1Sep 12 - Dec 19
Saturday at 11 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
Charlestown CampusMeagan Smith$419

Basic English Language Learning 2BEL-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.

SectionDatesDays and TimesLocationInstructorFeeRegister
BEL-002E-L7SUJul 6 - Aug 19
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.
Charlestown CampusTBA$419
BEL-002E-F01Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Charlestown CampusChristian Sorensen$419
BEL-002E-F02Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusElynn Finkelstein$419
BEL-002E-F1Sep 7 - Dec 16
Monday, Wednesday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusCelia Valada$419
BEL-002E-F03Sep 8 - Dec 17
Tuesday, Thursday at 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusTBA$419
BEL-002E-FT1Sep 8 - Dec 17
Tuesday, Thursday at 6-7:50 p.m.
Charlestown CampusChristian Sorensen$419
BEL-002E-F2Sep 8 - Dec 17
Tuesday, Thursday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Chelsea CampusBrian Lancaster$419
BEL-002E-F04Sep 9 - Dec 18
Wednesday, Friday at 9-10:50 a.m.
Charlestown CampusTBA$419
BEL-002E-FS1Sep 12 - Dec 19
Saturday at 11 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
Chelsea CampusTBA$419

Basic English Language Learning 3BEL-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.

SectionDatesDays and TimesLocationInstructorFeeRegister
BEL-003E-L7SUJul 6 - Aug 19
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.
Charlestown CampusTBA$419

Sonia Sharma
Administrative Assistant, Division of Workforce and Economic Development
bellenglish@bhcc.edu  |  617-228-2462

Office Hours (On-campus and Remote)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m