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 BHCC Guest application. 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 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. 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.

If you have questions about registering, contact bellenglish@bhcc.edu for more information.
If you need to speak with a Workforce advisor, please email wfdadvising@bhcc.edu.

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 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.

Section	Dates	Days and Times	Location	Instructor	Fee	Register
BEL-001E-L6SU	Jul 6 - Aug 19	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.	Charlestown Campus	TBA	$419	Register (Ends Jul 6)

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.

Section	Dates	Days and Times	Location	Instructor	Fee	Register
BEL-002E-L7SU	Jul 6 - Aug 19	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.	Charlestown Campus	TBA	$419	Register (Ends Jul 6)

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.

Section	Dates	Days and Times	Location	Instructor	Fee	Register
BEL-003E-L7SU	Jul 6 - Aug 19	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6-9 p.m.	Charlestown Campus	TBA	$419	Register (Ends Jul 6)