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Build My English, San Fernando Valley:
Situated in Reseda CA, in the heart of the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles County), Build My English teaches English as a second language to locally-based and international students at beginner to advanced levels. Most of our students are adults, but we do accept younger students.

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About Build My English:

We are an English language (ESL) school a language school provides beginner to advanced level Group English programs, English Conversation / Vocabulary classes, Accent Reduction classes, TOEFL / IELTS Exam Preparation, and more.

Our school is situated on Vanowen St in the heart of Reseda CA, close to the cities of Woodland Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, Van Nuys, Tarzana, Encino, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks.

Why Choose Us?

-  Small Class Sizes
In our small classes, you are able to get a lot of personal attention. When you practice, our teacher will help you speak without making grammar mistakes.

-  Personalized Attention
As students learn best when they get a lot of personal attention from a teacher, all of our classes have 12 students or fewer in them. Many of them have only 3-7 students.

-  Learn to Speak English Properly
Many schools teach mostly grammar. Grammar is very important, but at Build My English, we help you learn how to use grammar to speak correctly.

Experienced, Qualified Instructors:

Our teachers are excellent. All of our English language teachers are American, and have at least five years of professional experience teaching ESL. Most have more than ten years of experience.

Reach Your Language Learning Goals:
Our focus is on giving people what they need in order to achieve their goals.  Our courses will help you to:

- Improve your fluency
- Improve your writing skills
- Improve your vocabulary
- Do well on the TOEFL or IELTS tests

English Language Classes in the San Fernando Valley:
- Beginner to Advanced Levels

- General English Group classes
- English Conversation classes
- English Vocabulary lessons
- TOEFL / IELTS Exam Preparation
- Accent Reduction classes
- SAT Preparation courses
- Essay Writing programs

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Address: 19321 Vanowen St, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California 91335, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-08-08 were from:

sherman oaks; North Hollywood; Sylmar ca; Reseda; Encino; and more.
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LAL Boston, Boston
Courses / Programs
Formerly known as Language Skills English Center, LAL Boston is an English language school in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that provides quality and affordable English courses to students from around the world.

Boston is North America’s most prestigious city of education, home to Harvard, MIT, and Boston University. Due to LSEC's rigorous academic programs, including intensive English and TOEFL preparation, many of our students end up transferring to one of these great universities.

LAL Boston classes teach English in a fun and exciting way that will help you improve your English in the shortest amount of time. You take a placement test on arrival to make sure that you are placed in the class that best suits your needs. 

At the completion of your program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion (programs over 16 weeks) or Certificate of Participation (programs under 16 weeks). 

LSEC is authorized by the Federal Government to issue form I-20 to qualified students who want to study full-time in the USA.

Our student population comes from countries all over the globe, from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Morocco, Sudan, Nepal, Russia, and many more. 

Student Testimonial:
“My husband and I loved the school. The teachers are are competent and friendly also. We made many friends. It was a great experience and a very special 4 weeks vacation.” - Maira, Brazil, Vacation English Program
General and Intensive English Courses:
- General English Course
- General English Extra
- Intensive English

Business English Courses:
- General Business English
- Business + General English Extra
- Business + Afternoon English

English Exam Preparation Courses:
- Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English)
- TOEFL Prep

Private / One-to-one English: 
- Private English Tuition
- English For Two

We provide flexible schedules so that anyone can find a class that fits his/her schedule.
New York English Academy, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in Manhattan with New York English Academy (NYEA) - a leading English language school that is authorized by the NY State Education Department.

• Our English language school is conveniently located three blocks north of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan.

• NYEA provides a range of full-time and part-time English courses to international students from around the world, as well as non-native English speakers living in New York.

• Our English courses are available to students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced.

• Course options include Standard English, TOEFL iBT exam preparation, Business English, and Summer English classes that include sightseeing tours of the Big Apple - New York City!

• Course schedules are extremely flexible, and students can avail of morning & afternoon study options.

• Our full-time English courses range between 1 and 48-week study periods.

• On arrival, you will take a placement test to determine your level. You will be placed in the class that best suits you.

Student Review / Testimonial:
"My teachers helped me a lot, especially with pronunciation. The movies every Friday or the field trips helped me a lot in listening and understanding. Also, the environment of the school is wonderful!"
Evgenia, Greece
English Language Courses
Beginners to Advanced Students

• Full-time Standard English courses (20 / 18 hours per week)
• Part-time Standard English courses (14 hours per week)
• TOEFL iBT preparation (4 or 8-week course)
• Short-term Summer English courses (1-8 weeks)
• Business English (4 weeks)
• Conversation & Pronunciation (4 hours per week)
• Slang & Idioms (4 hours per week)
• Private English lessons
• TEFL / TESOL English teacher training

The minimum age for enrollment is 16. Minors (below the age of 18) require parent or guardian consent.
HOFT Institute, Austin TX
Courses / Programs
• Located in beautiful Austin, the capital of Texas, HOFT Institute is a leading ESL school for international students and non-native English speakers in the United States.

• With 35+ years of experience in providing English language skills training to students from around the world, we offer a wide range of programs for individuals & groups at all levels, complete beginner to advanced.

• Students are welcome to join our year-round programs at any time. 

• HOFT Institute is authorized to issue I-20 Certificates of Eligibility for international students seeking to study in the U.S on an F-1 student visa. Visitors on the B-1 tourist visa are also able to study at HOFT Institute during their shorter visit to the U.S. of up to 90 days.

• HOFT Institute has helped thousands of students gain the English proficiency they needed to succeed in top American colleges, universities and businesses.

• Whether you want to improve your general English skills or prepare for university entrance exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT, we can assist you. We have partnered with US colleges and universities to offer acceptance to students who complete our ESL program.

Student Review:
"I think the program is awesome. We really enjoyed it. It has a lot of exciting subjects including idiom and slang, news and media, academic writing, and pronunciation classes. All of these classes encourage speaking and conversations even beyond the academic life. Also TOEFL classes were helpful to us."
- Reem
• Basic beginner, elementary, intermediate, advanced English levels
• Spring, Summer, Fall programs
• Full-Time, Intensive English Program for F-1 Students
• Part-time English Classes for Non-F1 Students
• University Fast Track Program (Full-time)
• Workforce Readiness Program (4 weeks)
• TOEFL Prep Classes
• IELTS Prep Classes
• American Accent Training
• English for Business
• English for Hospitality
• English for Health Science
• English for Computers
• English for Parenting
• English for Athletes, & more.
Kaplan International USA
Courses / Programs
• From city centers to college campuses, New York to Los Angeles, choose from 18 first-class English schools across the U.S. with Kaplan International.

• Whatever your current English language skills, we can provide you with the right course in the right location to meet your needs.

• Join the many thousands of students who have already benefited from our experience in international education and commitment to quality, and begin you journey to personal, academic and career success with Kaplan International.

• Our English language schools offer a comprehensive range of English courses, exam preparation courses, practical business English and accommodation options for students of all language levels to boost their professional and academic careers.

• With more than 40 language schools in eight countries, Kaplan International, world leader in English education, has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967.

• Our language schools in the USA are accredited by ACCET and are members of TESOL and NAFSA.

School locations include:
• New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Berkeley, San Francisco, Miami (Florida), Boston, Chicago (Illinois), Seattle, Portland (Oregon), Washington DC, Philadelphia PA, and more

Student Review:
”I have a lot of new friends. They have different traditions and cultures, it’s really interesting. I feel more confident, I felt happy here at Kaplan.”
- Julia
Quality English Language Courses:
• Vacation English courses
• General English (including Academic Year/Semester options)
• Intensive English (including Academic Year/Semester options) 
• 'Best of America' Academic Year program
• TOEFL and Academic English
• Business English for professionals
• Summer English camps for teens & juniors (San Diego)

College / Graduate Exam Preparation Programs:
• Cambridge exam preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE)
• GMAT test preparation
• GRE exam preparation
Institute Of Intensive English, Hawaii
Courses / Programs
The Institute of Intensive English (IIE) is the highest quality English school in Hawaii. We are a full-service English school located in Waikiki, Honolulu, one block from Waikiki Beach. IIE issues I-20s for U.S. student visas.

We are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), an accrediting body officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Our teachers are very experienced and highly-qualified. We have been teaching English to international students for over 20 years. We offer small class sizes, and Total English immersion with our English only policy.

All students receive an IIE certificate on completion of their course. The certificate shows the level and the duration of study.

One of the safest places in the USA, Hawaii is an excellent choice for studying English abroad. We give our students a total Hawaiian study experience, which means we provide exciting weekly Hawaiian Cultural activities, and fun daily social activities. Both are great ways to enjoy your time in Hawaii, explore the island, meet new friends, and practice your English!

We offer a variety of accommodation options with a range of prices: Homestay, Condominiums & Apartments, Shared Student Housing and Dormitories.

Student Testimonial:

"All of the teachers are kind at IIE. When I ask something, their help is always really really useful. If you study abroad for the first time, I want to recommend IIE to you. I really like Hawaii's weather, and you will too!"
English Classes for Adults:
Beginner to Advanced Levels

• General English (STEP) - 20 Lessons
• General English (IEP) - 25 Lessons
• General English (S-IEP) - 35 Lessons
• Private English lessons
• Cambridge FCE & CAE Exam preparation
• College Pathways English course
• Business/Corporate English
• Academic Year English program
• English Conversation classes
• English + Hula
• English + Surfing
• Kids & Teens English
• Summer STEP English classes
Language Loop English Classes, Chicago
Courses / Programs
Learn English quickly in Chicago with Language Loop!

Conveniently situated in downtown Chicago, we provide quality English courses in-class and online via Skype to adults and teenagers (12+) of all proficiency levels.

We offer small group classes (2-5 students) and private English lessons, as well as corporate training programs for businesses / organizations. Our English language school gives you a unique opportunity to learn in a professional and relaxed environment.

Private English lessons can take place at our school or in your home, office, other location of your choice, or online with Skype.

We do not offer student (F1) visas but students can enroll in any of our programs with a tourist / visitor visa.

All Language Loop English instructors are Certified ESL teachers. Our team of instructors includes experienced, highly-educated native English speakers trained in our methodology. Our English language instructors offer consistent support throughout your language program.

Our Results-Oriented training method is effective. Students learn listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Progress is checked regularly so you see results quickly while having Fun!

Student Testimonial:
"Language Loop are the kindest and most accommodating of businesses of any kind that you will meet...Their service was very much appreciated. Quite simply, they treat you like you are a member of their family"
- Rona
English Language Classes
Beginners to advanced levels

• Group English classes
• Intensive English course
• Dive & Survive: English Immersion Program
• Private / Semi-Private English lessons
• TOEFL Preparation classes
• “Do you understand me?” - Pronunciation & Intonation course
• Corporate private & group English programs onsite or in our language center
• English tutoring
• English literature courses
• We can create specialized vocabulary curriculum (Hospitality, Health, Business, Law, Construction, Food & Beverage, etc.)
• Skype / Online English classes