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English Classes in San Jose, California

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Golden Gate Language Schools:
Since Golden Gate Language Schools first opened in 1979, we have had the privilege of teaching English to international students and professionals from over 100 countries. We offer a range of group ESL classes and private English lessons, and take great pride in our reputation for academic excellence and offer every learner a program of personalized quality instruction in a friendly and enriching atmosphere. Our English language school is situated at 4425 Fortran Dr., Suite 100 (in Alviso neighborhood near Milpitas and North San Jose) in the heart of California's high tech Silicon Valley. Our campus is in a safe office park, easily reached from Santa Clara, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and East Bay cities.

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Our Mission:

Photo of English Classes in San Jose, CaliforniaOur mission is to offer English as a Second Language instruction to interested learners from all over the world and from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We believe that learning the English language takes place inside and outside the classroom.

At Golden Gate Language Schools, we offer the best of both. Inside the classroom, our accredited programs help you build a strong foundation of the language.

Outside the class, our many social activities and your GGLS friends let you practice English anytime, all the time, and in all kinds of real-life situations. This process of learning which combines GGLS instruction and constant practice of English helps you gain confidence and fluency in English.

Our Location:
Our campus is in a safe office park, easily reached from Santa Clara, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and East Bay cities. Famous companies like Google, Apple and Facebook are all within a few miles from GGLS.

San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean are close enough for an exciting excursion, and major universities such as Stanford and Santa Clara University are within easy reach. The climate in Silicon Valley is mild and comfortable throughout the year and outdoor activities are plentiful.

Facilities:
Golden Gate Language School offers students modern classrooms with flat panel screens and a well-equipped lunchroom facility with complimentary coffee and tea. In addition, there is a computer laboratory for e-mail, internet, and computer-aided instruction. Students also have free wireless internet access. The administrative offices are also conveniently located at the school.

Accreditation:

Golden Gate Language Schools is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training). The US Department of Education officially recognizes ACCET as a "reliable authority as to the quality of education or training provided by the programs they accredit."

English Language Courses:

- College preparation courses (Intensive English Program)
- American culture
- English Conversation Classes
- English for business purposes
- Corporate Programs
- Private English Lessons

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Address: 4425 Fortran Dr., Suite 100, San Jose, California 95134, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-06-07 were from:

Milpitas CA; and more.
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Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County
Courses / Programs
Southern States University is the most affordable accredited university in the U.S. With campuses in desirable locations in Southern California, we provide intensive English language programs and TOEFL Exam Preparation to students from around the world.

Established in 1983, SSU has two campuses in San Diego (Fashion Valley & La Jolla), and one campus in Newport Beach (just south of Irvine CA, 45 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles). As well as our English courses, we also provide Business Administration Degree programs (BBA and MBA) for local and international students.

SSU can customize a program for our non native-speaking English students that includes Degree program classes plus intensive English study to adequately prepare you to succeed with your Degree studies.

SSU's mission is to offer competitive and professionally-recognized academic degree and certificate programs, to serve a culturally diverse student community, and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students.
Intensive English Course for International Students:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours core and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings, afternoons and evenings

TOEFL English Exam Preparation:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours TOEFL and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

Business Degree Courses:
- Business of Business Administration (BBA) Degree (4 years)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program (2 years)

(Business courses can be taken alongide English programs)
ABC Languages, Manhattan - Private English lessons in NY & Online
Courses / Programs
• Private English tutoring in English since 1997:  ABC Languages, a premiere language institute in NYC, has provided the highest quality language training to individual students, schools, businesses and organizations throughout the city.

• Our popular language school is located at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Flatiron, Koreatown and Midtown Manhattan), and close to the subways. 

• We offer a professional, warm and friendly learning environment for our students who come during the day time, or in the evenings after work, or on weekends to learn English or another second language of their choice.

• We also offer private and semi-private onsite lessons at homes and offices in Manhattan, NJ, Westchester County NY & Fairfield County CT.

• Transportation: Most subways stop within very close walking distance to us including the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, B, D, F, M, N, R, Q, PATH Train and more. We recommend any stop at 28th Street, Herald Square, 34th Street or Penn Station.

Student Reviews:
• "A lot of fun and I improved my pronunciation!"

• "The teacher was very good and the class seemed to suit my needs. I was very satisfied."
For Adults / Working Professionals / Business Executives / Diplomats / University Students / Children & High School Teens:

• General, one-on-one, private English lessons for adults & children / high school students
• Customized Professional English classes
• Customized Business / Management English classes
• Customized Academic English classes for college / university preparation
American Language Programs, California
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in California and live in the home of your English teacher! American Language Programs (ALP) provides English language immersion homestay programs in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

• Beginner to advanced level students from all over the world receive private English lessons while staying in the home of their qualified English teacher.

• Our year-round ESL programs are available for juniors and adults between the ages of 12 - 80. You can choose to stay for one week or up to three months and longer stays can be arranged on request.

• Your teacher and homestay host is a very qualified teacher usually with many years of training / experience and one or more academic degrees from well-known American / Canadian colleges or universities.

Student Testimonial:
"With ALP I wasn't only taught English but also much more. I think that I am changed for the better and have a much broader outlook more than before thanks to them!"
- Yuki, Japan
Year-Round English Language Immersion Programs:

• Standard Homestay Program (15, 20, or 25 hours English study per week)

• Business English & Specialized Vocabulary course

• Deluxe / 5-Star Program (Standard + Business programs)

Other ESL Programs:
• Public Speaking / Business English Instruction
• English exam preparation courses (TOEFL, GRE, GED)
• University application / registration
• Corporate / Workplace English classes
• Customized English language instruction
• Private English lessons / tutoring without homestay accommodation
ABC Languages - Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern CT
Courses / Programs
• Do you need to improve your English language skills? If you live in The Bronx, Westchester County NY or Southern Connecticut, you can take private or semi-private English lessons with ABC Languages.

• Our qualified and highly-experienced ESL tutors can design a curriculum that will help you to meet your specific goals. Improve your job opportunities or simply make communicating in English in your everyday life easier!

• Private lessons mean you can learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule.

• Choose to meet your English language teacher from once a week to every day. It's entirely up to you! One-on-one / small group English lessons can take place at your home, office or agreed location.

Locations for private lessons include:

• The Bronx, NYC

• Westchester County NY
Ardsley, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Bethel, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Brookfield, Cortlandt, Croton-on Hudson, Darien, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenwich, Harrison, Hastings-on Hudson, Irvington, Katonah, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Montrose, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, New Canaan, New Rochelle, Newtown, North Salem, Ossining, Peekskill, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Pound Ridge, Purchase, Redding, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Shelton, Sleepy Hollow, Southport, Stratford, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, Weston, Wilton, Yonkers, Yorktown, White Plains..

• Fairfield County CT
Bridgeport, Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Norwalk, Southport, Stamford.. (Contact us about your city or area)
Private / Semi-Private English Language Lessons:
• Private & Semi-Private English classes for adults: Basic English for beginners; Intermediate-level English classes; Advanced English lessons

• Preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC exams

• Private / Semi-Private ESL tutoring for K-12 students

• Corporate English training for business professionals & organizations

Online English Classes via Zoom / Skype for students & families

Foreign / Second Language Classes:
• Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Russian, Polish, Greek, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Vietnamese, Korean..
ABC Languages NJ - Essex County
Courses / Programs
• ABC Languages is a premiere language institute providing high-quality, private English / ESL language training to adults, business professionals, teens and kids in the NJ / New York City area.

• We provide private English private English lessons for basic beginner to advanced level students - adults, college students and children (ages 5+) in your home, office or location of choice in NJ cities such as Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Edison, Paterson and Clifton, and across Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Passaic County, Somerset County, Union County, and other areas mainly in North Jersey and Central NJ.

• Our experienced teachers are native speakers, and they make learning English fun! You start speaking English from day one, helping you gain real-life skills.

Student Testimonial:
"I will definitely consider your school in the future as well as recommend it to anyone seeking to embark on language learning opportunity. Warm regards.”
- Natalia
One-on-one / Private English Lessons for Adults & Children:

• Private English lessons for adults at basic beginner, intermediate & advanced levels

• Private English tutoring for kids ages 5+, elementary, middle & high school students
Crossing Borders - Katy TX (Houston area) & ONLINE via Zoom video
Courses / Programs
• Due to the current public health crisis, we are now offering ONLINE English lessons for Houston-based, Texas, nation-wide and international students via Zoom video conferencing (Our students love it - adults & kids!) from the convenience of your own home. Contact us today for class details!

• Located in Katy, 30 minutes west of Houston TX, Crossing Borders provides quality English language classes for local adults and international students of all levels - from complete beginner to advanced. Our English courses include Intensive English, ACT, SAT and TOEFL Exam preparation, and English Conversation classes.

• Private lessons can take place at our center, your home or office or other location of your choice in the West Houston area.

• Our English classes for adults place an emphasis on conversation and small groups (2 to 8 students), allowing students plenty of time and individual attention to practice and excel.

• Not only does Crossing Borders want our students to learn to speak, write and read English, we also want you to experience the culture and love it the same way we do!

• In addition to our General English classes that focus on grammar and conversation, we provide a lot of opportunities for you to practice your conversation skills.

• Our cultural language approach is an awesome way to love the English language and American culture and understand many of the differences.
Online / English Classes
For beginners, intermediate & advanced

• General English classes
• Intensive / Semi-intensive English classes
• Private English lessons for adults & children
• TOEFL Exam Preparation
• SAT test prep
• ACT test prep
• English Conversation classes
• American Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
• English courses for families
• English classes for kids, high school students
• After-school English classes for elementary & middle school ages 7-10 & 11-14 years old
• English tutoring for kids on weekends
• English summer / winter programs

Also
• U.S. Citizenship Classes on weekends (Saturday)