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English courses for international students / adults in NYC

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New York Language Center, Manhattan:
New York Language Center (NYLC) is an English language school with two conveniently-located campuses in Manhattan - in Midtown Manhattan and on the Upper West Side. We provide full-time and part-time English courses for students from all over the world. Whether you're looking for a rich cultural experience or superior language education, you'll find both in the exciting environment of NYLC! In addition, we have English schools in Jackson Heights in Queens, and The Bronx.

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English Courses in Manhattan:
Beginner to advanced level

• Intensive English Course:
20 hours of classes per week (Monday - Friday: morning & afternoon) 

Photo of English courses for international students / adults in NYCOur intensive English programs are our most popular programs and are ideal for foreign students visiting from abroad or those who have more time to devote to their English language education.

Taught at eight levels and three post-advanced levels, this intensive English course improves the key skills of reading, writing speaking and listening, by interacting in English in real-life settings and through new themes each week.

You will focus on integrated skills and work with authentic materials such as podcasts, online videos, and newspaper articles.

• Semi-intensive ESL Program:

16 hours of classes each week (Monday-Thursday: morning & afternoon) 

An integrated skills program that combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

• Private English Lessons:

You must book a minimum of 5 hours of private English tutoring. 

If you have a limited schedule, or if there is a specific area of English that you would like to focus on, private English lessons may be the ideal option for you. Our professional instructors can customize the content of your classes to meet your needs, and offer flexible scheduling. 

• TOEFL Preparation & Pre-TOEFL Preparation:

Image of English courses for international students / adults in NYCThe TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam tests the English language proficiency of non-native speakers and is an entry requirement for international students who wish to study at universities or colleges in the United States. A high TOEFL test score can also be a job requirement.

NYLC can help you to achieve a good score on your TOEFL iBT test. Our TOEFL preparation program begins with a developmental skills class and serves as a comprehensive and stimulating review class. While there is a focus on grammar, it promotes the improvement of all English language skills.

• Weekend English Course:
Upper West Side Manhattan school

This 8-week course consists of 4 hours per week on either Saturday or Sunday.

• Everyday English Program:
Upper West Side Manhattan school

This course consists of 8 hours of classes per week (Monday-Thursday). Designed for students who live and work in New York, this comprehensive ESL program focuses on building your basic English skills to increase your confidence in the workplace, in the community and at home.

• Business English Classes:

Photos of New York Language Center, ManhattanGain the English language skills you need to succeed in the workplace! Our Business English classes are designed to help you to learn the vocabulary and expressions you need for work situations, such as meetings, negotiations, and telephone conversations.

In addition, you learn how to interact with clients and colleagues through role plays and dialogues in English. The class includes group work involving case studies where students discuss company issues and brainstorm for solutions.

• Explore New York City - An ESL Writing Course:
Picture of English courses for international students / adults in NYCThis course aims to improve the basic English skills you need for proper writing, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. 

You will learn through brief but clear explanations and a myriad of exercises in which you can practice the skills you have learned, receive feedback and apply it to your writing. In addition, you go on excursions throughout New York and write about your experiences.

English Language Courses for Juniors / Teenagers:
• Year-round & summer ESL programs for small groups of 10-15 juniors / teenagers from educational tour agents
• Year-round & summer ESL programs for individual juniors / teenagers accompanied by a guardian in NY

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Address: 226 W. 37th Street, 11th Floor, Manhattan, New York 10018, USA
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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
Crossing Borders Group
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Rice Village, just 5 minutes from Downtown Houston TX, Crossing Borders is a leading English language learning school. 

Serving students throughout the Houston / Harris County areas, we provide beginner to advanced level English language lessons to adults and children. 

Study options include General English, Intensive English, Private English lessons, English Exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT), Business English, and more. 

As well as general Group English lessons, we also offer individual tailor-made lessons that give students an opportunity to work on areas of particular interest or concern. Individual lessons are all minimum 90 minutes long and the content can be negotiated between student and teacher.

Student Testimonial:
"For anyone who is interested in learning English in Houston, Texas. Crossing Borders is the place."
- Daniela Jimenez Arvelaez
English Language Classes:
- Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels

- General English classes
- Intensive / Semi-intensive English classes
- Private English lessons
- TOEFL / TOEIC / SAT exam preparation
- English Conversation classes
- American Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
- Business English workshops
- Corporate English language training for executives
- Family English courses
- English classes for kids & teens
- English tutoring for high school students
- Summer / winter English programs for kids & teens
New York English Academy
Courses / Programs
• Located just three blocks north of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York English Academy (NYEA) provides quality full-time English language courses to students from around the world.

• Approved by the New York Board of Education and licensed by the NYS Education Department, we are authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.

• You will be awarded a Certificate of Completion at the end of your course.

• Established in 1998, our courses include Standard English, Business English, private English lessons, and TOEFL iBT preparation.

• Available year-round, our courses are suitable for students of all levels - beginner, intermediate & advanced.

• Upon arrival, we will give you an placement test to determine your level. We will then place you in the English class that best suits your needs.

We offer flexible schedules with morning and afternoon classes available.

• We welcome students from over 50 different countries and this creates a great international environment for learning, making new friends and learning different cultures.

• Our qualified and experienced English teachers create schedules that allow you to go beyond the classroom and experience English conversation first-hand.

• You will also have opportunities to learn more about American culture during your class sessions and on field trips.

Student Testimonial:
"Come to New York English Academy. It’s a very nice and cozy place! A very professional school, with nice and prepared teachers."
- Alessandro, Italy
English Language Courses for Adults:

• Full-time Standard English courses (18 / 20 hours per week)
• Part-time Standard English courses (14 hours per week)
• TOEFL iBT preparation (4-week/ 72-hour, or 8-week/ 144-hour course)
• Short-term Summer English courses
• Business English (4 week course)
• Conversation & Pronunciation (4 hours per week)
• Slang & Idioms (4 hours per week)
• Private English lessons
• TEFL / TESOL English teacher training
Institute of Intensive English, Hawaii
Courses / Programs
Learn English at one of the top language schools in Hawaii! Institute Of Intensive English, Hawaii is located just minutes from the beautiful Waikiki Beach in central Honolulu.

We provide a wide range of beginner to advanced level English classes to students from Hawaii, and around the globe. Our teachers are very experienced and highly-qualified, and we have been teaching English to international students for over 20 years.

Our globally-recognized curriculum based on scientific research by CEFR and University of Cambridge. We have a quality international student mix. There is a 50 percent limit on any nationality in our total adult student enrollment.

IIE Hawaii's mission is to promote a dynamic and engaging educational experience for our English language learners, and provide quality student services, activities and accommodation.

Institute Of Intensive English is accredited by ACCET, a U.S. Department of Education recognized agency.

Student Testimonial:
"The best things about IIE were the School spirit, the teachers and my classmates. I will recommend IIE to my friends. I have a friend who plans to come to Hawaii to study English; I will introduce him to all the teachers because they are all so interesting."
- Peter, Czech Republic
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
International Language Institute, Gaithersburg MD
Courses / Programs
• Study English in the U.S. with the International Language Institute (ILI) in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, just 15 miles north-west of Washington DC, and situated just south of Germantown MD.

• We provide a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for beginner to advanced level students, including TOEFL preparation. Our English courses are available during the day, in the evening, and on Saturdays.

• Our mission is to provide high-quality language instruction and academic preparation, at a superior value, to satisfy the individual goals of those who choose to study for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

• Over the past 43 years, our company has seen steady growth and developed a strong reputation around the world and locally for quality language training and academic preparation at a superior value.

• Our English programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education.

• We are authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students. ILI also has a language school in Dupont Circle in the center of Washington DC.

Student Testimonial:
"Not only have I improved my language skills, but I’ve also made great friends. Among those friends are teachers who have very effective ways of teaching and make learning less daunting."
- Brahim, Mauritania
English Language Courses for Adults:

• Intensive English Program (IEP) - 16 weeks

• TOEFL Preparation course (4, 8 or 12 weeks)

• Private English lessons in your home, workplace or our institute

• Evening English classes

• Weekend (Saturday) English courses

• Semi-private English tutoring

• Special group classes (3+ students of the same level)

• Business / Corporate English Training (Idiom Courses; Accent Reduction Courses; Grammar & Practice; Vocabulary Development; Readings in American Culture & Conversation)

• Homestay Program (with a local family)
The Language Academy, Fort Lauderdale
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in sunny Florida with The Language Academy (TLA)!

• Situated in Fort Lauderdale, north of Miami, TLA provides English courses to international students & business executives from around the world, including General English, Intensive English, & TOEFL preparation.

• Our internationally-renowned English language school has received the prestigious ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training) accreditation, and is recognized by the US Department of Education, so you can be assured of high-quality English instruction.

• Known as the "Venice of America", Fort Lauderdale on Florida’s Gold Coast, is one of America's safest, cleanest and wealthiest cities, and is internationally famous for its white sand beaches & mild weather.

• The quality mix of TLA and its beautiful surroundings make it a smart choice of location to study English in the USA. TLA's Department of Student Affairs offers homestay, apartment & hotel accommodation.

• All students take a placement test that will ensure that they are placed in the class that best meets their needs.

• Our English teachers focus on your interests and learning goals. TLA plans a weekly program of activities providing an opportunity to have fun, practice your English and meet American people.

• You are encouraged to participate in cultural activities & field trips outside of school, and fully benefit from your visit to the U.S.

Student Review:
"Perfect school, perfect organisation and perfect teachers!"
- Elona
English Language Courses:

• General English - 8 levels from beginner to advanced
• Private / One-on-one English lessons
• University Preparation
• TOEFL, TOEIC & IELTS exam preparation
• Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC & TKT exam preparation
• English for Executives / Business English 
• Junior Summer Program for 11-18 year olds
• Homestay program with local host family

Further Language Courses:
• Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian & German