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Brazil Ahead, New York City & New Jersey:
Learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese in a versatile, dynamic Portuguese language school in New York City and New Jersey. Brazil Ahead offers the broadest spectrum of Brazilian Portuguese classes in NY and NJ for adults and children, encompassing all levels of proficiency and multiple areas of interest.

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When you enroll at Brazil Ahead you specify your goals and objectives - whether casual conversation, travel, business Portuguese, academic studies, family relations or romance/social; you select your preferred format - small group Portuguese classes, semi-private Portuguese lessons, or private instruction with your Brazilian Portuguese tutor; and we help you determine your level of proficiency.

Quality Teachers:

Photo of Portuguese Classes in NYC & New JerseyOur highly qualified teachers are native Brazilians, graduates of Brazilian universities, with extensive experience in turning students into fluent speakers of the Portuguese language. A friendly team, they prepare each class to match your current level and ultimate goal.

Methodology:
With Brazil Ahead's Communicative Approach method (70% conversation & 30% grammar) you will start speaking Portuguese after the first 10 lessons. All lessons are tailored to your specific requirements. During those relaxed hours you would also have learned about Brazil's customs and culture. From there our multi-path curriculum will take you as far as you want, even up to the Celpe-Bras (official test of Portuguese proficiency for entering Brazilian colleges). You will find that our teaching method is more effective and enjoyable than any language classes you have ever taken, anywhere.

Programs:

Image of Portuguese Classes in NYC & New JerseyClasses at all levels from Beginner through Advanced. We offer individual instruction (private lessons) as well as small group classes, at your corporate facilities, or at our convenient location in midtown Manhattan, NYC; Queens, NY; or Harborside Financial in Jersey City, NJ.

Whether you are planning a business trip to Sao Paulo, a vacation in Bahia, partying at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, or exploring the Amazon, Brazil Ahead has a track matching your needs.  We offer classes focusing on business presentations, casual conversation, and region-specific idioms and customs. If you are in a hurry, our Crash Course will provide you with the basics in just 10 sessions. Our range of language programs include:

Portuguese for Adults:

At the end of the program you will be able to communicate comfortably on any subject and interact with Brazilians in Portuguese in day-to-day situations.

Portuguese for Spanish Speakers:
Portugués para hablantes de espanol

Business Portuguese I :
This tailored course covers Basic Portuguese business language

Business Portuguese II:
Business vocabulary in your fields of interest (including marketing, banking, and management).

Business Portuguese III:
Environments simulated in this course include financial services, import/export, fashion, mining and engineering, depending on the students' interest.

Portuguese Conversation classes:
Will develop your fluency through activities planned according to your level of knowledge and interests.

Crash Course in Portuguese:
Visiting Brazil pretty soon? Learn how to order at a restaurant or get around in public places.

Portuguese for Travel:
A fun class that will provide you with information about the places you’re planning to visit in Brazil, as well as typical foods, how to dress, tips and local expressions.

Portuguese For Kids/Children and Teenagers:

This fun course assists Brazilian parents in keeping their children interested in the Brazilian culture while learning to read and write in Portuguese.

Brazilian Music:
100 Years of History - Practice and improve your Portuguese through music. You will be able to read about the history of the Brazilian music and at the same time enjoy the Brazilian rhythms through the years.

Online classes and phone-based classes:
If you happen to be away for a week or two, there is no need to miss class!

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Address: 274 Madison Avenue - Suite 1004, New York City, New York 10016, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-12-13 were from:

staten island; NYC; Greenwich, CT; Oradell, New Jersey; New York; North Bergen; and more.
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ABC Languages - Portuguese Classes in NYC & Online via Zoom / Skype
Courses / Programs
• Learn Portuguese in NYC with ABC Languages! Conveniently situated in Midtown Manhattan, ABC is a leading provider of quality language instruction in a range of languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese.

• We offer group Portuguese classes for adults of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced. In addition, we provide private Portuguese tutoring for adults, teenagers and kids, as well as corporate language training for companies and organizations.

• With native Portuguese speaking teachers, we offer day, evening and weekend classes to accommodate your busy schedule. We also teach Portuguese in Westchester County NY, and Fairfield County / Southern CT area.

• Portuguese is a fun and rewarding language to learn, and whether you choose to learn Portuguese for travel, heritage, work or other personal reasons, ABC Languages can help you. Our effective lessons focus on attaining authentic language skills you can use in the real world.

• This means maintaining a learner-centered classroom, where the teacher leads students in natural conversation, role-play and other language activities.

Student Testimonial:
"Great language school The people who work at ABC Language are very warm and helpful and the teacher's been fantastic. I feel I have learned so much in such a short period of time and I appreciate everything both the teacher and ABC's employees have done."
Portuguese Language Programs:
Weekday daytime, evening & Saturday weekend classes.

• Group Portuguese classes for adults at Total Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced
• Portuguese Travel Crash Course (Workshops where you learn essential vocabulary and everyday phrases)
• Private Portuguese lessons - in your home or office
• Private / Semi-private Portuguese tutoring for kids & teens (ages 4 to 16)
• School Group classes - After-school Portuguese programs for elementary, middle & high school students
• Onsite corporate Portuguese language training
• Skype / Online Portuguese classes
• Summer classes
ABC Languages - Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern CT
Courses / Programs
• Learn Portuguese in the Bronx and surrounding areas with private / semi-private lessons from ABC Languages.

• Our highly-experienced Portuguese tutors come to your home, work office or local library with classes available 7 days a week at flexible times.

• Whether you choose to learn Portuguese for travel, work or personal reasons, our effective lessons focus on attaining authentic language skills you can use in the real world.

• Our highly-experienced Portuguese tutors are all native or near-native speakers. You will work with a customized curriculum that is tailored to meet your specific goals and learning style.

• We serve students in the Bronx and surrounding areas including: Eastchester, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham Gardens, Pelham Bay, Concourse, Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Fordham, Schuylerville, Westchester County, Yonkers, and others. Contact us for more information on our teaching locations in New York.
Portuguese Language Classes:
At your home or chosen location

• Private / Semi-Private Portuguese lessons for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level
• Business Portuguese for business professionals & organizations
• Private / Semi-Private Portuguese tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students
• All-year after-school program / Portuguese immersion classes
• Online Portuguese classes via Zoom / Skype.

Further Second / Foreign Languages:
• Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
Falamos Portugues - language lessons on Skype
Courses / Programs
• Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Falamos Portugues is a Portuguese language school providing quality online Portuguese lessons via Skype to students in New York and throughout the United States, Canada and worldwide.

• We teach Portuguese to adults, college students, and high school teens of all levels - from total beginner to advanced. We are happy to tailor a one-to-one online course to meet your specific needs.

• Our online Portuguese classes are flexible and convenient for students in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Long Island, Queens, Hempstead, Brookhaven, Buffalo, Islip, Oyster Bay and throughout New York State and nationwide.

• Perhaps you need to learn Portuguese for professional purposes; or you have come to live in Portugal, or you simply want to learn Portuguese for pleasure.

• Whatever your motivation, you will develop an interest and appreciation of the Portuguese language and culture through our online classes.

• Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or office from native speaking teachers in Portugal!

Student Review / Testimonial:
"I have never learnt another language before, but thanks to my Portuguese lessons with Raquel I have been really impressed with my progress. This has given me the confidence to learn Portuguese and hopefully more languages in future!"
- Ben Grech, UK
Online Portuguese Lessons via Skype:
- Beginner to advanced levels

• Standard Portuguese lessons

• Portuguese conversation classes

• Preparation for exams of Portuguese as a Foreign Language (CAPLE Certificates)

• Refresher course for Portuguese immigrants
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
Kaplan International New York – Midtown Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Across from Central Park and minutes from Times Square, Kaplan International's English school in Midtown New York is the ideal location for English study.

Our excellent learning facility offers a wide range of English courses taught by friendly, experienced and qualified teachers, as well as accommodation options in New York.

Choose from a range of English courses at our English school in New York and achieve fluency and enhance your academic profile.

Courses are of varying lengths and levels of intensity, and you can personalize them to match your individual goals through electives and structured study.

With over 40 English schools in eight countries, Kaplan International is a world leader in English language education and has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967. Achieve your language goals at our English language school in Midtown New York.

Our beautiful, 6-storey school is accredited by ACCET. Learn English in NY with Kaplan International and achieve your language goals.

Student Testimonial:
“Kaplan is one of the best language schools in the world, using innovative methods, presenting trusted results, which made it easy to decide to choose Kaplan as this was best option."
- Benjamin Calderon, Colombia (Intensive English student)
Beginner to Advanced Level English Language Courses:

- General English
- General English Academic Semester/Year options
- Intensive English
- Intensive English Academic Semester/Year options
- Business English for professionals / executives
- TOEFL and Academic English
- Vacation English
New York Language Center
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1985, New York Language Center (NYLC) is an English language school with four locations in one of the most dynamic cities in the world - in Upper West Side Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Jackson Heights in Queens, and The Bronx.

• NYLC has established itself as one of the largest and most respected English language schools in the New York area. We provide unparalleled English language instruction to students from around the world of all levels - beginner, intermediate & advanced.

• We offer intensive English, TOEFL exam preparation and Business English classes designed to fit your individual needs. We have classes on weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings & weekends, depending on the location.

• F1 visa / I-20 students are accepted at New York Language Center in any Intensive Language Program of English.

• NYLC - Midtown, Upper West Side & Jackson Heights are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).

• Whether you live in New York or are visiting from abroad, our affordable and convenient courses make NYLC the ideal choice for your language education. Our teachers are all dedicated ESL teaching professionals.

Student Review:

"Definitely, I couldn’t have chosen any better option than NYLC for my English studies. It's not just for the fun time you can have there. It's for the people you meet there. NYLC combine a great study methods with a patient and committed team of teachers who become your friends."
- Samuel, Venezuela
English Classes in NYC
For beginner to advanced level. Courses vary by location.

• Intensive English Program (ILP)
• Semi-intensive ESL program
• TOEFL preparation
• Private English lessons
• Weekend English course on Saturdays
• Part-time ESL programs (day & evening classes)
• Everyday English program
• Business English classes
• Explore New York City - An ESL writing course
• ESL programs for small groups of 10-15 juniors / teenagers from educational tour agents.
• ESL programs for individual juniors / teenagers accompanied by a guardian in NY.