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English 2 Fundamentals (Private)

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Improve your English skills and become fluent in describing your favorite activities and plans with our personalized English 2 Fundamentals course at Hyperfluent. Enhance your abilities following ESL course standards. Sign up now and take the first step toward achieving your language goals.

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English 1 Fundamentals (Private)

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Master the basics of the English language and confidently communicate about your favorite city, food, weather, and more with our personalized English course at Hyperfluent. Enhance your skills in speaking, writing, and pronunciation while reducing your accent. Join us for a free consultation to assess your needs and get started on your language journey.

(39) Beginner 14 and older
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Standard IELTS Preparation Program

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

English language learning has been a part of academic programs for a long time. Now, thousands of international students are coming to Canada and the USA to do all or some of their university program in English. In order to enter Universities or Colleges, students usually need a good IELTS score. GEOS can help with that. As one of the first ESL programs to teach test preparation, English study at GEOS has helped hundreds of students enter university....

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$280

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ESL Yoga - Express

Be Fluent NYC See all classes by this school @ 130 W 37th St, New York, NY

Learn English while doing yoga! Improve your listening skills and vocabulary while also going deeper into your yoga practice. We provide mats free of charge, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Teachers of English Course (For Non-native Speakers)

St Giles International See all classes by this school @ 330 5th Ave, New York, NY

The St Giles TEC (Teachers of English Course) is a teacher development course for non-native speaker teachers of English who want to update their teaching methodologies, as well as improve their own English skills and develop their professional knowledge. Participants develop and explore aspects of teaching methodology and techniques, and learn to assess and utilise a variety of teaching aids and resources. At the end of the course, all participants...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$1,176

10 sessions

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Platinum English Group Course

St Giles International See all classes by this school @ 330 5th Ave, New York, NY

This course is for professionals, executives and mature learners looking to enhance their language ability and skills in a short amount of time. Platinum clients have full use of the exclusive Platinum Centres and lounges at all five city-centre locations. We aim to offer an environment that is calm, relaxed and welcoming with a range of complementary business facilities and services including: Free email and internet access, with both desktop...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$722

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ESL Yoga - Beginner

Be Fluent NYC See all classes by this school @ 15 W 39th St, New York, NY

Learn English while doing yoga! Improve your listening skills and vocabulary while also going deeper into your yoga practice. This is for those who are just starting their yoga practice. We provide mats free of charge, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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ESL Yoga - Open Level

Be Fluent NYC See all classes by this school @ 130 W 37th St, New York, NY

Learn English while doing yoga! Improve your listening skills and vocabulary while also going deeper into your yoga practice. We provide mats free of charge, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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ESL Yoga - Community Class

Be Fluent NYC See all classes by this school @ 130 W 37th St, New York, NY

Learn English while doing yoga! Improve your listening skills and vocabulary while also going deeper into your yoga practice. Classes are taught by recent graduates of our Teacher Training program and open to all levels of student. We provide mats free of charge, but you are welcome to bring your own.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Basic Grammar & Correct English Usage

York College CPE See all classes by this school @ 94-43 160th St, Jamaica, NY

A basic understanding of grammar is essential if you wish to become proficient at using the English language with confidence! This course will teach you the definitions of the eight parts of speech, their function, their correct usage within a sentence, and problems associated with them. You will also learn proper capitalization, punctuation, basic spelling rules and sentence structure. One-time registration fee included in the price.

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$189

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American Sign Language II

York College CPE See all classes by this school @ 94 - 20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, New York, NY

The course will focus on grammar, use of classifiers, eye gaze, placement, and manual and non-manual markers. Build vocabulary with role playing, games, and other exercises. Textbook Required: A Basic Course in Sign Language - Second Edition ISBN # 978-0932666246 (spiral)

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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$179

6 sessions

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Intensive IELTS Preparation Program

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

Our Intensive IELTS Preparation Program is well-suited for students looking to prepare for the IELTS test in a shorter time frame and at an accelerated pace.  Most students take the IELTS elective in the afternoon or an academic writing course.   20 lessons per week / max.10 students per class / Exam fee not included Sample Timetable 9:00 IELTS Period 1. Listening and Speaking 10:45 IELTS Period 2. Reading and Writing 1:00 Elective Class....

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$500

5 sessions

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Super Intensive English Program

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

This is the ideal course for students who really want to challenge themselves academically. Students take 8 lessons per day from Monday to Friday. This course is particularly recommended for university students. Learn English in New York, the beating heart of America, with skyscrapers, thousands of honking yellow cabs and more than seven million inhabitants! New York city is the representation of the land of opportunity that is America. The legendary...

(1) Advanced 18 and older
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$550

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Standard English Program

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

Our Standard English Program provides students with insight into the language and how to apply effective methods of communication at an accelerated pace. Classes generally finish in the early afternoon (usually before 1 pm), giving students the opportunity to enjoy the majority of their afternoon sightseeing and discovering the city and local culture. Standard English includes 20 lessons per week (15 hours). Standard English Sample Timetable:...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$420

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Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Energize Your Voice See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

"This class was exceptional! It helped me learn about breathing correctly and the basics of speech using vowels and consonants properly. It is a great class for anyone looking to speak clearer or correct accents." - Colleen C. WHAT DID YOU SAY? CAN YOU REPEAT THAT PLEASE? LEARN TECHNIQUES FOR SPEAKING CLEARLY SO PEOPLE HEAR WHAT YOU SAY THE FIRST TIME AROUND! It’s frustrating when others don’t understand what you’re trying to say. If your...

(65) Beginner 21 and older
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Part-Time English Program

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

This course will provide you with some insight into the language and its cultural setting. 2 lessons daily will leave you with a lot of time to enjoy the holiday aspect of your trip. 10 lessons / 7,5 hours per week, 1 lesson = 45 minutes Learn English in New York, the beating heart of America, with skyscrapers, thousands of honking yellow cabs and more than seven million inhabitants! New York city is the representation of the land of opportunity...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$250

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Intensive English Course

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GEOS Languages Plus See all classes by this school @ 17 Battery Pl, New York, NY

Our Intensive General English Program is our most popular program.  It is well-suited for students looking to develop their English skills in a shorter time frame and at an accelerated pace. The goal for students in Intensive English is to gain greater fluency and accuracy in a more concentrated period of time. Intensive English includes 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours) with 3 daily classes. Intensive English Sample Timetable: 9:00 - Integrated...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$200

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Beginners English

St Giles International See all classes by this school @ 330 5th Ave, New York, NY

This carefully structured and practical programme teaches basic essential language skills to Beginner students who want to learn and use everyday English while on a short visit to the USA. It is also the starting point for Beginner students who need an introduction to English before studying for a longer period on a General English or International Semester course. Our General English courses are designed to help you communicate more effectively...

Beginner 16 and older
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$1,035

9 sessions

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Cambridge CELTA

St Giles International See all classes by this school @ 330 5th Ave, New York, NY

Teaching English as a second language is an exciting and rewarding career choice. St Giles San Francisco offers one of the most widely recognized TEFL awards; the Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – CELTA. The Cambridge CELTA is a TEFL Course which offers you an internationally recognised qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. A CELTA qualification will provide you with the skills and confidence...

All levels 16 and older
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$2,600

20 sessions

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English Classes - Improve Your Writing Skills for Work

Learn with Anna See all classes by this school @ 180 Maiden Ln, New York, NY

Is your resume not getting any response? Are you not sure what to write in your cover letter? Resume questions? In this class we will work on your writing skills. How to write a professional email? How to write what you want to say and get the response? Polish your resume and write a cover letter that showcases your talent. Come prepared. Bring samples to this one hour super energy workshop! Small class and individual attention. Your instructor:...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Reviews for ESL Classes in NYC

ESL Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 68 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Perfect teacher!
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  • I felt very welcome at St Giles New York City right from the beginning. The staff were friendly and I appreciated the Platinum lounge with free coffee and food! My teacher did a fantastic job, she is not only great in teaching but also has a very broad general knowledge, so I found her lessons very interesting. I had a great time.
  • International Semester Courses

    All the teachers are friends and helpful. The school is in a good location. In the classes we could practice our speaking very much.
  • I had a great time and improved my English more than I think I would! Everyone was very open-hearted and friendly.
  • When you come to St Giles New York City, you don't just learn English! This place is a fantastic place where you can make new friends, learn how to live with people from different cultures, and most importantly it is a place that becomes our family. This experience is wonderful.
  • TOEFL Preparation Course

    I would recommend St. Giles because is such a good school and I learned a lot, this experience was memorable. The teachers were always helpful and my classmates were awesome as well, thank you very much.
  • Completing my CELTA with St Giles has helped me carve a career that I love.
  • I did my CELTA in August 2012. I really loved this place. The input sessions were very interesting, and full of useful material. Doing CELTA at St. Giles is a great opportunity for teachers' professional development!
  • I'm very satisfied because the classes at BSL don't have too many students, so I had a lot of opportunity to speak at school.
  • The topics were interesting and relevant. We used a lot of different materials and learnt a lot of interesting of interesting expressions.
  • I like that there not many people in class and the lessons even at advanced level are challenging. I've done a few courses like this before and this is the best school I've seen.
  • The lessons were so fun and we learned so much. Now I can understand and speak better.
  • The best English classes I've ever had. I learnt so many things and I am not afraid to speak anymore.
  • I want to thank you about the two weeks that I spent in NYC. I really enjoyed my time at the school and I really was very satisfied about your lessons. It was my first English course abroad but your abilities in teaching and keeping the attention of the class really inspired me.
  • I really enjoyed the BSL structure, the way they teach and the relationships with the students.
  • The topics covered in class were helpful for conversation. We spoke a lot and learned a lot of new vocabulary.
  • Awesome class, lots of fun, comfortable atmosphere. The teacher was friendly and helpful. I gained confidence in speaking.
  • I think the business class is very well structured. There are a lot of interesting topics and the book is very challenging.
  • Although 2 weeks were short period, I believe that I learned a lot of things at your class, not only English as a language but also how to behave in the global business situation. Now I am full of motivation for making this chance as a turning point in my life.
  • I like my Business English teacher, he is a pushing us forward in a very positive way.
  • The course was well-structured, and the instructor was knowledgeable and personable. Throughout the course, you will be provided with meaningful feedback on ways on how to improve your articulation and diction.
  • I hadn't expected that, but I actually discovered a lot of new information about the way sounds are pronounced! Fun and entertaining, two hours just flew by. Thank you, Minna!
  • I loved it was an amazing experience. Willing to repeat it in December
  • ESL with Testing Required

    I want to continue next esl too, make sure let me know advance , so I can't miss one. i want to belong to little easy one than class I had.
  • This class was excellent and helped so much with my speech and NY accent! The teacher was amazing and gave us all the individual attention necessary in order to ensure that we progressed. Highly recommend this class and any others taught by this instructor!!
  • I enjoyed working through all of the various exercises and the material is presented in a fun and fresh manner. Also, even though it was a group class the instructor took the time to work one on one with each and every one of us. Unlike most classes this class was small enough to still have that personalized feel. Have already improved significantly in my speech from only one class and can't wait to start practicing! Minna was an excellent instructor!!
  • This class was exceptional! It helped me learn about breathing correctly and the basics of speech using vowels and consonants properly. It is a great class for anyone looking to speak clearer or correct accents.
  • Great class. You really have to use muscles that you don't generally use to speak and this can change your accent.
  • Excellent teacher, excellent book, excellent people.
  • A Cultural History of the English Language

    Excellent. Very enjoyable.
  • English As A Second Language – Beginners (ESL)

    Excellent class !! Incredible teacher.!!!

Discover the Best ESL Classes in NYC

In a world increasingly interconnected, mastering the English language has never been more vital. For non-native speakers residing in or visiting the vibrant city of New York, ESL (English as a Second Language) classes provide the ideal opportunity to develop language skills necessary for both personal growth and professional success. Not only do they serve to enhance conversational abilities, but they also offer valuable insights into American culture. Let's explore why you should consider enrolling in ESL classes in NYC, what you can expect to learn, common challenges, and some standout courses.

Why You Should Learn ESL in NYC

Learning English in NYC has numerous benefits, especially for those looking to integrate into American society or advance their careers. Here are some compelling reasons to consider taking ESL classes in NYC:

  • Improved Communication: Learning English enhances your ability to express ideas clearly and confidently in daily interactions.
  • Career Advancement: Proficiency in English opens doors to better job opportunities, especially in global companies and diverse fields.
  • Cultural Understanding: ESL classes often incorporate cultural components, enabling students to navigate social situations more comfortably.
  • Building Connections: Meeting classmates and instructors while learning can lead to valuable networking and friendships.
  • Personal Satisfaction: Mastering a new language enhances your self-esteem and gives a sense of achievement.

What You Will Learn in ESL Classes

ESL classes typically cover a range of language skills essential for effective communication. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to learn:

  • Grammar Fundamentals: Understanding the rules that govern English sentence structure.
  • Conversational Skills: Engaging in dialogue with peers to practice speaking and listening.
  • Vocabulary Development: Expanding your word bank related to everyday situations and professional contexts.
  • Pronunciation Techniques: Practical exercises to help with accent reduction and improved clarity.
  • Reading Comprehension: Enhancing your ability to understand and interpret written English.
  • Writing Skills: Developing the ability to compose emails, reports, and essays with proper tone and structure.
  • Listening Exercises: Practicing comprehension through various audio tools, from podcasts to dialogues.
  • Cultural Orientation: Insight into American customs, idioms, and societal norms.

Common Challenges and How Classes Can Help

Language learning can be a complex process, particularly in a diverse environment like NYC. Here are some common challenges faced by ESL students and how structured classes can alleviate them:

  • Language Barriers: Initial fear of speaking can be addressed through guided practice in class, providing a supportive environment.
  • Understanding Accents: Exposure to varied American accents in class helps build listening skills and adaptability.
  • Complex Grammar Rules: Instructors provide targeted lessons that simplify complex grammatical structures.
  • Limited Vocabulary: Classes often include contextual vocabulary learning that can be immediately applied in real-life situations.
  • Confidence Issues: Regular interaction with both peers and instructors enhances speaking confidence through practice.

Top 6 ESL Courses in NYC

Here are some prominent ESL courses offered in NYC, including both in-person and online options:

  • Basic English—St Giles International
    This course introduces fundamental language skills for beginners, focusing on everyday conversations and situations. Students will gain confidence in speaking about common topics such as food, weather, and personal interests. Available in-person.
  • Intensive English Course—GEOS Languages Plus
    Designed for students looking to achieve fluency in a short time frame, this course offers 30 lessons per week. Students will engage in a variety of activities to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills comprehensively. Available in-person.
  • Business English—York College CPE
    Aimed at professionals, this course covers key business vocabulary and communication skills. Participants will learn to write emails and reports effectively while practicing meeting and negotiation scenarios. Available in-person.
  • English Pronunciation—Energize Your Voice
    Focused on accent reduction, this course enhances students’ speech clarity through personalized feedback and practice. This class is ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their articulation. Available online.
  • Super Intensive English Program—GEOS Languages Plus
    This demanding course offers eight lessons per day, perfect for dedicated learners wishing to grasp the language's complexities quickly. Students benefit from tailored instruction and rigorous practice routines. Available in-person.
  • Advanced English—ESL Classes by Anna
    Targeted at those already proficient but seeking refinement, this course emphasizes advanced writing and speaking skills, focusing on professional contexts. Students will work on resumes and cover letters for job applications. Available online.

What Do Reviews Say About ESL Classes in NYC?

Reviews of ESL classes in NYC tend to be overwhelmingly positive, highlighting effective teaching methods and supportive learning environments.

  • “The Basic English course at St Giles International helped me gain confidence and ease in daily conversations. The teachers were patient and encouraging.”
  • “The Super Intensive English Program was challenging but truly rewarding. I feel much more fluent and ready to engage in professional settings.”
  • “I took the Business English course at York College, and it was invaluable for my career. The practical assignments prepared me for real-world situations.”
  • “Participating in the English Pronunciation course helped make my speech clearer and more comprehensible. The instructor provided great resources.”

Frequently Asked Questions About ESL Classes in NYC

  • How much do ESL classes cost on average in NYC? Classes can vary widely, typically ranging from $200 to $600 depending on the program and length.
  • Are there any software, tools, or materials required for ESL classes? Most programs provide the necessary materials, but specific courses may recommend textbooks or online resources.
  • Will prospective participants need any existing skills? No prior English skills are necessary for beginner classes, but intermediate and advanced classes may require some level of proficiency.
  • Are classes available online? Yes, many schools offer online options, making it easier for students with varying schedules.
  • Can I receive a certificate after completing a course? Many courses provide certificates upon successful completion, helpful for professional advancement.
  • How often do these classes meet? Classes can meet daily or weekly, depending on the program structure and student preference.

Your Path to English Mastery

Learning English through well-structured ESL classes in NYC offers not only language proficiency but also opens numerous doors both personally and professionally. With dedicated instruction, a diverse group of fellow learners, and a plethora of resources, you will find that overcoming language barriers is a feasible and rewarding challenge. Whether you're looking to improve your conversational skills, advance your career, or connect with a vibrant community, enrolling in an ESL class is a proactive step towards achieving your goals. Start your journey today and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry that NYC has to offer.

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