ESL Classes in NYC, New York

New students must take the English as a Second Language placement test before registering for ESL classes. The test takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes: a narrative writing sample, an expository essay, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary questions. Please Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

Our Standard English course focuses on learning through real-life communication (speaking, listening, reading, writing) inside and outside of the classroom. This is a Standard English language course of 20 lessons (15 hours) taught in small classes which allows our expert teachers to provide individual feedback and advice on how to improve and further...

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...

This program offers the best of both worlds: the interactivity and liveliness of group classes, and the personal attention of a dedicated teacher. You follow the Standard English group course in the morning and take 3 extra private lessons in the afternoon, during which you will be able to focus on your areas of weakness or discuss a topic of special...

This course is designed for people who want to improve their English level and also develop their skills for using English in a business environment.  Topics covered will include managing business meetings, negotiations, using the telephone for business, giving presentations and writing professional reports, emails and letters. Students can also...

Our General English courses are designed to help students communicate successfully and confidently in real-life situations. Classes have a maximum of twelve students, to ensure that every student receives personal attention from their teacher. Although classes have a focus on speaking and listening, students have the chance to practise all four skills,...

Hello and welcome! ABC Languages private lessons are the most effective, flexible, and personalized way for you to learn English. Here is an outline of how our private lessons work:   Scheduling Your First Lesson: Choose from one of the Mondays listed below to indicate what week you would like your lessons to start. Once we receive your...

Our Semi-intensive English course is similar to the Standard English course but includes 2 additional 1-hour conversation classes each week focusing on New York City-themed topics, during which students will get a chance to practice their conversation skills while learning more about the city. The primary focus of this class will be on improving fluency,...

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...

This 20-hour-per-week course provides intensive instruction and practice on the iBT TOEFL exam.  Working with an experienced and caring teacher, students develop their English proficiency while building their test-taking strategies and skills. Special emphasis is placed on the independent and integrated tasks of the TOEFL, including reading,...

This course is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced learners of English who work or are planning a career in business, i.e. college students, recent graduates and working professionals. The program runs on an 8-week cycle and is organized in weekly modules that include: Personal Development: setting goals, skills and qualities, SMART objectives,...

The ISC gives you flexibility so you will be able to improve your English level and also, if you want to, take at least one internationally recognized examination or an English Plus option. Courses of 6 or 9 months Excellent value for money, with specially discounted homestay rates Full-time intensive or part-time options available Choice of elective...

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.

This course is for students looking for a more full-time program than the Standard English course. It includes 30 lessons (22.5 hours) each week. The first 20 lessons take place in the morning and use a communicative method of teaching to increase the students’ knowledge of general English by improving their reading, writing, speaking, and listening...

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!...