Platinum English Group Course

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...

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!...

Business English for Professionals is designed for non-native English speakers who are looking to function effectively and feel more confident in an English-speaking work environment.  The classes cover a range of core Business Communication Skills that include: Networking Negotiation Telephoning Managing Meetings Presentations Business...

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 designed to help students build the skills and strategies needed to succeed on the iBT TOEFL exam.  Special emphasis is placed on the independent and integrated tasks of the TOEFL, including reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Students gain confidence and improve their test-taking skills and strategies through practice questions...

This course is designed for those who would like to sound more professional in front of colleagues, bosses and clients.  Students work closely with the instructor to improve their accent and pronunciation. Classes are small so exercises and activities in stress, intonation, modulation and consonant and vowel sounds are individualized to help...

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,...

In this course, students improve their oral communication skills to meet the challenges of professional interactions.  Students gain confidence and expertise in making small talk, participating in conference calls and leading meetings. Through extensive practice exercises, role-plays and business simulations, students gain effective strategies...

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,...

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 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....

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...

TOEFL® is the most popular examination for North American English and is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. Our TOEFL® and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam. We focus on test-taking strategies and highlight the academic English...

Are you an international student planning to study at a college in the United States?  If so, you will need to take the iBT TOEFL exam. This course helps you build the skills and strategies needed to succeed on the iBT TOEFL. Gain confidence and improve your test-taking skills and strategies through practice questions and diagnostic tests. Instruction...

This course format is ideal for busy students looking to study English in Brooklyn as it can be easily integrated into your work day. The course focuses on learning through real-life communication (speaking, listening, reading, writing) inside and outside of the classroom. Intensive English language training in small class groups at our...

In this practical course, students develop their skills in writing, reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar through authentic business text, video, and audio materials. Course work will include discussions, real-world business simulations, presentations, and workplace written communication. Students need to be in levels 5-10 to take...

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,...

Our Intensive English program offers a fast, enjoyable and effective way to improve your English language skills, whatever your current language level. You have the opportunity to customize your course with specific skills lessons, including business English and exam preparation. Intensive English classes allow you to quickly achieve English fluency...

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...

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...