courses - Brooklyn School of Languages

Our Standard English course focuses on learning through real-life communication (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and is taught in small classes of 4-8 students which allows our expert teachers to provide individual feedback and advice on how to improve and further develop language skills.Note: This course is available on a tourist visa or ESTA (20 lessons = 15 clock hours per week)Between May and October, morning classes will take place outdoors, in well-researched locations that showcase the best of NYC, so that all students have the opportunity to experience the city during ther course.Between November and April, the majority of classes will take place indoors at school, with 1 or 2 mornings per week out on field trips in the city (in indoor locations).​English Outdoors - May to October:  Being immersed in the life and culture of NYC adds a unique element to the classroom experience. Instead of simply discussing NYC related topics in a classroom, students will be able to truly experience NYC life and culture first-hand in authentic settings. Classes will be rich in cultural content and conversation and will also include weekly regular cultural and educational field trips around the city. Instead of being in a room with 4 walls, students will learn in places such as Central Park, the MET Museum, Washington Square Park, Governors Island and more. The city will become their classroom! Locations have been carefully chosen based on comfort, space, ease of access, proximity of public restrooms, etc. Alternative indoor locations are planned for rainy days, so lessons are guaranteed, every day, whatever the weather.

This program offers the interaction and liveliness of group classes as well as the personal attention of a private teacher. Students take the Standard English group course in the morning and 3 extra individual lessons (of 45 minutes each) in the afternoon, during which they will be able to focus on areas of weakness or discuss a topic of special interest. This course allows students to learn and progress faster with one-on-one attention from their  assigned teacher. A needs analysis/interview is conducted prior to the course in order to identify the student’s areas of weakness and overall goals of the lessons.Topics covered during the 1-to-1s can include:• Business• Exam preparation• Conversation• Pronunciation• Grammar• Areas of interest (American culture, politics, current events….)Note:  This course is available on a tourist visa (23 lessons = 17.25 clock hours per week)Between May and October, morning classes will take place outdoors, in well-researched locations that showcase the best of NYC, so that all students have the opportunity to experience the city during ther course.Between November and April, the majority of classes will take place indoors at school, with 1 or 2 mornings per week out on field trips in the city (in indoor locations).​English Outdoors - May to October:  Being immersed in the life and culture of NYC adds a unique element to the classroom experience. Instead of simply discussing NYC related topics in a classroom, students will be able to truly experience NYC life and culture first-hand in authentic settings. Classes will be rich in cultural content and conversation and will also include weekly regular cultural and educational field trips around the city. Instead of being in a room with 4 walls, students will learn in places such as Central Park, the MET Museum, Washington Square Park, Governors Island and more. The city will become their classroom! Locations have been carefully chosen based on comfort, space, ease of access, proximity of public restrooms, etc. Alternative indoor locations are planned for rainy days, so lessons are guaranteed, every day, whatever the weather.