Every year millions of people take trips to America. They all have completely different goals: someone flies there for new emotions, someone for business purposes, someone to earn extra money, someone for the sake of getting to know the culture of the people, sights, and someone goes to the USA for the sake of language knowledge.
Why learning English is better in the USA
Without a doubt, English is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is spoken in almost all countries. However, American English is gaining more and more momentum, it is increasingly recognized and oppresses British English, which has always been considered an approximate version of English. Today, English, which is spoken in the USA, is the leading language, so the destination in order to complete English courses should be America.
USA is a country where everyone speaksin English, due to which the student is completely immersed in the language environment, which, of course, contributes to better language acquisition and the development of skills to solve problems that arise in everyday life using the English language. In addition to learning the language, there are opportunities to get to know the culture of the American people, their traditions, customs, and their national character. In your free time, you can travel around the country, gaining experience and vivid impressions for a lifetime.
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In addition, there are a lot of opportunities for learning English here. Everyone can find something more suitable for their temperament and their wallet: from large metropolitan areas to quiet small towns located in the mountains or on the ocean. Many colleges and universities now organize language schools and English language courses, thanks to which every foreigner has the opportunity to continue their studies in the United States.
Thanks to linguistic schools, you can not only get intensive English language training to absolutely any level of proficiency, but also be trained to pass the international TOEFL exam or another specialized exam in English (business English, technical English, medical English, etc..) Each language school offers different levels of training: General English, Semi-Intensive, Intensive and Super Intensive.
Which language program should I choose?
There are over 3,000 language programs in the US. Alllanguage schools in the US are divided into private and public. The state ones include those that work on the basis of state higher educational institutions, private ones, in addition to educational purposes, often have entertainment ones. Some schools work in the form of language camps, where students can, in addition to learning English, immerse themselves in the world of cinema, theater or sports.
So, there are the following programs:
- general course (for learning spoken English);
- preparation for international exams;
- language learning and recreation (excursions, entertainment);
- language learning and sports (diving, surfing, tennis, football, etc.);
- learning a language and hobbies (combining English with the skills of a future profession or a useful pastime)
If we talk about learning English, classes are usually held for 3 hours a day, the rest of the time students can choose to visit the pool, gym or creative circles and sports sections. If the choice is made in favor of intensive preparation, then English lessons increase in time up to 6 hours.
At the moment there are different programs for different ages. Absolutely any foreigner can learn English, regardless of age. For children and teenagers there are summer and year-round language schools and camps in the USA. For adults, language schools operate all year round and are always open to cooperation.
Summer language schools in the USA for Russian children andteens
Summer language schools are the best choice for your child's pastime. So to speak, holidays are useful for business. Linguistic camps not only provide full immersion in the language environment, but also the comprehensive development of the child, which also takes place in English.
As mentioned above, language schools in America are organized in such a way that you can choose a program according to the interests or inclinations of the student. So there are English schools with a focus on sports, art and hobbies.
University of California Los Angeles
The University of California at Los Angeles - one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the country - invites teenagers from 11 to 19 years old to a language camp for a period of 1 week. Children live on campus, where they are immersed in a full-fledged American student life, which can only be seen in the movies. The friendly atmosphere that prevails on campus makes it easy to overcome the language barrier and start speaking English.
The camp is equipped with the latest technology, rooms and comfort classes. The territory also has a swimming pool, tennis courts, football, basketball and baseball courts.
In the first half of the day, children study at intensive English courses, attend classes in acting, art technologies, design, dance art, take a leadership course. In their free time, students can relax and do something for the soul. The school organizes an excursion to Disneyland,Hollywood, going to the cinema, going to the disco, shopping, visiting the Universal Studios, walking through national parks and reserves.
University of California Los-Angeles provides children with full board: accommodation, three meals a day. The cost of living with meals and language courses - from 1966 dollars per week. Some excursions are paid separately.
Additional fees:
- visa fee - $60;
- accompanying small children - $50;
- transfer - from $350;
- insurance;
- pocket money.
ELS in Malibu
ELS EDUCATION is a network of language schools, universities and camps known throughout the world. More than 60 language educational institutions are located in the United States. This network has its own educational program, its own textbooks and manuals. There is a summer camp at Pepperdine University in Malibu, which operates for only a month from the end of June to the end of July every year. However, many travel agencies recommend sending children from 10 to 17 years old there.
Malibu is a warm, sunny city located on the ocean. Just a few minutes from the school are long sandy beaches, Disneyland and Hollywood, and the windows of the school have a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. On campus - tennis and squash courts, golf, swimming pool and soccer field.
Duration of training - from 2 to 5 weeks. The language program provides 15 English lessons per week and 5 lessons for additionaldisciplines of the child's choice (photography, cinema, theater, American culture and history). Children study in groups of 15 people, live in a student residence and eat full board. At the weekend, children take a break from classes and go with guides on excursions to Hollywood film studios, Disneyland and California museums, as well as trips to the water park and cinema.
In addition, the school provides preparation for international exams for teenagers aged 14 to 17 and introduces them to American higher education institutions in the form of excursions.
The cost of a US language school with accommodation, meals and tuition depends on the chosen program:
- English at Malibu Youth Camp costs about $3950;
- preparation for university and for TOEFL or IELTS exams - $5415.
Language schools for adults
Among the reviews of language schools in the US, you can find both positive and negative. It all depends on the purpose for which you are going to this country. Language schools in the USA for foreigners are the best vacation alternative.
Kaplan International English
If the main goal is still learning English, then you can choose the New York school Kaplan Aspect, which is located on the 63rd floor of the Empire State Building. Classes are held in groups of 12-15 people, both in the morning and in the afternoon, to choose from. You can also choose the direction of English or a language program (businessEnglish, spoken English, etc.) In addition, the courses offer many excursions for the weekend, for example, a trip to Washington, Boston, Niagara Falls, etc. for a fee. Students can stay both in families and in the New Yourker student residence in Manhattan or the Clerk Residence in Brooklyn. Homestay rates are $395/week, residence rooms are $495 to $595/week.
Kaplan Language School
This school offers the following language programs:
- Flexible English Program (2 weeks to 1 year): 2 weeks of Intensive English for $1140, General English for $960 and Holiday English for $900.
- long-term English courses (from 20 weeks): from $8,400 per semester to $10,960 per semester, depending on the English chosen.
- Business English: $1,140 in 2 weeks.
- TOEFL prep (2 to 24 weeks): 2280 in 14 days.
Besides New York, "Kaplan Aspect" has its own language schools in Miami, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Washington, San Francisco and other US cities.
European Language Center
European Center is another large international network school offering English language training in different countries and cities at a relatively low cost. In America, EC language schools are located in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, SanDiego and San Francisco. The school has English programs for communication, study, work, business and preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS exams. The language center in San Francisco ranks first among all American centers in the EU network. High ratings are achieved due to cheaper accommodation in families, residences and school apartments and the price of education compared to, for example, the New York School.
Besides, students of the center note interestingly organized lessons in the form of debates, games, competitions. The Intensive English Course offers an extra one-to-one lesson per day with a heavy focus on grammar.
And the best part is, EU schools are known for organizing a lot of extracurricular activities, many of which are included in the cost of education: visits to museums, city tours, visits to bars, cinemas, cycling, football, tennis and much more.
European Language Center School
This school offers the following language programs:
- General English (20 x 45 minute English lessons): $380 per week.
- semi-intensive (24 lessons of 45 minutes): $420 per week.
- intensive (30 lessons): $485 per week.
- English for Work (20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons of Business English): $485 per week.
- English + Culture (20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons of history and culture as part of the tour): $485 per week.
- TOEFL preparation (30lessons): $485 per week.
Accommodation and meals are calculated separately depending on the preferences of the student (from $320 per week).
