Price comparison: 1 week General English course
Intensive English
Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.
General English 20
Taking a General English course with EC New York is a sure way to improve all of your language skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) in a short period of time, all the while being in the middle of one of the most dynamic and alive cities in the world. There are 20 classes every week, in which you’ll be taught by qualified and experienced tutors throughout the duration of your course.
Due to the location of the school, you’ll have no shortage of opportunities to get out and practise your language skills in real situations, which will multiply your progress.
General English
Intensive English
Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.
Vacation English
Visa waiver with optional sports and social activities, and a weekly full-day excursion (available at additional cost).
Vacation English
Visa waiver with optional sports and social activities as well as a weekly full-day excursion (available at additional cost).
General English 24
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
General English - Tourist Visa
Intensive English 25+
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guidedor facilitated study sessions each week.
Students will have 20 lessons general English and Professional Communication plus 8 lessons Special Interest Group options.
General English
General English
Those who are thinking about taking the General English course from Kaplan in Chicago can look forward to 20 classes every week, delivered by their friendly and experienced teaching staff. You will improve the formal aspects of your English abilities, such as grammar, but also the more informal aspects such as pronunciation and phrasal verbs used when speaking like a native speaker.
The school is located in the heart of Chicago’s downtown area, in one of Chicago’s trendiest districts. You’ll find everything you need within easy reach, such as international food, public libraries and transportation options, and much more besides. The school building features 17 classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a computer room with internet access at no extra charge, an on-site library, and two comfortable social areas.
Your teachers occasionally organise days out for their groups, so you can expect to visit Lake Michigan, among other famous areas.
Standard English
General English 30
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core and Focus Classes from Monday to Friday.
General English 20
The EC English General Course is designed to help you achieve your goals, and their San Francisco location could be ideal for the prospective student looking for a balanced approach that covers all the fundamental language skills: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking.
Whether you want to learn English to improve your employability, your performance in your current job, or attend university, this course will give you the tools to feel confident in a wide variety of English situations.
Every student will be placed in a group that corresponds with their current level of English, meaning that they are appropriately challenged throughout the duration of the course. With EC San Francisco being attended by a diverse range of nationalities, you’ll be able to make friends with plenty of different backgrounds during your time here.
General 20
During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a textbook in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.
General English 26
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Focus Special Classes three days per week.
Intensive English 20
Rennert International’s Intensive 20 course is popular with a wide range of people, including those on academic and professional pathways, since the lessons are frequent enough to promote significant gains in ability over a relatively short period of time, while also leaving participants with the free time to learn all the ins and outs of living and studying in New York City.
In addition to all the formal aspects of language learning that you’ll cover (speaking, reading, writing, and listening), you’ll also be frequently exposed to phrasal verbs and idioms so that you can learn how natives speak in real situations.
General English (20)
General English Intensive 27
Students who apply for this course must apply for an F1 Student visa. When applying students must provide copy of passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issue the form I-20.
General English Part-Time 8
Participants who book this course are not eligible for housing services.
This course will take place in the morning or afternoon, based on availability.
General English 19
This GEA2 course requires F1 student visa. When applying for this course, students must provide a copy of their passport and a bank statement demonstrating proof of funds as required by US authorities. Payment for the USD 150 registration fee is required before the school issues the form I-20.
General English 17
Absolute beginners may be required to take private classes to bring up their level to the A1 standard.
General English - F1 Visa
Semi-Intensive English
The course combines 20 general English lessons with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week.
Intensive English
Standard English and afternoon elective (conversational English, business English or English for academic purposes).
Standard Plus
General English
General English course with 20 lessons per week in groups with students of 30+ years.
SAT Preparation Course
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is the most common exam to test the standard of students entering American Colleges or Universities. This intensive course of 36 lessons (30 hours) per week will ensure that you are suitably prepared for the exam. 18 lessons will be on core English, 12 lessons are centred on preparation for the test and 6 will be on an academic workshop. Students work with an experienced instructor to improve their SAT skills of Critical Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Practice exams allow instructors to analyse students’ abilities and familiarize students with the test format and strategies.
Academic English
Intensive English
General English
Semi-Intensive English
Home Tuition 15
General English 30
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core and Special Focus classes from Monday to Friday.
General English 24
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
General English 26
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes 3 days per week.
English Unlimited Semi-Intensive Course
Intensive 30
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. In addition during lessons 5–6, there are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
Intensive 25
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. 5 additional lessons per week are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests
Academic English 30
Academic English consists of General English with a focus on key academic skills and exam preparation. The programme includes regular, focused grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills.
Academic English 20
General English - Tourist Visa
General English - F1 Visa
General English (16)
Orientation is on the first Monday and lessons are held from Tuesday to Friday.
Short Term English Program STEP
Recommended for students studying 12 weeks or less, or on visa waiver or tourist visas (non-F1 students).
Materials and tech fee: 20 USD per week.
During high season, classes may take place in the afternoon.
Intensive English Program IEP
F-1 Student Visa needed.
College Pathway option (16+ weeks).
Academic Year option (36+ weeks).
Materials and tech fee: USD 20 per week.
Academic Year Schedule (34 weeks + breaks): USD 9.690
Intensive 25
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. 5 additional lessons per week are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
Standard 20
During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a text book in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.
Academic English 30
Academic English consists of General English with a focus on key academic skills and exam preparation. The programme includes regular, focused grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills.
Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September.
Intensive 30
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. In addition during lessons 5–6, there are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
General English
Intensive 30
Academic English
Academic English consists of General English with a focus on key academic skills and exam preparation. The programme includes regular, focused grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills.
Intensive 25
General 20
Standard 25
Standard 20
Standard 15
Let Los Angeles be your next stop on your English language journey, with HLI’s home tuition programme that puts you in the immersive situation of living with your teacher in their home. This will allow you to easily get any and all of your English questions answered, and will also speed up the process of learning how to navigate Los Angeles in both a cultural and a practical sense.
Cinema enthusiasts will know exactly where they want to check out first after they arrive in Los Angeles, but perhaps less well-known is the fact that Los Angeles has more than 14 beaches for you to explore in your free time between classes. This is an enormous city, but with the help of your home tuition hosts, you will quickly learn the fastest and safest routes for moving around Los Angeles, and where to find the best places for pursuing your personal hobbies and goals.
HLI has Local Organiser staff working within Los Angeles, whose job is to resolve any kind of issue you might encounter while taking your course.
Standard 30
General English (25)
General English 20 and 5 optional lessons (IELTS, power speaking, cambridge, grammar and conversation).
English Unlimited Intensive Course
This course is perfect for students with an F-1 VISA.
English Unlimited Semi-Intensive Course
English Unlimited Intensive Course
This course is for students who hold a F-1 visa.
Intensive ESL Course
General ESL Course
Vacation ESL Course
Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
Intensive English 30
Intensive English 22
General English 20
General English
The General English course from Kaplan offers 20 lessons per week, making it the least intensive of the school’s options. Even so, this is more than enough time commitment to see significant improvements over time, and will also leave you enough free time to enjoy everything that California is famous for.
Kaplan International Santa Barbara is located on the campus of Santa Barbara City College. Students will have access to a fitness centre, computer lab, and several libraries. Santa Barbara is a great place to study for the nature-lover, with pleasant weather for most of the year.
Semi-Intensive English
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 5.25 hours of online teacher led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
General English 26
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes three days per week.
General English 20
By taking 20 classes per week with EC Boston’s General English course, you will work on taking your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills to the next level. Since this is a general course, it is appropriate for a wide range of intended applications, whether those be academic or professional.
Boston may not be as frantic and metropolitan as other cities in the United States, but it is still a major city with plenty of attractions and activities to get involved in during your free time. You’ll encounter an infinite number of ways to apply your developing language skills outside of the classroom.
General English 24
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
General English 30
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Standard 20
Standard 30
Standard 15
Come and study English in the Windy City, on a schedule of 15 hours of one-to-one classes in your teacher’s Chicago home. Your lessons will be customised entirely according to your specifications, whether those be related to a specialist subject area or particular vocabulary or grammar structures that you would like to learn.
Between your professionally prepared classes, you will have the chance to begin the rather large task of exploring the city of Chicago. With time, and the advice of your local host family, you will quickly come to understand how much variety is available in this city when it comes to choices for how to spend your leisure time. Some of the things you should be sure to experience might include ice skating at the outdoor rink at Millennium Park, satisfying your curiosity at the Museum of Science and Industry, and observing the animals at the impressive Lincoln Park Zoo. For those who love to go out on an evening, Chicago’s nightlife scene will not disappoint.
To ensure that your experience lives up to your expectations, HLI provides Local Organiser staff living within Chicago who are there to assist you with anything relating to your home tuition programme.
Standard 25
Academic English
Academic English consists of General English with a focus on key academic skills and exam preparation. The programme includes regular, focused grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills.
Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September.
Standard 20
Intensive 30
Intensive 25
Semi-Intensive English Course
This core ESL program offered for fluency and comprehension covers listening, structure and usage, reading and vocabulary, writing and speaking.
Free electives are offered every Friday in the morning.
Food and beverage provided free of charge.
Intensive English Course
This core ESL program offered for fluency and comprehension covers listening, structure and usage, reading and vocabulary, writing as well as speaking.
As an addition to the core program, there is a vast array of complementary courses to meet the needs of the students. Examples of electives offered are: Applying Grammar Rules, Skills and Strategies for Reading and, finally, Speaking with Fluency.
Food and beverages provided free of charge.
Intensive ESL Course
Vacation ESL Course
Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
General ESL Course + Conversation Course
With this course, students will study the General ESL Course Course plus Conversation Course.
General ESL Course
Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
English Unlimited Semi-Intensive Course
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Booking 11 to 21 weeks comes with 2 free extra weeks of tuition.
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Booking 22 to 32 weeks comes with 4 free extra weeks of tuition.
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Booking 33 to 43 weeks comes with 6 free extra weeks of tuition.
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Booking 44 weeks to 52 weeks comes with 8 free extra weeks of tuition.
General English Afternoon 18
Our General English course is specifically tailored for individuals who are seeking to improve their English skills while enjoying a flexible schedule.
General English Afternoon 20
Our General English course is specifically tailored for individuals who are seeking to improve their English skills while enjoying a flexible schedule.
General English Morning 20
General English Intensive 27
The Intensive Course is the perfect option for students who would like to complement their core class with 10 elective lessons per week. This will allow the exploration of a range of elective options as well as building on a solid foundation of the language. Elective packages are available for both the Super-Intensive and Intensive Courses.
General English Morning 18
General English Semi-Intensive 23
The Semi-Intensive Course includes the full core class with Language Development and English Skills, with the addition of five to six elective lessons per week. 18 AM Lessons + 5 PM Elective Lessons
General English 20
Also available: Monday - Friday: 14:15 - 17:30 (high season only)
Summer Junior Course
General English - Tourist Visa
English Unlimited Intensive Plus Course
English course types in USA
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn English & Live with Teacher - USA (1060)
- Standard English Course - USA (476)
- English & Culture - USA (339)
- Senior (50 plus) - USA (53)
- Combi: Group + Private - USA (52)
- Language Year - USA (46)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - USA (45)
- Students aged 30+ - USA (24)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - USA (23)
- Evening - USA (21)
- Afternoon - USA (14)
- English Conversation / Communication - USA (12)
- Weekend - USA (3)
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English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- TOEFL - USA (123)
- IELTS - USA (64)
- Cambridge First - USA (62)
- Cambridge Advanced - USA (62)
- Cambridge Proficiency - USA (32)
- TOEIC - USA (25)
- Other exams - USA (7)
- Alliance Française - USA (4)
- DELF/DALF - USA (4)
- TEFL / TESOL - USA (2)
- GMAT - USA (1)
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Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
English plus activity courses
English plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.- English & Surf - USA (27)
- English & Golf - USA (21)
- English & Tennis - USA (21)
- English & Horse Riding - USA (17)
- English & Dancing - USA (15)
- English & Sports - USA (15)
- English & Oenology - USA (5)
- English & Music - USA (5)
- English & Digital Media - USA (5)
- English & Basketball - USA (4)
- English & Baseball - USA (4)
- English & Yoga - USA (3)
- English & Acting - USA (3)
- English & Arts - USA (2)
- English & Fitness - USA (1)
- English & Photography - USA (1)
- English & Ballet - USA (1)
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Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category.
FAQ about General courses in USA
- How much is the cheapest General course in USA?90 US$ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a General course in USA. The average cost of a General course in USA is 285 US$ per week..What is the best language school offering General courses in USA?Kings has received the best overall rating in USA among all language schools offering General programmes.Which English school offers the best rated teaching for General courses in USA?Converse International School of Languages was rated highest for quality of teaching among
schools with General courses. Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in USA?In USA electricity is 120 Volt and 60 Hz. Plug type A, B.What is the recommended course duration?You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for USA is 12 weeks.General course destinations
English schools in USA- Atlanta (2 courses)
- Austin (1 course)
- Aventura (1 course)
- Boca Raton (2 courses)
- Boston (25 courses)
- Celebration (2 courses)
- Chicago (6 courses)
- Cincinnati (1 course)
- Columbia (2 courses)
- Daytona Beach (3 courses)
- Fort Lauderdale (5 courses)
- Greensboro (1 course)
- Greenville (2 courses)
- Hallandale Beach (1 course)
- Honolulu (14 courses)
- Houston (2 courses)
- Los Angeles (53 courses)
- Madison (3 courses)
- Melbourne FL (3 courses)
- Miami (18 courses)
- Minneapolis (1 course)
- Monterey Park (2 courses)
- Nashville (1 course)
- New York (41 courses)
- Orlando (4 courses)
- Philadelphia (2 courses)
- Portland (3 courses)
- Sacramento (2 courses)
- Salt Lake City (2 courses)
- San Diego (36 courses)
- San Francisco (27 courses)
- Santa Barbara (6 courses)
- Santa Monica (3 courses)
- Seattle (9 courses)
- St Petersburg FL (1 course)
- Tampa (2 courses)
- Washington DC (5 courses)
English schools in the rest of the world- Algeria (2 courses)
- Australia (103 courses)
- Brazil (2 courses)
- Canada (209 courses)
- China (1 course)
- Cyprus (2 courses)
- Czech Republic (5 courses)
- England UK (894 courses)
- France (33 courses)
- Germany (16 courses)
- Greece (2 courses)
- Grenada (1 course)
- Hong Kong (5 courses)
- India (6 courses)
- Ireland (139 courses)
- Italy (19 courses)
- Jamaica (2 courses)
- Malaysia (3 courses)
- Malta (93 courses)
- Netherlands (4 courses)
- New Zealand (27 courses)
- Northern Ireland (10 courses)
- Philippines (19 courses)
- Russia (1 course)
- Scotland (76 courses)
- Singapore (5 courses)
- South Africa (35 courses)
- Spain (24 courses)
- Switzerland (10 courses)
- Tanzania (4 courses)
- Thailand (2 courses)
- Tunisia (1 course)
- Turkey (5 courses)
- United Arab Emirates (13 courses)
- Uruguay (3 courses)
- Wales (21 courses)
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