71 General English Courses for Adults in New York

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.

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.

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.

Upgrade/Add-on:

• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.
  
  Students with F1 visa will be required to attend 4 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 3 hours, as is
  currently required to meet the 18-hour full-time study requirement. Attendance will continue to be monitored and tracked.
  
  Students without an F1 visa can attend a maximum of 3 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 2.25 hours.
  
  The remaining course hours - regardless of visa type- will be allocated to K+ Learning Space and/ or K+ extra. As a reminder, K+ Learning Space/ K+ extra hours are not tracked or required for any students.

Our General English course is specifically tailored for individuals who are seeking to improve their English skills while enjoying a flexible schedule.

Our General English course is specifically tailored for individuals who are seeking to improve their English skills while enjoying a flexible schedule.

This option involves 20 hours of one-to-one classes every week with your teacher at their home in New York. You will be provided with your own bedroom and study area, where you can do extra work if desired. One of the main advantages of this home tuition programme is that you will continue to practise your English language communication skills outside of your class schedule, since you will have to speak the language with your host family and the people of New York.

Having the advantage of being introduced to New York City by a local family is a significant aid in and of itself, as this city’s enormous size can be overwhelming for newcomers who have to figure everything out for themselves. You will be shown the best ways to get around the city, including all the do’s and don'ts that you ought to know about. No matter what hobbies or sports you might be thinking of pursuing during your time here, it’s a guarantee that you’ll be able to find it somewhere here.

Although the subway network might seem confusing at first, you’ll quickly get the hang of things, and you’ll be able to get around New York City independently, using your developing English skills in places like Central Park, the Union Square Greenmarket, among so many others.

In order to ensure that you have the learning experience you expect, Study & Live in your Teacher's Home has a team of Local Organisers working in New York City to respond to any concerns you may have while learning English on their home tuition programme.

The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave program to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.

This intensive program focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.

Benefits:

• Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
  
• Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
  
• Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
  
• Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub program.
  

Cost of lunches from Monday to Friday included in the price.

• Friday/Saturday activity package: USD 120 per day.
  
• Sunday Clubs Day Package: USD 75 per day.
  
• Evening activity package: USD 35 per evening.

InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning English in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in New York, USA, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in English throughout your daily life.

This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of New York while enhancing your fluency.

Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.

InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning English in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in New York, USA, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in English throughout your daily life.

This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of New York while enhancing your fluency.

Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.

Taking place on EF New York’s Tarrytown campus, classes of international students from all over the world work on advancing their language skills with the 26 weekly lessons on the popular General English course.

The curriculum used by this school is intended to allow you to apply your English knowledge to any situation, including academic and professional contexts. To ensure that you are working in a group that’s right for you, EF asks you to complete their online placement test before getting started. Once enrolled in your General English course, you will be assessed again every 5 weeks to measure your progress - this is a feature that makes students feel like the school cares.

You will be given 4 Special Interest Lessons, allowing you to ask your teacher to work on specific topics that are most relevant to you, such as exam preparation for example.

There is more to EF New York than just studying though; you will be able to take advantage of their swimming pool, gym and dance suite, as well their days out to places of interest such as the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty.

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

This course is eligible for students with a Tourist Visa.