167 English General Courses for adults in USA

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.

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.

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.
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• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.

General English course with 20 lessons per week in groups with students of 30+ years.
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• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.

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.

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.

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.

Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.

This junior program is held on the campus of Pepperdine University, just 40 miles from L.A.X. Airport. It includes 15 hours of English per week, room and board, plus a full program of sports, activities and 3 full-day excursions.

Note: The arrival day for this program is Wednesday. English classes are held three days a week alternating with the full day excursions.

By taking a General English course with EC Santa Monica, you are committing to a programme of 20 classes per week (15 hours total). You will be assigned to a group that represents your level of English, and you can expect to give equal attention to all four pillars of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading.

Get ready to make plenty of new connections, as EC’s classes are attended mainly by international students, who are usually looking for some new friends in Santa Monica. This is a city full of trendy areas and neighbourhoods to get involved in whenever you're not studying!

Advance your English language skills by taking 15 hours of customised classes every week from your professional teacher at their home in Orlando, Florida. Many students choose to focus their classes on an upcoming academic or professional opportunity, or even on a specific subject that is most relevant to their learning needs.

Orlando offers practically infinite options when it comes to choosing how to spend your free time, which might include paying a visit to the Orlando Science Centre, the annual film festival, or one of the city’s many giant theme parks such as LEGOland and Walt Disney World. For the more daily necessities, you’ll discover a reasonable cost of living and a reliable public transport network with extensive coverage around Orlando.

HLI encourages students and guests to get in touch with their Local Organisers in Orlando in the case of experiencing any issues with their course or accommodation while on the home tuition programme.