New England School of English (NESE)

Intensive General English

English Program Options:10 Levels, each lasting 4 weeks. Daily Class Structure (Monday to Friday):

• Grammar & Idioms: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Conversation & Listening / Business Communication/ Listening & Speaking for TOEFL: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Reading & Writing / Reading & Writing for Business/ Reading & Writing for TOELF: 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Although you are required to have textbooks for classes, and you will be given homework from them, you should be prepared for much more! In class, you will read newspapers and magazines, watch videos, role-play, do exercises in the computer lab, and interview Americans. The NESE curriculum is designed to give you maximum exposure to authentic materials as soon as possible. In addition, NESE teachers will provide you with level- appropriate ongoing correction from your very first class. In this way, you improve the fluency, pronunciation and accuracy of your English, as well as your overall comprehension of the language. The result: you learn English as quickly as possible.

Grammar & Idioms - 9:00 -10:30

NESE’s Grammar & Idioms classes build on your knowledge of basic structures while increasing your understanding of advanced forms and uses. The NESE curriculum is designed to reinforce and expand upon more basic structures as you progress through NESE’s ten levels. You will master increasingly more difficult grammar structures while receiving effective correction of any errors you make. NESE’s teachers are trained to highlight the differences between formal English and the everyday English you are likely to hear outside of the school, as well as the variations between American and British English. You will gain a strong understanding of U.S. English and become confident using the real structures that native speakers use. The idioms part of this class teaches you everyday expressions and phrasal verbs to help you speak fluently, accurately and independently.

Conversation & Listening - 11:00 -12:30

NESE’s Conversation & Listening classes provide you with an academically rigorous curriculum within a warm and engaging environment. Teachers lead the class dynamically, and students do as much of the speaking as possible. NESE’s curriculum exposes students to a wide range of authentic spoken English and real-life listening comprehension resources including films, audio news programs and guest speakers from the very first level. These resources prepare you to understand the English that you will hear outside of NESE in a variety of settings. By correcting your usage consistently, NESE teachers prepare you to use your English confidently in a wide range of social, academic and professional settings.

Reading & Writing - 1:45 -3:15

NESE’s Reading & Writing classes are designed to teach you to comprehend various forms of written English and to express yourself clearly when writing. The reading component of this class introduces you to increasingly sophisticated authentic materials while engaging you in lively discussions of content, style and vocabulary. By focusing on reading skills such as skimming, scanning and guessing from context, you will be prepared to comprehend written English wherever you may find it. You are taught to write academically/ professionally as well as creatively, and you will have constant feedback from your teachers on the style, structure and content of your work. By learning to consider your reader when writing logically, grammatically and appropriately, you will become comfortable when writing and communicate successfully.

Intensive Business English

The NESE Intensive Business English course has three components: Grammar & Idioms, Business Communication and Business Reading & Writing. Additionally, there are special separate courses for professionals.

Grammar & Idioms (9:00-10:30)

NESE’s Grammar & Idioms classes build on your knowledge of basic structures while increasing your understanding of advanced forms and uses. The NESE curriculum is designed to reinforce and expand upon more basic structures as you progress through NESE’s ten levels. You will master increasingly more difficult grammar structures while receiving effective correction of any errors you make. NESE’s teachers are trained to highlight the differences between formal English and the everyday English you are likely to hear outside of the school, as well as the variations between American and British English. You will gain a strong understanding of U.S. English and become confident using the real structures that native speakers use. The idioms part of this class teaches you everyday expressions and phrasal verbs to help you speak fluently, accurately and independently.

Business Communication (11:00-12:30)

This class focuses on developing a student’s ability to use and understand common business/professional vocabulary as it occurs in everyday speech. Students improve listening comprehension through the use of radio programs, discussions, and short texts. Students are expected to present opinions on a variety of business topics. There will be regular drills and homework to help focus on conversational uses of business vocabulary and idioms. (Completionof Level 7 or Initial Placement in Level 8 Required.)

Business Communication for Professionals (11:00-12:30)

In this class, students discuss topics such as global marketing, entrepreneurship, monopolies, corporate structure, brand management, prices and commodities, corporate entertaining, and innovation in business. Students gain a greater understanding of US business culture and an ability to intelligently and clearly express views on a wide variety of business topics. (At least 5 years work experience and completion of Level 7 or Initial placement in level 8 required. Lower level students may enter this class with permission from the Academic Director.)

Reading and Writing for Business (1:45-3:15)

In this intensive course, students will develop, practice, and refine their business writing skills while focusing on the styles and tones of business vocabulary and business idioms. This course also specifically addresses writing business letters, resumes, memos, interoffice communication, and cover letters. Readings will include authentic business articles. (Completion of Level 7 or Initial Placement in Level 8 Required.)

Reading and Writing for Business for Professionals (1:45-3:15)

In this intensive course, case-studies and current domestic and international business situations are presented. Through texts, videos, and discussions, students sharpen and refine their English language and business skills in areas such as business writing, marketing, strategic planning, finance, international business, and human resource development. The Harvard Management Update, Business Week, journal articles and case studies as well as other current media are used throughout this class. (Completion of Level 7 or Initial placement in Level 8 required AND at least 5 years work experience. Lower level students may enter this class with permission from the Academic Director.)

Intensive TOEFL® Preparation Course

NESE’s intensive TOEFL® course

Students can enroll in NESE’s TOEFL® course for as little as one month or as for as many as 6 months. The NESE’s TOEFL® course is divided into three main skill areas: grammar, listening & speaking and reading & writing. The Institutional TOEFL® exam is offered every month at NESE to students in levels 6 and higher. There is no extra fee for full-time students to take this exam.

Grammar for TOEFL® (9:00-10:30)

This component of NESE’s intensive course focuses specifically on the grammar section of both the Institutional and CBT forms of the TOEFL® exam. In class, students receive an in-depth skill review of grammatical structures, learn advanced grammar forms, acquire test-taking techniques, and take many in-class, timed practice exams. This class also serves as an excellent review of advanced grammar topics. (Completion of Level 8 or Initial Placement in Level 9 Required.)

Listening & Speaking for TOEFL® (11:00-12:30)

This component of NESE’s intensive course focuses specifically on the listening and speaking sections of the iBT Next Generation TOEFL® exam. In class, students will practice listening to dialogues and lectures and will learn the skills required to respond to both the integrated and independent speaking portions of the exam. (Completion of Level 8 or Initial Placement in Level 9 Required.)

Reading & Writing for TOEFL® (1:45-3:15)

This component of NESE’s intensive course focuses specifically on the reading comprehension and the writing sections of the iBT Next Generation TOEFL® exam. In class, students will improve their skimming and scanning abilities, learn information recognition strategies, and acquire the writing skills necessary to complete the independent and integrated writing sections of the exam. (Completion of Level 8 or Initial Placement in Level 9 Required.)

Legal English

Legal English

In this course, students are introduced to the American judicial and legislative systems. They become familiar with legal terminology, learn how to analyze cases, and also understand how legal documents are composed. In addition, students may view actual court proceedings through visiting real courtrooms and watching videos.

This course has to be combined with our SEMI-INTENSIVE or INTENSIVE English courses. Our Legal English course is an after school class and it's only offered in January, July and August. Please contact the school for the specific dates. The cost mentioned on tuition refers to the Legal English only. Please add the cost for our English Course as well.

(Completion of Level 7 or initial placement in Level 8 required.)