English Language Center: Boston Semi-Intensive Plus English The Semi-Intensive Plus Program at ELC is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A and B Monday through Friday, and Section C on Tuesday and Thursday. Section A is titled Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation & Listening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Vocabulary & Pronunciation on Tuesday and Thursday. Students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers. Teachers also give feedback and special exercises to help students improve pronunciation. Intermediate and advanced students will study one of our special elective classes. Intensive 24845 English Language Center: Boston 05 520.00 English Language Center: Boston
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English Language Center: Boston
English Language Center: Boston

Semi-Intensive Plus English

Course type

Duration

Classes per week

Age range

Intensive
1 - 52 weeks
24
16 years old and older
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Class level
All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Boston.
Student age
Age range 16 years old and older
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

Course description

The Semi-Intensive Plus Program at ELC is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A and B Monday through Friday, and Section C on Tuesday and Thursday. Section A is titled Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation & Listening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Vocabulary & Pronunciation on Tuesday and Thursday. Students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers. Teachers also give feedback and special exercises to help students improve pronunciation. Intermediate and advanced students will study one of our special elective classes.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Class schedule

 
Course duration 1 - 52 weeks
Start dates27 Feb, 26 Mar, 23 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 9 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec
Start dates for beginners 27 Feb, 26 Mar, 23 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 9 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec
Classes per week 24 lessons per week
(each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days Monday - Friday
School holidays 20 Feb, 28 May, 4 Jul, 3 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, 24 Dec - 25 Dec

English Language Center: Boston does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

 
Lesson 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Break 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Lesson 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Start date

Duration

Course fees

$485

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English Language Center: Boston
Semi-Intensive Plus English

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Course Fees

$485
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