English Language Center: BostonSemi-Intensive Plus EnglishThe 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.Intensive24845/course/semi-intensive-plus-english-english-language-center-boston-24845/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonTOEIC PreparationThe TOEIC Preparation course is offered to students at the intermediate and advanced levels year-round. This course includes Sections A and B of the General English Course Schedule in 20 group lessons. During Section C, students in this course take individual lessons, which focus on material specific to the TOEIC exam. One sitting of the Institutional TOEIC at ELC is included in the program fee. Test preparation54321/course/toeic-preparation-english-language-center-boston-54321/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonTOEFL PrepararionOffered year-round to high intermediate and advanced students, TOEFL Preparation is an intensive, 30-lesson-per-week course. It combines 20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons focusing on TOEFL preparation and academic skills. Also included are test-taking strategies, test-taking practice, and skill building in all areas covered by the TOEFL. Test preparation54320/course/toefl-prepararion-english-language-center-boston-54320/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonCambridge First Exam (8 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53887/course/cambridge-first-exam-8-weeks-english-language-center-boston-53887/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonCambridge First Exam (11 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53888/course/cambridge-first-exam-11-weeks-english-language-center-boston-53888/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonCertificate in Advanced English Preparation (11 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The Certificate in Advanced English is open to students with an advanced level of English who wish to prepare for the CAE examination, given after the final week of the course. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the CAE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the CAE course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53891/course/certificate-in-advanced-english-preparation-11-weeks-english-language-center-boston-53891/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonCertificate in Advanced English Preparation (8 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The Certificate in Advanced English is open to students with an advanced level of English who wish to prepare for the CAE examination, given after the final week of the course. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the CAE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the CAE course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53892/course/certificate-in-advanced-english-preparation-8-weeks-english-language-center-boston-53892/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonGroup 5 Semi-Intensive EnglishELC offers a range of Executive Courses for business professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. Classes are professionally conducted by native speakers of English with advanced degrees, specialized training in teaching EFL, and business experience. In class, students focus on developing communicative competence. Students are given ample practice in conducting meetings, leading and participating in small group discussions, socializing cross culturally, presenting data, and telephoning. There is also a reading and writing component of each course where students review grammar basics, develop vocabulary, and practice basic business writing. While instructors follow a general business English curriculum, they also customize the course as much as possible to suit the specific needs of each group. Complimentary coffee and tea are made available for our executives each morning.Business54314/course/group-5-semi-intensive-english-english-language-center-boston-54314/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonCombination English PlusELC offers a range of Executive Courses for business professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. The Executive Combination Plus English course contains 20 General English and 15 individual lessons per week. Classes are professionally conducted by native speakers of English with advanced degrees, specialized training in teaching EFL, and business experience. In class, students focus on developing communicative competence. Students are given ample practice in conducting meetings, leading and participating in small group discussions, socializing cross culturally, presenting data, and telephoning. There is also a reading and writing component of each course where students review grammar basics, develop vocabulary, and practice basic business writing. While instructors follow a general business English curriculum, they also customize the course as much as possible to suit the specific needs of each group. Complimentary coffee and tea are made available for our executives each morning.Business54316/course/combination-english-plus-english-language-center-boston-54316/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonGroup 5 Combination EnglishELC offers a range of Executive Courses for business professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. The Executive Combination English course contains 20 group and 15 individual lessons per week. Classes are professionally conducted by native speakers of English with advanced degrees, specialized training in teaching EFL, and business experience. In class, students focus on developing communicative competence. Students are given ample practice in conducting meetings, leading and participating in small group discussions, socializing cross culturally, presenting data, and telephoning. There is also a reading and writing component of each course where students review grammar basics, develop vocabulary, and practice basic business writing. While instructors follow a general business English curriculum, they also customize the course as much as possible to suit the specific needs of each group. Complimentary coffee and tea are made available for our executives each morning.Business54315/course/group-5-combination-english-english-language-center-boston-54315/detail.
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English Language Center: BostonGroup 5 Intensive English ProgramELC offers a range of Executive Courses for business professionals with at least an intermediate level of English. Classes are professionally conducted by native speakers of English with advanced degrees, specialized training in teaching EFL, and business experience. In class, students focus on developing communicative competence. Students are given ample practice in conducting meetings, leading and participating in small group discussions, socializing cross culturally, presenting data, and telephoning. There is also a reading and writing component of each course where students review grammar basics, develop vocabulary, and practice basic business writing. While instructors follow a general business English curriculum, they also customize the course as much as possible to suit the specific needs of each group. Complimentary coffee and tea are made available for our executives each morning.Business54313/course/group-5-intensive-english-program-english-language-center-boston-54313/detail.
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