How to Learn Spoken English in Boston
Whether you are learning English for educational or professional reasons, Boston, Mass. offers a variety of learning options. Many colleges and universities in the area provide ESL courses for foreign students. Boston's language schools are devoted to teaching immigrants and foreign workers to learn English quickly and effectively. In addition to English classes, Boston offers opportunities for conversational learning and deep immersion in an English-speaking environment.
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Find a school that offers English as a second language classes. Many local colleges and universities offer ESL courses for their students. The Boston Language Institute and the Boston Academy of English both provide a dedicated curriculum for English learners.
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Immerse yourself in English by staying with a Boston host family. Homestay programs provide lodging and meals, along with a comfortable environment for you to hone your language skills. Many of these programs include access to English lessons.
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Take a walking tour of Boston to improve your English skills. Boston Walks offers an educational tour of the city for ESL students. You will have the opportunity to practice your conversational skills as you go along on the tour.
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Take the TOEFL. Many educational institutions and businesses in the U.S. use the Test of English as a Foreign Language as a requirement for students and employees. You must take this test if you are hoping receive a degree from a U.S. college or university. Boston's Roxbury Community College offers the paper-based version of the TOEFL test.
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Tips & Warnings
Online courses can supplement or replace physical classes for some students.
Programs like Rosetta Stone can also help students to learn English.
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