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Dirty English

Wait, seriously? Yes, seriously. This is the class that your former English teachers never had the balls to teach you. This 10-week class puts the “adult” in adult education! It utilizes authentic, real-life content that showcases the best of American popular culture: its music, humor, and lots and lots of sex talk.

This course will feature discussions of drugs, race, politics, and other taboo topics to reinforce foundational skills of grammar, writing, listening, and speaking—all in a highly entertaining way. So sign up and learn some “forbidden” English, you little pervert!

Best for CEFR Level C1-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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Advanced Speaking & Pronunciation

This class focuses on spoken English and emphasizes standard American pronunciation. It will help speakers sound more confident, natural, and professional in their speech. Through guided listening exercises, accent training, and live and recorded speech, students will apply strategies to control the rhythm, stress, and intonation of their spoken English to work towards the goal of spoken fluency.

This class will definitely provide the most enjoyable workout for your tongue. Okay, maybe the second most enjoyable ;)

Best suited for CEFR Level B2-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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ENGLISH THrough American music

This 10-week class teaches students advanced English skills through one of the U.S.’ finest exports—American music.

Students will study the history and evolution of U.S.-based musical genres and study the most influential artists from the 1950s until today. This class does more than just analyze lyrics; it emphasizes listening and speaking skills, augments reading and writing abilities, and teaches pronunciation and grammar, too.

So put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and sign up for this class today!

Best suited for CEFR Level B2-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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TOEFL Prep for new 2025 exam

The TOEFL exam is the world’s most universally recognized test of English proficiency, accepted by over 11,000 colleges and universities in 150 countries. In this course, adult ESL students will learn how to prepare for and succeed on the iBT TOEFL exam.

This class is designed for upper-level students who need to score well on the iBT TOEFL exam to qualify for university study or employment in the United States. You will become familiar with the structure and content of the exam and learn specific test-taking strategies that will lead to higher scores. This class was designed and is taught by an instructor with 20+ years of TOEFL teaching experience who has seen thousands of students from scores of different countries succeed on this exam. Updated for the new 2025 exam.

Best suited for CEFR Levels B2-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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English through world Music

This 10-week class teaches students advanced English skills through the exploration of English language music from around the word. We will start in the U.K., then travel to Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and of course to the island of Jamaica to spend some time with Mr. Marley. This is a companion class, or a “Part Two” to our “English through American Music” course. In addition to the study of these musical scenes and cultures, this class will also discuss the music of television, movies and even parody music.

This class does more than just analyze lyrics; it emphasizes listening and speaking skills, augments reading and writing abilities, and teaches pronunciation and grammar, too. So put on your headphones and don’t forget your passport!

Best suited for CEFR Levels B2-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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english for business

This course is designed for adult students who would like to become more comfortable using English at work and working with international clients in English.

In small online classes, students will get personalized attention as they work to improve their speaking proficiency and strengthen their English reading, listening and writing skills.

Students will discuss contemporary topics in an ever-changing business landscape and grow the confidence to use English more at their jobs. Sign up today so you can finally get that promotion over that your pompous coworker of yours!

Best suited for CEFR Levels B2-C2

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 10 weeks, 20 sessions

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ESL Level X

This class is one of the rare courses specifically designed for highly proficient English speakers at a C2 level, students who use English everyday, but are never satisfied. This class puts the “finishing touches” on a lifetime of language learning.

ESL Level X doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. This class focuses on the final skills needed for true linguistic fluency: advanced grammatical concepts, accent modification, slang and idioms, and the cultural context in which English language is used.

You completed ESL Levels 1-7 years ago. Now it’s time to try “Level X.” Now accepting applications of C2 students.

Exclusively for CEFR Level C2 and above

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 8 weeks, 16 sessions

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Spanish for Nurses

This course is designed for native English speakers who work in healthcare and realize that their old high school Spanish classes are not helping them communicate with their patients muy bien.

This class does not waste time reviewing stuff you don’t need; it does not force you to memorize random words to keep alive a daily streak on your phone.

Unlike the little owl, your human teachers will teach you specific, targeted language that you can use mañana at the clinic, office, or hospital.

Learn practical, useful medical Spanish and increase your confidence. Sign up for the wait list today.

This class is best suited for English-speaking healthcare workers who have a basic familiarity of Spanish, but need more ability and confidence, especially when speaking at their workplaces.

Class style: online, live, synchronous

Class length: 8 weeks, 16 sessions

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