2011
01.27

Why Study English In Boston? It’s Wicked Awesome

With famous sites like the USS Constitution, the Freedom Trail, Paul Revere House, and Plymouth Rock Boston is known for its rich history.

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But Boston is so much more than a tourist destination…

The city of Boston is home to more than 150,000 students and 50 colleges and Universities!!

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With a variety of English, Business English, and Test Preparation Courses EC Boston will provide you with the foundation you need to reach your goals.

Check out our course options at www.ecenglish.com/boston

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2011
01.25

Do you like to travel? Ever thought of living abroad?

English teaching opportunities are available all around the world, and EC Boston is the place to get certified!!

In EC Boston’s TEFL Certificate Program, teacher trainers have the opportunity to observe our expert instructors while mingling with international students who have come from all over the world to study at EC Boston. In small classes, trainees learn which methods work best and why. They combine theory with the practice of teaching volunteer students. Teacher feedback provides additional valuable support to first-time teachers. Trainees learn how to set goals, address different learning styles, plan classes, evaluate text books, manage classroom atmosphere, test students, and even learn about professional development opportunities. In addition to all this, teacher trainees put together a large portfolio of course materials, lesson plans and job research which can be used throughout their teaching careers.

Both Full and Part Time Classes are available!!

What former EC Boston TEFL students have said about the program:

“This program helped me to achieve the goal of integrating different aspects of teaching into my lesson plans. In the process, they became more communicative and accessible to all learner types, visual, auditory, etc.” – Stephan, June 2009

“My goal was to feel more at ease in front of a class and to do this, I needed the theory (approaches, methodologies, etc.). I definitely feel that I’ve achieved them.” – Valeria, June 2009

“I would recommend this course in a heartbeat. It exceeded my expectations. I found the course to be very challenging in a really good way, so that we were forced to improve our teaching skills all the time. The course in general was very rewarding, and it was nice to have teachers who cared so much about helping us improve. I feel more than confident about teaching abroad and in the U.S. after having taken this course.” – Claire, May 2010

The next TEFL Start Date is February 7, 2011.

REGISTER TODAY!!

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2011
01.14

If you need to certify your level of English with a recognized English language test, EC Boston TOEFL and IELTS Crash Courses are an ideal option. These 4-week intensive courses have been developed to ensure you obtain the best score you can when sitting for your chosen exam.

EC Boston TOEFL & IELTS courses are suitable for students who:

  • Wish to enter an English speaking university
  • Need an internationally recognised English qualification for their profession
  • Want better opportunities for future employment
  • Are serious about improving all areas of their English and gaining a highly respected qualification

Practice

You will use authentic test materials to prepare yourself fully for your test. You will participate in regular mock tests, and prepare for all sections of the IELTS or TOEFL tests.

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:

The Cambridge ESOL Examinations are recognized by employers, universities and colleges all over the world. These Internationally recognized examinations are great for challenging, testing and confirming your English language abilities.

FCE (First Certificate in English

An exam of upper intermediate level English – suitable for you if you can confidently deal with a wide range of spoken and written English.

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English

An exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and academic purposes. It is widely recognized for work or study purposes.

CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Cambridge ESOL’s most advanced exam is aimed at students who have a high level of English and are able to function effectively in almost every English speaking context.

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2011
01.06

Bostonisms: Words you won’t hear anywhere else!

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WICKED – Multi-purpose word that is used most commonly in replace of “very” or “really”.  You will definitely only hear this in New England!

Isn’t that wicked awesome??

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JIMMIES: In Boston, Jimmies are to ice cream what mustard or ketchup are to a hot dog.  Jimmies are a popular topping for ice cream.

rotary

ROTARY: In New England it is NOT called a “roundabout” or a “traffic circle” it’s a rotary, and they are not always so easy to drive through.

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