Business English, Language and Culture Training

New York, New York USA
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School Introduction

Language and Culture Training is a program of personalized English instruction provided to individuals and small groups. It is not a school per se. Private students (business and non-business) usually come to my home office in the histroic and interesting Chelsea area on the West Side of Manhattan. However, some business students prefer that I teach them in their workplace, which I do if it is in Manhattan. My students vary in their needs, levels of English proficiency and interests. For example, one young woman is an architect from Japan. Several students are wives of businessmen who are in New York for at least two years. One is the mother of two small children who hopes to re-enter the workforce. Two are local government officials in their country. One student from China is a computer specialist working for a law firm. All are non-native speakers with their own unique needs and language issues. My goal is to work with my students, in a relaxed environment, so they learn English vocabulary, grammar, listening, writing and communication skills that will help them in their everyday lives.

ESL Program Introduction

For small groups of business professionals and individual business students, the focus is on increasing business credibility in English-speaking business environments. It is important for these students to work and socialize more comfortably with English-speaking colleagues and friends and to function as valuable and productive assets to their companies and organizations. Basic business and language skills are taught along with suggestions for behavior modification in order to meet the expectations of English-speaking clients and colleagues. Additionally, the students learn every-day functional skills and practical strategies for business success.

In addition to Small Group Business English Sessions and Business English Coaching Sessions for Individuals, I offer English language and culture lessons for non-native speaking spouses and others who need to improve their everyday English and learn how to live effectively and happily in America. The topics covered, the texts used and the level taught depend on the individual's needs and preferences.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 24 in 2005
• Average Class Size: 8
• Hours per Week: See description above
• Minimum Age: No minimum age
• Issue I-20: No
• Housing Options:
• School Setting:  Urban 

Schedule & Fees

The time and length of small group sessions are negotiated with the client. Private students decide on the length of each session and the number of hours per week. There is a minimum of ten lessons required for all private students. Since there are often variables in requests for lessons, fees are sometimes negotiated. The following are examples of fees charged in 2005:

Group Business English Lessons in client office: 15 weeks (two-hour sessions) for a total of 30 hours of lessons (maximum of 8 students). $7,500. ($250 per session; materials [other than textbook] included).

Individual Business English Coaching in client office: two-hour sessions. $120 per lesson; materials (other than textbook) included.

Individual lessons at home office: $50. per hour; $100 for two-hours (minimum 10 lessons); handouts included.

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Public Speaking Courses
• One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons
• Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
• Courses for Children (under 12 years old)
• Learn at Teacher's Home

Housing/Accommodation Info

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Contact Info

Business English, Language and Culture Training
201 West 16th Street
New York City, New York 10011

Tel 212 691-6860
Fax 212 463-8470
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