Learn English in the US
Top 10 Reasons

1. Learn American English in a safe, caring environment
2. Have fun while learning communication skills
3. Improve your English in order to get better grades in future classes
4. Share your ethnic background with your classmates
5. Gain cross-cultural awareness
6. Visit American historical sites
7. Feel more comfortable speaking English
8. Gain more confidence in reading, writing and listening
9. Quality to enter universities and colleges
10. Raise your TOEFL score

Many four-year universities grant undergraduate and graduate degrees in many disciplines. Intensive English classes can greatly improve your chances for entering such a university. Learning good communication skills in an intensive language learning setting is more beneficial than taking separate courses here and there. A curriculum designed for English as a Second Language learners will address your specific language needs, and immerse you in a learning environment more completely. Faster results will be obtained and, since you most likely want to apply to the university, an acceptable TOEFL score is required.

Furthermore, studying intensive English before attending full-time undergraduate or graduate classes will give you more confidence, and improve your chances of passing your future classes. Just being able to 'get by' in English is often a recipe for failure. Higher level English skills will help you cope better in your classes once you enter a degree-seeking program and enhance your academic progress. Thus enrolling in an intensive language program is the smart way to begin your studies in the US.

With confidence comes success. English is the key to your success. Since English is fast becoming the universal language in most of the world, your career choices will be greatly improved with good English skills. Furthermore, American English is somewhat different from British English, and in some fields is even preferred.

Special field trips of historical interest will enhance your learning and understanding of the United States.

Author
Carol Lambert
Worcester State College