With so many language schools out there in the real world and in cyberspace, why choose New York English? Good question.
Most schools will tell you that they have a unique method that guarantees success and is easy. But when you actually look into their programs, you may be disappointed. Many schools use the same textbooks, and if you've studied English and visited bookstores, you know what the standard texts are. Perhaps you've tried to learn on your own from those books or taken courses, and you still can't express yourself in English.
To begin with, we don't guarantee anything and you'd be a fool to accept that guarantee. Why? Because you don't learn a language the way you learn the facts of world history, and no one can teach you a new language. Your parents and siblings didn't teach you, nor did your elementary school teachers. You learn how to speak, read, and write in a language. Learning to effectively communicate in a language is more like learning how to play an instrument or a sport.. But everywhere language schools teach foreign languages and everywhere too many students don't learn how to effectively comunicate in the new language.
Another problem with most language schools is that that they have a one-size-fits-all method. Frequently, that method is determined by the publisher of the textbook used, or the school adapts the native or second language teaching methods of the public schools.
The methods we use depend on the level of skills you have. Think sports, team, coaching, learning how to play an instrument. First, you need to learn the basic skills. But that doesn't mean you will be sitting in class for endless hours paying fees. No, you will be practicing at home (think: shooting baskets, playing scales). You can work by yourself or with a partner, but you will be responsible for accomplishing the work. Classes especially at the beginner's level are strategy sessions. We'll show you how to develop your language skills
We will coach you
We will provide you with what we believe are the best materials and the best methods to help you learn.
• We use the latest technology
We will give you as much time as you need to develop your skills
We will not motivate you. If you are an unmotivated student, if your boss or your parent is forcing you to study English, and you dont want to, do yourself a favor and go to another school. Better yet wait until you are motivated to learn English.
If you do not meet agreed upon goals, you're off the team, out of the band, and out of school
We mean it: if you don't do the work, were kicking you out (we'll return all the money for unused class time).
You will work, work, work
You will save lots of money
You will dramatically improve your English language skills.
You will also have a lot of fun
But if class fees are so low, and we return the fees for unused classes of students asked to leave the program, how do we make money?
We are a limited profit corporation.
Our schools are locally owned and managed.
You must purchase the materials for the courses from us. We do not sell them in stores, but similar products cost far more than you will pay. Materials include mp3 downloads, CD's, DVD's, computer programs, printed materials, flash cards, and more. But remember, you will pay far less for these materials than you would if they were sold in stores.
New York English is a bargain -- and thats what New Yorkers insist on!