[core & academic english classes] esl
ABOUT US
The Park Street Church FOCUS ministry offers three sections of English classes: Core English, Academic English and TOEFL iBT (internet-based TOEFL). All classes are taught by caring volunteer teachers from the Park Street Church community and held inside the church buildings at One Park Street, just across the street from Park Street T station. The school year is divided into three terms: Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer. Class sizes are usually small, most having fewer than 10 students. Everyone is welcome.
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Core English
The Core English classes at FOCUS are useful to anyone seeking to improve their English conversation skills. We provide 8 levels of English—so, at time of registration, you will be placed into a class level according to your current English fluency.
Two options are offered to accommodate a variety of schedules: daytime classes, which meet twice a week and evening classes, which meet once a week. You may register for and attend both day and evening classes, if you prefer. All students must register before participating in class.
Day Classes in Fall 2008
Semester: September 16 to December 11
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 11:30am
Cost: $90 per person (includes the textbook)
Payable by cash or check at registration
Registration*: September 11, Thursday, 9:30am to 11:00am
Late Registration: Wednesdays, September 17 and 24, 1:30 pm only
Childcare: Yes, ages 2-4. $2 per day, per child. Limit 15 children.
*If you are a new student, please bring your passport to register on September 11. At the time of registration, you will be given a placement test to determine which level is best for you.
Evening Classes in Fall 2008
Semester: September 19 to December 12
Schedule: Fridays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $80 per person (includes the textbook)
Payable by cash or check at registration
Registration*: September 12, Friday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Late Registration: Fridays, September 19 and 26, 7:00 pm only
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare is provided for evening classes.
*If you are a new student, please bring your passport to register on September 12. At the time of registration, you will be given a placement test to determine which level is best for you.
Academic English
Our evening classes in Scientific Writing, Scientific Editing, Scientific Presentation and Pronunciation, and Legal English are open to international scholars with intermediate and advanced English language ability. They are intended for doctoral, post-doctoral and research scholars involved in academic research. There are two evening class options available on either Thursday or Friday nights.
Fall 2008 classes meet September 18 to December 12, Thursday & Friday classes, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Registration for new students begins on the first day of class. If you have any queries, please email us at aenglish[at]parkstreet.org.
TOEFL (internet-based)
This class is intended for students who plan to take the new TOEFL iBT (internet-based TOEFL). It focuses on the four language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students will work with teachers to complete practice exercises based on typical TOEFL questions. Weekly homework assignments will include practice test questions from a current TOEFL-preparation text.
Evening Classes in Fall 2008
Semester: September 19 to December 12
Schedule: Fridays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $80 per person (includes the textbook)
Payable by cash or check at registration
Registration: September 12, Friday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (for new and returning students)
Late Registration: Fridays, September 19 and 26, 7:00 pm only
Childcare: Sorry, no childcare is provided for evening classes.
CONTACT US
General Questions:
focus[at]parkstreet.org
Karen Patschke, ESL Coordinator
kpatschke[at]parkstreet.org, 617.523.3383 ext. 236
Gabriele Campanella, Academic English, Chief Instructor
aenglish[at]parkstreet.org
