The Park Street Church FOCUS ministry offers three sections of English classes: Conversational 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 subway 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. Maximum class size is 15 students. Everyone is welcome.
conversational english
The Conversational 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 Winter/Spring 2012
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Semester
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January 17 to April 19
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Schedule
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Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30AM - 11:30AM
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Cost
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$120 per person (including textbook). Payable by cash or check at registration.
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Registration (1)
*Late Registration
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New student registration, January 12, 9:30AM - 11AM
1:30PM on WEDNESDAYS ONLY. [January 18, 25 or February 1.]
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Childcare
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Available for ages 2 to 4. $2 per child, per day. Limit 15 children.
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If you are a new student, please bring your passport to register. At the time of registration, you will be given a placement test to determine which level is best for you.
Evening classes Winter/Spring 2012
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January 20 to April 20
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Schedule
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Fridays 7:00PM - 9:00PM
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Cost
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$100 per person (including textbook). Payable by cash or check at registration.
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Registration (2)
*Late Registration
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New student registration, January 13, 7PM - 8:30PM
7PM on January 20, 27 or February 3
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Childcare
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Sorry, there is no childcare provided for evening classes
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If you are a new student, please bring your passport to register. 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, and Scientific Presentation and Pronunciation 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. Classes meet on Friday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. There are only 15 spaces per course so register early.
Class offerings include: Scientific Writing & Editing, and Scientific Presentation & Pronunciation.
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Registration
*Late Registration
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New student registration, January 20, 6:30PM - 7:00PM. First class follows.
6:45 pm on January 27 or February 3
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Cost
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$100 per person (including textbook) payable by cash or check at registration.
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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.
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Semester
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January 20 to April 20
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Schedule
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Fridays 7:00PM - 9:00PM
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Cost
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$120 per person (including textbook). Payable by cash or check at registration.
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Registration (2)
*Late Registration
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New student registration, January 13, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
7PM on January 20, 27 or February 3
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Childcare
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Sorry, there is no childcare provided for evening classes.
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If you are a new student, please bring your passport to register. At the time of registration, you will be given a placement test to determine which level is best for you.
[CONTACT US]
General Questions
focus[at]parkstreet.org
Karen Patschke, ESL Coordinator
E: kpatschke@parkstreet.org | T: 617.523.3383 ext 236
Academic English Questions
aenglish[at]parkstreet.org
