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.
Conversational English Classes Summer 2013
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Semester
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May 21 to Aug 8
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Schedule
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Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM
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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, May 16, 9:30–11 AM
1:30 PM on WEDNESDAYS ONLY. [May 22, 29 and June 5]
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Childcare
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Available for ages 2 to 4. $5 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.
Elective English Classes (Children’s Literature or Idioms) Summer 2013
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Semester
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May 31 to Aug 7
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Schedule
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Children’s Literature – Wednesdays, 9:30-11 AM
Idioms – Wednesdays, 9:30-11 AM
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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, May 16, 9:30-11 AM
1:30 PM on WEDNESDAYS ONLY. [May 22, 29 and June 5]
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Childcare
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Sorry. No childcare available.
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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]
No Academic English in summer 2013. Evening classes will resume Friday, September 20, 2013, the first day of class in the fall session.
Class offerings include: Scientific Writing & Editing, and Scientific Presentation and Pronunciation.
For questions or program information, email aenglish@parkstreet.org.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 8:30 pm. There are only 15 spaces per course so register early.
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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, September 20, 6:30 PM
6:50 PM on September 27 and October 4
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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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May 31 to Aug 9
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Schedule
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Fridays 9:30–11:30 AM
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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, May 16, 9:30-11:00 AM
1:30 PM on WEDNESDAYS ONLY. [May 22, 29 and June 5]
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Childcare
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Sorry. No childcare available.
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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
