Student voices

I have been studying English in level 2 class in NYEA. When I first came here, speaking and listening to English was very difficult. But my teacher, Joe, has always told me to relax and been patient with me. He led me to improve all my linguistic skills including speaking, listening, writing and reading at fast speeds..

I studied at NYEA for two months from last August, went back to Korea, came back to the states again and registered in NYEA. Sachi always gives me advises and takes care of me via Email. She is my mentor who motivates and helps me enjoy studying English at NYEA.

I have been studying English little by little from the first grade of middle school to the end of my doctoral course. When I first came to the US, however, even ordering a cup of coffee was a challenge and II could not understand any of American English at all.But now, since studying at NYEA, I can understand a lot of things in English and feel so much improvement.
Thank you.

Part of the program involves observing and sitting in on how the NYEA teachers teach and run their classes. Observing classes objectively in a professional capacity as a teacher means you pick up on things you don’t notice just from participating in class as a student. The final part of the program involves giving simulated lessons to the other students. Teaching a class with students of different nationalities is very nerve-wracking, but it was an eye-opening experience for me. The whole program and all the classes are conducted in English. The American TESOL program doesn’t just show you how to be an effective teacher, it’s also a great way to develop your all round English language skills. I’d strongly recommend it.

There were lots of different people on my program so I was able to build up a useful network of contacts. If you’re looking to become an English teacher you get to learn teaching methods you wouldn’t normally learn in your own country. Even if you don’t actually become a teacher, the course is useful for helping you to communicate and work with people in an English speaking environment. TESOL is a well-known qualification. If you’re interested in a more interactive-focused teaching approach, where you can compare your own English language skills with others, this is the course for you.You pick up skills that can be applied across a whole range of scenarios and situations. I’d really recommend it!

Before NYEA, my English level was very low. I could not have a real conversation in English and my listening was worse. Now, after only 1 month of learning English at NYEA, I can watch movies in English and I can speak with people. NYEA also helped me to improve my reading skills and my vocabulary.
I will never forget the teachers at NYEA. They are very kind, friendly, and professional. There is a very good atmosphere between all students.
I will be an NYEA ambassador everywhere I go.
Thank you very much,
God bless you.

We worked equally on the four parts of the TOEFL test (reading, listening, speaking and writing), but the teachers closely adapted the classes to our specific needs (for example the speaking part for me). I couldn’t have had a better preparation. At the end of the six weeks I was ready for the test, but I also clearly improved my daily English.
Moreover, the school is located in the center of the financial district in lower Manhattan, and it’s a good start to discover many of the most iconic places in Manhattan (One World Trade Center, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, and Trinity Church). Interesting activities, which I unfortunately didn’t try because of the lack of time, are proposed each week to meet outside of the school. The staff is also very helpful and accommodating.

What I also loved about this school is the very welcoming atmosphere. I was anxious at first because of my age, but the teachers and students all welcomed me and I felt very comfortable studying with them from the first day. I own a facial salon in Japan and have many English speaking clients. I need to use English on a daily basis, so the English I learned at NYEA will help me a lot in communicating better with my clients. I will definitely be back to study at NYEA next year!

The teaching methods at NYEA include writing, listening, and grammar practice but mostly they focus on speaking. Specifically, we study idioms and expressions that we need to communicate, interact with people, and to express ourselves in daily life.

The other thing I really liked about NYEA is their flexibility about classes. If you need to take a few days, they manage it and let you take the time off as long as you attend your classes regularly. They are also very helpful and friendly so you will feel pretty comfortable anytime you need help.

Thank you NYEA!

I took the entire 12-week Business English course. My goal is to work for an international company. I liked the business class very much! The average class size in business was only two students. That was amazing! Because of the small class size we could express our individual wishes for what we wanted to learn. In my course, I created an individual elevator pitch, letter of application/CV, and optimized my LinkedIn profile. The instructor is a native English speaker but also a specialist in business because he worked on Wall Street.

Every day we read the daily newspaper and discussed business related articles. We also analyzed business videos on Bloomberg and CNN. In addition, we took fieldtrips to the Museum of Finance and the Federal Hall located in the Wall Street area.

The school is accredited and very professional. Before the lessons begin, there is a written and oral placement test. Every month there is an exam. Don´t worry about that! If you pay attention in your classes you will pass the exam. At the end of the program you get a professional certificate from the course for your CV! The entire staff is very smart, helpful, and professional.

To socialize with other students I participated in the Friday voluntary school activities. We visited many New York attractions. I had the opportunity to build new friendships and network with people from all over the world.

I will recommend the New York English Academy 200% in Germany and Portugal! Thank you for this experience!

Also, this school seemed the most diverse, with people from all continents. Many language schools have students only from Europe, etc. The diversity of this school makes it fun, interesting and good for studying. I need to make connections around the world, and since the students at this language school are from everywhere, I can make many friends. So, this school is perfect for me.

Also, the school is very well located, it’s a dynamic neighborhood. The area is full of shops, cafes and restaurants, and we’re very close to the Wall Street Pier, where you can take the ferry to Rockaway Beach and other nice places. We’ve been to that beach on a Friday school trip, it was really fun and good to share experiences and great times with other classmates. I definitely recommend this school.