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Brooklyn School of Languages

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English school in New York: Brooklyn School of Languages

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Key points

Brooklyn is a great NYC district for an authentic experience of the Big Apple
School with a family atmosphere a few minutes from Manhattan
Unlimited leisure options in a city that never sleeps

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodations: Host family, Student house, Residence
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 18 years
Average age: 34 years
Nationality mix: France, Italy, Japan, etc..

Brooklyn is located just over the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, with its neo-gothic towers, from Manhattan. Life is different here: you're surrounded by a mosaic of communities which sharply contrast Manhattan. The area is a unique melting pot, a setting for movies, with its famous brownstone houses along tree-lined streets. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the bridge in Brooklyn Heights, our partner school welcomes you to a friendly environment. Its location, only one metro station from Manhattan, is a great asset. From the classrooms, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the most famous skyline in the world. Classes offer excellent study conditions and teachers give personal attention to each student. Facilities include free Wi-Fi. There is a wide array of shopping centres, restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy right on the doorstep.

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Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Conversation (group): 2 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 12
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 10:00-13:15 (Mon), 09:00-12:15 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Conversation (group): 13:00-14:00 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Conversation classes focused on New York City-themed topics: NYC transportation, Broadway, Fashion, Art, Film, Food, Brooklyn, Sports, Music, New York slang, Immigration, Current Events, etc.

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Bank holidays

01.01 / 17.02 / 25.05 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Holidays

26.11.2020 - 27.11.2020
20.12.2020 - 26.12.2020
28.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Options (group): 10 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 12
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 10:00-13:15 (Mon), 09:00-12:15 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Options (group): 13:15-16:00 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Options: Reading & Vocabulary, Reading & Writing, Pronunciation, Speaking & Listening, Critical Thinking, Essay Writing, Business English, etc.

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01.01 / 17.02 / 25.05 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Holidays

26.11.2020 - 27.11.2020
20.12.2020 - 26.12.2020
28.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 22 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 8 week(s)
Levels: Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 10:00-13:15 (Mon), 09:00-12:15 + 13:00-14:00 (Tues, Thu), 09:00-12:15 (Wed, Fri); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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01.01 / 17.02 / 25.05 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Holidays

26.11.2020 - 27.11.2020
20.12.2020 - 26.12.2020
28.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ General (private): 3 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 12
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 10:00-13:15 (Mon), 09:00-12:15 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
General (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 17.02 / 25.05 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Holidays

26.11.2020 - 27.11.2020
20.12.2020 - 26.12.2020
28.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 10 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 17.02 / 25.05 / 07.09 / 12.10.2020

Holidays

26.11.2020 - 27.11.2020
20.12.2020 - 26.12.2020
28.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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290 students gave their opinion about this school

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, bonne qualité descours et des profs! »

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Samir H.

25 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Die Schule ist super. Familiär, mal fühlt sich sehr willkommen. Hilfsbereite und lustige Lehrer.

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4 weeks, September – October 2019

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja das denke ich. Die Schüler waren etwas älter und nahmen den Unterricht ernst. Wir haben alle Englisch miteinander gesprochen auch wenn mehrer die selbe Muttersprache hatten. Man konnte mit den Schulkameraden etwas unternehmen da die meisten älter als 21 Jahren waren. »

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« Hilfsbereite Lehrer die immer gute Stimmung gesorgt haben. »

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Giorgia C.

39 years old - Italy

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La signora Milstein è una donna deliziosa: affabile, premurosa, socievole e soprattutto eccellente cuoca! Ho mangiato divinamente e la signora cerca di viziare i suoi ospiti come può! Ottima organizzazione della scuola sotto tutti i punti di vista

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1 week, September 2019

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Do you think you've made progress?

« I suggerimenti dati dall'insegnante per continuare a migliorare la lingua sono ottimi »

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Chiara D.

32 years old - Italy

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La città di New York è stupenda, la formula del corso standard permette di conciliare studio e turismo. La scuola organizza delle attività pomeridiane facoltative che rappresentano delle ottime proposte per gli studenti Professori e personale della scuola estremamente disponibili e sempre attenti ad ogni esigenza dello studente La famiglia è stata molto accogliente, attenta alle mie esigenze, sempre pronta a coinvolgermi nelle conversazioni e nelle attività quotidiane. Il soggiorno è stato piacevolissimo! La scuola offre numerosissimi spunti e proposte per il tempo libero, un grande aiuto per chi visita la città per la prima volta

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Sì, penso di aver fatto dei progressi. Trascorrere del tempo in un paese di lingua inglese, permette di esercitarsi con costanza, imparando a conoscere e ad utilizzare il linguaggio della vita quotidiana. »

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School highlights

« La disponibilità, professionalità, cortesia e competenza dello staff; le proposte e il materiale con suggerimenti riguardo al tempo libero; la posizione e la vista panoramica sulla città. »

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Testimonials

Helen Barke

Brooklyn School of Languages, New York
Duration: 6 weeks

Until now, the 6 weeks spent in New York were the best of my life! The city, the people and of course the gastronomy deserve a 100% positive satisfaction. When you stay for such a long period, you do not live like a tourist. After two weeks and through taking the subway everyday, chatting with the locals in the street and living the New Yorkers’ daily life, one feels like a local. I very much recommend the Brooklyn School of Language. There, you learn to know many people and you undertake many activities with them, as well as with the school. For example: a visit of the Rockefeller Center, ice skating in the Bryant Park, visits of many museums or an evening on Times Square… New York was the happy alternative to my daily life in Germany. Not only did I learn many things but I also got to know myself! I will certainly never forget this experience. Thanks to ESL for the supervision and the optimal organization of my language stay.

Oriane Chastonay

Brooklyn Schools of Languages, New York
Duration: 11 weeks

I spent 11 weeks in New York and attended a course at the Brooklyn School of Languages. It was a beautiful experience. Being in the “calm” of Brooklyn but only a 15-minute ride to Manhattan allowed me to enjoy the Big Apple while living the real New Yorker life in Brooklyn. The school is on the 34th floor of one of the only skyscrapers in this area – the 360° view on Manhattan is mind-blowing! I couldn’t get enough! The school is small, the team is very nice and I made new friends on the first day. The school organises 2 activities per week, to discover all the different areas of New York. In class, we speak a lot because groups are pretty small, but do less grammar. Enjoy your stay in Brooklyn!

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Host family
Our partner school selects its host families with special care. All live in Brooklyn, usually less than 30 minutes from the school by public transport. Some are even within walking distance. Staying with an American family is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in their culture and practise English in everyday life situations. You will stay in a single bedroom and choose from breakfast only, half-board or just the room.

Lefferts Garden Student House This Student House is located in the beautiful Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighbourhood, within walking distance of Prospect Park and many cafes and shops. You’ll be 25 minutes away from the school by public transportation – and 30 minutes from Manhattan! The house has 3 bedrooms (single or twin), a bathroom, a large living room and a kitchen where you’ll be able to cook with the other students. Ben linen is provided, but not towels. Wi-Fi is free. Common areas are cleaned once a week.

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East Bushwick Coliving (minimum 2 weeks)
Stay in a true New York neighbourhood: Brooklyn’s vibrant, multicultural Bushwick. You’ll have a private room (sheets included) and share bathrooms and common areas with your housemates. There are multiple shared kitchens, living areas with TVs, free Wi-Fi and even a back yard! Just 5 minutes away, you’ll find a subway station, which will connect you with the language school or Times Square in the centre of Manhattan in 40 minutes total. Enjoy the surrounding bars, coffee shops, street art and ethnic restaurants, all right on your doorstep!

Lefferts Gardens Shared Student House

General information

This shared house is located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, a charming area in southeast Brooklyn that gets its name from the combination of three nearby locations: Prospect Park, Lefferts Manor and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It's a small and quiet neighbourhood of just under 100,000 inhabitants, and it's located within walking distance to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. The best part of staying in Lefferts Gardens is undoubtedly its proximity to the beautiful Prospect Park - it's only 2 blocks away! Enjoy it on a hot summer day, watch the amazing colours in fall, and stroll through the park in the snowy winter. The house is a 3-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment with an modern kitchen, a spacious living room and big bay windows. It's just 30 minutes away from Manhattan by direct subway.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 25 minutes
Means of transportation:: Subway - Prospect Park Subway Station
Average public transport cost:: Weekly: $33 Monthly: $127
Walking distance to public transport:: 7 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 5 minutes
Restaurants:: 5 minutes
Shops:: 3 minutes
Pharmacy:: 8 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 4:00 pm Saturday until 12:00 pm
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit $100 credit card only

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area
	Cafeteria Self-catering. Modern kitchen available for students to cook their own meals
	Shared kitchen Kitchen is equipped with stove, oven, microwave, coffee/tea maker, kettle, rice cooker, panini press and refrigerator
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars) Free street parking
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 2 : 5 m²/ : 6 m²
	Shared room 2 : 18 m²/ : 23 m²
	Twin 1 : 11 m²/ : 13 m² It can also be booked for single use.

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking Smoking only outside
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets 3 students per toilet
	Shared showers 3 students per toilet
	Cleaning
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Wood floor
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided NYC does not allow bedroom doors to be lockable for fire safety purposes.

The school will take you to discover amazing attractions in the area. Make sure to take advantage of the free tours organised by the school to off-the-beaten-track places like the Frick Museum, The High Line and movie tours of New York! Explore the Brooklyn Flea Market, meet amazing people, grab one-off bargains and taste international food in the surrounding restaurants. Brooklyn offers intense nightlife, alternative clubs and friendly bars, perfect for a night out. If you decide to spend the night in Manhattan, be sure to cross the famous Brooklyn Bridge and see the sun set behind the skyscrapers. There are so many things to explore and enjoy in the city that never sleeps, so get ready for an incredible language study stay in the USA!

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One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson)	80 USD
One-to-one course (10-19 lessons) (per lesson)	75 USD
One-to-one course (20+ lessons) (per lesson)	65 USD
Airport transfer from JFK & La Guardia (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	160 USD
Airport transfer from Newark (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	180 USD
Transfer supplement (20:00-10:00)	40 USD
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One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson)	80 USD
One-to-one course (10-19 lessons) (per lesson)	75 USD
One-to-one course (20+ lessons) (per lesson)	65 USD
Airport transfer from JFK & La Guardia (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	160 USD
Airport transfer from Newark (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	180 USD
Transfer supplement (20:00-10:00)	40 USD
Course Material (to be paid on site) (In case of level change, approx.)	50 USD

One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson)	80 USD
One-to-one course (10-19 lessons) (per lesson)	75 USD
One-to-one course (20+ lessons) (per lesson)	65 USD
Airport transfer from JFK & La Guardia (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	160 USD
Airport transfer from Newark (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	180 USD
Transfer supplement (20:00-10:00)	40 USD
Course Material (to be paid on site) (In case of level change, approx.)	50 USD

One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson)	80 USD
One-to-one course (10-19 lessons) (per lesson)	75 USD
One-to-one course (20+ lessons) (per lesson)	65 USD
Airport transfer from JFK & La Guardia (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	160 USD
Airport transfer from Newark (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	180 USD
Transfer supplement (20:00-10:00)	40 USD
Course Material (to be paid on site) (In case of level change, approx.)	50 USD

One-to-one course (1-9 lessons) (per lesson)	80 USD
One-to-one course (10-19 lessons) (per lesson)	75 USD
One-to-one course (20+ lessons) (per lesson)	65 USD
Airport transfer from JFK & La Guardia (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	160 USD
Airport transfer from Newark (pick-up) (10:00-20:00)	180 USD
Transfer supplement (20:00-10:00)	40 USD
Course Material (to be paid on site) (In case of level change, approx.)	50 USD