This program is a private classroom session focusing on the technical aspects of language and communication skills based on topics of the clients�f choice. Additionally, the session offers clients learning opportunities (and often times coping mechanisms) to develop their skills for adjusting to American culture and their new surroundings. All lessons are either private or semi-private (classes with two students) and tailored to suit our clients�f lifestyle and level of English. Through conversation, our instructors work with clients in speaking and listening and learning correct sentence structures, pronunciation, methods of communication, American culture and more.

Conversation Practice in Person and Over the Phone Program (LG; Language Gym)

This program is designed to improve students�f conversation skills both in person and over the phone. In addition to the coursework of the private conversation practice program, the student will receive a 10-15 minute phone conversation with an instructor. The focus will be based around the development of phone etiquette. Phone sessions offer students the ability to evaluate speech patterns when physical contact is not possible. An evaluation of the student�fs phone speaking level will also be provided. Students will learn how to convey their point and correspond with businesses, schools, and various customer service agents. The goal of this program is to increase a student�fs comfort level when contacting officials and administrations.

Intensive Specialized Program (SLG; Specialized Language Gym)

This program is a structured program private lesson customized to match clients�f educational needs. With an experienced instructor, they establish and meet their learning objectives. Our instructors evaluate clients�f English competency and then create a lesson plan designed specifically for their student's needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: speaking, writing, grammar, listening, reading, pronunciation, business, and public presentations.

Professional/Academic Writing and Grammar Program

Written communication is especially important at work/school. Business/academic writing often follows specific expectations. There are a wide range of standard phrases that are expected in business writing and a requirement in description of appropriate styles and conventions for academic writing that are generally not used in everyday English. This program is designed to meet students�f professional and educational needs. In a class, stunts read articles and references critically, learn how to extract examples from secondary research, determine what could be conclusions and what would be suggestions based on the conclusions.

Improve Public Speaking/Meetings and Presentations Program

This program is designed for the intermediate and advanced level non-native speaker. Classes consist of voice and speech warm-ups and exercises to help students begin to feel comfortable expressing themselves in English in social or group settings. By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to present short impromptu, demonstration, and informative speeches, as well as engage in challenging debates and dramatic readings. This class is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable expressing their ideas clearly in the work place, school, social settings, or at home.

Improve Conversation / Vocabulary / Expression skills program
Many ESL students or non-native English speakers complain that they understand English (grammar), but are not confident enough to jump in a conversation. Reasons for this include, but aren't limited to:

The strategy of improving speaking skills is to speak, converse, and talk as much as you can! Our professional instructors provide you a program with the most effective curriculum for your level. Our instructors offer advice in not only developing vocabulary to prevent translating word for word and understanding sentences as a whole, but also offer advice on where to find outside of the classroom conversation practice and how to approach it.

Intensive TOEFL Program

This program offers an extensive Private TOEFL Prep course for students who have taken the course previously and those who are taking it for the first time as well. Each student will have a course made for them that perfectly fits their needs, strengths and weakness. With Professional TOEFL teachers and private, customizable classes, students will learn to take the TOEFL exam with confidence and ease and will be able to achieve their highest potential.

Intensive Interview Practice Program

This program will be helpful for students interviewing for graduate schools and adults applying for jobs in the US as well as around the world or in their own companies.

With the interview practice program, students learn how to overcome the obstacles of the interviewing process in the United States; a process which may be one of the most stressful experiences many international students will face. These private interview practices will give students the tools to anticipate potential questions as well as handle any situation they may encounter. Students will also learn steps they can take to build their interviewing skills and develop a detailed presentation. Through role playing, mock interviews and detailed, intensive instructions, students will leave this program with better a hold on the interview process than many native English speakers.

Develop Self Marketing Skills
Learn how to identify and pitch your own unique skill set in any interviewing environment. Build confidence and learn preparation techniques to speak knowledgably about what you have to offer.

English as a Daily Language (EDL) Program

This program is an out-of-classroom session with our experienced, bilingual, or bi cultural instructors who are proficient in teaching conversational English, US culture, and methods of communication.

Our instructors participate with clients in various activities, helping them improve their English and teaching them skills necessary for successful communication with English speakers. Our clients�f English skills improve as well as their understanding of American culture, which our clients have told us has led to them feeling more confident and better adjusted to life in the Unites States. Most of our instructors have experience in teaching English as a Second Language and they all have an understanding of cultural differences and are sensitive to clients�f needs.

Custom-made Sessions
EDL programs are available at any time* and in a location convenient to you. Lesson plans are tailored to suit your lifestyle, priorities and proficiency in English as well as to meet your preferences in activities and conversational topics.

* Some restrictions on scheduling times may apply. Please refer to Services Offered below.

Variety of Activities
You can choose from a list of activities available at Boston Life or create your own course by selecting various daily activities you want to engage in with your instructor. Activity examples are listed below:

English lessons in your home activity
These private, completely personalized lessons are designed for the busy working person, or a stay-at-home parent (the client's children may also participate in the lesson), who wishes to improve their English but finds it difficult to travel to the Boston Life Office. Whether it is at a local cafe or in the comfort of your home, an experienced Boston Life Instructor will meet you at a location and at a time that is most convenient for you.

City life and English lesson activity
These private, completely personalized lessons are designed to help you quickly adjust to living in the US by learning and practicing English while acquiring the skills necessary to facilitate everyday life. Whether opening up a bank account, or learning to order fresh meat at a supermarket, an experienced Boston Life Instructor will assist you in these daily activities.

Other activities

Lesson schedule
All private programs are offered at times convenient to you with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions available. Each lesson is two, three, or four hours, as you decide. Each regular session for EDL takes a minimum of two hours (Some activities or sessions for four or more hours are available upon request).

Boston Life Advantage Card
Collect stickers for each lesson at Boston Life (one sticker per hour) and receive a free lesson when you reach 30 hours. The card is not redeemable.