American English Language School

  If you are trying to become a U.S. citizen, you will need to pass the naturalization test, also known as the U.S. Citizenship test. We at American English Language School would like to provide you with all the information you need to know to be prepared for this test. The U.S. Citizenship test contains the principles of American democracy, the American system of government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. It is conducted like a one-on-one interview and has four sections: speaking, reading, writing, and civics.             During the test, you will meet the USCIS officer that will be giving you your test and the speaking section will begin. The officer will ask you questions to assess your eligibility for citizenship. You will need to be able to understand what the officer is asking and be able to respond correctly. Once your speaking section is over, you will begin the reading section.  ...

There are plenty of different tests that you can take to measure your English language skills or to prove your English proficiency to schools and employers. Last week, we talked about the TOEFL exam and what you can expect. This week, we will discuss the TOEIC, another test that measures your proficiency in English. However, while the TOEFL is more academic-based and more difficult, the TOEIC examines professional and business-related English. The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) exam allows you to test your current English level proficiency. Companies around the world use the TOEIC as a benchmark for determining job candidates’ ability to communicate in English, so having a high TOEIC score can help to make you a strong candidate for job opportunities with global organizations. The test is split into two parts: the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test and the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test. Each test is scored differently. The TOEIC Reading and Listening test...

Are you required to take the TOEFL exam but not sure what it is? Well, you have come to the right place. We have compiled all the information you need to know before taking the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is an internationally recognized test that measures the English language ability of non-native speakers. So, if you are interested in attending an English-speaking college but are not a native speaker, you may need to take the TOEFL exam as part of your application. The TOEFL exam will show the admission officers at the school you are applying to that you know English well enough to be able to participate in class and complete coursework. In order to receive a higher score on the TOEFL, you will need to prepare and study months in advance. Luckily, tests are usually scheduled every week. You just need to find a convenient authorized test center near you. When you register for your TOEFL test, you will need to enter your identificat...

  Lately, times have been challenging. Americans have been in quarantine for months and our daily lives have changed drastically. Many plans keep being pushed back, dreams of studying abroad to further education keep being postponed and plans for the future may seem like they may never happen. American English Language School knows that students may feel discouraged or scared to study abroad right now, so we do all that we can to ensure the health and safety of our all of our students and staff. The safety of our teachers and students is what is most important, and we will continue to follow the strategies and measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health departments. After you have decided to study English in the United States during COVID-19, you might be worried about what the classes will look like or how the facilities will be run in response to the pandemic. At AELS, we are making a few changes to ensure everybody’s safety...

  New Quarter Announcements October 2020 Are you ready for the new quarter? Our ESL classes will start again on Monday, October 5 th , and with a new quarter comes some new announcements for all our students. This past Friday, we had our upcoming students take their placement tests. All of our students must take a placement test so we can place them in the appropriate class for their level. This is how we determine students’ reading, listening, and speaking skill levels. Then at the end of the quarter, students will retake the test to see how you have improved. The placement test is the last step before joining our ESL program. Now that students have finished testing, it is time to get ready for the upcoming quarter! Our ESL classes will continue to be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. However, there will be some changes to our u pcoming quarter. When entering our facility, students will need to wear a face mask, as well as our teachers. We care abou...