American English Language School

  The holiday season is quickly approaching! The holiday season is full of family, friends, and gift-giving, and though this year may be different than what everyone has expected, we believe that it can still be a great holiday season! Here is how our students from around the globe celebrate the holiday season! One way to continue the holiday season cheer is to get together with family. Many students are abroad and not able to visit their families right now due to safety concerns. Luckily, we have technology. For students who are not able to be with their families due to the distance, they will call their loved ones on the phone or video chat. Some students said that they have a virtual holiday where they will video call their loved ones and have an online party.   One of our students says that they don't give gifts on Christmas, and they only get together with their immediate family. This year, he plans to still get together with his family, but virtually. He plans to ...

After the Thanksgiving holiday, the next holiday is Christmas. Christmas is a huge holiday that is full of family, friends, and of course, gifts. Everyone celebrates Christmas a little differently, but there are a few traditions that most families in the United States all share. Just like Thanksgiving, families usually get together and enjoy a feast. However, the main course of the Christmas dinner varies by family. Some families will have turkey or ham, some families eat tamales, some families eat roast beef, and some families may even eat a combination of all of these dishes! There are also usually a lot of delicious sweets to eat. However, as with the main course, the desserts vary by family. Some common desserts are gingerbread cookies, pie, and pudding. A big holiday tradition is gift giving! Some people shop in advance for the holiday, and some people buy their gifts last minute. Either way, the main idea behind gift-giving is to buy things that you think that the other perso...

  Homographs can sometimes be tricky when learning English. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. The words may also be pronounced differently. Homographs are part of the types of words that you will learn in American English Language School’s ESL Program . For now, read on to see some common examples of homographs in the English language. Bare and Bare The word bare can be used as an adjective to describe something that is not clothed, or bare can describe something that is basic and plain.  Examples: It is not good to walk around outside in your bare feet. The room was bare and empty before they moved in. The first sentence means that you should not walk around with your feet uncovered. The second sentence means that the room is plain and simple. Bat / Bat The first bat is a piece of equipment that baseball players use when playing. They swing the bat to hit the baseball. On the other hand, the second definition of the ...

  Do you want to learn English, but you don’t know where to start? There are so many different ways to learn English, but how do you know which way is right for you? Read on to find out more information about some popular ways to learn English that actually work. A well-known technique to learn English is immersion. The immersion method is completely surrounding yourself in English. The immersion method helps to make you not only speak but act like a native English speaker. Surrounding yourself with English all of the time helps you make sense of words little by little. That is why in our ESL course, all of our instruction and materials are in English. Students are also expected to only speak in English. Living with an American family is another great way to immerse yourself while studying in the U.S. You’ll be surrounded by English all of the time! Another way to learn English is by listening to English a lot . Unconscious or implicit language learning means learning withou...

  We are so excited for Thanksgiving this week! Thanksgiving is the holiday where families get together to enjoy a delicious feast and appreciate all the blessings they have in their lives. There are games to play, parades to watch, and plenty to be thankful for. Before eating dinner, it is traditional for everyone at the table to say what they are most thankful for over the past year. So in honor of Thanksgiving, we thought we would share a few things that our students and staff are thankful for this year. The most important thing that we are thankful for is our health. It is so important now more than ever for us to take care of ourselves and our family around us. Always be sure to wear a mask when going outside and continue to maintain social distancing. Social distancing means staying 6 feet apart from others. We want to keep ourselves and our family safe during this stressful time. Another thing we are thankful for is our family. Family is the most important thing. We ne...

While you are studying English at American English Language School , you might want to travel in California and there are so many things to do. California is one of the most diverse states, both culturally and when it comes to the options for fun activities. To make your transition easier, we have compiled 10 great places you should visit during your time in California. 1.      One of California’s most popular destinations is Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. There you can see the footprints of popular stars at the TCL Chinese Theatre, see the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, shop, and visit the Hollywood Wax museum.   2.      If you love nature and like to be outdoors, you must visit Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park. They are both beautiful national parks. Yosemite is known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, and giant sequoias. It is a great place to go camping, hike the trails, and even see some black bears and othe...

Choosing to study English in Los Angeles is a great opportunity to have lots of memorable experiences. From sights and shops to events, there is always a never-ending list of things to do! If you decide to study English in Los Angeles, you can study at American English Language School while still having time to explore all the great places and things the city has to offer! Here is a list of 8 great things you can do in Los Angeles during your language stay. 1.    The Hollywood Sign:  The Hollywood sign is a famous landmark that you can visit. The 45 feet tall white  sign spelling out “Hollywood” has been used in films and television shows frequently. If you want to see it up close, there are many different hiking trails to choose from, or you can take a shuttle. 2.    The Hollywood Walk of Fame:  Another popular place is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There you will find more than 2,600 celebrities’ stars embedded on the sidewalk. The stars are added to h...