American English Language School

  At American English Language School, we understand that it is important to make things easier for our students to understand and know how they are doing in class. If our students know how they are doing in their class, at any point of the class, they will be able to know when to improve before it is too late. If they know they are doing better in the class, they will strive to become even better before their quarter is over.   This is why we have taken the time to create a wonderful system and easy to learn app so that our students can have access to their grades and progress in the class anytime they want. The app has many features along with students’ grades so they can know all about our school and all about what we do.   The MyAELS app has many different features that our students can use. There is the calendar which allows students to see all the important dates and their class schedule right on their phone. They also can read our many blogs that are post...

  Some travelers may enter the U.S. with the intention of visiting but end up wishing to study instead. If you decide that you would like to study English in the U.S., you may return to your home country and apply for an F-1 visa or you may file a request with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to change your status from a B1/B2 visa to an F-1 visa. Keep reading to find more information about what it means to change your status.   If you would like to stay in the U.S. to enroll in a language school, then you will need to change your visa to an F-1 visa. In order to start the process, you will first need to make sure that you understand the difference between the visas.   What is a B1/B2 visa? A B1 visa allows individuals to travel to the U.S. for short business-related trips. A B2 visa also allows individuals to enter the U.S. for short trips. However, the B2 visa is used when traveling for fun or visiting friends and family.   B1 and B...

  If you are preparing for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the more time you give yourself to prepare, the better. This isn’t a test you can study for overnight. Between the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections, you will need as much time as possible to prepare.   Another one of the challenges students face when taking the TOEFL is the difficult vocabulary. There may be many new words you haven’t seen, and although it might seem impossible to conquer, there are some things you can do to help you feel more confident when taking the exam. There will be various new words throughout the reading passages and multiple vocabulary questions that will ask you to identify the definitions of words used throughout the text.   In our previous blogs, we went over some common vocabulary words you may find on the test. In order to help you to succeed, here are 15 more common words you will find on the TOEFL.   1.    ...

  One problem some students face is participating in the class. Shy students tend to hide in the back of the classroom, not participate in class discussions, or ask questions. This may work for some students, but how can you improve your English skills when you never practice? Yes, talking in front of others may seem like a nightmare to some students. However, you decrease your chances of improving.   Class engagement helps you to learn. While some students cower in the classroom and dread being called on by their teachers, it will ultimately help you. If you enrolled in a large classroom, yes, it is easy for you to not take part in various activities, but what are you gaining from the class? At American English Language School in Los Angeles, our ESL classes are small, which may sound horrifying for some. However, it allows our teachers to give students more attention and every student a chance to answer questions. When the teacher calls on you, it will force you to exp...

  American English Language School wants our students to succeed in every possible venture that they set their minds on. At AELS, we also want our students to want to be as serious and hardworking about their English education as we are there.   When students come to class prepared and well rested, they will have a better chance of becoming a better English speaker. If students come to class every day, they will be able to speak more in class, learn new words, and be more comfortable in a class environment. Our class small group ratio encourages our students to have a more individualized experience with our teachers. They will be able to have their sentences corrected and have a more intimate relationship with their teacher and their classmates. This closeness allows our students to feel more comfortable about using English instead of worrying about making mistakes in front of others. In order for this experience to take place, students need to be present in class. ...