combine LANGUAGE PRACTISE AND TOURISM WITH OUR ENGLISH & NYC DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
Our English Outdoors concept is specifically designed to immerse you in NYC life and culture, giving you the unique opportunity to practice your English in authentic city settings. Our groups meet in indoor and outdoor locations all over the city, allowing you to boost your English and make the most of New York.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CITY
From Bryant Park to Dumbo, this immersive experience takes you beyond traditional settings to iconic spots across the city. Locations alternate between Brooklyn and Manhattan’s best parks, markets, and public atriums. Boost your English in real-life settings while discovering new neighborhoods every day and making the most of your NYC trip.
FOCUS ON SPEAKING AND FLUENCY
Practice your English in topic-driven language sessions that focus on speaking, improving fluency, and building confidence. Our English sessions center around conversation topics and NYC related themes that keep the group engaged and the conversation flowing. Groups are kept small (maximum 8 per group) to ensure you get plenty of opportunities to speak and receive personalized corrections.
EXPLORE THE HEART OF NYC WITH OUR DISCOVERY DAYS
Embark on an exciting journey through the streets of New York City! Three mornings per week we are on the move, practicing English and exploring the city with EO’s unique Discovery Days. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Discovery Days give a fully immersive experience that help build English fluency and confidence. These excursions include walking tours, museum visits, famous landmarks, social activities, and more. We’ll delve into themes related to art, immigration, architecture, movies, politics, finance, history, and more all while experiencing the bustling energy of NYC firsthand. There is no better way to combine English and tourism!
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STANDARD ENGLISH & NYC DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
The English & NYC Discovery Experience take place at indoor & outdoor locations throughout New York and center around weekly conversation topics and NYC themes. English sessions focus on practicing speaking, improving overall fluency, and building confidence. Groups are kept small (maximum of 8) and are divided into three levels giving you plenty of opportunities to speak and meet people at your same language level.
Group locations alternate between Brooklyn and Manhattan’s best parks, markets, and public atriums, and on three mornings per week you are on the move and exploring the city with EO’s Discovery Days. Discovery Days give you a fully immersive experience by practicing your English in real-life scenarios while exploring both iconic New York spots and some of the city’s best hidden gems. You will discover new neighborhoods, visit famous New York City museums and landmarks, and discuss themes related to art, immigration, the city’s history, and more.
All locations have been carefully selected based on comfort and accessibility and vary between outdoor and indoor locations to allow for all types of weather. There is no better way to combine English and NYC tourism!
Key Facts:
· Fully immersive English sessions
· Explore different NYC locations daily
· Three cultural excursions per week with EO’s Discovery Days
· Small groups (maximum 8 people)
· Meet new people at your same language level
· Improve fluency (even after just 1 week!)
· Engaging weekly conversation topics and NYC themes
EO Morning English Session PDF Discovery Days PDF BOOK NOWSession Times
- Monday: 10am-1pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Thursday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Friday: 10am-1pm
Start dates
Any Monday, from March 11th to December 13th, 2024
Minimum Level
Pre-Intermediate
COMBINED ENGLISH & NYC DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
If you are interested in joining the English & NYC Discovery Experience but would also like some individual, specialized attention in the afternoon, this is the option for you!
This combines the morning English & NYC Discovery Experience with three individual sessions in the afternoons. You will receive 1-on-1 speaking practice and weekly conversation topics and themes are tailored to your needs and interests. This is the fastest way to improve your fluency!
You will meet every morning on location for your group and individual sessions.
Key Facts:
· 1-on-1 conversation practice & faster progress
· Tailored weekly conversation topics and NYC themes
· Fully immersive English sessions
· Explore different NYC locations daily
· Three cultural excursions per week with EO’s Discovery Days
· Small groups (maximum 8 people)
· Meet new people at your same language level
· Improve fluency (even after just 1 week!)
EO Combined English Session PDF
Discovery Days PDF BOOK NOWSession Times
- Monday: 10am-1pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Thursday: 10am-1pm (Discovery Day)
- Friday: 10am-1pm
- Individual sessions in the afternoons, usually in two sessions of 1hr and 1hr15
Start dates
Any Monday, from March 11th to December 13th, 2024
Minimum Level
Pre-Intermediate
INDIVIDUAL 1:1 ENGLISH & NYC DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
We offer tailored, private English & NYC Discovery Experiences if you would like more individual practice. Weekly conversation topics, NYC themes, and Discovery Days are tailored to meet your specific needs and areas of interest. We focus on what YOU want to explore in NYC.
In individual sessions, you get more opportunities to practice your conversation skills and improve your overall fluency with undivided attention. Individual sessions take place at indoor and outdoor locations throughout New York.
You will meet on location for each session.
Key Facts
· 1-on-1 conversation practice
· Tailored weekly conversation topics and NYC themes
· Tailored cultural Discovery Days throughout NYC
· Explore different NYC locations daily
· Improve fluency (even after just 1 week!)
BOOK NOWSession Times
Flexible, subject to teacher availability
Start dates
Flexible throughout the year
(Minimum 2 sessions for students taking a group program – Minimum 6 sessions for a standalone individual program)
Minimum Level
Beginner
FAQs
Q: What is the English Outdoors concept?
A: Our new English Outdoors concept is specifically designed to immerse students in NYC life and culture, giving students the unique opportunity to practice their English in authentic NYC settings. English Outdoors means ‘outside of the traditional classroom’ but not necessarily outside in a park: our morning English sessions take place in both indoor and outdoor locations all over the city. Instead of being in the same place everyday, students will meet in a new iconic and authentic place every day.
Q: What are the benefits of an outdoor program?
A: Being immersed in the life and culture of NYC adds a unique element to the experience, as students are able to truly experience NYC life and culture first-hand in authentic settings. NYC related topics and destinations are incorporated into the weekly conversation topics. Students are in the unique position to improve their English, expand their knowledge about NYC, be able to practice their English in truly authentic NYC settings, and live like a true New Yorker!
Q: Where do the English sessions take place?
A: The city becomes the classroom! EO’s morning English sessions in New York take place in locations (both indoor and outdoor) all over the city. There is a range of indoor locations for rainy days or when it is too hot in summer/too cold in winter, so lessons are guaranteed every day, whatever the weather.
Some examples of outdoor locations include: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park, Cobble Hill Park, Madison Square Park, Domino Park & Union Square…
Some examples of indoor locations include: Brookfield Place, Essex Market, Industry City, Barnes & Nobles, & Usagi
Q: Will it be comfortable for the students? Will there be restrooms?
A: Yes and yes! Locations have been carefully chosen based on comfort, space, ease of access, points of interest close by, proximity of public restrooms, etc. They take place in small groups of 8 students maximum (average 5/6). Students seat around a table, in semi-circular seating, or in a row.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: If it rains, gets too hot or too cold, sessions will switch to an indoor venue or be taken on one of our many cultural or educational Discovery Days located in indoor locations. New York City is full of great museums and semi-secret indoor public spaces.
Q: What about the COVID sanitary measures?
A: This is one of the advantages of being outdoors: students will make the most of the space and natural airflow rather than being inside in a crowded classroom and using Air Conditioning. We recommend that students bring a mask for public transport and a small bottle of hydroalcoholic gel to sanitize their hands as often as needed.
Q: How far will the accommodation be?
A: Our homestays are located in Brooklyn, on average 30 minutes by subway to Brooklyn Heights and 35-40 minutes by subway to Lower Manhattan. We alternate between locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan for our sessions so that students don’t always have to travel to Manhattan every morning, and also because there are plenty of great locations to explore in Brooklyn!
Q: What happens after sessions? Are there organized activities?
A: There is plenty to do and see in New York so you will never get bored! We organize 1 to 2 social activities per week which you are welcome to join (walking tours, happy hours, lunches, museums…) and we also give you plenty of suggestions of things to do in your free time (famous sights, hidden gems, festivals, markets…)
Our daily location guides also include many cool ideas for things to do and places to visit in the area after class.