Northampton, Massachusetts, nestled in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, is more than just a picturesque New England town. It’s a vibrant, culturally rich community that offers a unique and immersive environment for learning English.
Why Study a Language in Western Massachusetts? Here are 11 Reasons
New England may be famous for cozy fires in January, but come May, the scenery changes. As snow banks melt and crocuses bloom, Western Massachusetts awakens with activities to mark the arrival of spring.
ILI’s Highlights of 2023: You helped make them possible!
Free English classes welcome more immigrants and refugees than ever before! It was early 2023 when the MA Department of Elementary […]
Learning English and volunteering: a student reflects on connection and community
Learning English and Volunteering Volunteering in the community can play an important part in learning language and culture. Current IEP […]
Interview with Edwin Cubillos, Colombian photographer and peace activist
We caught up with Edwin, a student in the Intensive English Program, to discuss both his work and his experience […]
Top 7 Reasons to do an Intensive English Program (IEP) in the Summer
After months–or years—of studying online at home or taking English classes in their home countries, millions of students want a […]
ESL classes: What are the objectives and aims of English language students?
Your goal may be to attend university, work at an international company, or build a new life in a country […]
ILI international students visit and learn at the Smith College Museum of Art!
Smith College Museum of Art Sharing the best of Northampton with our international students in the ILI intensive English program is […]
Literate Mending in Multilingual Families
Children and Parents Talk about Language Riya and I are sitting at a café, talking about her experiences as a […]
How much time does it take to learn a new language?
Quick question. Does it take three months or two years to learn a foreign language? The answer is yes. In […]