How long is an intensive English program? Ready to get serious about learning English? And have a rich cultural experience? […]
Read and discuss García Márquez’s Cien años de soledad with Virginia Invernizzi!
This January, Virginia Invernizzi (Ph.D. in Latin American literature) will lead discussions about Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez’s Cien años de soledad (One […]
Darlene Tells Her Story: An Interview with Darlene, a Spanish language student living in the USA
An interview with an ILI student learning Spanish is the USA or how the love of tango led to the study of Spanish.
Intensive English: Top 6 Really Easy Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Mastering Your English
Six tips and tricks to learn and master the English language that are fun and easy to do.
ILI Board President Markus Jones Values The Power of Language
ILI Board member, Markus Jones, talks about the power of language and why he values his work with ILI and what the school means to the community.
Interview with an ILI English student from Japan who built a career in the U.S.
Intensive English student, Takahiro, talks of his journey learning English at ILI , going on to earn his masters and PhD and landing a job in USA.
Academic English vs General English: Should I improve my Academic English Skills?
Imagine walking into a party where everybody speaks English.
What kind of English will you hear? What English will you speak to make friends?
Northampton’s International Language Institute earns highest ranking from national accreditation authority
The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) has certified the International Language Institute (ILI) of Massachusetts through August 30, 2026. This five-year accreditation is the highest level bestowed by ACCET, which since 1978 has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education and training provided by the institutions ACCET accredits.
Kathy Learning Spanish (again): Interview with a Spanish language student living in the USA
An ILI Spanish student talks about her language learning journey and how influential her teachers and her travel experiences shaped her interest in learning Spanish.
ILI Intensive English Program (IEP) students build community with Janelle!
How Janelle Rivers, a self-professed skeptic of remote learning, found herself pleasantly surprised by the unexpected benefits and potential on virtual education.