A student in the Intensive English program from May to June 2026, Keita Hayakawa talks to us about his studying English in the Northampton, ordering coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts, touring Boston’s City Hall, visiting Stephen King’s hometown, and watching Twin Peaks at the Amherst Cinema. Keita goes to show how much language and culture you can experience in an English immersion program in the US.
A guide for beginners on how to learn Spanish
Is there an ideal age to learn Spanish? The ideal age to learn Spanish online or in-person is any age. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
World of jazz: An Interview with Andy Jaffe, a Portuguese and Chinese language student living in the USA
An interview with a jazz musician about his experiences learning Portuguese and teaching Brazilian music in Taiwan.
Best TV Shows to Improve Your English While Enjoying Yourself
Want to improve your English fast? There are many American TV shows that can help you with both academic and casual English while enjoying yourself.
Intensive English: Top 5 Really Easy Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Mastering Your English
Tips and tricks to help you boost your English and hone your listening skills while enjoying yourself.
How to learn and improve English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
What are Academic English skills and how to improve them Are you comfortable using social English? Awesome! But what about […]