Learn English in Miami in
USA
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8 or 18 20 group lessons
per week (general english), Conversation classes, private
courses. |
Our school is located in the ART DECO area, South Beach. Ocean
Drive beach is 2 minutes walking distance. Restaurants, bars, and .....many
to discover in the very special place
Tuition programs
- 1 lesson: 60 minutes
- Minimum age: 18
- Schedule:
18 lessons AM, 9:00 to 1:30 or
11:00
to 3:30
18 lessons PM, 1:30 to 4:00
8 lessons, de 9:00 to 11:00 or 11:30
to 1:30 or 1:30 to 3:30
Private courses ONLY in the afternoon after 1:30 PM
- Maximum of 8 students per class, average
of 4.
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All Classes are a mix of Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, with a
focus on 'conversation' and practicing ‘real life’ situations.
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Conversation course; 2 choices. Either on Saturday 9:30
to 12:00 OR Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 ŕ 8:00 PM.
To be taken
with a 8 or 18 lessons per week program.
- NO CLASS ON FRIDAY
- School material:
25$US to be paid on the spot.
- All levels available
- Access to Internet and Email.
- Evaluation and attestation of linguistic
training.
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Starting dates
Every Monday.
School closing dates
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Jan. |
Feb. |
April |
May |
July |
Sept |
Nov |
Dec |
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15 |
22 |
31 |
4 |
7 |
24,25 |
25 |
Available options
- Airport transfer: we recommand a taxi (around
25$US) to reach the accommodation reserved for you.
- All our rates are valid
from January 1st till December 31st,
2011 and never include the plane
ticket.
art-deco buildings in Miami
The school organises the following EXCURSIONS ($):
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SOUTH BEACH WALKING
TOUR
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SOUTH BEACH BIKE
TOUR
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BAYSIDE / STAR
ISLAND CRUISE
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SHOPPING: AVENTURA
MALL
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SHOPPING: SAWGRASS
MILLS MALL
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REAL ESTATE TOUR
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EVERGLADES ADVENTURE
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KEY WEST OVERNIGHT
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ORLANDO/DISNEY
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CALLE OCHO/LITTLE
HAVANA
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BAHAMAS
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ATTENTION PLEASE:
ALL STUDENTS GOING TO THE USA IN ORDER TO GET A LANGUAGE COURSE MUST
KNOW THAT THE I-20 FORM IS NOW COMPULSORY, AND IT IN ORDER TO ASK FOR A
STUDENT VISA F-1, IF THE COURSE IS OF A MINIMUM OF 18 LESSONS A WEEK.
ALL NATIONALITIES ARE CONCERNED.
FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS, THE I-20 FORM IS ALSO COMPULSORY BUT ARE EXEMPTED
FROM VISA.
PAYMENT OF THE
SEVIS FEE (AMERICAN ANTI
TERRORIST MEASURES) WILL BE ALSO COMPULSORY BESIDES THE VISA EXPENSES.
REQUIRED FOR ALL NATIONALITIES.
SEVIS I-901 (Student and Exchange
Visitor Information System): PRICE: 200$US
This SEVIS fee is
required of all foreign nationals who come to the United States
for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study in institutions
such as colleges, universities, and language training programs. It
is payable one time for each single educational program in which an
F-1 student participates, extending from the time the student is
granted F-1 status to the time the student falls out of status,
changes status, or departs the U.S. for an extended period of time.
This fee is new
and goes into effect September 1, 2004.
SEVIS fee payments will be used by the United States Department of
Homeland Security to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
This program makes it possible for international students and
exchange visitors to attend schools in the United States.
The fee also funds the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS),
a computer system employed to track international students and
exchange visitors during their stays in the United States.
SEE OUR CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS.
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Apartment studio, hotel,
Youth hostel.
NOTE: We disadvise for your stay in Miami a family accommodation. Those
are relatively far from South Beach. The public transportation to join
the school turns out to be particularly difficult. That's the reason why
we strongly recommend an accommodation directly on South Beach.
- Sunday arrival.
- Saturday departure.
- Apartment studio (2 minutes walking distance).
Full equiped, Cable TV. No meal.
- Hotel: prices vary according to season,
type, ..... But all are walking distance from the school. According to your
dates of travel and budget, we will help you find the best hotel
accommodation option.
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Youth hostel, very close to
school, double occupancy only, no meal. According to your dates of travel
and budget, we will help you find the best hostel accommodation option.
Placement fee (once):
100$US
You can pay your
accommodation directly on site.
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Program / week |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
STUDIO APARTMENT
(price per apartment) |
500$US |
800$US |
1100$US |
1300$US |
Hotel
( + / - ) |
65$US/night (economical), 99$US/night
(mid-range), 200$US + / night
(beachfront / 4 stars) |
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Hostel |
from 23$US to 39$US per night |
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Things what you will learn according your level
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10 Things that you will learn in
English Beginner Level |
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1- |
Greetings,
introductions, alphabet |
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2- |
Questions, contactions, negatives
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3- |
Plural/Singular |
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4- |
Vocabulary! Numbers, colors, clothes, food
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5- |
Verb 'To Be' |
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6- |
Present Tense,
conjugations |
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7- |
Present Continuous
Tense, conjugations |
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8- |
Basic Shopping/Money situations |
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9- |
Basic Travel/Restaurant
situations |
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10- |
Basic Business/Office situations |
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10 Things that you will learn in English
High-Beginner Levell |
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1- |
Review English I |
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2- |
Feelings, Emotions |
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3- |
Adjectives |
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4- |
Prepositions |
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5- |
Comparisons/Superlatives |
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6- |
Past tense verbs, Regular vs. Irregular |
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7- |
Future tense verbs, Will vs.
'Going to' |
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8- |
Shopping/Money situations |
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9- |
Travel/Restaurant situations |
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10- |
Business/Office situations |
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10 Things that you will learn in English
Intermediate Level |
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1- |
Review English II |
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2- |
Pronunciation Exercises |
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3- |
Telephone English |
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4- |
Present Perfect Tense |
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5- |
Past Perfect Tense
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6- |
Continuous Tenses |
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7- |
Gerunds/Infinitives
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8- |
Phrasal Verbs |
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9- |
News Articles & Movie Reviews |
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10- |
American history & culture |
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10 Things that you will learn in English
Advanced Level |
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1- |
Review English III |
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2- |
Pronunciation, Accent Reduction
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3- |
Business English |
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4- |
Review All Tenses |
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5- |
Conditionals |
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6- |
Modals, Embedded Questions |
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7- |
Passive Voice |
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8- |
Advanced News Articles |
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9- |
Student Presentations |
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10- |
TOEFL Preparation |
Town information
Most big city of the South
of the United States in the South East of Florida. The Biscayne bay and
the islands isolate it from the Atlantic Ocean. Its Miami Beach, vast
group of luxury hotels and villas ( 93 300 inhabitants), occupies an
island of 5 km wide and goes in the North on 140 km in a continuous chain
of sea resorts to Palm Beach.The Art-Deco district is particularly
interesting to visit.
Pictures of Miami. Click to
enlarge.
THINGS
TO SEE & DO AROUND SOUTH BEACH:
Event Calendar:
Art Deco Weekend: January
South Beach Wine & Food Festival: February
Miami International Boat Show: February
Winter Music Conference: March
Miami International Film Festival: March
Sony Ericsson Tennis Open: March/April
Miami Fashion Week: May
Art Basel: December
South Beach Sites:
Casa Casuarina (Versace House), 1116 Ocean Drive
Espanola Way, Washington Ave., between 14th Street & 15th Street
Lummus Park, between Ocean Drive & beach, 5th Street to 15th Street
Flamingo Park, along Meridian, from 8th Street to Espanola Way
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, 2000 Convention Center Drive
Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins
Mangos, 900 Ocean Drive
Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive
Things To Do:
Miami Beach Visitor Center, 1920 Meridian
Jungle Island, Watson Island, 305-400-7000
Miami Seaquarium, Key Biscayne, 305-361-5705
Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave, 305-673-7530
World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Ave, 305-532-9336
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave, 305-531-1001
Art Deco Tour, $20, 1200 Ocean Drive, 305-531-3484
South Beach Bike Tours, 305-673-2002
Bowling, Lucky Strike Lanes, 1691 Michigan Ave.
Salsa Mia (Salsa classes) at Yuca, 501 Lincoln Road
South Beach Kayak, 1771 Purdy Ave, 305-332-2853
Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, 305-532-3350
Volleyball, between 7th & 8th Street on beach
Rollerblade/bike rentals, Fritz’s, 1620 Washington Ave, 305-532-1954
Scuba/Snorkeling, Tarpoon Lagoon, 300 Alton, 305-532-1445
Professional Sports:
Basketball: Miami Heat (American Airlines Arena)
Football: Miami Dolphins (Dolphin Stadium)
Baseball: Florida Marlins (Dolphin Stadium)
Restaurants:
American: Jerry’s Famous Deli, 1450 Collins
American: News Café, 800 Ocean Drive
American: Big Pink, 157 Collins
Mexican: Lime, 1439 Alton Road
Mexican: El Rancho Grande, 1626 Pennsylvania
Cuban: Larios, 820 Ocean Drive
Cuban: Porta Sagua, 700 Collins
French: La Sandwicherie, 229 14th Street
Spanish: Tapas & Tintos, 448 Espanola Way
Italian: Hosteria Romana, 429 Espanola Way
Thai: Thai House, 1137 Washington Ave.
Brazilian: Texas de Brazil, 300 Alton Rd.
Greek: Taverna Opa, 36 Ocean Drive
Seafood: Joe’s Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave.
Seafood: Monty’s Raw Bar, 300 Alton Rd.
Gym/Healthclub:
'Crunch', 1259 Washington Ave.
Movies:
Regal Cinema, 1100 Lincoln Road (corner of Lincoln Rd & Alton Rd)
Area Shopping Malls:
Aventura Mall (North Miami)
Dolphin Mall (West Miami)
Bayside Marketplace (Downtown)
Dadeland Mall (South Miami)
Bal Harbour Shops (North Miami Beach)
Sawgrass Mills Mall, Discount Mall (Sunrise, FL)
Supermarkets:
Publix, 1920 West Ave.
Whole Foods, 1020 Alton Rd.
Transportation:
South Beach Local Bus, only $0.25 cents, 8am-1am, loops around South
Beach
South Beach Taxi, 305-595-7522
Laundromat:
510 Washington OR 1427 Alton Road
Weather forecast
Miami Beach....google map....click here
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