How can I compare one English language school with another?
Most people have limited money, and everyone wants good value for money. With language schools it’s like holidays – we probably know what we want, but no single holiday offers absolutely everything we want. With language schools it’s similar, but there are important differences; you want some of the things you want from a holiday (a nice place, things to see, etc.) but you also want the professional service – the teaching, etc. – to be as good as possible.
So click here for a professional (but also) personal list of some of the factors you can compare. You have probably thought of most of them, but one or two may be new. It is not an ordered list, but we have tried to put some of the more important things near the top. We have also done it on a separate page so that you can print it out and use it if you want.
Click on a question to go straight to the answer:
1. Why learn English?
2. What is the best way to learn English?
3. So how do I find the best way of learning English for me?
4. How can I describe my level of English now?
5. Does my native ( = first) language make any difference?
6. How long will it take me to learn English?
7. Is it necessary to go to an English-speaking country?
8. Which English-speaking country is the best to learn in?
9. What kind of place is it best to study in – city or countryside?
10. What kind of accommodation is best?
11. Which is better – a big school or a small one?
12. Do small classes matter?
13. How can I compare one English language school with another?
14. Do I need to study grammar?
15. How do I learn enough words?
16. Which is the best dictionary to get?
17. How important is pronunciation?
18. What about exams?
19. If I need to use English for my work, should I study Business English?
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