| If you are considering enrolling at an English as a | | | | Get a dedicated ESOL teacher |
| second language school it could be for many reasons, | | | | Having experts who are qualified to teach the English |
| perhaps you are traveling to a country which has | | | | language ensures that you are getting a quality learning |
| English as their main language, or perhaps you want to | | | | experience. Also, qualified teachers are more likely to |
| be able to speak and write effectively in this language | | | | keep up to date with new approaches and resources |
| for business purposes. Whatever your reason you are | | | | too. Having a supportive learning environment is very |
| going to need to find a school which offers quality | | | | important when you are outside of your comfort zone. |
| courses and plenty of opportunity to practice your | | | | Clear curriculum goals |
| skills. | | | | Not having clear goals about how long your course is |
| By enrolling at an English as a second language school | | | | going to take or what the learning objectives are can |
| you will: | | | | be a hindrance to your education. An English as a |
| Have a variety of courses suited to your abilities | | | | second language school will have their courses well |
| Chances are that you are wanting to learn English | | | | organized into weekly modules and will clearly explain |
| quickly, so for this reason your course needs to be | | | | the goals and aims of the curriculum. |
| enjoyable and suitable to your current abilities. The | | | | Personalized teaching & progress monitoring |
| amount of time you have to study will depend on your | | | | Enrolling at an English as a second language school will |
| other commitments to such as work, childcare and | | | | most likely require you to undergo an entry test and |
| sporting commitments, so having a range of courses | | | | interview where you will be tested for your current |
| lengths to choose from is a bonus. | | | | language skills. This enables the school to cater your |
| Meet other students who are in a similar position to | | | | learning format to your abilities and provide |
| you | | | | recommendations and guidance along the way. |
| Utilizing the skills you learn with others who speak | | | | All of the above points are important to your learning |
| English as a second language, is a great way to check | | | | of the English language and being able to use it |
| your progress and understanding of the language. Not | | | | effectively. There are plenty of courses online for you |
| only that but if you are enrolling at a school which is | | | | to sign up to and use, however amongst other things |
| away from your home country, it's nice to have | | | | you don't get the benefits above and therefore may |
| someone to share experiences with and make | | | | not be getting value for money. |
| friendships. | | | | |