Executive English Course Options

Course Options

At the Olin Center we understand that this commitment to learning is best inspired when students participate in selecting their own class schedules and course dynamics. For this reason we give businesses and employees great flexibility in choosing the design and frequency of their course. 

Businesses and business students can select from the following course options:

1.  One-on-one Private Lessons

    Course start dates: weekly

     Minimum age: 23

     For individual professionals

Individuals who work best in a completely personalized setting may select full time tutoring option.

Once evaluated by their instructors the curriculum will be designed according to the executive’s daily job responsibilities and language needs. 

A daily schedule may look as follows:

Monday- Wednesday   10-12am             Private Lessons

Tuesday                          3:15-4:15            Pronunciation Clinic

Thursday                         9:00-1:00pm      Private Lesson

Friday                               Visit to an MBA course at Cambridge College 

The student is free to set his weekly schedule as long as classes meet for minimum 2 hours/session and classes must meet for a minimum of 10 hours/week.

The cost for 20 hours or 2 weeks of individualized private lessons is: $1300*

*Please contact the Olin Center for information on the cost of longer programs.

2.  Combo Program - Group Lessons + Private one-on-one Lessons

    Course start dates: every 2 weeks

      Minimum age: 23

      For individual professional

Many business students appreciate speaking and learning in a diverse environment with several classmates but also request the 1:1 private sessions to address their specifics needs and areas of interest. For these students we offer a Combination Program which includes morning group classes and afternoon tutoring.

A daily schedule might look as follows:

Monday –Friday            9:00-12:30am               Morning Group Classes

Tuesday & Thursday   1:30-3:30                       Individual Tutoring

Again, students have the flexibility to schedule their own private lesson schedule as long as lessons meet for minimum 2 hours/ session and a minimum of 4 hours a week*

The cost for our basic 2 week combination course including Monday – Friday class from 9-12:30 and a total of 8 hours of private lessons: $1145

*additional information on more extensive private lessons and intensive plus group programs are available upon request.

3.  Executive Group Program

    Course start dates: weekly

     Minimum age: 23

     Minimum number: 5 professionals from the same corporation

The Olin Center offers personalized courses for groups of professionals from the same international corporation.  Instructors research the corporation and are interviewed prior to beginning the course.  Curriculum, texts, projects and activities are all designed according to the needs of both the corporation and the individual participants. 

Minimum 2 week program*

Options

20 lessons per week

             9:00 a.m. – 12:30pm

             Basic program cost: $1200 per employee

30 lessons per week

            9:00 a.m. –3:00pm

            Basic program cost: $1800 per employee

*Program length can be varied to fit the specific needs of businesses and business students

Olin Center also offers Executive Groups an option for weekly tutoring for an additional fee. 

Course Curriculum

Student in our all our Executive Programs acquire and practice new language skills through the following curriculum assignments:

Case Studies                           Telephone Dialogues

Discussions                             Role-Plays

Presentations                          Research Assignments

Writing Tasks

Curriculum Themes are designed according to the individual or group and may include

Grammatical Practice

Global Business Culture Perspectives

Listening and Discussion Skills for Meetings

Accent Reduction                

Oral Presentation                                                                       

Impromptu Speaking

Negotiating in English                                                               

Business Social Interaction

Business Networking                                                                

Idiomatic Business Speech

Executive Events

In addition to each executive’s independent course work, the Olin Center also arranges the following specialty events as a part of each session

• Briefing by local business leaders
• Visits to both graduate and undergraduate BA and MBA business/management courses at UMASS Boston, Cambridge College or Bay State College
• Tours of local and international Boston-based corporations
• Guest lectures given by the faculty of business degree programs at UMASS  Boston, Cambridge College and Bay State College
• Frequent afternoon Business Exchange discussion sessions with American students, instructors and professionals participating in business programs at  local universities
• Mid-sessions and post-session progress reports for each student

Housing Options

The Olin Center offers business professionals three housing options that offer diverse facilities and appeal to individuals with different lifestyles and accommodation needs:

• Corporate Apartments
• Guest Houses
• Hotels

Corporate Apartments are best suited for adult professionals who desire privacy and proximity to the school. 

These apartments offer professional high-quality, short or long-term studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartments and townhouses for short or long-term lease. There are over 100 apartment options located just minutes away from Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Cambridge, Brookline, Boston and the Boston-Metro area.

Each apartment is furnished with kitchen facilities, linens and towels, on-site washers and dryers, Cable TV with VCR/DVD, and a telephone with voice mail. They also offer off-street parking, subway accessibility and high speed internet.  Maid service can also be requested.

Guest Houses Are unique from apartments in that they offer social lounges and meal-times where professionals can meet other international students, tourists and business travelers.  Some guest houses have shared bathrooms and all are fully equipped with a closet, a dresser, a desk, linens and a telephone (with unlimited local service). 

Microwave ovens, refrigerators, a television, laundry facilities, and computer and internet access are also available in many of the guest houses.  

Hotels are typically arranged for executives studying for shorter-length courses.  They offer smoking and non-smoking options and are within walking distance from the school.  Many of the hotels provide business lounges with computer access and free Internet.  Breakfast is provided at several hotels as well.

Services & Facilities

We understand that maintaining contact with their work place and experiencing US culture are essential aspects of any executive’s American experience.  For this reason we offer the following services and facilities:

Special Executive Lounge including:

Computers equipped with printer and internet access

Wireless and Ethernet connections for Laptops

A Fax Machine with local and international faxing capabilities

Discounted memberships at a high-end gym near the school

Private Executive Classroom

Official Executive Course Certificate of Completion

Professional Letter of Recommendation