Studying English

Worried about your English? Don’t be! There are many English classes and conversation groups you can join to improve your English - all you have to do is find the right one for you. The MIT Libraries has also put together an excellent reference page for those wanting to improve their English.

Try these on campus options

•  Register for the MIT Women’s League English Conversation Classes in September & February
•  Join the MIT Language Conversation Exchange: Post a profile and search for conversation partners. Free and open to anyone in the MIT community
•  Join the free English conversation class​ sponsored by the Baptist Campus Ministry
• Try free online courses from the MIT Libraries: Mango Languages. Mango Languages has more than 70 language courses, including English classes specifically developed for speakers of other languages.

Local English Programs

We are providing this list as a convenience to you, this does not imply an endorsement by MS&PC. Please check descriptions and schedules and prices to find the right fit for you. 

Private Schools

• Boston Academy of English (Stafford House International)
• Boston Center for Adult Education
• Boston Language Institute
• Brookline Adult & Community Education
• Cambridge Center for Adult Education
• Central Language Center
• English Language Center
• Kaplan International
• My Language Solutions
• New England School of English
• OHC Boston 
• YMCA International Learning Center

Library Programs

• Boston Public Library
• Cambridge Public Library
• Somerville Public Library ESOL

Private Tutors

• Elizabeth Cabot, Ph.D.
• Helen Kobek, Accent Modification Instructor
• Judy Kobek, English Language Instructor
• Speech Refinery LLC – Accent Modification Specialists

Language Club

• LEX Language Program

Continuing education

Interested in continuing your education? You’ve come to the perfect place. Boston, the capital of universities, has many education opportunities to offer. 

Consider these local schools, offering part time courses and certificate programs:

• Boston Center For Adult Education
• Brookline Adult and Community Education Program
• Cambridge Center for Adult Education
• Harvard Extension School
• Cambridge School of Culinary Arts - Recreational classes are available at a 20% discount for MIT community members.  When you register for a class, enter the MIT20 discount code and receive 20% off.
• New England School of Photography