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Group Experience Discover NYC

City-wide classes exploring art, history, culture and politics

Minimum English level: Pre-Intermediate
Class size: Maximum of 8 students
Program length: 1- and 2-week programs available
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Trusted by international travelers

2027 program dates:

March 1-12, June 7-18, August 2-13 and September 13-24

Overview

Morning English classes: Experience fully immersive morning small-group English classes focusing on fluency and confidence building while exploring NYC topics and themes like art, immigration, history, culture, film, politics, and more. Experience a truly unique English course in New York that combines city exploration with authentic language practice.

Key features

✓ Immersive group language classes
✓ Different NYC locations explored daily, including iconic spots and hidden gems
✓ Engaging NYC topics with city excursions built into the lessons
✓ Small classes with a maximum of 8 people at the same English level
✓ Three morning class excursions each week
✓ Afternoon & Evening Activities program included
✓ Classes led by trained EO teachers
✓ Improve your fluency, even after just one week
✓ Meet international travelers at the same English level
✓ 2027 start dates: March 1, June 7, August 2 and September 6

Sample weekly schedule

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Week 1

Monday

10 AM–1 PM · The Hugh

3–5 PM · The Met Museum guided tour

Tuesday

10 AM–1 PM · Brookfield Place

Class topic: 9/11 Revisited

Afternoon · Free time

Wednesday

10 AM–1 PM · Bryant Park

Class topic: Architecture

3–5 PM · Walk the Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Thursday

10 AM–1 PM · Roosevelt Island

Class topic: Freedom & Democracy

Afternoon · Free time

Friday

10 AM–1 PM · Industry City

3–5 PM · Greenwich Village food & history tour

Week 2

Monday

10 AM–1 PM · Maiden Lane

3–5 PM · Wall Street & Staten Island Ferry

Tuesday

10 AM–1 PM · Pier 57

Class topic: Urban Parks

Afternoon · Free time

Wednesday

10 AM–1 PM · Museum of the City of New York

Class topic: Museum of the City of New York

3–5 PM · Central Park walking tour

Thursday

10 AM–1 PM · Barnes & Noble

Class topic: Immigration

Afternoon · Free time

Friday

10 AM–1 PM · Bibliothèque

5–7 PM · New York Happy Hour

How it works and what is included

The English & Discover NYC group experience includes five days per week of fully immersive English language classes in NYC and 3 afternoon or evening activities each week. Every morning, you meet your teacher on location at indoor and outdoor locations across the city.

From Tuesday to Thursday, our classes explore iconic city spots and hidden destinations with class excursions, offering ample opportunities to practice speaking while discovering NYC.

On Mondays and Fridays, tailored language practice focuses on error correction. Your EO teacher addresses your specific needs, ensuring meaningful progress within a week.

EO's three topic-driven class excursions, combined with two days of tailored error correction, provide the perfect combination of language practice and NYC exploration. It's the ideal English program in NYC.

Explore the heart of NYC with our class excursions

In the afternoons/evenings, the program includes 3 activities led by your teacher designed to showcase the best of NYC.

Homestay accommodation

Homestay accommodation is available with all NYC adult programs.

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