JBK English: What We Do

🌐 JBK English – What We Do

Welcome to JBK English, a private online ESL school based in Portland, Maine.
We offer personalized, practical English instruction designed for motivated adult learners.

We specialize in:

📊 Business English
📚 General English
📝 International Exam Preparation

🎯 Our Course Offerings

👩‍⚖️ Career English for Professionals

Ideal for lawyers, doctors, and business specialists who need precise, professional English.

Levels: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate
Focus areas:
- Formal communication
- Professional writing
- Reports & presentations
- Industry-specific vocabulary

🏨 Workplace English for Hospitality & Tourism

Perfect for hotel, restaurant, and tourism employees working with international clients.

Levels: A2 to B1
Focus areas:
- Practical customer interactions
- Real-world workplace language
- Cultural communication skills

🧓 Beginner English Classes (A1+–A2)

Build confidence in everyday and job-related English.

🗣️ Speaking practice linked to real-life situations
🎬 Topics include food, movies, travel, news, and daily life
🎭 Roleplays tailored to student goals
💬 Discussion-based learning to build fluency naturally

🧪 International Exam Preparation

Specialized coaching for TOEFL iBT and TOEIC test-takers.

Customized strategies and step-by-step guidance
Targeted exercises based on your level
Practice tests, detailed feedback, and test-day strategies

📘 Build the Skills to Learn Independently

At JBK English, we don’t just teach English —
we teach you how to keep learning on your own.

During your first month, you will:

🎓 Attend semi-weekly live lessons
📈 Learn personal study strategies
🧩 Master how to use free online learning resources
🗂 Track progress with the European Language Portfolio
🧠 Develop self-awareness as a language learner

🔄 Transition to the ILL Program

(Independent Language Learning)

After 8 classes, you can continue with a lighter, flexible plan:

🔸 2 live sessions per month
📝 Guided self-study between lessons
🔄 One reschedule per month included

💡 Ideal for motivated B1+ learners who want to study smarter and save money.
🎯 Here, you learn what matters most to you — not just follow a textbook.

💵 Affordable Pricing for Individuals & Small Groups

Explore all our options:

👉 JBK English Courses
👉 Course Costs

📖 Study Better. Learn More.

At JBK English, we give you the tools to become a
confident, independent English speaker — step by step.

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