{"id":82623,"date":"2020-09-29T13:49:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T13:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=82623"},"modified":"2023-03-07T09:46:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T09:46:01","slug":"language-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/chicago\/language\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Guide Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Language in Chicago<\/h2>\n

The main spoken language in Chicago<\/a> is obviously English. But the second language that is very useful to speak is Spanish. Indeed, there is a very large community of Spanish-speakers in the city. If you speak English and Spanish both fluently before your arrival it is a huge advantage for you or your spouse, especially if s\/he would like to work in Chicago. Indeed, very often speaking Spanish is a plus or even required.<\/p>\n

Where to learn English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Names and websites<\/strong><\/td>\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\nComments<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intrax International Institute<\/p>\n

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Located downtown on Michigan Avenue, opposite of the Millenium Park.<\/td>\nThey have Adult English programs with standard schedule to extra intensive schedule. For your information, this institute also prepares students to TOEFL and TOEIC.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Berlitz<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.berlitz.us<\/a><\/td>\n

Located downtown on North Lassale Street, in the heart of Chicago Financial District.<\/td>\nBerlitz is internationally known and has schools scattered all around the world.<\/p>\n

They have their own teaching method and offer online and face to face instruction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Truman College<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.trumancollege.cc\/adulted\/classes.php<\/td>\n

Located close to Wrigleyville in the North side of Chicago, Truman College is one of the City Colleges of Chicago.<\/p>\n

It is important to know that \u201cthe Adult Education Program works in partnership with a variety of community organizations and agencies to offer classes at a variety of locations in the northeast part of the city\u201d (Truman College Website).<\/p>\n

For more details, check\u00a0http:\/\/www.trumancollege.edu\/adulted\/outposts.php<\/td>\n

Truman College offers Adult Education Programs and Continuing Education Programs. English as a Second Language (ESL) is one of the class of the Adult Education Program this College provides for non-native speakers of English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Where to learn Spanish:<\/p>\n

Instituto Cervantes:\u00a0http:\/\/chicago.cervantes.es\/en\/default.shtm<\/a><\/p>\n

The best place in Chicago to learn Spanish!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nBefore choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nChoose your children\u2019s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nThe US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nChicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you’ll need good AC and heating!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSubscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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