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Learning English ONLINE and after class Our English course includes our Learning Management System (LMS) where you can complete homework, write assignments, speaking assignments and exams! In addition, you will be able to communicate with other students through chat rooms and discussion forums! Your results are immediately visible, and our professors will monitor your progress throughout the period of the English course you attend at the American Center!

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Take a look and decide which English course suits you best. Our education is divided into several different course groups

Online English Language Course

Have you ever wanted to learn English but can never find the time? We all can easily use this excuse of “Oh, I would like to learn English, but I just don’t have time!” What if we told you of an Online English course that offered you the convenience of learning English from your own home or workplace without the worry of rush hour traffic or the torments of walking in the rain, snow, cold, or heat!

General group English Course

Our general English course offers a fun package filled with speaking and grammar exercises. This English course consists of two hours of sixty minutes of instruction per week for fifteen weeks (a total of thirty hours). Our goal is to draw you into the world of the English language. An English course at the American Center will give you the opportunity to use English in the classroom and more importantly – outside of it.

English courses for beginners

If you think everyone around you is fluent in English, we have great news – it’s just not true! Regardless of your age, it is never too early or too late to start learning English. Our English for Beginners course offers you all the tools for a successful journey through an adventure called learning English.

English courses for children

Our English for Children course offers your children the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in an environment filled exclusively with communication in English. At the American Center, they will soak up the English language like a sponge through activities such as singing to live music (guitar), drawing, coloring, and storytelling. We look forward to seeing you and your child!

Advantages of learning English with native speakers

Learning English with native speakers will force you to communicate only in English
It is very difficult to stay persistent and not escape into another common language during the conversation, especially if you share your mother tongue with the interlocutor. Often a student and his teacher who is not a native English speaker use another, simpler language for the student in explaining and discussing. However, it is very rare for a native English speaker to know the mother tongue (especially if it is Croatian) of his students well enough to explain phenomena in English in that language. While this will sometimes frustrate you and you won’t be able to express yourself the way you want, know that insisting on using English will lead you to speak more fluently. English language courses at the American Center are waiting for you!
Pronunciation and use of language
Native speakers offer a natural way to learn English words and grammar. Attendees of our English course will learn how to pronounce words and phrases correctly. They will also learn how to speak and write using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Our teachers offer fast and accurate feedback to help students overcome poor speech patterns. Many English words look the same, but are pronounced differently. Sentences like “I have read that magazine” and “I like to read” are examples of this. Similar types of words can be confusing for English language learners. A teacher who is a native speaker will understand the background and meaning of the word.
Cultural topics and differences
Because English is an integral part of culture, American Center teachers are able to answer questions that may arise during the lecture (e.g., questions about customs in American / English culture, etc.).
English Grammar
People whose mother tongue is English very quickly notice grammatical errors. For example, the phrase “I wonder where is the bank?” it is grammatically incorrect and our teachers will of course recognize it immediately. In our English language courses, teachers offer accurate corrections that help students learn to use expressions correctly. After a series of corrections to a student’s spoken or written text, students will begin to monitor their own expression and become able to correct themselves.
The Verbs of English
Some verb constructions in English can be very confusing. Our teachers can easily explain phrases like “come up with” or “check in on”. There are also many irregular verbs in English. Rules for using these verbs like "sing, sang, sung" can be difficult for Croatian speakers. In our English language courses at the American Center, we can make these and many other rules easier to understand.
Different and colloquial vocabulary
Explaining the difference between terms like “wise man” and “wise guy” can be challenging. To our teachers, being native speakers, explaining such words and expressions that are seemingly illogical to students will be much easier.
Authentic English learning
Attendees of our English course will be exposed to an authentic language. Through learning-enhancing activities such as games, students will learn conversational culture and how to speak as native speakers. This also includes the use of slang and correct accents. Course participants will be involved in real and everyday conversations that English speakers use regularly.
Real conversations in English
By talking to native speakers, English students will be able to understand the meaning of phrases and teachers will check back to see if students use words and phrases with appropriate meaning and in the appropriate context in conversations. In our English language courses, teachers explain why a certain term is used in a certain way.

Why enroll in an English language course at the American Center?

Pleasant communication
We provide you with a pleasant, fun and active atmosphere and free expression in the presence of other students and professors.
New methods of learning English
After our English course you will have a different insight into these difficult topics, and our dedicated insistence on your understanding does not stop until you succeed.
Our Online Learning Management System (LMS)
Native speakers offer a natural way to learn English words and grammar. Attendees of our English course will learn how to pronounce words and phrases correctly. They will also learn how to speak and write using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Our teachers offer fast and accurate feedback to help students overcome poor speech patterns. Many English words look the same, but are pronounced differently. Sentences like “I have read that magazine” and “I like to read” are examples of this. Similar types of words can be confusing for English language learners. A teacher who is a native speaker will understand the background and meaning of the word.
Certificate of passing an English language course
For each of the passed courses, you receive a certificate that will further enrich your CV - resume.
Quick mastering of materials
In our English course you will get complete explanations of difficult parts of English grammar from a perspective you may have never experienced before.