Each session, NESE invites a guest speaker to give a presentation during students' Conversation & Listening class. Speakers discuss a wide range of topics. Some recent speakers include: a Harvard employee with experience in the US Marine Corps, a genetic scientist, a local police officer, bankers from a local bank, college admissions advisors, performers from the Boston String Quartet, and a theatrical stage manager. Students receive practice listening to a different native speaker, asking questions in natural situations, and learning new vocabulary about the topic. They also get to meet these local community members and learn about their lives.
Club Meetings
NESE offers a selection of student clubs each session. Students can choose to sign up for as many club meetings as they wish. Clubs are usually led by a NESE teacher or staff member. The student club service is free for students, although they may need to pay for the activity that the club attends, such as a small admission fee at a museum.
Volunteer Program
Each session, NESE brings interested students to volunteer at a local home for the elderly. We have also compiled an extensive list of local organizations that students can contact to arrange individual volunteering opportunities. In addition, teachers or staff members may lead volunteering opportunities as they become available. For example, a teacher recently brought students to volunteer at a soccer camp for children.