Learn English in New York, USA

New York skyline with the Statue of Liberty visible in the foreground

New York City is one of the most progressive, innovative and cosmopolitan cities. It is located on one of the worlds largest national harbors, New York Harbor. New York City is often referred to as 'the city that never sleeps' it seems to have an energy that is unstoppable. At anytime, you can take in world-class international cuisine, comedy clubs, Broadway theatre, opera, music and street entertainment. The New York City subway system runs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and is one of the most extensive rapid transit systems worldwide.

More than 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. The metropolis occupies five boroughs which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Each has its own distinct identity and is well worth a visit. There are endless ways to see New York whether it is by bus, bicycle, your own feet, a cruise through New York Harbor or a view from the top of the Statue of Liberty on Staten Island You can enjoy the bustle of Times Square or visit the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art, designed by one of Americas most acclaimed architects. A walk through Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the United States, can take up an entire day if you want it to..

If you have shopping on your mind, head to the infamous Fifth Avenue. It boasts some of the most expensive retailers in the world. In Lower Manhattan you will find Wall Street, the financial capital of the world and home to the New York Stock Exchange. A trip to New York isn't finished until you have made a visit to Greenwich Village, with its bustling arts scene and the historic Washington Square Park. It seems that everywhere you turn, New York has an offering that you won't forget.

Read more:
www.wikitravel.org/en/New_York_City
www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city

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