Build My English-esl Speaking School

Build My English was started in August, 2012, by Richard Rose. He was an ESL teacher at West Valley Occupational Center (WVOC) and other adult schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He saw that these schools focused on grammar and that the classes were so large that students didn’t get enough personal attention.

Grammar is important. It gives students the structure they need to learn. However, children don’t learn English by taking grammar classes.

They learn by speaking. Adults hear them speak and correct them when necessary. That is how children improve.

Richard’s school, Build My English, focuses on speaking. You can take classes at Build My English that have some grammar in them; but you’ll also be able to speak, and your teacher will help you speak English so that people will be able to understand you better.