Old Orchard Beach – for many, many generations of French speakers from the province of Québec, those three foreign-sounding words have meant sun, surf, sand, fried food, and fun family holidays on the beautiful coast of Maine. Beginning as long ago as 1842, even before there was a train connection between Maine and points south like Boston and… Read more »
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Lobster fishing excursion in Camden, Maine
English immersion students at Acadia Center practice their English while enjoying the maritime life of the Maine coast. Aboard the M/V Lively Lady, students learned about lobster fishing and saw lots of wildlife such as seals and osprey.
Check Out Our Facebook Page for Discounts, News, & Photos
Have you thought about dedicating two weeks or more to improving your English for your work and/or travel? Like the Acadia Center Facebook page to keep up to date on the latest news, photos, and discount offers! Throughout the year we offer flash discounts, so check back regularly. Register now for an intensive English course in… Read more »
Summertime in Maine
Warmer temperatures, ice cream cones, and cruising windjammers are all in evidence in our corner of New England as Acadia Center’s English immersion season gets underway.
Summer Immersion Courses Begin May 4
The time is right to join us in Camden, Maine, for an English immersion course that will help you reach your English learning goals while enjoying the company of other motivated professionals and executives from around the world.
Register Now for English Immersion in the Fall
September and October are beautiful months in Maine – the days are still warm enough for sailing, hiking, and other outdoor adventures, and in October the famous fall foliage show begins. Register now for English immersion in a small, friendly, classic New England town by the ocean.
Video Tour of Camden, Maine
Take a look at beautiful Camden, Maine, in this video by local photographer Josh Gerritsen. The tour begins with aerial views of the harbor and surrounding mountains, and continues with beautiful shots of village streets and small shops and restaurants, both in sunlight and after dark. Camden is home to Acadia Center, and we look… Read more »
Sailing, Hiking Plus English Immersion Summer 2014
Camden, Maine, and its environs offer one of the most popular destinations in the USA for summer sailing, as well as for hiking, kayaking, biking, and other outdoor sports. During Acadia Center’s summer and fall English immersion courses – offered from May through October – twice-weekly excursions led by experienced teachers give students a chance… Read more »
Register by January 15 for 5% Discount
We are excited to announce that our intensive English immersion courses in Camden, Maine, will start up again on May 6, 2013. Take advantage of the 5% early registration discount by registering before January 15. English immersion courses are offered from May through October. From November through April, sign up for online English lessons in conversation… Read more »
Carried Away: What does it mean?
In a recent New York Times interview, iconic American writer and radio host Garrison Keillor was asked: Have you ever felt carried away by a particular place in America? The phrasal verb carried away, used in the passive with the verbs be, feel, or get, means delighted and enraptured, and can also imply getting a… Read more »