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The Academic Skills Program’s supportive and challenging environment provides intensive Englishinstruction in the skills required for success in American colleges or graduate programs. This program isideal for anyone whose goal is to apply to an English-language university. Academic Skills classes run in8 week cycles. Upon successful completion of one semester, the student will move up a level.Note: Students that successfully complete Level 8 and the final writing exam will be waived from taking the TOEFLwhen entering any CUNY undergraduate program, except Baruch College. The Academic Skills Program consists of the following: Grammar Grammar classes review grammatical structures that students have previously learned while introducing students to new grammatical rules of English. Students are taught to apply grammar rules in order to become more accurate in both written and conversational English. Academic Writing Writing classes are designed to help students develop and improve their written English in preparation for college-level writing. This is achieved through a process of revising and editing in which students learn the elements of effective essay writing: outlining, organizing and composing, as well as identifying their own grammar mistakes. Academic Reading, Vocabulary and Test-Taking Skills Reading, Vocabulary and Test-Taking Skills classes help students improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by teaching them specific reading strategies. These include summarizing, skimming, scanning, paraphrasing, reading for inference, predicting and guessing meaning from context. These classes also help prepare students for test-taking. Vocabulary building is emphasized. Oral Skills Oral Skills classes give students the opportunity to practice their speaking and listening. Students will focus on academic, cultural, or work-related topics and themes. Discussions on various topics, role play, and presentations will be a key focus of these classes.
For those who apply to Student Visa, they have to register only full time classes. Intensive English classes are provided in diverse range from elementary to advanced levels. It would focus on writing, reading, grammar, listening and speaking is composed of 18 hours per week with 8 weeks.
Class Hours Morning Class Mon-Fri 8:00-15:00 Evening Class Mon-Fri 17:30-21:30
Academic Skills - Daytime (DAY/FULL) 18 Academic Hours per week for 8 weeks/ Tuition: $2000 Levels: Beginner-8 Daytime Academic Skills classes offer courses from beginner through advanced levels. These classes focus on reading, writing, grammar, and oral skills for a total of 18 academic hours per week for Full Time students. We also offer various advanced level Full Time courses. Daytime classes can also be taken on a part time basis if space allows. Daytime Academic Skills offers: Levels Beginner-8: Reading, Writing, Grammar and Oral Skills. Writing Exam: All students will take the IELI Final Writing Exam at the end of each semester. Oral Exam: Students in Levels 4 & 6 will take the Oral Proficiency Test at the end of each semester. Additional options for advanced students who completed Levels 7 & 8: Advanced American Theater or Literature (AV1): These classes are highly interactive and require both individual and teamwork. Students will read and analyze the play or novel for symbolism, meaning and acting interpretation. These contentbased courses incorporate all skills. • Introduction to American Literature and Film: Advanced level students will read and analyze the book, then see and discuss the companion work on film/DVD. College level reading, writing, grammar and oral skills are incorporated into all coursework. Students will research the author, director, actors, themes and cultural settings and, as a final project, they will present their findings in a Film Forum. This course is offered during our Fall I and Spring I semesters. • Introduction to American Theatre: The American theater course will introduce advanced level students to an American play, a celebrated American playwright and the film version of this masterpiece. The grand finale will be a real stage performance. This course is offered during our Fall II, Spring II, and summer. Certificate in Business English (BEC/HLD): This certificate program, designed for advanced ESL students, provides an understanding of the financial decisionmaking process and insights into how financial markets function. The courses will include basic financial English terminology and best practices for business. For more information, please see page 13. TOEFL Preparation (TOEFULL) See page 10. |
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