The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at New York Language Center uses a communicative approach and is divided into levels 1-10, for students starting as beginners to those almost fluent.  The program integrates the four ESL skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing.  It is taught by experienced ESL faculty who are trained to help students progress.  All students are encouraged to practice their newly acquired skills both inside and outside of class.  Classes meet Mondays to Fridays.  Students are given both an oral and written placement test and may change courses within the first 3 days without additional fees.  Business English and TOEFL preparation are offered as core classes.  All classes are conducted in English and are closely monitored by our academic team.  All levels may not be offered every session at each branch.  Levels are offered based on current student needs.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS, 20 hours per week or more

The Intensive Language Program (ILP) of 20 hours per week is divided into a core module of 75 hours of instruction and a supplemental module of 50 hours as follows:

Core Module – 5 weeks / 15 hours per week (each level is a module)

Levels I and II – Beginners                            Levels III and IV – Low Intermediate

Levels V and VI – Intermediate                  Levels VII and VIII – Low Advanced

Levels IX and X – Advanced                         Above Level X –Business English, Academic Writing, & TOEFL iBT

Supplemental Module – 10 weeks / 5 hours per week

Based on the student’s current level, students will move through a series of complementary courses that include pronunciation, grammar practice, idioms, writing, academic writing, phrasal verbs, American culture, business communications, reading and academic reading. 

SEMI-INTENSIVE– Students progress through the modules through Level X.   Classes are offered 3 hours daily, morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday.  TOEFL preparation and Business English can be taken as a semi-intensive course .  This program is ideal for tourists on B2 or ESTA status.

Students may add hours to the ILP and join the Premium Intensive Language Program (PILP) of 25 hours per week or the Super Intensive Language Program (SILP) of 30 hours per week.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Business English

The Business English courses at New York Language Center teach the skills necessary to do well in the workplace.  Students engage in telephone conversations, meetings, and negotiations.  They practice the vocabulary and expressions used in these business situations.  They also learn how to interact with colleagues and clients through dialogues and role plays that focus on English, the target language.  The class includes group work involving case studies where students discuss company issues and brainstorm for solutions.  The course is structured to help learners put English to use in the workplace.

Explore New York City – an ESL writing course (Midtown only)

Explore NYC is a unique writing course for high intermediate or low advanced level students. 

TOEFL Preparation

Students who are planning to attend college in the United States or need a TOEFL test score as a job requirements are encouraged to take our TOEFL Preparation Program.  Depending upon your level of English and prior preparation our program can help you achieve a good score on your TOEFL iBT test. New York Language Center students have in the past been accepted to NY University, Columbia University, Julliard School of Music, Fashion Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, New School, and the campuses of City University New York.  Individual results depend on you!
Students must be at a high intermediate level of English to begin the program.  An entrance test will be given to students joining the school for the first time.

The program begins with a developmental skills class and serves as a comprehensive and stimulating review class.  While focusing on grammar, it promotes the improvement of all language skills.

TOEIC Preparation

This is a preparatory course for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) which will help students improve their overall TOEIC-taking skills and TOEIC score. Concurrently, students’ English language skills in listening, reading, writing and grammar will also improve. The course is comprised of four sections: listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing which reflect the four sections of the actual TOEIC test. Weekly oral and written assessments will gauge student’s progress and comprehension of course content.

Proficiency Scale Level I-V

Proficiency Scale Level VI-X

Schedules for Intensive and Semi-Intensive Programs at NYLC-Midtown
(subject to availability – slight variation for locations other than Midtown)