Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 50 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN-PERSON Accelerated Immersion Levels 0, 1 & 2 (Meets 12 hours per week for 6 weeks: 75 study hours) At Mount Vernon Extension Center (17 S. Fifth Avenue)  4 mornings / week ELI-(ESL 2029MV) (UA) Accelerated Immersion: 25 M/T/W/F (levels 0-2), Jan. 11-Feb. 28 (skip 1/12-17) 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $295. #18684  Placement test: 1/11, 9:00 am  Classes begin 1/18 (VA) Accelerated Immersion: 25 M/T/W/F (levels 0-2), Mar. 9-May 2 (skip 3/14-18; 4/15), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $295. #18685  Placement test: 3/9, 9:00 am  Classes begin 3/9 At Yonkers Extension Center (Cross County Shopping Center)  4 evenings per week (ELI-ESL 2029YR) (UP) Accelerated Immersion: 25 M/T/W/Th (levels 0-2), Jan. 10-Mar. 3 (skip 1/11-20), 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, $295. #18686  Placement test: 1/10, 6:30 pm  Classes begin 1/24 (VP) Accelerated Immersion: 25 M/T/W/Th (levels 0-2), Mar. 7-Apr. 28 (skip 3/8-17), 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, $295. #18687  Placement test: 3/7, 6:30 pm  Classes begin 3/21 REMOTE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Meets 9 or 15 hours per week: 75 study hours) A multi-level program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills. Classes are taught remotely using Zoom, Google Classroom, and other technologies. Classes are live/synchronous and have a fixed schedule. Eight levels (0 to 7). New students are placed by online exam. (ACL1) Mornings: 25 M-F, Jan. 14-Feb. 24 (skip 1/17-21), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $295. #18688 ELI-ESL 2019-ACL1  Placement test: Fri. 1/14, 9:00 am  Classes begin 1/24 (ACL2) Mornings: 25 M-F, Feb. 25-Apr. 20, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $295. #18689 ELI-ESL 2019-ACL2  Placement test: Mon. 2/25, 9:00 am  Classes begin 2/1 (TWRP) Evenings: 25 T/W/TH, Jan. 25-Mar.31, (skip 1/26-31; 3/15-17), 6:30-9:30 pm, $295. #18690 ESL 2019-TWRP  Placement test: Tues. 1/25, 6:30 pm  Classes begin 3/7 SPECIALIZED ESL COURSES TOEFL Preparation Workshop This course is designed to help learners improve their English language skills in four areas, reading, listening, speaking, and writing in preparation for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), through TOEFL practice tests and focused instruction and practice in academic reading and listening comprehension, grammatical accuracy and clarity in speech and writing. Additionally, students develop valuable test-taking and critical thinking skills necessary for successful performance in college degree programs. Prerequisite: high intermediate to advanced proficiency in English (ELI Level 6+.) ELI-ESL 1300 (Select D or P) IN-PERSON (D) 22 T/Th Evenings, Jan. 25-Apr. 14 (skip 3/15, 17), 7:00-9:30 pm, $249. #18691 REMOTE (P) 22 M/Th Mornings, Jan. 27-Apr. 18 (skip 3/14, 17), 9:15-11:45 am, $249. #18692 IN-PERSON Pronunciation: The Sound System of English Designed for intermediate to advanced learners whose spoken English is at ELI level 4+. Students will learn the difference between similar English sounds and become better at articulating them. Participants will also identify problematic areas in their speech related to the production of vowels and consonants. ELI-ESL 1524-D, 10 T/Th, Jan. 27-Mar. 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, $173. #18693 IN-PERSON Business English for Internationals A contextualized, advanced level, ESL pathway course providing learners with the opportunity to develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in preparation for study in academic business programs. Participants build fluency and knowledge through participation in activities related to business communication. Prerequisite: ELI Level 6 proficiency. ELI-ESL 1420, 10 T/Th, Mar. 22-Apr. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm, $173. #18694 Class taught remotely using Zoom, Google Classroom, and other technologies. Classes are live / synchronous and have a fixed schedule. Requisitos de la vacunación del COVID-19 para asistir a clases presenciales: www.sunywc.edu/wdce-covid