Workforce Development & Community Education

64 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE The English Language Institute, located in the Gateway Center, offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to meet the needs of learners entering the program at any level, from beginner to advanced. Level is determined by placement exam. Registration begins at the English Language Institute in the Gateway Center, Rm. 243. The Institute is open Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am-8:00 pm, Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and Sat., 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Registration instructions are on page 67. GENERAL MULTI-LEVEL ESL INTENSIVE (5-DAY) SATURDAY or SUNDAY (ALL DAY) EVENING (2-DAY) Six levels of ESL instruction are offered. Each level provides balanced instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking (including pronunciation), standard grammar, reading, and writing. New students take an examination to determine the level at which they begin study. Our English-only environment for all activities promotes maximum learning. These courses serve the needs of the general learner and learners specifically preparing for college/university study. Instructors are professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Our courses are also offered in Spring (Sept.-April) and Summer (May-Aug.) INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM 5 days, Mon.-Fri. This 15-hour per week course (20 hrs/week for F-1 students) allows motivated learners of English to advance rapidly, starting at any level from beginner to advanced. The Intensive English Program meets the needs of serious learners, such as preparation for university study or to increase career possibilities. All students take three classes: Intensive Grammar & Reading 2 days per week (M/Th), Intensive Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 2 days per week (T/F) and Intensive Writing 1 day per week (W). A placement test is required of all new students. Accent on Fluency, open to all IEP students, supplements the Intensive English Program with an additional 5 hours per week of instruction and practice in one or more particular skill or content areas. Students who have F-1 status (have an I-20 form) meet the full-time study requirement by also enrolling in Accent on Fluency. STUDY 5 DAYS per WEEK Morning: 9:00 am-12:00 noon (Sections G, L, & W) ELI-ESL 1709- W (Intensive Writing) 15 Wed., Sept. 4-Dec. 11, GTW-243* ELI-ESL 1029-G (Intensive Grammar & Reading) 26 M/Th, Sept. 12-Dec. 12, GTW-243* ELI-ESL 1129-L (Intensive Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation) 25 T/F, Sept. 13- Dec. 10, GTW-243* *Registration is required in all 3 courses: 1029, 1129 and 1709. Total tuition is $952 + $13 in fees  Books, not included in tuition, cost approximately $170 additional.  Placement test is Wed., Sept. 4 at 9:00 am, GTW-243  1st class: Sept. 11, Last class: Dec. 12.  No classes on 9/5-10; 11/27-29 Accent on Fluency The substantial additional speaking and listening practice of this course supplements the Intensive English program (or another ELI English course) and helps accelerate progress towards language learning goals by “deepening” the experience of immersion in English. Also provides additional pronunciation activities to enable you to improve the clarity of your communication. ELI-ESL 1210, 38 T/W/Th, Sept. 11-Dec. 10 (skip 11/27, 28), 12:30-2:10 pm, GTW-243, $251. F-1 Students: F-1 ESL study requires taking the Intensive English Program plus Accent on Fluency, which meets 5 hrs/week. Note: Immigration form I-20A/B (for F-1 student visa/status) is available to full-time (min. 20+ hours/week) participants in the Intensive English Program or the TESOL Certificate Program. Call 914-606-7889 for important F-1 information and a special application. Citizenship Exam Prep Designed for students whose English is at least at a high-beginning level (ELI Level 3+). Learn about American history and government, and practice your English language skills as you prepare for the civics and English portions of the US Citizenship Exam. To register, call Eileen McKee at 914-606-5626. ELI-ESL 1860, FREE but you must pay $13 in fees. *For Fall 2019 course schedules, and to register, call Eileen McKee at 914-606-5626.