Westchester Community College, State University of New York

5 days, Mon-Fri. This 15-hour per week course 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). 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 visa/ status (have an I-20 form) meet the full-time study requirement by also enrolling in Accent on Fluency.

STUDY 5 MORNINGS per WEEK: 9:00 am-12:00 pm In-Person

6 hours per week:

Eight levels (0 to 7): A multi-level 75 hour program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills.

12 hours per week:

Eight levels (0 to 7): A multi-level 75 hour program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills.

9 or 15 hours per week:

Eight levels (0 to 7): A multi-level 75 hour program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills.

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 through immersion in English. Also provides additional pronunciation activities to enable learners to improve the clarity of their communication.

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

Prepares students for matriculated college study through a contextualized academic curriculum that integrates English language skills with academic content. English for Academic Purposes offers an introduction to academic literacy with a focus on building academic vocabulary and reading/writing skills applied to academic tasks. The course also develops independent study skills, test preparation, and communication skills needed for college readiness.

Prerequisite: ELI Level 6 proficiency.

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.

Prerequisite: ELI Level 4+ spoken proficiency

This intensive, 12-week, non-credit program prepares you to teach ESL to adults, in-person or remote, in the U.S. or abroad. Practical classroom instruction integrated with observation and discussion of ELI classes allows for development of knowledge and teaching skills, which you apply and hone by practice teaching through the ELI’s ESL classes which span a broad range of proficiency levels. Details at www.sunywcc.edu/TESOL. *Immigration Form I-20 is available for TESOL students.

Prerequisite: B.A Degree, No teaching experience required

This course is designed to help learners improve their English language skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing in preparation for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This is achieved through TOEFL practice tests and focused instruction and practice in academic reading and listen- ing comprehension, grammatical accuracy, and clarity in speech and writing. Additionally, students develop valuable test-taking and critical thinking skills necessary for successful performance in regular college credit programs.

Prerequisite: ELI Level 6 proficiency.