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New York Language Center - Midtown Manhattan
About New York Language Center - Midtown Manhattan
New York Language Center offers unparalleled English as a second language instruction to students of all levels, including TOEFL preparation and specialized English courses. Established in 1985, NYLC has quickly become one of the largest and most respected English language schools in the New York City area. Many of our students continue their education at universities here and abroad or return to their workplace with vastly improved English language skills. Each year, we help thousands of students from over 100 countries improve their English skills. We have branches in Midtown, Manhattan, the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
Students may study for as little as one week or for as long as one year at our school. We offer Intensive ESL programs of 20 per week, and we offer a Semi-Intensive programs of 16 hours per week.
New York Language Center offers a comprehensive integrated skills language program paired with specialized electives in Business Writing, Academic Writing, Conversation, among others. We offer free internet access, student activities, housing placement assistance, and assistance with university admissions.
New York Language Center is authorized under U.S. federal law to enroll non-immigrant (F1) students, and is certified by the New York State Education Department. New York Language Center is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period December 2014 through December 2018. <div>Come to New York Language Center and experience our warm caring atmosphere, our wonderful teachers, fun activities and our exciting city. We will make you feel at home.</div><div>Read the reviews on our website and our Google pages.</div>
Additional Services
- Airport/Station transfer
- Student counselling
- Visa support
Accommodation
- Host family accommodation
- Own apartment
- In hotel/guesthouse
Work and Further Studies
- Further academic studies available on campus
Activities
- Theatre
- Art history
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Historical sightseeing
- History
Courses
General English
90% 19 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
<h3>AMERICAN ENGLISH INTENSIVE PROGRAM (INTENSIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM)</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Integrated
Skills – Levels 1-10 (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course Length: 5
weeks per level </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course
Meetings: 20 lessons per week</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Description: Based upon the student’s current level,
students will have a core integrated skills course coupled with a series of
complementary courses that include pronunciation, grammar practice, idioms,
writing, phrasal verbs, American culture, business communications and reading.
Students at each level will achieve an increase in fluency at the completion of
their course. The objectives of the program are based upon a “Can” outcome. <i>For example, at the completion of the second
week, the student can ask for directions to the nearest supermarket.</i></p><p><i></i></p><i></i><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Business
English, Test Preparation and Academic English courses can also be taken in the
Intensive Program. Persons on a student visa are eligible to attend this
program.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"></p><p> </p><h3><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;">COMPREHENSIVE
ESL/EFL PROGRAM (PREMIUM INTENSIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM)</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';"></span></strong></h3><p><strong></strong></p><strong></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Integrated Skills – Levels 1-10
(Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;"></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><strong></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Course Length: 5 weeks per level</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;"></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><strong></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Course Meetings: 25 lessons per
week</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;"></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><strong></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Description–This program is
comparable to the American English Intensive Program with an additional
elective subject. Persons on a student visa are eligible to attend this
program.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;"></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><strong></strong><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"></p><p> </p><h3>ESL/EFL SEMI INTENSIVE PROGRAM (SEMI-INTENSIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM)</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Integrated
Skills – Levels 1-10 (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course Length–5
weeks per level</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course
Meetings: 15 lessons per week</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Description:
Based upon the results of their placement test, students will progress through
a series of levels. This is an integrated skills program that combines reading,
writing, listening and speaking using a communicative approach. Students at
each level will achieve an increase in fluency at the completion of their
course. This program is an excellent option for visitors as well as those who
live in New York.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b> </b></p><h3>ESL/EFL Part Time Program</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">A Part Time Program of Integrated Skills or
Beginner–Low intermediate levels is available upon request. </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course Length–5
weeks per level</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Course
Meetings: 10 lessons per week</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"></p><p> </p><h3><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;">The Academic Track Program</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></span></h3><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt;"><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Our Academic
Track Program is taught by highly skilled instructors and provides you with the
tools necessary to </span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">acquire the skills specific to</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';"> an academic
environment. Depending upon the classes you cho</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">o</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">se, you will
learn how to think critically, write reports and essays and discuss complex
topics. Our Academic Track Program also includes TOEFL ibt, and TOEIC Test
Preparation. TOEFL is the Test of
English as a Foreign Language and TOEIC is the Test of English for
International Communication.</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Entry
Requirements: complete at least Level 10 or qualify at initial placement. Students who have not met the entry
requirements, but want to enroll in TOEFL Preparation courses must take the
TOEFL Diagnostic Exam. </span></span>Students who score a 75 percent or above on the written exam and
receive a speaking rubric score of at least 4/5 can have the option of taking a
TOEFL course. </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"></p><p> </p><h3>PRIVATE LESSONS</h3><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;">For students
with limited time or a specific need, private lessons can be arranged to
complement a student’s schedule, or these lessons may be taken on their own. An
assessment to determine your English level will be given prior to the start of
any private lessons.</p><p></p>
English Exam Preparation
82% 4 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
<h3>Delta, Barron’s TOEFL IBT & ETS (Level Ten or Equivalent) </h3><p class="MsoNormal">These
TOEFL preparation courses are designed to provide further instruction and
practice for taking the TOEFL IBT exam. Students will receive instruction,
practice and advice on strategies in order to successfully complete the exam.
Weekly oral and written assessments are administered in order to gauge
student’s progress and comprehension of course content. To sign up to take the
TOEFL, please visit <a href="http://www.toefl.org/">www.toefl.org</a>.</p><p></p><h3>TOEIC Preparation</h3><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">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.</p><p></p>
Business English
0% 0 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
<h3><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';font-weight:normal;">The Business English Program</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></span></h3><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';">Our Business
English Program teaches the language skills necessary to do better in the
workplace. Students will engage in meetings, negotiations, analysis of business
problems and brainstorming of solutions, all in English. In addition students
are encouraged to submit articles to our Business English Blog which allows
them to write about their own area of expertise.</span></span><span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></span></p><p></p><p>
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Burak Turtas Turkey
studied General Englishnylc
i like nylc because has a good and friendly teacher. this school cheap and quality i am glad prefer to this school. i will never forget nylc and newyork
posted 6 years ago
Samanta Takayanagi Brazil
studied General EnglishAbout the Scholl
I liked very much my experience here... The school was very important to improve my English.... All the staff are kind, the teachers are very prepared to teaching the students.
posted 7 years ago
Barbara Dick United States
Dear Samanta:
We are so happy you had a good experience with us and we thank you for choosing our school We wish you luck in the future. With best regards, Barbara Dick Executive Director
posted 7 years ago
Sebastian Patiño Bolivia
studied General EnglishMy Experience In NYLC
I love the school, since I arrive to NY I feel like a kid, so im afraid about the new language, new environment, new people and new friends but the school make it easy, i met incredible people to go to eat something or only talk with them. I love my experience here and how the school help my to improve my english.
posted 7 years ago
Barbara Dick United States
Thanks Sebastian for your very kind words. We appreciate it so much. Best of luck in your future.
Sincerely, Barbara Dick Executive Director
posted 7 years ago
François Centeno Lemaire Spain
studied English Exam PreparationNYLC
It was a pleasure to attend the TOEFL course. Teachers are awsome and the activities the center offers are very cool and important to meet people!
posted 7 years ago
Barbara Dick United States
I am so happy Francois that you had a good experience with us. Best of luck.
Barbara Dick, Executive Director
posted 7 years ago