English Language Institute - College of Staten Island/CUNY

1. Sesión Informativa en español - Programas de inglés Conozca sobre nuestros programas de inglés, duración, fechas, cursos, costos, etc. El English Language Institute (ELI) ofrece un programa académico emocionante e innovador para estudiantes que aprenden inglés como segundo idioma. Nuestro curso de estudio está diseñado para desafiar e involucrar a los estudiantes. Los estudiantes se sumergen en el idioma, la cultura y el origen étnico de la ciudad de Nueva York. ELI ofrece períodos semestrales y de verano de 18 y 22 horas de clase por semana. Los estudiantes también pueden unirse a los grupos que ya comenzaron el semestre o el período de verano y estudiar tantas semanas como sea posible. Los estudiantes tienen cursos como lectura y escritura, gramática, conversación y talleres de preparación para el examen TOEFL con un examen final TOEFL ITP, que les permite postularse para cualquier título escolar de CUNY. Los estudiantes de nuestro programa tienen derecho a utilizar todas las instalaciones disponibles en el campus, como la piscina, las canchas de tenis, baloncesto, ráquetbol y el gimnasio. Los estudiantes también pueden asistir a cualquier conferencia o taller que consideren que mejoraría su propia experiencia de aprendizaje. Te invitamos a que vengas a ver nuestro hermoso campus. Aprende inglés mientras disfrutas de la rica cultura que la ciudad de Nueva York tiene para ofrecer. Contáctenos: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

Info session 1 - Topic: English programs - Session in English The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

Idioms in English - Cool as a cucumber The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

Cómo obtener una visa de estudiante F-1 para aprender inglés en Estados Unidos. El director de la escuela de inglés, English Language Institute (ELI), del College of Staten Island, comenta sobre los pasos que se realizan para obtener la visa de estudiante F-1 para aprender inglés en Estados Unidos, desde el paso inicial de inscripción, los documentos usualmente solicitados por las escuelas de inglés, pagos inciales, emisión del I-20, solicitud de la cita consular para la obtención de la visa F-1, y los pasos finales. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

How to make body paragraphs in an essay - Topic sentence, concluding sentence and more! The teacher explains how to make body paragraphs in an essay including the topic sentence, evidence, explanations, and concluding sentence. This is different from making an essay and it shows how to make a paragraph IN an essay. The teacher develops some ideas with her students during our online Intensive English Program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMH... / +1.929.376.8302

Expressions of Agreement in English for TOEFL test - So do I, Me too, I'll say, Isn't it, Neither do I, I don't either, and more.

See similar sounds within the alphabet in English. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

In this class students are prepared for exams, such as the TOEFL ITP and the CSI entrance exams including the CAT-W and the CUNY Assessment Test in Reading. Students learn important test taking strategies and improve their overall English proficiency, including their listening, reading and writing skills. Students have an official TOEFL ITP test at the end of the semester or summer term. The TOEFL ITP test is included in the program at no extra cost.

Институт английского языка колледжа Статен Айленда (College of Staten Island), в Нью-Йорке Нью-Йорк это город, в котором стоит побывать. Колледж Статен Айленда (CSI) - это колледж, в котором стоит учиться. Не просто изучайте английский- окунитесь в языковую среду! Институт английского языка в колледже Статен Айленда предлагает иностранным студентам и профессионалам высококачественное интенсивное обучение английскому языку Институт английского языка Центр помощи иностранным студентам Колледж Статен Айленда / Городской университет Нью-Йорка Адрес: Staten Island, New York 10314 Тел. 718.982.2100 или 718.982.2090 Факс: 718.982.2108 elistudy@csi.cuny.edu http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international/english_language_institute/ The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli Whatsapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2LMHFJZQTOYAC1 / +1.929.376.8302

Time Prepositions in English - In, On, At The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

Em português - estudante de inglês do Brasil. Aluna brasileira compartilha sua experiência durante seu programa intensivo de inglês online no College of Staten Island.

ELI student from Brazil talks about her experience during her English program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island - The City University of New York (CUNY). Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

"Some students take the TOEFL course because there is a heavy focus on reading and grammar", ELI teacher, Wayne Kennedy, said during the video "Why would you need a TOEFL prep course?" The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

TOEFL is an important requirement to apply for a college or university degree in the U.S. and in some other countries. It is also used to see the level of English students have in their home country in a school or work. During an intensive English program, you can find a TOEFL preparation course, which will strengthen your skills in different areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, etc.). Watch our ELI teacher explain what the TOEFL prep course is about during our program while you also learn the language. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 / www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

ELI has different courses. One of them is Reading & Writing. Watch our ELI teacher explain how students learn reading and writing skills, what kind of activities are done in a reading and writing class, and more. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

ELI has different courses. One of them is Reading & Writing. Watch our ELI teacher explain how students learn reading and writing skills, what kind of activities are done in a reading and writing class, and more. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

ELI has different courses. One of them is Reading & Writing. Watch our ELI teacher explain how students learn reading and writing skills, what kind of activities are done in a reading and writing class, and more. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

ELI has different courses. One of them is Reading & Writing. Watch our ELI teacher explain how students learn reading and writing skills, what the main goals are in this type of class when learning English. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

ELI has different courses. One of them is Reading & Writing. Watch our ELI teacher explain how students learn reading and writing skills, what kind of activities are done in a reading and writing class, and what the differences are between in-person and online classes. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 www.csi.cuny.edu/eli

How to pronounce Staten Island Staten is not a word in English. At the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1667, the Dutch ceded New Netherland to England in the Treaty of Breda, and the Dutch Staaten Eylandt, anglicized as "Staten Island", became part of the new English colony of New York. Many people have trouble with the pronunciation of the words Staten and Island. Listen to our ELI teacher and colleagues -some of them born and raised in Staten Island- how they pronounce Staten Island. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

Weather Idioms - Idioms in English The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

Adverbs of Frequency or Frequency Adverbs - Grammar in English ELI teacher explains when and how to use adverbs of frequency such as always, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never, among other adverbs. This grammar class belongs to the Online Intensive English Program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). You can also watch this video in our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swaF_SSslkI Interested in learning English with us? Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

TOEFL questions - Written expression - English Language Institute - College of Staten Island/CUNY. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

Stay up - What does 'stay up' mean'? Our English teacher explains what 'stay up' means to student during the Online English class at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100 https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

Tipping - English Conversation class Our English teacher talks about tipping in New York and also asks his students how tipping is in their country. Students discuss about what the average percentage is for tipping, if it should be based on quality, and more. Enjoy one part of our English conversation classes at our Online Intensive English Program at ELI at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

Statue of Liberty struck by lightning - English Conversation class Our ELI teacher talks with his students about the Statue of Liberty struck by lightning, in New York City. Our students practice their English with the teacher with opinions about this topic during the Online Intensive English Program offered by the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

How to write an essay in English - How to write a US college entrance essay Teacher Phil Cameron, from the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) shows us how to write a US college entrance essay. ELI teacher explains how to structure our ideas in drafts, statements, a narrative text, etc. He also talks about what US universities and colleges ask in an academic essay and what to expect from it. Interested in learning how to write an essay? Sign up in our classes: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/programs

Audio in Spanish - Student from Peru - Online Intensive English program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Interested in learning English with us? Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

In Italian - Student testimonial about online English program at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

Audio in Japanese - Student from Japan at the English Language Institute/College of Staten Island at the City University of New York (CUNY) talks about her experience learning English online. Information: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program Online Intensive English Program The ELI Online Intensive English Program is offered to students who would like to focus on reading and writing skills, grammar lessons, a TOEFL test preparation, and a conversation course. The 6-week and 16-week programs will have 4 lessons (sessions) per week, four (summer) or four and a half (semester) hours per day, from Monday to Thursday, in the morning or in the evening. Program content This program is ideal for students who would like to improve writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills from the comfort of their home. Teachers will discuss several topics, build vocabulary, writing strategies, grammar rules in context, conversation skills, pronunciation, and a short workshop with a TOEFL test preparation, which will allow students to take the digital TOEFL ITP test at the end of the term. Program calendar The program will run during 6 (summer) or 16 (semester) weeks. Students need to register and pay per term. Summer 1: June 1 – July 10, 2020. Summer 2: July 13 – August 21, 2020. Fall 2020: August 24 - December 10, 2020. Program total hours During summer, classes will have four (04) hours of duration per day with a total of sixteen (16) hours per week and 96 total hours in 6 weeks. During the semester, classes will have four and a half (4.5) hours of duration per day with a total of eighteen (18) hours per week and 288 total hours in 16 weeks. Schedule During summer, the class schedule will be from Monday to Thursday, and two groups available, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (New York time). ELI will open one schedule in the morning and one in the evening. During the semester, the class schedule will be from Monday to Thursday, and two groups available, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm or from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm (New York time). ELI will open one schedule in the morning and one in the evening. Levels Different levels will be offered: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. If more than fifteen students are registered in one level, a second group will be opened provided that it meets the minimum number of students. Courses The courses will be Reading & Writing, Grammar, TOEFL, and Conversation.

In Russian - Student from Kazakhstan at the English Language Institute/College of Staten Island at the City University of New York (CUNY) talks about her experience learning English in New York City with courses like reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and a TOEFL preparation course. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

In Portuguese - Student from Brazil at the English Language Institute/College of Staten Island at the City University of New York (CUNY) talks about her experience with the online intensive English program, with courses like reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and a TOEFL preparation course. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

In Polish - Student from Poland at the English Language Institute/College of Staten Island at the City University of New York (CUNY) talks about her experience in New York City learning English with courses like reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and a TOEFL preparation course. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

In English - Student from Peru at the English Language Institute/College of Staten Island talks about her experience in New York City learning English at the largest CUNY campus, with courses of reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and a TOEFL preparation course. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

En Español - Estudiante de Perú en el English Language Institute del College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY), habla sobre su experiencia como estudiante de inglés en la ciudad de Nueva York. El instituto de inglés, el English Language Institute (ELI), ofrece programas en semestres de 16 semanas y periodos de verano de 6 semanas, con cursos de lectura, escritura, gramática, conversación, y una preparación para el examen de inglés de TOEFL. Contáctanos en español: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute / www.csi.cuny.edu/international

En Español - Estudiante de Colombia en el English Language Institute del College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY), habla sobre su experiencia como estudiante de inglés en la ciudad de Nueva York. El instituto de inglés, el English Language Institute (ELI), ofrece programas en semestres de 16 semanas y periodos de verano de 6 semanas, con cursos de lectura, escritura, gramática, conversación, y una preparación para el examen de inglés de TOEFL. Contáctanos en español: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute / www.csi.cuny.edu/international

In Albanian - Student from Albania at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute / www.csi.cuny.edu/international

Student aus Deutschland am English Language Institute - College of Staten Island The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City. ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree. Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute / www.csi.cuny.edu/international

Asking the right question in an #ESL class - Learning Begins with Curiosity - ESL teacher training. The English Language Institute (#ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (#CUNY) presents a short lecture about asking the right question in an #English class, by CUNY teacher, Ms. Erika Heppner. ESL teachers can suggest their students to register in our ESL program in New York City: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute / elistudy@csi.cuny.edu. CLASS DESCRIPTION — LEARNING BEGINS WITH CURIOSITY The objective of this class presentation is to introduce ESL teachers to the Right Question Institute at #Harvard University and to provide a brief explanation of the Question Forming Technique (#QFT). Using the QFT encourages students to ask their own questions. In this way, students figure out what they want to know. Instead of always being asked the question, they learn that they can also ask and they learn how to ask. The QFT is a group experience that helps students to better comprehend and understand what they are learning. It encourages curiosity, which in turn makes students active learners. The webinar will be organized like this: Part 1: Introduce the importance of encouraging students to ask questions—Open-Ended and Close-Ended Questions. Part 2: Review what viewers will learn during webinar: a) QFT: Rules for Producing Questions b) Steps in Using QFT in an ESL Classroom c) Links to QFT resources on the Right Question Institute's Website CUNY presenter: Erika Heppner Erika Heppner is a full-time lecturer in the Humanities Department at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY where she teaches courses in public speaking, speech communication for non-native speakers of English and intercultural communication. Prior to her tenure at LaGuardia, she taught ESL in the Loyola Intensive English Program at Loyola University in New Orleans and from 2010-2011 served as its director. Ms. Heppner has over 25 years of classroom teaching experience and has also taught English and video production in Spain, the Czech Republic, Mexico and England. Ms. Heppner earned a Master of Arts in English Teaching and a Master of Fines Arts in Drama and Communication, both from the University of New Orleans. She is an avid cyclist who enjoys traveling and adventure. She has recently planted a vegetable garden in her backyard where she struggles with hornworms and other unwelcomed insects.

Second (unreal) conditional in English - If + simple past, modal verb Conditionals in English could be confusing at times. The second conditional, unreal conditional, or unreal conditional in the present is usually hard for some English learners. The if- clause is followed by a Simple Past or Past tense verb, and the consequence clause is followed by a modal verb, usually the modal would. Our ELI teacher explains how to use the second conditional, the usage, context, and grammar rules of it. Interested in our classes? Contact the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) and register: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / www.csi.cuny.edu. Online classes? Read more information here: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

Asking for/giving directions in English using expressions (turn right, turn left, go straight, etc.) and prepositions of place (next to, on, beside, between, in front of, across from, opposite, behind). Our ELI teacher also explains how to ask for directions using questions such 'How do I get to...?', 'Where is the...?', and other expressions. Have this type of classes at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) and enjoy our classes of reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and TOEFL. Our ELI students can then apply to any CUNY degree. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu or in our web site: www.csi.cuny.edu / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute. You can also sign up for our online English program: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

In English - Student from Japan - Testimonial 4 - English Language Institute Student from Japan talks about his experience in New York City while learning English at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Have the same experience and enjoy our English program with the best English teachers. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu. Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute.

In Japanese - Student from Japan - Testimonial 3 - English Language Institute Student from Japan talks about his experience in New York City while learning English at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Have the same experience and enjoy our English program with the best English teachers. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu. Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute.

In Japanese - Student from Japan - Testimonial 2 - English Language Institute Student from Japan talks about her experience in New York City while learning English at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Have the same experience and enjoy our English program with the best English teachers. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu. Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute.

In Japanese - Student from Japan - Testimonial 1 - English Language Institute Student from Japan talks about her experience in New York City while learning English at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Have the same experience and enjoy our English program with the best English teachers. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu. Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute.

Phrasal Verbs in English Our ELI teacher explains how to use phrasal verbs in English. Listen to this interesting class and learn the most common phrasal verbs in English. You can have more classes like this at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/CUNY: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute. You can also register in our online English program from the comfort of your home: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program Contact us for more information: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu / +1.718.982.2100

Th-sound - English pronunciation - Our ELI teacher shows how to better pronounce the digraph TH in voiceless and unvoiced sounds as well as techniques on how to pronounce this sound in words and sentences. Learn English at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. Contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu or with our web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute We now have an online English program available for future students: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

In Korean - Student from South Korea at the English Language Institute - 1 Korean student at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island / The City University of New York (CUNY). Our student from South Korea tells us about her experience in New York, on campus, in her English classes, with her English teachers, with her classmates and more. To study at ELI, you can contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu or on our website: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

In English - Student from Sri Lanka at the English Language Institute - 1 English student at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island / The City University of New York (CUNY). Our student from Sri Lanka tells us about her experience in New York, on campus, in her English classes, with her English teachers, with her classmates and more. To study at ELI, you can contact us: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu or on our website: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

Estudiante de inglés en el English Language Institute (ELI) en el College of Staten Island / The City University of New York (CUNY). Nuestro estudiante de Colombia nos cuenta su experiencia en Nueva York, en el campus, en sus clases de inglés, con sus profesores de inglés, con sus compañeros de clase y más. Para estudiar en ELI, puede contactarnos: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu o en nuestro sitio web: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english- Instituto de Idiomas