ESL Classes in NYC, New York

Our Standard English Program provides students with insight into the language and how to apply effective methods of communication at an accelerated pace. Classes generally finish in the early afternoon (usually before 1 pm), giving students the opportunity to enjoy the majority of their afternoon sightseeing and discovering the city and local culture....

The goal of the Business English class is to help non-native English speakers feel more comfortable and more confident working in an English speaking environment.  The class will cover a range of core business communication skills like Networking, Negotiation, Telephoning, Presentations, and Business Writing, while also learning work related...

This Integrated Skills English class is designed for Advanced level non-native English speakers. Each week, the students are practicing all the main communication areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, with an emphasis on using grammar correctly. It's designed for advanced level students looking to fine tune their English and improve the...

This Integrated Skills English class is designed for Advanced level non-native English speakers. Each week, the students are practicing all the main communication areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, with an emphasis on using grammar correctly. It's designed for advanced level students looking to fine tune their English and improve the...

This Integrated Skills English class is designed for Advanced level non-native English speakers. Each week, the students are practicing all the main communication areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, with an emphasis on using grammar correctly. It's designed for advanced level students looking to fine tune their English and improve the...

Manhattan Language’s American English Program includes a Speaking and Listening class and an Integrated Skills class: In the Speaking and Listening class you will focus on developing your English communication skills through class discussion, role-play, debate and many other kinds of exercises. In the Integrated Skills class, you will work...

"This class was exceptional! It helped me learn about breathing correctly and the basics of speech using vowels and consonants properly. It is a great class for anyone looking to speak clearer or correct accents." - Colleen C. WHAT DID YOU SAY? CAN YOU REPEAT THAT PLEASE? LEARN TECHNIQUES FOR SPEAKING CLEARLY SO PEOPLE HEAR WHAT YOU SAY THE FIRST...

This course is designed for those who would like to sound more professional in front of colleagues, bosses and clients.  Students work closely with the instructor to improve their accent and pronunciation. Classes are small so exercises and activities in stress, intonation, modulation and consonant and vowel sounds are individualized to help...

This course is designed to help students improve their pronunciation of American English. Students explore the vowel, consonant, stress, and intonation rules of American English. Using various techniques and fun activities, students learn how to sound more natural when speaking English. Important: Students need to be in levels 1-4 to take this...

In this course, students will not only expand their vocabulary, but will also learn strategies for understanding the meaning of new words.  Using film, TV shows, songs, readings, and digital media, students focus on comprehension, recognition, and the application of new words and phrases. Students learn how to make their speech clearer, more...

New students must take the English as a Second Language placement test before registering for ESL classes. The test is administered online. To take the test, you will need internet access and a computer or a tablet with a camera. When you register for the test, you will get log-in instructions. The test takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes:...

This course focuses on writing and verbal skills needed to complete the essay sections on the GMAT and GRE tests. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, grammar, and essay organization and development. Extensive in-class and out-of-class work is supported by individualized instructor feedback. Classroom location listings are also posted outside the CAPS...

This course is designed to help students build the skills and strategies needed to succeed on the iBT TOEFL exam. Special emphasis is placed on the independent and integrated tasks of the TOEFL, including reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Students gain confidence and improve their test-taking skills and strategies through practice questions...