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TELC
offers specialized advanced
workshops in grammar, pronunciation,
listening and speaking, reading, writing, and TOEFL preparation.
These courses are for advanced students. All new students must pass the placement
test before they register. Please note that the workshop offerings
vary each semester. Call (718) 482-5360 for more information.
Spring
2008 Placement Test and Registration Dates:
Saturday, March 15, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 19,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ROOM C-354
Fee: $280
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TOEFL
iBT Preparation (2
sections)
Tuesday and Thursday 6:50pm-9:20pm
April 3 - June 3
9 weeks/ $280
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Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
April 5 - June 7
9 weeks/$280
Prepare for the new Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) and
improve your overall language skills at the same time! Instruction
will focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, advanced
grammar and vocabulary development, and useful test taking
strategies. Students will also practice the new TOEFL on-line
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Mastering Academic Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills
Monday and Wednesday 6:50pm-9:20pm
April 2 - June 4
9 weeks/ $280
Are you getting ready to apply to college? Do you need help learning how to understand academic texts and specialized vocabulary? If so, this is the course for you. You will learn to understand and use academic vocabulary effectively in oral and written work, and will acquire useful reading strategies that will help you achieve academic success. |
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Pronunciation and Idioms Workshop
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
April 5 - June 7
9 weeks/$280
Do you find it difficult to communicate in English in your
everyday life? Would you like to speak more clearly using appropriate
idioms for various occasions? If so, this workshop is for you!
- Learn common idiomatic expressions that
native speakers use every day
- Work on the most common pronunciation difficulties
as well as individual ones so that you can be understood clearly
and easily
Each student will receive a personalized
pronunciation evaluation. |
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Writing
Workshop for Advanced Students (2
sections)
Monday and Wednesday 6:50pm-9:20pm
April 2 - June 4
9 weeks/ $280
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Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
April 5 - June 7
9 weeks/$280
This
workshop is for students who already speak English very well, but
want to improve their skills in writing and review English grammar.
Students will review problem areas in English grammar and practice
writing simple compositions, letters, reports and memos. In addition,
students will learn how to locate their own mistakes and correct
them.
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Writing Workshop for
Intermediate Students
Tuesday and Thursday 6:50pm-9:20pm
April 3 - June 3
9 weeks/ $280
This
workshop is for students who can speak English well, but who have
difficulty writing English. Students will learn about spelling,
punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph development and essay
organization. They will also learn how to find their own errors
and correct them.
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Grammar Workshop
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
April 5 - June 7
9 weeks/$280
This course is for advanced students who speak
English very well, but who want a comprehensive review of English
grammar. Students will analyze spoken and written English to become
familiar with the advanced structures of the language. They will
also receive intensive practice in using these structures through
a variety of exercises. The goal of this course is to improve students'
ability to communicate by helping them to understand how grammar
communicates meaning.
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Listening and Speaking Skills through the Media
Monday and Wednesday 6:50pm-9:20pm
April 2 - June 4
9 weeks/ $280
This course is for advanced students who want to improve
their listening and speaking skills and expand their vocabulary. Class
materials will include public commentary programs on a variety
of current topics from radio and TV. Students will learn
to discuss issues, support opinions, work on relevant grammar,
broaden their vocabulary and write summaries. Through
these activities students will expand their awareness of current
issues as well as gain more confidence in expressing themselves
in English.
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Advanced Workshops Yearly
Calendar
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Mon/Wed
Program |
Tue/Thu
Program |
Saturday
Program |
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FALL
2007
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Oct. 3 - Dec. 10
Mon. & Wed.
6:50 - 9:20PM
9 weeks
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Oct. 4 - Dec. 6
Tue. & Thurs.
6:50 - 9:20PM
9 weeks
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Oct. 6 - Dec. 8
Saturdays only
9:00 - 2:00PM
9 weeks
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WINTER
2008 |
Jan. 16 - March 5
Mon. & Wed.
6:30 - 9:35PM
7 weeks
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Jan. 17 - March 4
Tue. & Thurs.
6:30 - 9:35PM
7 weeks
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Jan. 19 - March 8
Saturdays only
9:00 - 2:00PM
8 weeks
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SPRING
2008 |
April 2 - June 4
Mon. & Wed.
6:50 - 9:20PM
9 weeks |
April 3 - June 3
Tue. & Thurs.
6:50 - 9:20PM
9 weeks |
April 5 - June 7
Saturdays only
9:00 - 2:00PM
9 weeks |
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SUMMER
2008 |
July 9 - Aug. 18
Mon. & Wed.
6:00 - 9:20PM
6 weeks
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July 10 - Aug. 19
Tue. & Thu.
6:00 - 9:20PM
6 weeks
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July 12 - Aug. 23
Saturdays only
9:00 - 2:10PM
7 weeks
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