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English Language Classes

 

 

NCC's Language Center English Language classes are specifically designed for non-Native English speakers. New English Language students - or students who have not attended English classes for one year or more - must take the Language Center Online Test to assess current English level.

 

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NEW STUDENTS: Click on the Assessment Test link below. After they have completed the Assessment Test, students will be contacted regarding their scores and level. They will then be able to register and pay for classess online or by registration form. English classes being offered include:

  • Introduction to the English Language
  • English Language Skills Levels 1-5
  • Pronunciation Skills
  • Conversation Skills
  • TOEFL Preparation

 

Click here to take the online test:  Assessment Test

 

NEW STUDENTS: Do not self-register for any section below without contacting the Language Center office at lc@ncc.edu or 516-572-7062

 

 

  • Introduction to the E.L.
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70063
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 8/2/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Edith Guzman
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.

    THIS CLASS MEETS ONLINE VIA ZOOM In this class, non-English speaking students will learn basic English language skills. Lessons will include the alphabet, number names, and beginning spelling and pronunciation. Students will also study common vocabulary words and phrases to begin to understand spoken and written English. They will practice activities such as getting directions, telling time, making appointments, and spending money.


 

  • English Language Skills 1
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70068
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 8/2/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Jacqueline Nyman
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.

    Students with a basic knowledge of English language skills will develop important fundamental writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills. The goal of this class is to help students better understand day-to-day conversation, short written communications, and media programs. Students will use new vocabulary words, pronouns, singular and plural nouns, and simple verb tenses.


 

  • English Language Skills 2
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70070
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Times: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 16
    Instructor: Gerald Ryan
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    This class will focus on writing, conversation, and reading skills to improve all English language abilities. Students will review verb tenses taught in level 1 and become familiar with additional verb tenses. They will learn new vocabulary and will continue to write simple, as well as compound sentences, use words in the correct order, and identify major parts of speech.

 

  • English Language Skills 2
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70073
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 8/2/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Melanie Rosa-Chaves
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    This class will focus on writing, conversation, and reading skills to improve all English language abilities. Students will review verb tenses taught in level 1 and become familiar with additional verb tenses. They will learn new vocabulary and will continue to write simple, as well as compound sentences, use words in the correct order, and identify major parts of speech.

 

  • English Language Skills 3
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70075
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Times: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 16
    Instructor: Ettore Stella
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    In this course, students will strengthen their English language skills, integrating reading, writing, and conversational activities. The class will identify and use more difficult vocabulary words, sentence structures and verb tenses than those taught in lower- level classes. Students will practice writing paragraphs. Additionally, they will examine the format of short articles, essays, e-mail messages, and/or business letters and organize this information so that their written work may be better understood.

 

  • English Language Skills 3
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70077
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 8/2/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Angela Pugh-Roberson
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    In this course, students will strengthen their English language skills, integrating reading, writing, and conversational activities. The class will identify and use more difficult vocabulary words, sentence structures and verb tenses than those taught in lower- level classes. Students will practice writing paragraphs. Additionally, they will examine the format of short articles, essays, e-mail messages, and/or business letters and organize this information so that their written work may be better understood.

 

  • English Language Skills 4
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70080
    Dates: 6/2/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Times: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 16
    Instructor: Steven Verolla
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    Students will continue to practice writing, reading, listening, and speaking to increase overall English language aptitude. They will become familiar with complex sentence structures and more complicated verb tenses. Members of this class will write documents such as essays, business letters, memorandums, and formal e-mail messages. Students will also give at least one oral report. The organization of written and oral presentation formats and phrases that help speakers and writers create relationships among ideas will be explored.

 

  • English Language Skills 4
  • Fee: $395.00
    Item Number: 70083
    Dates: 6/7/2025 - 8/2/2025
    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 8
    Instructor: Steven Verolla
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    Students will continue to practice writing, reading, listening, and speaking to increase overall English language aptitude. They will become familiar with complex sentence structures and more complicated verb tenses. Members of this class will write documents such as essays, business letters, memorandums, and formal e-mail messages. Students will also give at least one oral report. The organization of written and oral presentation formats and phrases that help speakers and writers create relationships among ideas will be explored.

 

  • Conversation Skills 2
  • Fee: $275.00
    Item Number: 70023
    Dates: 6/3/2025 - 7/24/2025
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 16
    Instructor: Steven Verolla
    This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.
    This course is designed to increase the oral proficiency of level 3 and 4 English Language Skills students (CE5 209, CE5 210). Class members will speak and interact with the instructor and other students. Conversations, group work, and/or role-playing will help students speak clearly, using improved grammar and newly acquired vocabulary words.

 

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