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 - should take the Language Center Online Test to assess current English level. Courses include Introduction to the English Language and English Language Skills classes, levels 1-5. English language students may also elect to take classes in Pronunciation Skills, Personal Writing, Conversation Skills or TOEFL Preparation.
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NEW STUDENTS: Click on the Student Information link below and fill out the online form. Our office will then send an email with a link to take the Online Test. Once the Test is scored, students will receive an email with information about their level and how to register and pay for classes.
NEW STUDENTS: Do not self-register for any section below without contacting the Language Center office at lc@ncc.edu or 516-572-7062
Click here to fill out the online form: Student Information
English Language Course Descriptions: (for dates, times, fees see below)
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 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 managing money.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 1: 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: 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: In this course, students will strengthen their English language skills, integrating reading, writing, and conversational activities. The class will use and identify 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, email messages and/or business letters and organize this information so that their written work may be better understood.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 4: 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 email 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 5: Prerequisite: This course is designed for new students at level 5, as well as for those who have completed English Language Skills 4 or the TOEFL Preparation class in the Language Center. Non-native English speakers can strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. U.S. and global cultures, among other topics of interest, will be explored. Lessons will include lectures, news reports, films, writing essays, and reading.
CONVERSATION SKILLS 2: 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.
PRONUNCIATION SKILLS: This comprehensive course will help intermediate students speak more clearly and accurately. Students will learn techniques to identify and pronounce vowel digraphs, beginning and final consonants and consonant clusters, word stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students will learn and practice techniques to enhance their speaking, listening, and oral discrimination skills.
TOEFL PREPARATION: For advanced students who wish to take the TOEFL test in order to transfer into a school or apply for a job requiring a TOEFL score. This intensive class emphasizes test-taking strategies to improve test performance. Students will focus on building strong reading, comprehension, speaking, listening, writing and grammar skills, as well as vocabulary development.
NEW STUDENTS: Do not self register for any section below without contacting the Language Center office
