Advanced Electives
As English is the de facto language of the business world, being able to effectively communicate in English broadens horizons and career opportunities. In order to meet the specific needs of our students we have two Business English courses:
Advanced Elective: Business English A
This course is suitable for:
- F1 student visa holders who wish to study full time.
- Students who intend to study business at an American colleges or university.
The aim of this course is to give students a practical understanding of the English that is used in the business world. Students will gain the skills they need to confidently use English in a business environment. On this course students will learn:
- An introduction to the basic ideas and practices of the business world.
- How to write a personal resume (CV).
- How to compose business letters.
- Job interview techniques.
- English telephone skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Advanced Elective: Business English B
This course is suitable for:
- Foreign-born, professionals who live and work in New York wishing to learn English in a part-time course.
- Business people who have recently been transferred to America by their companies.
- Working professionals with a good understanding of English who would benefit from expanding their knowledge of business culture and ethics in English speaking countries.
Students from a professional background can improve their understanding of American business culture while gaining the necessary skills to not only survive, but thrive in an English speaking workplace. On this course students will learn:
- Examine business case studies.
- Business English writing.
- How to build their vocabulary through authentic business materials.
- How to discuss and debate a wide array of business topics.
- American business culture and working practices.
Students on our Business English course benefit from the guidance and support of our professional and experienced teaching staff. Years of experience in this area has given us a quality edge. We are committed to meeting the specific needs of our Business English students.
Advanced Elective: American Culture
If you're interested in American culture, you'll enjoy the American Culture elective class. The possible content of American Culture is as widely diverse as the actual culture of the U.S.A. One class session can focus on American history, holidays, and traditions; another on idioms and accents used in today's TV shows.
Our great city of New York is also often explored in this elective; our complex urban culture, found in our restaurants, museums, neighborhoods, and people, becomes the content of this fascinating class.
Advanced Elective: Current Events
Current Events is one of our most popular but challenging electives. Being able to read The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other newspapers and magazines requires a high-level of skill. Due to the variety of news sources, students are exposed to both college-level vocabulary and everyday American idioms.
Advanced Elective: ETF (English through Film)
English through Film (or ETF) is not just a video class. The speech in the film is used as a chance to explore advanced grammar structures and idiomatic vocabulary and improve pronunciation. The movies, usually the greatest Hollywood classics, are also a springboard for discussion about American culture and history. The class is also an opportunity to strengthen speaking skills as students are asked to summarize the scenes they've viewed in class.
Advanced Elective: Fluency
Speaking well requires many skills. Students can take the Fluency elective several times without running out of something new to learn. The emphasis of the fluency course always changes from session to session: Sometimes debate is stressed, other times the focus is on pronunciation. Techniques derived from acting or public speaking are sometimes used. However, whatever the content, the fundamental emphasis is on improving the student's speaking abilities.
Advanced Elective: Reading, Writing, and Discussion
The ultimate goal of this elective is to be able to understand and explain ideas in both spoken and written forms. The class reads texts on a variety of interesting topics and students are expected summarize and analyze them. Because the texts are challenging, the discussions require the use of advanced vocabulary.