Brooklyn, New York - A Great Place to Learn English!

• Full-time English as a Second Language Program
• English-Language Teaching Certificate Program (TESOL)
• Full-time TOEFL Preparation
• Intensive American English Oral and Written Communication

The English as a Second Language Program, offered by the American Language Academy at Brooklyn College, provides practical skills for academic and professional success. Classes are taught by dedicated professionals, and class size is limited to ensure individual attention for each student. You will develop fluency, accuracy, and confidence in written and oral communication skills.

We offer a full-time college-oriented program for students of English as a Second Language, providing a pathway to Brooklyn College an internationally respected educational institution.

We offer:

• Intensive English Programs
• Pre-undergraduate and graduate Programs
• Full-time TOEFL Preparation Program
• Caring, professional faculty and staff
• Individualized attention in small classes
• Affordable tuition
• Free tutoring available

We welcome international students seeking to master English for business or personal use.

In Brooklyn College you will learn American English faster and better because your teachers are native speakers of English and professionals in teaching English as a Second Language. You will be participating in a full-time program and you will be surrounded by native speakers of English. When you leave the classroom you will be exposed to English in your daily life in Brooklyn.

You can achieve this in Brooklyn and receive superior education for reasonable prices, as The City University of New York offers an outstanding educational experience on a beautiful campus in Brooklyn College.

Teach English in Your Native Country

The demand for American English teachers is high around the world. At Brooklyn College, you will receive the expert training that will allow you to teach English when you return to your home country. You will be certified to teach English in private business schools and in the private sector.

To qualify for this full-time program, you must have a working knowledge of English. You will study grammar, writing, reading, and American pronunciation of English to prepare you to teach American English in your native country. You will be required to study Linguistics, Methods and Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language, How to Teach English Grammar, Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Conversation and Pronunciation.

Emphasis will be on:

• Phonetics
• Sounds and rhythm of American English speech
• Pronunciation problems
• Uneven patterns of speech
• Standard American English usage

Each class is integrated with theory and practice and has a teaching component so that you can apply what you have observed in an ESL classroom. In addition, we provide a free intensive internship program. This hands-on internship is available on an individual basis for Brooklyn College English-Language Teaching

Certificate Program Students

These courses meet the requirements for full-time international students. We are authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Great Location

You will learn about U.S. culture in a friendly environment and will be taken on trips to historical landmarks dating back to the Revolutionary War and cultural institutions including the Brooklyn Museum of Art (the second largest art museum in the world), beautiful Botanical Gardens and many other points of interest. In thirty minutes you can be in the cultural center of the world, New York City, and have access to Broadway theaters; Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Macy's (the largest department store in the world), and thousands of other points of interest in the metropolitan area of New York. This exposure is unique to New York and will enhance your studies in English as you go about your everyday routines. You will experience the charm and uniqueness of Brooklyn through its ethnic diversity which makes everyone feel at home. In Brooklyn you will always be able to find people from your native country to share the American experience with you.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!