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Language Studies International

New York Showbook 2013


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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 3

SIGHTSEEING IN THE BIG APPLE 3

OVERVIEW 4

Classes 4

Assessment 4

Interactive Classroom Techniques 4

Certificate 4

COURSESLSI Standard 20 4

LSI Intensive 30 4

International School Year 20 & 30 4

English for Business 5Cambridge Exam Preparation 5

TOEFL Exam Preparation 5

Multi-centre course 5

Mini-Group 5

One-to-One 5

INSIDE LSI NEW YORK 5

MCNY LSI PARTNERSHIP 6

WHY CHOOSE LSI NEW YORK 6

ORIENTATION DAY 7Welcome 7

Schedule for the First Day: 7

ACCOMMODATION 7Homestay Program 7

Residences 8

Hotels and Residence Hotels 8

NEW YORK CITY AIRPORTS 8Taxi 8

Airport Transfer 8

Train and MTA 8

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION 9Subway and busses 9

Staten Island Ferry 9

Car 9

ACTIVITIES 9


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INTRODUCTION

SIGHTSEEING IN THE BIG APPLE

Surrounded by Tribeca, Soho, Chinatown and

Greenwich Village, four of New Yorks most famous

neighborhoods, LSI offers students a chance to really

experience this great city. There are dozens of unique

restaurants, cafes, clubs, and shops to visit nearby.

Subway stations and bus stops are right outside the

door, so access to midtown, uptown and the

boroughs is easy and efficient.

New York is a city of islands. It has five boroughs:

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten

Island. Manhattan, of course, is considered the heartof the city. About 12 miles long and 3 miles wide, it is

full of interesting places:

Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center,

Times Square, Museum of Modern Art, the Theater

District, Wall Street, the Empire State Building

The extravagant shops and galleries of Soho, the quiet

streets of the West Village and the hustle of Canal

Street are all within easy walking distance of LSI and

attract people from around the world.

The Circle Line offers a variety of cruises that tour this

great city! All tours are narrated and showcase

various New York attractions.

You can take a horse-drawn carriage through Central

Park, the first landscaped public park in the United

States. Stretching from 59th St. to 110th St, it is one

of the most spectacular and refreshing parts of the

city.And of course, there are the museums! The American

Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim

Museum, Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan

Museum of Art are the most famous, but there are

many more to visit.

New Yorkers have a reputation for living life to the

fullest, and it is certainly true that the city never really

sleeps. But in spite of the fast pace and their busy

lives, people are open, friendly and ready to start up a

conversation or help someone get on the right train

or find their way.

While many of New York Citys most famous

attractions are in Lower Manhattan, several other

neighborhoods are not to be missed. Harlem and

Spanish Harlem in Upper Manhattan as well as

Williamsburg in Brooklyn are just a few

neighborhoods that are rich in culture and are worth

working into your itinerary.


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Certificate

Upon the successful completion of their course and

provided they have met the attendance requirement,

students receive a Certificate of Completion.

Signed by the School Director and the Assistant

Director, it indicates the students English level, as

well as the duration of their program.

Classes

Our curriculum, weekly schedule and expert teaching

are focused on meeting the needs of students and

executives. The maximum number of students in a

class is 14. Standard 20 classes start at 9:10 in

morning and end at 1:00 in the afternoon. Intensive

30 classes start at 9:10 in the morning and end at 4:00

in the afternoon.

OVERVIEW

Assessment

Regular review of work, weekly test results, andpersonal attention all help to improve students

English skills.

Interactive Classroom Techniques

The goal in our general English classes is to give

students the opportunity to practice their English.

Students develop language skills which they can use

immediately while they are in New York as well as in

their own lives when they return home again.

To make the learning process enjoyable, we use a

range of multi-media tools with a variety of teachingtechniques such as pair and group work, hands-on

activities and guest speakers. Integration of music

and art as well as off-site field trips also enriches the

students learning experience. The entire curriculum

is structured to follow a progression from level to

level. Each level requires approximately 10 weeks to

complete. New skills are introduced while existing

skills are reinforced through listening, speaking,

reading and writing.

Flexible and Tailored

LSI offers a range of quality programs to meet the

specific needs of each student.

Choose from intensive and semi-intensive

programs Courses are offered from 1-48 weeks

Programs offered include General English,

TOEFL Exam preparation, Executive and

Business English classes, Cambridge Exam

preparation (CAE and FCE), English for

University, English for Teaching (TKT), Club

50+, and a Young Learners Program

LSI Standard 20

This 20-lesson per week program is a semi-intensive

course and is perfect for students who need practice

in general skills: reading, writing, speaking andlistening.

LSI Intensive 30

The 30-lesson per week program allows students to

study general English skills in the morning and then

attend selected afternoon options that are more

focused on individual skills or subject matter.

International School Year 20 & 30

(Recommended for but not limited to Beginner and

Intermediate Level) Designed to meet the needs oftomorrow's international professionals, these courses

are comprised of 20 or 30 lessons per week and give

students the chance to build a very solid foundation in

English. The 30-lesson option also provides the

opportunity to study a variety of electives, including

our preparation courses for the Cambridge or TOEFL

exams, or the English for Business course. The ISY 20

or 30 programs are available for 24, 30, 36, and 48-

week programs.

Personal Study Plans are available to long-

term full time Intensive 30 and ISY 30

Students

Multi-centre Course

Students are welcome to share their time between LSI

San Diego, LSI Berkeley, LSI Boston, LSI Toronto

and/or LSI Vancouver.

COURSES


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English for Business

10 lessons per week

Intermediate to Advanced levels

This afternoon elective course follows a cycle of 12

weeks, each one dealing with a specific area of

business (e.g. leadership, marketing, negotiating,

team building, etc.). Each of these business areas will

be practiced with special focus on speaking and

listening skills.

Cambridge Exam Preparation

30 lessons per week

Intermediate to Advanced Levels

The First certificate in English (FCE) and theCertificate of Advanced English (CAE) are two of the

most popular Cambridge ESOL exams. They are taken

every year by thousands of people and are

recognized by universities, colleges and companies

around the world (including North America). These

12-week courses start at the end of March and

September; the exams are in June and December.

TOEFL Exam preparation

30 lessons per week

Intermediate to AdvancedTOEFL is a standard test for entry to colleges and

universities throughout the United States and

Canada.

This class is part of an Intensive 30 program. Students

will spend 20 lessons per week in a general English

class where they will develop their overall language

skills. In the afternoon portion (10 lessons), they will

work on exam-specific skills, vocabulary and test-

taking strategies.

INSIDE LSI NEW YORK

LSI New York is located on the 12th floor of a classic

Art Deco office building, on the Manhattan campus ofthe Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY).

The classrooms are both spacious and comfortable

and offer splendid views of lower Manhattan.

Facilities include a library where students can find a

quiet place to study. Here, they can access books,

magazines, and newspapers free of charge.

There is also a student lounge where students can

take a break, have lunch and relax with fellow

classmates.

Mini Group 20

20 lessons per week

Intermediate to Advanced levels

This executive program is comprised of a small,

intensive group, and provides the ideal opportunity to

practice negotiation, presentation, and meeting skills

in realistic situations.

One-to-One

5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons per week

This is ideal for students who have very specific needs

that they would like to concentrate on (e.g.


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MCNY-LSI PARTNERSHIP

WHY CHOOSE LSI NEW YORK?

Flexibility: LSI is large enough to offer many program

options, but small enough to care for each individual

student.

Cultural Diversity: In 2012 we welcomed students

from over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, South

America and the Middle East. This diversity benefits

every student by ensuring that English is practiced

throughout the school day.

Value: The goal of LSI is to provide students with the

best value possible. We do this by tailoring programs

to our students needs and offering a range of

programs with flexible start dates and durations.

Progress: Through a carefully developed curriculum,

weekly revision and counseling for long-termstudents, we identify areas in need of improvement

and support students in reaching their goals.

Confidence building: We use a variety of methods

and tools to help the students practice everyday

language so that they can make the maximum

progress and really enjoy their time here in New York.

Location: We are situated in lower Manhattan, close

to several main subway lines, and within walking

distance from Soho, Chinatown, Greenwich Village

and Tribeca.

Staff and Teachers: Our staff is friendly, supportive

and well-informed. Teachers at LSI are fully qualified,

experienced, and professional. Most teachers are

CELTA certified and/or hold masters degrees.

Teacher development is very important at LSI.

Training sessions are held regularly to ensure that

teachers are aware of the most recent trends in

TESOL.

LSI New York is the designated ESL program for the

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY). We

maintain a partnership for LSI Students who wish to

enter an under-graduate or post-graduate program,

and develop special programs for short-term students

who wish to take college-level courses. MCNY offers a

wide range of Bachelors and Masters programs,including Bachelor of Business Administration,

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in

Media Management and Masters in Childhood

Education. For more information, visit

www.mcny.edu.

We will advise students on how to pre-plan their

undergraduate and/or graduate education before

they complete their studies at LSI, but LSI students

are also eligible and can attend both schools at the

same time.


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ORIENTATION DAY

WelcomeOn the first day of school, students are given an initial

assessment of their skills in reading, writing, listening, and

speaking. Based on the results, the Assistant Director will

place each student into the class level which will benefit

them the most.

Schedule for the First Day:

9:10 am Welcome and Registration

10:00 am Placement test

11:30 am Orientation

12:30pm 1:50 pm Lunch

1:50 pm Standard 20 students are free to

go out and explore the city

1:50 pm 4:00 pm Intensive 30 students begin the

afternoon portion of their

course.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

LSI has many different accommodation options

available to students. Students may choose betweenhomestay, hotel rooms, residence hotels or hostels.

All accommodation options are carefully selected to

ensure their quality and security. A separate

accommodations brochure is available on request.

All of LSI New York's accommodations are carefully

selected to ensure that they meet our quality

standards. We offer two types of accommodation:

homestays and residences

Homestay Program

Many students who attend classes at LSI New York

choose to live with American host families during

their stay. The greatest advantage of a homestay

experience is the opportunity to communicate and

interact with Americans outside of the classroom.

Our hosts provide a comfortable, furnished, private

room for the student. We offer two types of meal

plans: a half-board program that includes breakfast

and dinner and a bed and breakfast program that

includes breakfast only.

Our Homestay Coordinator carefully selects all host

families to ensure that each students stay will be

comfortable and enjoyable. It is imperative that

students feel at home and safe while staying with

their host families. Some hosts are able to

accommodate special dietary requirements.

ACCOMMODATION


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Residences

The offers single and bunk bed rooms with shared

bathrooms for students. It is on East 47th St. about30 minutes by subway from LSI. Students at the

Vanderbilt YMCA residence have free access to the

sports facilities (indoor swimming pool,

cardiovascular equipment, indoor running track,

gymnasium, steam and sauna room, exercise and

aerobics studios).

NEW YORK CITY AIRPORTS

New York City is served by three international

airports: John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) in

New York; and Newark (EWR) in New Jersey.

From the airport, there are three ways for students to

reach their place of residence.

Taxi

Outside of each airport terminal there are yellow taxis

waiting to transport passengers to their destinations.

The cost to Manhattan is approximately $60,

depending on the airport and destination. This does

not include bridge tolls or tip. It is recommended that

students who arrange their own transportation take

only yellow taxis and avoid using town cars or other

unsolicited taxis.

Airport Transfer

LSI arranges airport transfers for students on request.

After students claim their baggage, they should

proceed to the customs exit. There will be a driver

there holding up a sign with their name printed on it.

The driver will take the student directly to his or her

New York address. The charge is $135 each way.

Train and MTA

AirTrain service offers transportation from JFK ($5).

From Newark, take the AirTrain from the airport to

Newark Liberty International Airport Station and then

catch the New Jersey Transit PATH train to New York

Penn Station ($15). From LaGuardia, catch a city bus

(M60 or Q33) to the subway ($2.25).

Hotels and Residence Hotels

We also have a selection of hotels, hostels and

residence hotels that we can recommend. Students

must make their own arrangements for these

options. Please contact us at [email protected] for more

information


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At the time of this revision, each subway and bus trip

costs $2.25. Students can purchase 7-Day, 14-Day,

30-Day, 7-Day express bus plus and 30-Day unlimited

ride cards. These passes range from $29 to $104.

There are free transfers between the subways and

buses. Connections are available to Amtrak, Long

Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New Jersey

Transit and PATH.

Amtrak

Amtrak is a national train service company that offers

transportation from New York City to nearby cities

such as Washington, D.C., and Boston. Amtrak

services a wide range of destinations around the

country as well. The trains run daily and prices vary

depending on where you are traveling. All Amtrak

trains run in and out of Grand Central Station and

Penn Station.

Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry takes commuters to and from

the South Ferry subway station in lower Manhattan

every day at no cost. This 5-mile, 25-minute ride also

provides a majestic view of the New York Harbor, The

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for free! One guide

book calls it "One of the world's greatest (and

shortest) water voyages."Subway and BusesThe New York City public transit or MTA

(Metropolitan Transportation Authority) manages the

subways, buses, bridges, tunnels and surrounding

areas including Long Island. New York Citys extensive

24-hour subway system is the primary form of

transportation for the majority of New York

residents. Subway stations are located throughout

the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and

the Bronx. Many lines and stations have both express

and local service.

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION

Car

Because New York Citys public transportation systemis so comprehensive, most New Yorkers dont own a

car. But for students wanting to take a weekend trip

outside of the city, car rental agencies are available.

Remember that driving laws in New York may differ

from the ones in your home country. LSI New York

cannot assist in obtaining legal documents, Social

Security Numbers or drivers licenses.

ACTIVITIES

LSI organizes social events during the week, many of

which are free or at low costs. These activities give

students the chance to appreciate the ethnic

diversity of the city and include trips to the theatre,

cinema, musicals, concerts, museums, art galleries,

sporting events and picnics.

LSI New York also works with a tour company that

specializes in weekend tours for ESL students. Tour

destinations include Boston, Washington D.C.,

Toronto/Niagara Falls and Philadelphia. Here,

students will find many chances to meet new friendsand practice their English skills at the same time.


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Language Studies International

LSI New York

431 Canal Street, 12th floor

New York, NY 10013 USA

Tel: (212) 965-9940

Fax: (212) 965 1268

Email: [email protected]

www.lsi.edu

Thank you for choosing LSI New York!

We hope to see you soon!

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