International Classes in NYC, New York

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

How can you navigate small talk towards deeper, more significant topics? How do you gracefully exit from monotonous or unwanted conversations? How do you organically grow your professional network? In this online webinar, we’ll explore how to feel more confident and engaging with strangers and how to forge deeper relationships with existing personal...

These past few months have introduced new expectations for communication. Companies have shifted entire workforces to conference calls and video chats. And for everyone from front-line managers to senior leaders, that means shifting from a room full of listeners to a screen full of images. It means more independence for the viewers and more coordination...

New students must take the English as a Second Language placement test before registering for ESL classes. The test takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes: a narrative writing sample, an expository essay, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary questions. Please Note: Classroom location listings are also posted...

Here, we will learn how to “sell” your ideas to others based on the benefits of acting on them to introduce and reinforce the use of Action-Benefit Statements to motivate the audience. We will go over the value and practice of using language that is understandable and that speaks to the recipients’ interests. Using calls to action (CTA)....

Successful leadership starts with effective communication. In this course, students develop the communication strategies needed to motivate and persuade colleagues, employees and stakeholders. Through lecture, discussion and hands-on activities, students enhance their power by learning how to listen actively, target messages, influence an audience,...

Better communication skills (with colleagues and clients) can give an organization a huge competitive advantage Not only does it help build a positive working environment with fewer grievances and less staff turnover, but it will result in greater efficiency, more creativity and improved problem-solving. This Business Communication course is designed...

This three-week ESL program provides an exciting opportunity to study English at a university in the heart of New York City in the summer.  The students are in classes for 16 hours a week and are engaged in a unique mix of courses:  Academic Writing is focused on the skills for more effective writing in academic settings Reading class...

In this course students will understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. Course Objectives For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or...

This online course is designed to help students preparing for college to speak more easily, correctly, and with a more advanced academic vocabulary. Students improve their academic English through activities with audio and visual materials, debate, dialogue practice, and note-taking. Students need to score at level 5-8 on the ESL Placement Test to...

Expressing yourself, your wants, and your emotions with regard to others. Saying no. Setting boundaries. Giving someone feedback. Checking in a regulating yourself and your emotions. Assertive communication is the most desired communication style: how do you build this when you find yourself playing small in relationships, career, and personal matters?...

Our workshops cover social media strategy, best practices and technical how-tos. Participants bring their laptops and work on their own channels in class. After class, you’ll receive an email with additional learning materials, and additional coaching and support is always available. Course Topics: Using business pages Creating content Getting...

Talk So People Listen is a three-day program designed to develop a stronger communication style in any individual contributor or high potential in your company.  This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication to driving business results ­ and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impact...

Talk So People Listen is a three-day program designed to develop a stronger communication style in any individual contributor or high potential in your company.  This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication to driving business results ­ and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impact...

Email is one of the highest performing digital marketing channels, requiring its own unique set of content, marketing, and design considerations. However, with the tens of hundreds of emails people receive every day, you must learn how to distinguish your email from the rest. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop and drive email strategy,...