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KINGSBOROUGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (KELI)
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Do you want
to learn English?

Full-Time Day Intensive: 275 Hours of Instruction!

Introduced in 1997 to enable non-native speakers to develop proficiency in the English language, the full-time Kingsborough English Language Institute (KELI) offers multiple proficiency levels for beginners to advanced.
Learn or improve your English! Register for the KELI Full-Time Intensive English as a Second Language Course.
Tuition is only $870. The classes are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm, T-2 building.

Customized Class Placement
Everyone is placed in the best class for their skill level!

CUSTOMIZED CLASS PLACEMENT
Before you start the program, you will take the standardized Michigan placement exam (100 questions/60 minutes) and write an essay (you are allotted 60 minutes) to determine if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner. On the first day of class, your instructor will evaluate you further to confirm correct placement. You must be at least 18 years old to register.

ESL 70 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (T) $870
The classes are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Classes start on Monday, Sept 20, 2010 and end on Thursday, Dec 9, 2010
Benefits include:
• Certificate of Attendance (90%)
• A valid ID card (provides access to pool, gym, library, computer labs and other campus facilities)
• 25 hours per week, for 11 weeks
• Assistance for CUNY college admission
• Trips and events
• TOEFL practice
• The issuing of I-20s to qualified students
• Academic preparation for university-bound students

Monday, Sept 20, 2010 and end on Thursday, Dec 9, 2010
It’s Easy to Register for the Full-Time Intensive Course Please call 718-368-4870
to schedule an appointment for your placement exam.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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Evening & Weekend Programs

The KELI English as a second language program provides 9 levels of proficiency, offering English survival skills from entry level to job readiness. Register and complete three terms of English as a Second Language in our weeknight program and Earn a Certificate as follows:

Beginner Certificate Levels 0, 1, 2
Advanced Beginner Certificate Levels 2, 3, 4
Intermediate Certificate Levels 3, 4, 5
Advanced Certificate Levels 4, 5, 6
Certificate in Advanced Reading & Writing Levels 7, 8
NOTE: You must successfully complete 3 classes in each level in order to earn your certificate and you can earn more than one certificate. It is highly recommended that you take the classes in consecutive semesters for maximum benefit.

ESL 00 English as a Second Language (T) $175
MonWed 6:45-9:45pm Sept 20-Dec 15
OR TueThur 6:45-9:45pm Sept 21-Dec 14

• Placement in classes at the level needed
• Qualified and experienced instructors
• Practice in listening and speaking, as well as reading and
writing
• Three (3) hours of computer instruction (Level 3-8)
• Interesting instructional content designed for all adults

ESL 00S English as a Second Language (T) $150
Sat 10am-3:00pm Sept 25-Dec 18
OR Sun 10am-3:00pm Sept 26-Dec 19

For those who can’t attend during the week, we offer ESL on
Saturday or Sunday.

RWV 07 Writing for Advanced Non-Native Speakers of English $100
Sat 10am-12pm Oct 2-Dec 11

Designed for non-native English speakers, this class will help
you to improve your writing skills and focus on standard form
and style as well as correct grammatical structures. There will
be many opportunities to write practice essays and receive
individual feedback on written drafts.

CCC 35 Free ESL and Food Handler Certificate
For Qualified Applicants.
MonWedThur 9-3pm Sept 13-Dec 6

While teaching ESL, this program incorporates Serv-Safe
Certification, covering health and safety during hands-on food
preparation. Extensive review sessions are aimed at preparing
the student for the food handler’s certification exams. This
course is divided into kitchen and classroom sessions. A
certifying exam will be given immediately upon completion of
the local regulations training.
Course modules include food handling, sanitation, microorganisms,
personal hygiene, selecting and purchasing of
various types of food, storage, preparation and food
protection, principles of hazard analysis critical control points
system, facilities and equipment. Food service, culinary and
equipment terminology, stock, soups and sauces and manning
professional chef’s station are also included.
Information: Call 718-368-4870

RWV 55 English Conversation $110
Mon 7-9pm Oct 4-Nov 29

This is an intermediate to advanced course for those who wish
to practice their speaking skills. Led by an experienced teacher,
you will maximize your speaking time, make short speeches,
and take turns leading groups. This is excellent practice for
those who do not have much practice in speaking English.

RTP 99 TOEFL: Preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T) $125
TueThur 6:30 - 9:00pm Oct 5-Nov 30

For advanced English as a Second Language students, this
course focuses on the TOEFL exam, a requirement for
graduates of secondary schools in foreign nations whose first
language is not English and who wish to apply for admission
to colleges and universities nationwide. Through a
combination of classroom activities, home assignments, and
listening comprehension exercises, you will concentrate on
examination content, and learn strategies for test-taking.