Language Center Nassau

NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
L A N G U A G E
C E N T E R
Office of Workforce Development
& Lifelong Learning
Fall 2019
Learn a Foreign Language
Improve your English Skills
LANGUAGE CENTER
Office of Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning
FALL 2019
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 – NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Ü Registration Deadline is September 4, 2019
Si necesita más información acerca de cómo aprender inglés o cómo mejorar su habi-
lidades en este idioma, llámenos al (516) 572-7062 ó envíenos un correo electrónico a
LC@ncc.edu.
如果您需要更多有關於學習英文或者是增進您的英文技巧的資訊，請打電話至(516) 572-7062
或者是寄送電子郵件至LC@ncc.edu，謝謝。
영어학습이나 영어 실력 향상에 대한 자세한 정보가 필요하시면, (516) 572-7062 또는 이

메일 LC@ncc.edu 로 연락해주세요.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Course Offerings and Tuition 2
Enrollment and General Information 3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Overview 5
Schedule for English Language 5
English Course Descriptions 6
Registración e Información General 9
Descripción de las Clases de Inglés 11
LANGUAGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Overview 12
Schedule for Languages
From Around The World 12
Languages From Around The World
Course Descriptions 13
APPENDIX
Academic Calendar for Fall 2019 17

INTRODUCTION
The Language Center offers language classes
through Nassau Community College’s Workforce
Development and Lifelong Learning Department. We
teach English Language Skills, Foreign Languages,
and American Sign Language. The Language Center
serves the needs of the community and is geared
toward students who want to strengthen their overall
language proficiency.
Courses are taught on weekday mornings,

afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Three 8-week
sessions are held each year in the Fall, Spring, and
Summer, and a 6-week session is given in the Winter.
In addition, the Center’s state-of-the-art computer lab
is available to all students enrolled in English classes at
no additional cost. This provides each student with the
opportunity to practice the skills they learn in class.
The English core classes, levels 1 through 5,

focus on the simultaneous development of all English
language skills including writing, listening, speaking,
reading, and grammar. The session’s elective classes
include Conversation Skills, Pronunciation Skills,
TOEFL Preparation, and Writing Skills. We also have
Introduction to the English Language for beginning
English language learners.
The Language Center is devoted to giving

students the necessary tools for successful language
acquisition. Call us at (516) 572-7062 to learn more
about the classes we offer and to register for the
upcoming session.
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COURSE OFFERINGS AND TUITION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TOTAL HOURS OF TOTAL
COST /
COURSES CLASS HOURS OF
COURSE
(PER WEEK) CLASS
Introduction to the English Language 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395
English Language Skills 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395
Conversation Skills 2 4 hours / week 32 hours $ 275
Pronunciation Skills 3 hours / week 24 hours $ 210
TOEFL Preparation 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395
Writing Skills 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

TOTAL HOURS OF TOTAL
COST /
COURSES CLASS HOURS OF
COURSE
(PER WEEK) CLASS
American Sign Language 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Chinese (Mandarin) 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Chinese for Travelers 3 hours / week 9 hours $79
Introduction to French 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
French 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Let’s Practice French 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Introduction to Italian 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Italian 1, 2 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Let’s Practice Italian 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Introduction to Spanish 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Spanish 1, 2 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
Let’s Practice Spanish 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175
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ENROLLMENT AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT
English Language Skills Registration:
New students must register in person at the Language Center (LC) office in the F Building,
Room # 309. The LC office telephone number is (516) 572-7062.
Foreign Language Registration:

Please answer all questions on the registration form, and mail it together with your check,
credit card information, or money order to:
Language Center
Nassau Community College
One Education Drive, F309
Garden City, N.Y. 11530-6793
Make check or money order payable to Nassau Community College or fax the form with
your credit card information to (516) 828-3507.
Students can go to: http://www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/languagecenter.shtml

There they can view and print out our catalog and registration form.
REGISTRATION POLICY
Please register in person or by mail before the deadline. Checks, money orders, and credit
card payments are accepted. No cash.
The full course fee is due at the time of registration.
Financial Aid is not available.
Receipt of your registration information ensures a seat in the course(s) you select on a space
available basis. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
CREDITS
Non-credit Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning classes are not applicable toward
any college degree. They do not involve record-keeping, transcripts or certificates, except
where noted. Students who need hours or enrollment verification must fill out a verification
request form in our LC office. Letters verifying course completion will only note the number
of class hours the student attended.
Students who are au pairs should confirm the required number of credit hours with their
agency before registering in the Language Center.
WHO MAY ENROLL

Applicants to the Language Center must be age 18 or older. English Language classes in
NCC’s Language Center are specifically designed for non-native English speakers.
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CLASS CHANGES
Class schedule changes may only be made during week 1 of classes. NO EXCEPTIONS.
(Please read class descriptions carefully.)
PARKING PERMIT
By return mail, a map, receipt, and *parking permit will be sent to you.
*Be sure to display the parking permit in your vehicle AT ALL TIMES and to park in a student
parking lot. Tickets are given to vehicles without a permit or parked in the wrong parking lot
by the Nassau County Police and by campus security.
TEXTBOOK
Students may be required to purchase a textbook or other educational material. If a text is
required, the teacher will provide all necessary information during the first class.
CLASS AND SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS

If classes are cancelled, instructors will confer with students to schedule make-up classes.
In the event of snow or inclement weather, class cancellation information can be obtained
on the College web site, www.ncc.edu or through the following local media:
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REFUND POLICY
Full Refund – The course fee is 100% refundable if the College cancels the class or if the
student submits a request in writing to the Language Center before the class begins.
Partial Refund – The course fee is 50% refundable to a student who has submitted a request
in writing to the Language Center before the second session of the class. NO REFUNDS
WILL BE MADE AFTER THE SECOND CLASS MEETING OF ANY CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
A refund check will be issued in the name of the student and will be mailed to the address
on file. Please be advised that if a refund is due it will take approximately 2-3 weeks to be
processed.
PHONE NUMBERS
LANGUAGE CENTER Tel (516) 572-7062 BURSAR’S OFFICE Tel (516) 572-7325
Fax (516) 572-7085
LC@ncc.edu PUBLIC SAFETY Tel (516) 572-7100
(SECURITY) Fax (516) 572-7494
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE Tel (516) 572-7472
DEVELOPMENT Fax (516) 572-3588
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NCC’s Language Center offers English courses
specifically for non-native English speakers. These
ENGLISH
classes focus on speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Our goal is to help students strengthen
English language skills in order to interact
LANGUAGE comfortably in community, social, business, and work
situations. Students may be required to purchase a
textbook or other educational material.
SCHEDULE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CORE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

Intro Saturday Morning
Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

LEVELS DAYS HOURS
9:30 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.

2, 3 Monday / Wednesday Morning
9:00 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.
4, 5 Monday / Wednesday Morning 9:15 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.
1, 2, 3,
Monday / Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.
4, 5
8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

1, 2, 3, 4 Saturday Morning
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

CONVERSATION SKILLS
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
2 Friday Morning 9:30 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.
PRONUNCIATION SKILLS
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
2 Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.
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WRITING SKILLS
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
4+ Tuesday Morning 10:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.
TOEFL PREPARATION
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

4+ Saturday Morning
ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CORE CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CE5 206 A4)
In this class, non-English speaking students will learn basic English language skills. Lessons
will include the alphabet, number names, and beginning spelling and pronunciation.
Students will also study common vocabulary words and phrases to begin to understand
spoken and written English; they will practice activities such as getting directions, telling
time, making appointments, and managing money.
CE5 206 A4 Meets: Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm for 8 sessions.
Starts September 21 Fee: $395
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 1 (CE5 207 A3, A4)

Students with a basic knowledge of English language skills will develop important
fundamental writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills. The goal of this class is to help
students better understand day-to-day conversation, short written communication, and
media programs. Students will use new vocabulary words, pronouns, singular and plural
nouns, and simple verb tenses.
CE5 207 A3 Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00pm-9:00pm for 16 sessions.
Starts September 16
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 2 (CE5 208 A1, A3, A4)

This class will focus on writing, conversation, and reading skills to improve all English
language abilities. Students will review verb tenses taught in level 1 and become familiar
with additional verb tenses. They will learn new vocabulary and will continue to write simple
as well as compound sentences, use words in the correct order, and identify major parts of
speech.
CE5 208 A1 Meets: Monday, 9:30am-12:15pm, and Wednesday, 9:00am-12:15pm for 16
sessions.
Starts September 16
Starts September 16
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In this course, students will strengthen their English language skills, integrating reading,
writing, and conversational activities. The class will use and identify more difficult vocabulary
words, sentence structures and verb tenses than those taught in lower level classes. Students
will practice writing paragraphs; additionally, they will examine the format of short articles,
essays, e-mail messages, and/or business letters and organize this information so that their
written work may be better understood.
CE5 209 A1 Meets: Monday, 9:30am-12:15pm, and Wednesday, 9:00am-12:15pm for 16
sessions.
Starts September 16
Starts September 16

Students will continue to practice writing, reading, listening, and speaking to increase overall
English language aptitude. They will become familiar with complex sentence structures and
more complicated verb tenses. Members of this class will write documents such as essays,
business letters, memorandums, and formal e-mail messages. Students will also give at least
one oral report. The organization of written and oral presentation formats and phrases that
help speakers and writers create relationships among ideas will be explored.
CE5 210 A1 Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:15am-12:15pm for 16 sessions.
Starts September 16
Starts September 16
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 5 (CE5 230 A1, A3)

Prerequisite: This course is designed for new students at level 5 as well as for those who
have completed English Language Skills 4 or the TOEFL Preparation class in the Language
Center. Non-native English speakers can strengthen reading, writing, listening and speaking
skills. U.S. and global cultures, among other topics of interest, will be explored. Lessons will
include activities such as lectures, news reports, films, writing essays, and reading.
CE5 230 A1 Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:15am-12:15pm for 16 sessions.
Starts September 16
CONVERSATION SKILLS 2 (CE3 CS2 A1)

This course is designed to increase the oral proficiency of level 3 and 4 English Language
Skills students. Class members will speak and interact with the instructor and other students.
Conversations, group work, and/or role-playing will help students speak clearly, using
improved grammar and newly acquired vocabulary words.
CE3 CS2 A1 Meets: Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm for 8 sessions.
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PRONUNCIATION SKILLS (CE5 122 A4)
This comprehensive course will help intermediate students speak more clearly and accurately.
Students will learn techniques to identify and pronounce vowel digraphs, beginning and
final consonants and consonant clusters, word stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students will
learn and practice techniques to enhance their speaking, listening and oral discrimination
skills.
WRITING SKILLS (CE5 247 A1)

Prerequisite: This course is designed to improve written communication for students who
are at English Language Skills level 4 or above. Students will practice writing documents
such as essays, business letters, memorandums, and formal e-mail messages. The instructor
will teach writing lessons including grammar, and capitalization based on the group’s needs.
Additionally, the instructor will assess each student’s writing and provide individualized
instruction. Class will be limited to 12 students.
CE5 247 A1 Meets: Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm for 8 sessions.
TOEFL PREPARATION (CE3 TFL A4)

For advanced students who wish to take the TOEFL test in order to transfer into a school or
apply for a job requiring a TOEFL score, this intensive class emphasizes test-taking strategies
to improve test performance. Students will focus on building strong reading, comprehension,
speaking, listening, writing and grammar skills as well as vocabulary development.
CE3 TFL A4 Meets: Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm for 8 sessions.
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REGISTRACION E INFORMACION
GENERAL
REGISTRACION
Habilidades en el Idioma Inglés:
Estudiantes nuevos deben registrarse en persona en la oficina del Language Center (LC)
ubicada en el edificio F, salón #309. El teléfono de la oficina es (516) 572-7062.
Estudiantes Antiguos:
Favor de llenar la forma de registración en su totalidad y enviarla por correo junto con la
forma de pago (cheque, tarjeta de crédito, o giro postal/money order) a:
Language Center
One Education Drive, F309
Garden City, N.Y. 11530-6793
Hacer cheque o giro postal pagadero a Nassau Community College ó enviar por fax la
forma con la información de su tarjeta de crédito al (516) 828-3507.
Los estudiantes pueden ir a: http://www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/languagecenter.shtml

Allí pueden ver e imprimir nuestro catálogo y el formulario de registro.
POLITICA DE REGISTRO
Favor de registrarse antes de la fecha límite (Sept. 4), ya sea en persona o por correo. Se
aceptan pagos en cheques, giros postales y tarjetas de crédito. NO EFECTIVO.
Se debe pagar la totalidad de la matrícula al momento de inscribirse.
No se ofrece ayuda financiera.
La recepción y pago de su registración garantiza un asiento en el (los) curso(s) que Ud.
seleccionó, siempre y cuando haya disponibilidad. REGISTRESE TEMPRANO.
CREDITOS
Nuestras clases de aprendizaje de Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning no son
aplicables a ningún título universitario. Tampoco son incluidas en las transcripciones o
certificados, excepto donde se señale lo contrario.
Los estudiantes que necesiten una carta para verificar las clases y horas matriculadas,
deberán solicitar y llenar la Forma de Verificación en la oficina de LC. Estas cartas sólo
confirman el número de horas de la(s) clase(s) que el estudiante asistió.
Los estudiantes que están bajo el status de au pair, deben confirmar con su respectiva
agencia el número requerido de horas de crédito antes de registrarse en el Centro de
Idiomas.
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QUIENES PUEDEN REGISTRARSE
Cualquier personas mayor de 18 años de edad.
Las clases de inglés en Centro de Idiomas de NCC están diseñadas específicamente para
personas cuyo idioma natal no es inglés.
PERMISO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO
Ud. recibirá por correo postal, un mapa, un recibo y un permiso de estacionamiento*.
* Asegúrese de estacionarse en los lugares asignados a los estudiantes y de mostrar el
permiso de estacionamiento de su vehículo EN TODO MOMENTO. Los vehículos que
no tengan el permiso de estacionamiento o que estén estacionados en otra área serán
multados por la Policía del Condado de Nassau y por la seguridad pública de nuestro
campus.
LIBROS DE ESTUDIO
Podría ser necesario q los estudiantes deban adquirir un libro u otro material educativo. Si
así fuera necesario, el/la profesor(a) proporcionará toda la información necesaria durante el
primer día de clase.
CANCELACION DE CLASES Y CIERRE DEL COLEGIO

Si las clases se cancelan, los profesores se pondrán de acuerdo con los estudiantes para
planificar clases complementarias.
En el caso de algunas inclemencias del tiempo, favor de obtener información sobre
cancelación de las clases en la página web del Colegio, www.ncc.edu o a través de los
siguientes medios locales de comunicación:
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WALK 97.5 FM WBZO 103.1 FM WHPC 90.3 FM
WALK 1370 AM WGSM 740 AM WORK 710 AM
WBAB 102.3 WHLI AM WCBS 88 AM
NUMEROS TELEFONICOS
CENTRO DE IDIOMAS Tel (516) 572-7062 OFICINA DE Tel (516) 572-7325

Fax (516) 572-7085 BURSAR
LC@ncc.edu
SEGURIDAD PUBLICA Tel (516) 572-7100
OFICINA DE (Public Safety) Fax (516) 572-7494
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Tel (516) 572-7472
AND LIFELONG LEARNING Fax (516) 572-3588
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Fecha Límite de Registración: 4 de Septiembre del 2019
El Centro de Idiomas ofrece cursos de inglés para estudiantes
cuyo idioma natal no es inglés. Las clases se enfocan en
hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir. Nuestro objetivo es ayudar
a los estudiantes a fortalecer sus habilidades en el idioma
CLASES DE inglés para desenvolverse cómodamente en la comunidad y

en situaciones sociales, de negocios y de trabajo.
INGLES
ESTUDIANTES NUEVOS deben hacer una cita para
tomar la evaluación de lectura y escritura del CENTRO
DE IDIOMAS DE LA OFICINA DE WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT and LIFELONG LEARNING llamando al
(516) 572-7062, enviando un correo electrónico a LC@
ncc.edu, ó en persona en nuestra oficina ubicada en el
edificio F, salón 309. No hay ayuda financiera disponible
para estas clases.
DESCRIPCION DE LAS CLASES DE INGLES

INTRODUCCIÓN AL IDIOMA DE INGLÉS (CE5 206 A4)
En esta clase, los estudiantes cuya lengua materna es diferente al inglés aprenderán las
habilidades básicas del idioma inglés. Las lecciones incluirán el alfabeto, los números, y
el principio de deletreo y pronunciación. Los estudiantes también estudiarán palabras y
frases del vocabulario común y empezarán a entender el idioma inglés escrito y hablado;
practicarán actividades tales como obtener direcciones, decir la hora, hacer citas y manejar
el dinero.
CE5 206 A4 se imparte: Sábados, 8:30am-3:00pm por 8 sesiones.
Inicio 21 de Septiembre Precio: $395
HABILIDADES EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS 1 (CE5 207 A3, A4)

Estudiantes con conocimientos básicos de inglés desarrollarán en este curso habilidades
importantes en escritura, lectura y comunicación verbal y escrita. El objetivo de esta clase
es ayudar a los estudiantes a entender mejor las conversaciones cotidianas, documentos
cortos y programas de televisión. Los estudiantes practicarán el uso de nuevas palabras,
pronombres, sustantivos singulares y plurales y verbos en tiempo simple.
CE5 207 A3 se imparte: Lunes y Miércoles, 6:00pm-9:00pm por 16 sesiones.
Inicio 16 de Septiembre
HABILIDADES EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS 2 (CE5 208 A1, A3, A4)

Esta clase se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades en escritura, conversación y lectura para
mejorar las habilidades en el idioma inglés. Los estudiantes revisarán los tiempos verbales
enseñados en el nivel 1 y se familiarizarán con otros tiempos. Aprenderán vocabulario nuevo
y continuarán escribiendo oraciones sencillas, así como oraciones compuestas, usando
palabras en el orden correcto e identificando las partes principales del discurso.
CE5 208 A1 se imparte: Lunes, 9:30am-12:15pm y Miércoles, 9:00am-12:15pm por 16
sesiones.
CE5 208 A3 se imparte: Lunes y Miércoles, 6:00pm-9:00pm por 16 sesiones.
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NCC’s Language Center offers a variety of foreign
language and American Sign Language courses.
LANGUAGES Foreign language classes are taught at different

levels, guiding students in speaking, reading,
FROM AROUND
writing, and listening as well as in developing a
familiarity with international customs, cultures, and
THE WORLD
traditions. We also offer ASL to people wishing to
familiarize themselves with this beautiful language.
Students may be required to purchase a textbook
or other educational material.
SCHEDULE FOR LANGUAGES FROM

AROUND THE WORLD
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
1 Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
CHINESE (MANDARIN)
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
1 Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
1+ Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.
FRENCH
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
Intro Monday Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
1+ Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.
ITALIAN
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
Monday Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.

Intro
Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.
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SPANISH
LEVELS DAYS HOURS
Afternoon 2:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Monday
Intro Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (CE5 130 A3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the history and the basics of American
Sign Language. Class members will learn the fundamentals of conveying and understanding
information through the use of ASL. During class, students will have the opportunity to
practice what they are learning with the guidance of the instructor.
CE5 130 A3 Meets: Monday, 6:00pm-8:00pm for 8 sessions.
CHINESE-MANDARIN 1 (CE5 161 A3)

This course is designed to introduce students to the vocabulary, alphabet, and grammatical
structure of the Mandarin Chinese language. The class emphasizes basic skills in speaking
as well as pronunciation, reading comprehension, and writing.
CE5 161 A3 Meets: Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:30pm for 8 sessions.
CHINESE FOR TRAVELERS (CE5 252 A4)

This class is designed for those planning to travel to China. Learn how to greet people,
get to places, tour the country, order food and shopping, check in a hotel and take care of
personal needs. This course is being taught with support of the CONFUCIUS Institute for
Business.
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INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH (CE5 177 A3)
structure of the French language. This beginning level class will emphasize basic skills in
reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation, leading to basic French conversation.
FRENCH 1 (CE5 181 A3)

This class is for students with a basic knowledge of French who want to brush up on
and/or expand their language skills. In this course, students will continue to learn the
essential grammatical structures of the French language, develop vocabulary, and improve
pronunciation.
LET’S PRACTICE FRENCH (CE5 249 A4)

Prerequisite: Conversational French 1 or French 1
This class will provide students the opportunity to practice French through different guided
activities. Lessons will include short readings, discussion of current events, movies and more,
directed to achieve a better understanding of the French language and culture.
CE5 249 A4 Meets: Saturday, 9:00am-11:00am for 8 sessions.
INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN (CE5 167 A3, A4)

structure of the Italian language. This beginning level class will emphasize fundamental
skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation, eventually leading to basic
conversation.
Starts September 16
ITALIAN 1 (CE5 168 A3)

A continuation of the Introduction to Italian class, this course will further expose students
to grammar and vocabulary. Special focus will be placed on phrases needed in everyday
conversation.
ITALIAN 2 (CE5 169 A3)

This course is for students with a basic knowledge of Italian who want to brush up on and/
or expand their language skills. Students will continue to learn the essential grammatical
structures of the language, develop their vocabulary, and improve their pronunciation for
more fluent conversation.
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LET’S PRACTICE ITALIAN (CE5 248 A4)
Prerequisite: Conversational Italian 1 or Italian 1
This class will provide students the opportunity to practice Italian through different guided
directed to achieve a better understanding of the Italian language and culture.
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH (CE5 164 A2, A3, A4)

structure of the Spanish language. Fundamental skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening,
and pronunciation will be emphasized, eventually leading to basic conversation.
Starts September 16
Starts September 16
SPANISH 1 (CE5 165 A3)

A continuation of Introduction to Spanish, this course will work on grammar and vocabulary.
Students will practice pronunciation and learn Spanish phrases and conversation needed in
everyday life.
SPANISH 2 (CE5 166 A3)

The course is for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish who want to brush up on and/
or expand their conversational skills. In this class, students will continue to learn the essential
grammatical structures of Spanish, develop vocabulary, and improve Spanish pronunciation
for more fluent conversation.
LET’S PRACTICE SPANISH (CE5 244 A4)

Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish 1 or Spanish 1
This class will provide students the opportunity to practice Spanish through different guided
directed to achieve a better understanding of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
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ATTENTION LANGUAGE
EDUCATORS
The Language Center is always looking for
qualified people to join our
non-credit instructional staff.
If you have a special skill and are looking to
share your knowledge, please send your
resume to:
Language Center
One Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530
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Language Center
LANGUAGE CENTER OF LIFELONG LEARNING
FALL 2019
FALL CALENDAR
2019 CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Labor Day Registration
Deadline

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Fall Session
Starts

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Rosh Hashanah

OCTOBER

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do not meet.

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TASC
The TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) is
the HSE (High School Equivalency) test, which replaced
the GED® in New York State. Information, eligibility
requirements, applications and study resources can be found
at: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse
We are accepting applications for our test dates on a first

come, first served basis. Visit the website www.ncc.edu/
hse for test schedules, mailing instructions and a link to the
state application. A government issued photo id such a New
York State DMV issued identification card or a passport is
required to test, and must be submitted with your application.
Submit your application, ID (and if appropriate, previous
test scores) to Nassau Community College Attention TASC
office. Candidates should be prepared for either computer or
pencil and paper based testing.
CLEP
Looking to earn college credits? With a passing
grade of 62, students fluent in Spanish, French or
German can earn 6 credits at Nassau Community
College.
Fee: $137
Exam time: 90 minutes
Information: www.ncc.edu/clep or clep@ncc.edu
TASC
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (TASC) MATH REVIEW
(PREVIOUSLY GED) (CE9 458 A1)
Prerequisites: Students should have a basic knowledge of arithmetic,
algebra and geometric principles.
This course is designed for students whose math skills are sufficient for
taking the High School Equivalency (HSE) math test, but feel they need
a brush-up before taking the test. It is an intensive program of math
which will include a review of problem solving techniques and general
math topics. Included in the course are: concepts in algebra, geometry,
number relations; data analysis and statistics, including writing and solving
equations; determining rates of change; graphing and coordinate geometry;
interpreting bar charts, circle graphs in association with numerical
estimation; and determination of problem solving parameters.
Book required for the first session: latest edition of TASC Prep, by
Kaplan Test Prep.
STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO PURCHASE A TI-30XS CALCULATOR
AND WORKBOOK TO PROPERLY REVIEW FOR THE HSE
MATH SECTION!
Instructor: Alvin Estrada
CE9 458 A1 Meets: Tuesday, 7:00pm-9:00pm for 4 sessions.
Starts October 15 Fee: $100
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (TASC) LANGUAGE SKILLS

REVIEW (PREVIOUSLY GED) (CE9 459 A1)
This course is designed to review some of the language skills measured
on the High School Equivalency (HSE) language arts tests. Participants
will review reading, writing, vocabulary and test taking skills to help them
prepare for the new High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam.
Book required for the first session: latest edition of TASC Prep, by
Kaplan Test Prep.
Instructor: Ed Carter
CE9 459 A1 Meets: Thursday, 7:00pm-9:00pm for 4 sessions.
Starts October 10 Fee: $100
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PHONE: 516-572-7062 Garden City, NY
LanguageCenter@ncc.edu Permit No. 71
Interested in teaching English language or a foreign

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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 – NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Ü Registration Deadline is September 4, 2019

영어학습이나 영어 실력 향상에 대한 자세한 정보가 필요하시면, (516) 572-7062 또는 이

LANGUAGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Academic Calendar for Fall 2019 17

Courses are taught on weekday mornings,

The English core classes, levels 1 through 5,

The Language Center is devoted to giving

Introduction to the English Language 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395

English Language Skills 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395

Conversation Skills 2 4 hours / week 32 hours $ 275

Pronunciation Skills 3 hours / week 24 hours $ 210

TOEFL Preparation 6 hours / week 48 hours $ 395

Writing Skills 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

LANGUAGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

American Sign Language 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Chinese (Mandarin) 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Chinese for Travelers 3 hours / week 9 hours $79

Introduction to French 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

French 1 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Let’s Practice French 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Introduction to Italian 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Italian 1, 2 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Let’s Practice Italian 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Introduction to Spanish 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Let’s Practice Spanish 2 hours / week 16 hours $ 175

Foreign Language Registration:

Students can go to: http://www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/languagecenter.shtml

WHO MAY ENROLL

CLASS AND SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS

KJOY 98.3 FM WBLI 106.1 FM WRCM 103.9 FM NEWS 12 LI

SCHEDULE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

9:30 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.

4, 5 Monday / Wednesday Morning 9:15 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

2 Friday Morning 9:30 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.

2 Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.

4+ Tuesday Morning 10:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 1 (CE5 207 A3, A4)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 2 (CE5 208 A1, A3, A4)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 4 (CE5 210 A1, A3, A4)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 5 (CE5 230 A1, A3)

CONVERSATION SKILLS 2 (CE3 CS2 A1)

WRITING SKILLS (CE5 247 A1)

TOEFL PREPARATION (CE3 TFL A4)

Los estudiantes pueden ir a: http://www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/languagecenter.shtml

CANCELACION DE CLASES Y CIERRE DEL COLEGIO

KJOY 98.3 FM WBLI 106.1 FM WRCM 103.9 FM NEWS 12 LI

CENTRO DE IDIOMAS Tel (516) 572-7062 OFICINA DE Tel (516) 572-7325

CLASES DE inglés para desenvolverse cómodamente en la comunidad y

DESCRIPCION DE LAS CLASES DE INGLES

HABILIDADES EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS 1 (CE5 207 A3, A4)

HABILIDADES EN EL IDIOMA INGLÉS 2 (CE5 208 A1, A3, A4)

LANGUAGES Foreign language classes are taught at different

SCHEDULE FOR LANGUAGES FROM

1 Monday Evening 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.

1 Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.

1+ Saturday Morning 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.