Summer Programs

English As A Second Language

Concordia's International Center for English as a Second Language offers a 3-week summer program of language and culture for students 15 and older. The summer session is recommended for international students preparing to study full-time during the academic year, as well as international students wanting an academic and cultural experience in the U.S.

Students may enroll full-time (15 hours of instruction per week, two full-day academically-related field trips per week) or part-time (one or more courses). Summer courses consist of reading/writing, communication skills and current events. Field trips are an integral part of the program. All students are tested for placement into the appropriate level of study. Residence halls are available for students 18 and older.

Students attending the summer ESL program can use all Concordia facilities, including the Library, Fitness Center and the Schoenfeld Campus Center.

 

Summer Overview and Photos

Last summer, Concordia welcomed 27 international high school students and chaperones from Japan, Spain, Mexico, Slovenia, and Taiwan to study English and explore the New York City metropolitan area. Each week was filled with classes, sightseeing, and getting to know one another. We studied about American culture, places of interest, and American conversation. We saw many of the important sights including the United Nations building, Grand Central Terminal, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Statue of Liberty. Other fun, yet educational, trips included a visit to the world famous Bronx Zoo, a trip to Madison Square Garden to see the New York Liberty basketball team, a visit to Central Park, and a visit to Battery park. Shopping was always popular, whether it was at the Woodbury Commons shopping center or in the shopping malls of suburban White Plains.

We visited two local Lutheran churches, participated in their worship services, and shared meals with members of the congregations. Everyone participated in a service activity at the Wartburg Senior Community. There were songs in Japanese and Spanish, an Origami demonstration, acting, dancing, and lots of visiting with the senior residents. After two weeks, the cameras were full of photos to share, and everyone was full of memories of New York. View photos from the Summer 2008 Cultural Immersion Program

 

2010 ESL Program Dates
Classes begin July 12
Last day of summer classes July 30
Applications must be received by June 15, 2010

 

Course Descriptions

Reading/Writing
Read and discuss short stories, texts, news articles and other materials as you learn new information, improve reading skills and increase vocabulary. Learn how to write well-organized paragraphs and essays. Grammar is integrated into the writing.
8:45 - 10:35 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Current Events
Discuss topics of interest, and learn about cultural highlights of New York City.
10:45 - 11:35 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Communication Skills
Improve listening and speaking skills through listening activities and class discussion. Your text will be supplemented by video and audio tapes. 12:30 - 2:20 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

 

To apply for the summer session, complete an application form, and mail it with a $100 deposit and a non-refundable one-time application and testing fee of $60 to:

Concordia College-New York
Director, ICESL
171 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708

Phone: 914.337.9300 x2177
Fax: 914.395.4500
Email: esl@concordia-ny.edu