English Language Institute (ELI)

As a newcomer in New York, I couldn’t speak fluently last year although I was familiar with basic grammar. I was so lucky to find ESL English class in ELI City College last year and took part in it. After 4 sessions of intense English studying, I can communicate with native speakers very well now. At the beginning, it was so hard for me to express myself. Especially when we showed our presentations, I had to prepare a long script to help me the first time. Teachers are so nice and patient, and they encouraged me a lot. Therefore, my speaking improved step by step. By the end of level 4, I could show my presentation confidently only using simple outlines. I am grateful for the ESL program in ELI City College. Anyone who hopes to improve their English will gain progress here.

- Evelyn (China) Spring 2021 English Language Institute

During my time in the program I learned a lot more vocabulary and can express myself in a better way. The teacher helps me with my pronunciation and now can I speak better and clearly. In each session we write essays and I am able to express my ideas on an academic level.  Also, in the online class, we have different activities like oral presentations, quizzes, reading articles and group conversations. One of my favorite perks in the program is you can have a tutorial one on one with a teacher when you are struggling with a grammar rule or wherever you need to learn. The teachers are very friendly and helpful all of the time.

- Hector (Chile) Fall 2019 English Language Institute

I chose the English Language Institute of City College to be close to my family and have the best quality of education for the low price. I was impressed by the school organization, and the way that the teachers explained the course was outstanding. I really enjoy the online classes. They teach lessons with simplicity and efficiency, and give the homework online. They take care of the smallest details of your problems. During my studies with ELI, I have improved a lot in my writing skills as I am writing essays every week. At first, I could barely write a paragraph without many errors. I was not able to speak with people without mistakes but only after 3 months of taking the class from ELI City College. Now, I can speak with a lot of people and write entire essays virtually error-free. In the class, we try to interact with people virtually to involve our own English speaking. Three months ago, I was worried about how to understand English by only doing online studying classes, but ELI City College helped me to prove to me that I can learn online as well as studying in person. Learning English at ELI City College helps me to achieve my goals.​ 

- Mohamed (Guinea) Spring 2021 English Language Institute 

I found ELI courses last year and I enjoyed them in October, 2020. As we know, the whole world has changed about the Covid -19 and of course studying style. The very first time, online class was difficult and uncomfortable, but teachers helped me every single step and now studying is easier and more flexible. ELI courses are one of the best exemplary courses which support students to improve their English language skills. I learnt how to write essays correctly, how to understand and listen to the expressions of foreign people in English, because classes are very mixed.  I made new friends and practicing with them is the most helpful for me to develop my English. Teachers are very professionals and very friendly and always helping students individually which is one of the most important. I have a fourth level ahead, which will be harder, but I hope with the help of teachers everything will end well. Believe me, whoever joins this course will never regret it.

- Ana (Georgia) Fall 2020 English Language Institute