English Language Institute - College of Staten Island/CUNY

How to pronounce Staten Island

Staten is not a word in English. At the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1667, the Dutch ceded New Netherland to England in the Treaty of Breda, and the Dutch Staaten Eylandt, anglicized as "Staten Island", became part of the new English colony of New York. Many people have trouble with the pronunciation of the words Staten and Island. Listen to our ELI teacher and colleagues -some of them born and raised in Staten Island- how they pronounce Staten Island.

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible.

Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

Weather Idioms - Idioms in English

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. 

Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.  

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

Adverbs of Frequency or Frequency Adverbs - Grammar in English

ELI teacher explains when and how to use adverbs of frequency such as always, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never, among other adverbs.

This grammar class belongs to the Online Intensive English Program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY).

You can also watch this video in our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swaF_SSslkI

Interested in learning English with us? Contact us: [email protected]

Web site: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

TOEFL questions - Written expression - English Language Institute - College of Staten Island/CUNY.  

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  

Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.  

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

Stay up - What does 'stay up' mean'? 

Our English teacher explains what 'stay up' means to student during the Online English class at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY.  

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  

Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.  

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute

Tipping - English Conversation class

Our English teacher talks about tipping in New York and also asks his students how tipping is in their country. Students discuss about what the average percentage is for tipping, if it should be based on quality, and more. Enjoy one part of our English conversation classes at our Online Intensive English Program at ELI at the College of Staten Island/CUNY.  

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. 

Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.  

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

Statue of Liberty struck by lightning - English Conversation class  

Our ELI teacher talks with his students about the Statue of Liberty struck by lightning, in New York City. Our students practice their English with the teacher with opinions about this topic during the Online Intensive English Program offered by the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/CUNY.  

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.  ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. 

Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.  Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.  

Contact us: [email protected] / +1.718.982.2100

How to write an essay in English - How to write a US college entrance essay  

Teacher Phil Cameron, from the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) shows us how to write a US college entrance essay. 

ELI teacher explains how to structure our ideas in drafts, statements, a narrative text, etc. He also talks about what US universities and colleges ask in an academic essay and what to expect from it.  Interested in learning how to write an essay? Sign up in our classes: [email protected] / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/programs

Audio in Spanish - Student from Peru - Online Intensive English program at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Interested in learning English with us? Contact us: [email protected] / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program

In Italian - Student testimonial about online English program at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY). Contact us: [email protected] / https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute/online-english-program