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- Advanced English Conversation and Writing for Careers
April 26-27, 2025 In Person in NYC
April 23 Online Orientation
April 30 Final Project Submission
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Fee: $275.00
Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/1/2025
Days: Su Th Sa
Sessions: 4
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky
Class meets: Wednesday Apr 23 7pm-10pm (online orientation)//Sat-Sun Apr 26-27 10am-4pm in NYC//Wednesday Apr 30 7pm-10pm Final Project Submission
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- Advanced English Conversation and Writing for Careers
June 7-8, 2025 In Person in NYC
June 4 Online Orientation
June 11 Final Project Submission
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Fee: $275.00
Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/11/2025
Days: Su Th Sa
Sessions: 4
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky
Class meets: Wednesday June 4 7pm-10pm (online orientation)//Sat-Sun June 7-8 10am-4pm in NYC//Wednesday June 11 7pm-10pm Final Project Submission
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- TOEFL Preparation
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Fee: $350.00
Dates: 4/26/2025 - 6/15/2025
Days: Sa
Sessions: 8
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Mario Souza
Classes meet Saturdays 10am-3pm. //Class does not meet May 24 for Memorial Day Weekend//During the FINAL WEEKEND ONLY, June 14-15, class will meet both Saturday and Sunday.
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- English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating
March 19–26, 2025
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Fee: $275.00
Dates: 3/19/2025 - 3/26/2025
Days: Su W Sa
Sessions: 4
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky
Class Meets:
Wed, Mar 19, 7–10pm: Online Orientation
Sat & Sun, Mar 22–23, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
Wed, Mar 26, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
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- English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating
May 21–28, 2025
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Fee: $275.00
Dates: 5/21/2025 - 5/28/2025
Days: Su W Sa
Sessions: 4
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky
Class Meets:
Wed, May 21, 7pm–10pm: Online Orientation
Sat & Sun May 24–25, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
Wed, May 28, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
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- TOEFL Preparation
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Fee: $350.00
Item Number: WS25TFL100SE
Dates: 1/25/2025 - 3/22/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 8
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Mario Souza
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This course is designed to prepare students to perform well on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). It utilizes a comprehensive language development approach focusing on each of the areas tested in the exam:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Additionally:
- Improved English Skills: With dedicated TOEFL prep classes, you'll sharpen your English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Perfecting these skills not only helps you ace the TOEFL but also boosts your confidence in daily communication.
- Strategic Test-Taking Techniques: Learn valuable strategies and tips specifically tailored for the TOEFL exam. From time management to tackling tricky questions, you'll gain the tools needed to tackle the test with ease.
- Personalized Guidance: Benefit from personalized attention from an experienced instructor who understands your strengths and areas for improvement. He will provide tailored feedback and support to help you reach your maximum potential.
- Realistic Practice Tests: Practice makes perfect! TOEFL prep classes offer regular mock tests that simulate the actual exam environment, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the format and identify areas that need more focus.
- Boosted Confidence: As you progress through the course and see your skills improve, your confidence will soar.
Class meets in person at our main campus in Manhattan.
For students on the J-1 visa, this class carries 40 hours of educational credit. If you are on the J-1 visa, please contact us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu if you have further questions.
Instructor
Mario Souza has a Master’s degree in TESOL from Hunter College. He has written questions for the TOEFL exam and has been a grader for the exam. Mario has been teaching ESL and EFL in the United States and overseas for more than 20 years. He is an important part of the CUNY Language Immersion Program at Laguardia College where he focuses on reading and composition.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
Registration and Enrollment
This course meets in person. There is a required online orientation and follow-up classes. To register, add to cart and check out.

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- English Pronunciation: Confidence Combo for Careers
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Fee: $275.00
Item Number: WS25APX16Mar
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 3/22/2025
Times: 7:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Days: Tu Sa
Sessions: 6
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Elizabeth Marner-Brooks
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

This course covers three major areas that help you achieve confidence and success: Presentation Skills, Speaking Techniques, and Pronunciation. Classes focus on a combination of skills needed to enhance your business and your personal lives.
- Interview Strategies
- Do you freeze when you are asked: “Tell me about yourself” during an interview?
- What is Really Listening? Are you too nervous to Really Listen?
- How do you answer awkward questions?
- What questions can, and should, you ask? Telephone interviews; ZOOM interviews. How are they different from face-to-face interviews?
Speaking Techniques
- Pronunciation: Are certain sounds, words, or combinations of words difficult to say? Does the last word of your sentence get lost?
- Projection: Are you asked to repeat yourself when you order something? Can people hear you easily?
Presentation Skills
- Most people fear giving Public Presentations. Do you?
- Learn various techniques to overcome your specific fear of speaking.
- Learn types of breathing to relax; breathing to energize.
Instructor
Elizabeth Marner-Brooks is an Associate Professor at The New School for Public Engagement, where she teaches Listening/Speaking, Pronunciation, and Reading. Elizabeth has created and taught courses in Presentations, Public Speaking, “Acting for Non-Actors”, and “Be Assertive: Speak Up & Speak Out” for The New School. During her career as a professional actor and public speaker, Elizabeth represented major corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and CBS Television Network throughout the United States.
More Information
To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
Cost and Credits
Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.
The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Registration and Enrollment
To register, add to cart below and check out.
Return home
March 4–March 22, 2025
(Meets online Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings)
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- English Conversation: Business and Workplace Success (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
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Fee: $275.00
Item Number: WS25APX27Mar
Dates: 3/8/2025 - 4/5/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 5
Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
Room:
Instructor: Alexis Tenenbaum
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

In this fun and dynamic class you will:
- Act out workplace situations
- Build Vocabulary
- Practice asserting yourself in a business context
- Build confidence in social conversation (crucial to success)
- Review technical writing for resumes and presentations
- Learn how to match yourself to a job posting.
Instructor
With over 15 years of ESL teaching experience, Alexis Tenenbaum is energetic, compassionate, and excited to both teach and learn from her students. She has a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Liverpool and a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from American University. Alexis has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is passionate about travel.
More Information
Class includes a pre-assignment, independent coursework, final assignment, and live class sessions with your teacher. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all classes and complete all homework.
To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
Cost and Credits
Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.
The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Registration and Enrollment
To register, add to cart below and check out.
Return home
March 8–April 5 (class meets live in NYC on Saturday mornings)
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