Some ideas for a fantastic spring in NYC!

Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the longest and coldest winters in NYC history! Some days are still a bit chilly, but the weather is gradually warming up and the flowers are starting to bloom. Are you excited?

Some may say that NYC is at its best in the spring due to its endless events and flower shows. Here are a few that we think you should check out.

Image credit: NY Post

The Macy's Flower Show is the department store's second largest event of the year (after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) The Macy's in Herald Square on 34th street dresses its store with beautiful flowers -Yes, real flowers!- And has events going through April 3 inside the store, where guests can conveniently go shopping after checking out the flower exhibits!

March Student Activities at NYLC

 

March has arrived! March 20 marks the beginning of Spring, hopefully the warm weather will start approaching soon. This month's activities start off with our popular Nets game on Wednesday, March 4th. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Staying well--body, mind, & soul--with yoga

Divya Todai teaches fellow NYLC students some basic concepts of yoga before starting the session with her daughter, Sweta.

When NYLC student Divya Todai suffered from back pain 27 years ago, she decided to heed advice from her doctor and took up Yoga as an alternative to surgery. Her back pain gradually dissipated as she gained increased awareness of her body, mind and breath, improved body alignment through specific Yoga postures for backache, and developed more physical strength and mental peace. Her belief in Yoga is so strong that for the last 25 years, she has been teaching Yoga in India and the U.S. and wishes to enlighten as many people as possible to the positive effects of Yoga on the mind and body.

• HEED - pay attention; listen
• TAKE UP - begin doing as a hobby
• DISSIPATE - decrease; lose energy
• ENLIGHTEN - inform

"Yoga is a way of life," Divya says to a group of NYLC students sitting on their personal mats in room 10. "It is deep like the ocean, and its benefits cannot be measured." She means that Yoga's positive effects on the body physically, mentally, and emotionally are unlimited. Yoga postures are meant to strengthen isolated areas of the body to reduce fat and relax the muscles. Conscious and focused deep breathing not only helps hold the poses for extended periods of time, it also teaches the participant to focus on the present, and in addition to strengthening the body, it teaches positive thinking, relieves stress and has been known to help cure illnesses that have been declared incurable by traditional medicine.

NYLC Group Activities: December 2- December 6th

Job Workshop 

Part 3 (of 3 workshops):

Interviews

Join us in a FREE workshop & learn how to have a successful interview with Ryan! 

Wednesday, December 4^th

2:30 - 4:30pm

NYLC-Midtown, Room 10

Learn interviewing skills, tips, and tricks to help you have a successful interview. You will practice answering questions that are common in American interviews.

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BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Thursday, December, 5^th

2:30pm

Come see one of the oldest art museums in America! Its world famous collection has something for everyone, from Ancient Egyptian sculptures to contemporary paintings!

Meet at Midtown NYLC (10th floor, 226 West 37th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan). From there, we will take the 1 or 2 train to the Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum stop and get in line.

Sign up today!

Backpacks must be checked, and the line is long. If you can, leave your bag behind

NYLC Group Activity: Kayaking on the Hudson River!

Kayaking

In the Hudson River

 Thursday, July 5th

Meet at Midtown NYLC (226 West 37^th Street) at 4:15pm. From there, we’ll go as a group to Pier 96 on the Hudson River (near West 56^th Street in Manhattan).

You must pay a $5 registration fee to reserve your place for this event. You must know how to swim. Bring an ID, clothes to get wet in, and a lock to keep your belongings safe on land while you’re kayaking.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Kelsey or Cassandra at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information and to sign up for this activity.

This activity is limited to 30 students, so sign up early!

NYLC Group Activity: The Empire State Building!

New York Language Center is proud to announce that we are now offering our students discounted tickets to visit the iconic Empire State Building! Make sure you reserve your tickets now, as they are sure to go fast!

The Empire State Building!

Thursday, November 10^th

Only $13!

The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City. It has a roof height of 381 meters, and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 443.2 meters high. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State.

Meet at 2:00 pm at Midtown NYLC (10th floor, 226 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) and then we’ll walk to the Empire State Building, located 350 5^th Avenue between at 5^th Avenue. After going through the security checkpoint, we’ll bypass the ticket line and wait in line for the elevators that go straight to the 86^th floor observatory. Once there, you can stay however little or long you would like. The observatory closes at 1am.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Cassandra at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) or Adriane at Jackson Heights NYLC (1-718-476-7600) for more details and to sign up for this activity. 

You must reserve your ticket by paying NYLC

$13 by Tuesday, November 8^th!

NYLC Group Activity: Water Taxi Beach at South Street Seaport

 

 Wednesday, July 27th

Water Taxi Beach is an outdoor bar with pool tables, foosball, ping pong, skee ball, and a 9-hole miniature golf course. With a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge, WTB offers frozen margaritas, summery beers, and other alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (average drink $8). There are also burgers, hot dogs, fish tacos and other snacks available for purchase ($2-$6). Credit card/cash accepted. Admission is free.

Meet Adriane at Midtown NYLC (226 West 37^th Street) at 4:30pm. From there, we’ll take the 3 train downtown to Fulton Street and walk to South Street and Pier 17. Water Taxi Beach closes at 10pm on Wednesdays.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information and to sign up for this activity.

This event is all ages. Everyone is welcome to come!

NYLC- Group Activity: Copacabana Latin Party Cruise

Dancing and Drinks in New York Harbor

Thursday, July 21^st

The Copacabana Latin Party Cruise is a floating nightclub in New York's harbor. Cruise around the Statue of Liberty and more landmarks while live DJs spin the hottest salsa, merengue, bachata, R&B, top 40 hits, and more. The three- hour cruise features a cash bar with drink specials, plus a cash buffet. 


Admission is free! You must be 21 years old or older and have a picture ID with proof of age. There are limited tickets; please speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC to reserve your ticket before Thursday, July 21 st.

Meet Adriane at Midtown NYLC (226 West 37^th Street) 6:00pm. From there, we’ll take the 1 train to Houston street and walk to Pier 40 to board the boat. You must have a picture ID with proof of age (21 or older) to board the boat. No sneakers or boots allowed. The boat sails from 7:30-10:30pm.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information and to sign up for this activity.

Everyone 21 and older is welcome to come!

Twilight Cruise with One To World

A few photos of some of our students from the Twilight Cruise along the Hudson River.

NYLC- Upper West side Lunch dates

NYLC staff & students of the Upper West side enjoy a lunch date at one of the many delicious restaurants in NYC, together!

NYLC Group Activity- Fat Cat

Fat Cat

Games and Live Jazz!

Friday, March 18th

 

Join us for a fun evening at Fat Cat, a bar that has live jazz music and games (pool tables, ping pong, shuffle board, foosball, chess, checkers, scrabble, and go). Play games, have a drink, meet new friends, or just hang out. All students, staff, and friends are welcome!

Cost: $3 for entry; beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; pool/ping pong/shuffleboard each $0.09/minute, foosball $1/game, chess/checkers/scrabble/backgammon/go each $1/person; no food, but you can bring in outside food.

Meeting time/location: Meet Adriane at 5:45pm at Midtown NYLC (10th floor, 226 West 37th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan). We will take the 1 train to the Christopher/Sheridan Square stop in the West Village (Manhattan). Fat Cat is at 75 Christopher Street at 7th Ave.

More information/sign-up: Speak with Adriane or Cassandra at Midtown NYLC (212-268-6500) or email activities@nylanguagecenter.com. For more information on Fat Cat, go to www.fatcatmusic.org.

NYLC Group Activity- Karaoke in Williamsburg!

Karaoke
This Friday, March 4^th

Enjoy karaoke, New York style! Tacu Tacu, a restaurant that serves a mix of South East Asian and Peruvian cuisines, has a karaoke lounge downstairs. It’s a good opportunity to hang out with classmates, meet some New Yorkers, and get to know Williamsburg.

Meet Adriane at 5:45 at Midtown NYLC (11th floor, 226 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) and then we’ll take the A/C train to 8th Ave/14th Street and transfer to the L train, where we’ll get off at the Bedford station in Brooklyn. Or meet the group at 6:30pm TacuTacu/Lulu’s Lounge (134 N. 6th Street, between Berry St & Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211).
 
Cost: Two drink minimum (approximately $10-12, karaoke included), food also available for purchase

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane or Cassandra at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more details and to sign up for this activity. You must be at least 21 years old to do this activity. Please bring picture identification showing proof of age.

NYLC- Group Activity Columbia University vs. Dartmouth

NYLC Group Activity- Columbia Basketball Game!

Basketball Game

Columbia University vs. Dartmouth College

Friday, February 18th

Cost: Buy your $6 ticket from Adriane by Wednesday, February 16^th. (Or you can buy it for $10 at the game.)

Time/Location: We’ll leave from Midtown NYLC (11^th floor, 226 West 37^th Street) at exactly 6pm (get there early or we’ll leave without you!), or you can meet us at Columbia University (at Broadway and 116th Street, Manhattan) at 6:40pm. The game starts at 7pm.

This game is a great opportunity to share a favorite American pastime! Plus, college basketball can be a lot more exciting to watch than the NBA, with better (sometimes crazier) fans and more energetic games. For more information on college basketball, go to www.basketball.about.com (click on “basketball 101” then on “NBA vs. NCAA”) or www.insidehoops.com (click on “college hoops”).

Everyone is welcome to join: students, faculty, and friends! If you have questions about the event, ask or email Adriane at activities@nylanguagecenter.com.

NYLC Group Activity- Lunar New Year Festival!

12^th Annual Chinatown

Lunar New Year

Parade and Festival

Sunday, February 6^th

From www.gonyc.about.com: The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. Over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade, which will start at Mott Street and promenade through practically every street in of Chinatown, finally dispersing at Worth Street. The parade is expected to conclude at 3 pm, at which time an outdoor cultural festival will take place on Bayard Street featuring more performances by musicians, dancers and martial artists.

Meet Adriane at 10:30am on the street in front of Midtown NYLC (226 West 37th St, between 7th and 8th Aves) and then we’ll take the N/R train to Canal Street, or meet the group at 11am at Canal and Broadway in Manhattan.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more details and to sign up for this activity.

NYLC Group Activity- Brooklyn Botanic Garden & Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

and Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, January 22^nd

 

Meet Adriane at 9am on the street in front of Midtown NYLC (226 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) and then we’ll take the 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway, or meet the group at 10am at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (900 Washington Ave at Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, 11225).

Free admission to the garden before 12pm; $8 suggested admission to the museum.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Adriane at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more details and to sign up for this activity.