10 Reasons to Study English in NYC

by  Mia Della Pietra (native New Yorker)

Mia teaches TOEFL Preparation and other courses at NYLC's Upper West Side location. She was born and raised in NYC and lived in Thailand for two years training Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and teaching English.  Now she enjoys meeting students from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds and loves finding the humor in the challenges of learning English. In her free time, she watches mixed martial arts, hangs out with her two cats, and eats as much boxed macaroni and cheese as she can.   

1. It’s the best city in the world!

Ok, I’m a little biased, because I was born here and grew up here, but I really believe this is true!  After living in NYC, all other cities seem small, or slow, or like big towns, pretending to be cities!  Musicians say there is nothing like playing a show in NYC because the energy is so incredible and different from all other cities. So if performing here for 1 night is that amazing, imagine actually being able to live here!

2. It’s not like the movies

New York has so many famous movies and television shows that depict life here. But how accurate are all these stories?  “Sex and the City” might be the most classic case of unrealistic expectations. Carrie Bradshaw’s life does not really mirror the typical freelance writer’s lifestyle in NYC. So many of my students come to NYC expecting one version of it and find out that it is actually totally different! So what is it really like? You should come here to find out!

3. You can find everything here

Often when you travel you miss the comforts of home. It’s hard to find a community and it can be even harder to find your favorite foods abroad. New Yorkers don’t usually have that problem. You can find all the comforts of home here, and you can also discover new favorites! You will have the opportunity to try authentic food from every corner of the world just by taking the subway to different neighborhoods!  

4. This!

5. Your classmates

There’s a famous song that says, “if you can make it here you can make it anywhere,” and this is definitely true. You will be constantly surrounded by talented, intelligent and motivated people, and you might be pushed a bit out of your comfort zone.  Life moves a little bit faster here, and you will have to keep up! But once you experience the pace of life here, you will be bored by anything else.

Quality English Interviews Barbara Dick

" New York Language Center has a long standing positive reputation in our community. Not every student has the funds necessary to study at our more expensive competitors, and we offer an alternative where the quality of instruction and student services is not compromised. Every employee at New York Language Center understands we must make students feel like they are part of a family and are always there to support them.  Students leave New York Language Center with a very positive view of New York, greater English skills and many new friends from all over the world".

A great interview by Quality English featuring NYLC's Executive Director, Barbara Dick. 

Barbara founded NYLC in 1985. Hear in her own words, what she believes sets NYLC apart from the competition and the big chain schools.


Read full feature here:
http://www.quality-english.com/blog/interviews/interview-with-barbara-dick-of-new-york-language-center/

Gorkem studies and puts his English to work at NYLC

Ismail Gorkem Yildiz on top of the Empire State Building during an NYLC student activity.

Ismail Gorkem Yildiz began his English program at New York Language Center four months ago. Ismail, more commonly known as Gorkem at NYLC, is originally from Istanbul, Turkey and has a Master's in Marketing.  His goal is to take English classes for one year as a better mastery and fluency of the language will help him achieve his dream of getting a position in Marketing Communications when he returns to Turkey.

Gorkem has proven to be an enterprising student. In addition to his Monday - Friday English classes, he wanted to practice outside of the classroom, so he sought out an internship position at NYLC and is now helping our school expand its marketing, communication and social media content. 

We recently sat down with Gorkem to talk about his experiences here in New York City and specifically at New York Language Center.

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: The Brooklyn Bridge!

Brooklyn Bridge

 Thursday, April 4^th

The Brooklyn Bridge ranks as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and remains one of New York's most popular and well-known landmarks.

Meet at NYLC Midtown (226 West 37^th Street, between 7^th and 8^th Aves, Manhattan) at 2:30pm. From NYLC, we’ll take the downtown A/C train to Chambers in Manhattan and walk across the bridge into Brooklyn. We can also get ice cream ($3-5) at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and visit the Brooklyn Bridge Park. 

Speak with Cassandra or Kelsey at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) for more information and to sign up for this activity. This event is free.

Everyone is welcome to come!