Why Take Intersession Classes? Intersession classes are small, 3-week, part time classes focused on fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Continue working towards improving your English Language Skills!  The International English Language Institute (IELI) at Hunter College offers 2 Intersession Programs every year: January Winter Session and August Summer Session!  Click on the image below to download the upcoming August Intersession Flyer.

*Intersession classes are part-time and do not impact a student’s level or visa status.   A walk-in placement exam is required - Fee $20

Course Information:

Integrated Skills  INTIS–Monday-Thursday (9:10-11:50) 12 hours/week* $540
Beginner   INTISBG (levels 1 & 2)            High-intermediate   INTISHI (levels 5 & 6)
Intermediate   INTISIN (levels 3 & 4)        Advanced   INTISAD (levels 7 & 8)

These small classes are designed to help students increase their fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  Course materials will provide a jumping off point for students to practice and refine their abilities.  There will be no tests or grades (pass/fail only).  Instead, all of the time will be used for extensive practice of the language. Enrollment limited.  9-15 students per class

Speaking and Reading Workshops  INTCW – 4 hours/week*$180
Stories in English   INTCW1— Intermediate (levels 3 & 4) Monday & Wednesday (1:10 - 2:50pm)
Stories, short readings, and film clips will provide topics for conversation and speaking practice. There will be no tests or grades (pass/fail only).  The focus of the course is on developing fluency.  Enrollment limited. 

Short Subjects and Conversation   INTCW2—High Intermediate (levels 5&6)   Monday &Wednesday  (1:10 - 2:50pm)
Students will practice speaking English as they talk about current topics of interest.  This course is designed to help students develop greater fluency in reading and speaking.  Vocabulary development is also included. There are no tests or grades (pass/fail only). Enrollment limited.

Topics in the News   INTCW3—Advanced (levels 7 & 8) Monday & Wednesday (1:10 - 2:50pm)
Students will watch film clips and read short news items to use as the basis for conversation and discussion. The emphasis will be on speaking about a variety of topics and issues to develop fluency beyond the basics. There will be no tests or grades (pass/fail only).  Enrollment limited.

Academic Focus Workshops 
Note: the following two TOEFL workshops should be taken together
Skills for the TOEFLiBT    INTCW4—Advanced (levels 7 & 8)
Monday & Wednesday (9:10-12:15) 7 hours/week* $315
These classes are designed to support the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills students will need to take the TOEFLiBt.
   
Practicing the TOEFLiBT     INTCW5—Advanced (levels 7 & 8)
Monday - Thursday (1:10-2:50) 8 hours/week* $360
Students will practice taking actual TOEFL practice tests. They will analyze the results to determine their areas of weakness and work on improvement.

Writing for College     INTCW6 —Advanced (levels 7 & 8)
Tuesday & Thursday (1:10-2:50pm) 4 hours/week* $180
This class will introduce academic writing skills such as reading response and expository writing. The class will also study research writing skills.  Students will get teacher feedback on their areas of strength and weakness.

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