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Language Courses, Programs & Schools in New York City

Updated July 3 2009 4:51 PM EST with 82 listings

Cactus

Learn languages in New York with qualified trainers.
440   9th Ave. Suite 34,Manhattan ValleyNY10001Tel212-404-2000
E-mail: adrian.hemsley@cactuslanguage.com; Website: languagecoursesnewyork.com

The House of Plays

The House Of Plays Offers French And Spanish Musical Theater/Dance, French/Spanish Little Feet Dance, World Fitness Family Dance, and French And Spanish Language Tutoring Through Music.
4   76th street,Upper West SideNY10023Tel212-769-1374
E-mail: rosemide@houseofplays.net

English Programs for Foreigners (16 listings total)

Bell Language School

US Government authorized, intensive English training, TOEFL prep course.
1535 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn---Take F Train,Tel718-998-6060
Fax: 718-998-0602; E-mail: info@bellschool.org
Website: bellschool.org

Cambridge Schools Inc

Day and evening classses,10 different levels in grammar, writing, listening comprehensive with video, TOEFL prep, and private tutoring.
211   E. 43rd St.,Turtle BayNY100172nd/3rd Ave,Tel212-490-0865
Fax: 212-490-0869; E-mail: cambridgeny@aol.com
Website: cambridgeschools.com

Columbia University

504   Lewis St.,Lower East SideNY10002Tel212-854-3584
Tel: 212-854-9385; Fax: 212-932-7651
Website: columbia.edu

ELS Language Centers

20 & 30 hr per wk courses. Group classes beginning every 2 weeks. Private & custom-designed lessons for professionals. A.K.A Berlitz On-Campus Language Institute.
75   Varick St.,Hudson SquareNY10013Audrey Cohen College,Tel212-334-1177
Tel: 212-431-9330; Fax: 212-334-9405
E-mail: info@els.com; Website: els.com

Embassy CES

Embassy CES is a great place to study English with facilities that include a multimedia center with free internet access. They also have a housing coordinator to aid in finding a place to stay.
330   Seventh Ave.,ChelseaNY10001Tel212-629-7300
Fax: 212-736-7950; E-mail: admissionsusa@studygroupintl.com
Website: studygroupintl.com

English Language Learning Center

Conversation, writing, business English & TOEFL. Certified by NYS Department of Education.
21   E. 40th St.,Murray HillNY10016at 5th Ave.,Tel212-684-6144
Fax: 212-724-1060; Website: languageschool.baweb.com

English Listening Lounge

Helping people learn how to speak English.
Website: englishlistening.com

English-Speaking Union National Headquarters

The union "promotes scholarship & advancement of knowledge through the effective use of English." Geared towards non-native speakers. See website for more info.
144   E. 39th St.,Murray HillNY10016Tel212-818-1200
Fax: 212-867-4177; Website: esuus.org

GEOS Language Institute

500   Fifth Ave.,Midtown SouthNY1011042nd St,Tel212-719-0005
Fax: 212-719-4076

Hunter College, CUNY

695   Park Ave.,Lenox HillNY10021Admissions212-772-4490
Fax: 212-650-3472; Information: 212-772-4000
Website: hunter.cuny.edu

InterNexus

535   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNY10017Tel212-983-2306
Fax: 212-983-5014; E-mail: nyc@internexus.to
Website: internexus.to

Japanese American Language Center of NY

Languages taught include English, Japanese, Chinese & French. Services include translation, interpretation and form I-20 issuance for foreign students.
520   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNY10036Tel212-730-9589
Fax: 212-575-2592

Language Enterprise

Foreign language and ESL language school.
319   Broadway,Midtown SouthNY10007Tel212-243-4280
Fax: 212-243-3569; E-mail: info@langue.com
Website: langue.com

Riverside Language Progra,m Inc.

Free intensive English classes for foreigners.
91   Claremont Ave.,Morningside HeightsNYColumbia Univ. Area--Subway #1 & #9 to 116th St., Bus #5 & #104 Stop on Corner,Tel212-662-3200
Fax: 212-870-6841; E-mail: info@riversidelanguage.org
Website: riversidelanguage.org

Xincon - Better Life Through Education

Specialized speaking class TOFEL IELTS TESOL business English.
W. 31st St.,Midtown SouthNY10001Tel212-465-8833
Fax: 212-947-0285; E-mail: info@xincon.com
Website: xincon.com

Zoni Language Center, Inc.

22   W. 34th St.,Midtown SouthNY10001next to Empire State Building,Tel212-736-9000

English Lessons, Tutors, Teachers (12 listings total)

American Language in Context

Individual English Courses.
1240   Park Ave.,East HarlemNY10128Tel212-289-6342
Fax: 212-860-0470; E-mail: alicny@aol.com

CP Language Institute

Intensive instruction with the goal of getting the student to learn the language as fast as possible. Classes are available all the time. Crash courses for professionals as well as courses for specialized fields available.
225   W. 57th St.,MidtownNY10019Tel212-246-2054
Fax: 212-247-2258; E-mail: gen. info. info@cpli.com
Website: cpli.com

ELS Language Centers

20 & 30 hr per wk courses. Group classes beginning every 2 weeks. Private & custom-designed lessons for professionals. A.K.A Berlitz On-Campus Language Institute.
75   Varick St.,Hudson SquareNY10013Audrey Cohen College,Tel212-334-1177
Tel: 212-431-9330; Fax: 212-334-9405
E-mail: info@els.com; Website: els.com

Esperanto Internet Services, LLC

120   E. 34th St.,Midtown SouthNY10016Suite 10 F,Tel212-213-1414

GEOS Language Institute

Japans most successful language institute, offers courses in Japanese and English. Flexible hours and convenient location.
500   Fifth Ave.,Midtown SouthNY1011042nd St,Tel212-719-0005
Fax: 212-719-4076

InterNexus

Uniting the world through language. Intensive English classes, toefl prep. Small classes, business English courses.
535   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNY10017Tel212-983-2306
Fax: 212-983-5014; E-mail: nyc@internexus.to
Website: internexus.to

Japanese American Language Center of NY

520   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNY10036Tel212-730-9589
Fax: 212-575-2592

Language Exchange

Foreign language and ESL, small intensive classes.
135   W. 29th St.,Midtown SouthNY10001Tel212-563-7580
Fax: 212-563-7511; E-mail: info@language-exchange.com
Website: language-exchange.com

Learn a Language

They speak the language you would like to learn. Experienced native teachers. Small groups and private lessons. Student housing available.
330   Seventh Ave.,ChelseaNY10001near Penn Station,Tel212-629-7300
Fax: 212-736-7950; E-mail: cesnewyork@cescorp.com
Website: cescorp.com

Michel Thomas Language Center

A system known world-wide, used by business, universities, diplomats and celebrities. "Fast & Easy", though pricey. English, like any language other than French, German & Spanish, is not taught by Michel himself, but by one of his trained instructors.
156   Fifth Ave.,Flatiron DistrictNY10010Tel212-647-0828
Tel: 212-688-8400; E-mail: MThomasNYcaol.com
Website: michelthomas.com

Rennert Bilingual

Translations for websites, marketing materials, conferences, etc. Rennert has 20 years of experience in the interpretation field.
216   E. 45th St.,Turtle BayNY10017Tel212-867-8700
Fax: 212-867-7666; E-mail: translations@rennert.com
Website: rennert.com

Zoni Language Center, Inc.

Certified by the State of NY. American teachers teaching practical English and Citizen classes. Flexible hours and convenient locations..
22   W. 34th St.,Midtown SouthNY10001next to Empire State Building,Tel212-736-9000

Accent on Language

160   E. 56th St.,MidtownNY10022Tel212-355-5170
Tel: 212-486-6790; Fax: 212-355-5176
E-mail: accentonlanguage@erols.com; Website: accentonlanguage.com

Carmen Coll

French taught at all levels. $50/hr.
Broadway,Midtown SouthNYBeaver/Financial Sts.,Tel212-517-0520

Center for Chinese

243   Grand St.,ChinatownNY10002Tel212-431-7376
Fax: 212-431-8798; E-mail: info@wossing.com
Website: wossing.com

Chinese Language Learning Center

Chinese - Mandarin or Cantonese, practice with Chinese American students one-on-one free of charge.
21   E. 40th St.,Murray HillNY100165th/Madison Ave,Tel212-684-6144
Website: languageschool.baweb.com

CP Language Institute

Intensive instruction with the goal of getting the student to learn the language as fast as possible. Classes are available all the time. Crash courses for professionals as well as courses for specialized fields available.
225   W. 57th St.,MidtownNY10019Tel212-246-2054
Fax: 212-247-2258; E-mail: gen. info. info@cpli.com
Website: cpli.com

Deutsches Haus - NYU

German language lessons at beginner & intermediate levels. Conversation classes based on themes or topics. Day & evening avail. $400 for 10 wks - 3hr 15min a wk. Follows NYU semester schedule.
42   Washington Mews,Greenwich VillageNY0003University Place,Tel212-998-8660
Fax: 212-995-4327; E-mail: deutsches.haus@nyu.edu
Website: nyu.edu

Executive Language Services

Customized, private, intensive. Designed for executives - lessons given at the students office.
209   E. 66th St.,Uptown EastNY10021Tel212-988-1914

GEOS Language Institute

Only Japanese
500   Fifth Ave.,Midtown SouthNY1011042nd St,Tel212-719-0005
Fax: 212-719-4076

German Coffee Klatch

German language training by native trainer - all levels.
323   Leonard St.,TribecaNY11211Brooklyn,Tel718-349-8981
E-mail: sfischer@german-ny.org; Website: german-ny.org

Guitty Roustai

Madame Roustai offers private language lessons at $50 an hour.
Lexington Ave.,Midtown SouthNYTel212-861-7723

IBEC

11   E. 44th St.,MidtownNY10017Tel212-867-2000
Fax: 212-867-4332

Ichiro Kishimoto

Japanese. However the teacher is out of the country until January 2000.
Tel718-625-7756

Italian Courses with Cristina Zecca

Italian University Graduate with over 10 years experience at American Universities.
837   Madison Ave.,Lenox HillNY10021Tel212-988-4457

Italian Language School

12 levels of Italian language courses taught by native speakers. Day, evening, & Saturday classes available.
132   E. 65th St.,Lenox HillNY10021Tel212-369-4269
Tel: 212-744-4793; Fax: 212-879-8364
E-mail: parliamoit@aol.com; Website: parliamo.com

Japan Language Forum

Japanese can learn English and vice versa; one free introductory lesson.
60   E. 42nd St.,Murray HillNY10017Park Ave/Madison,Tel212-338-0113
Fax: 212-338-9123; E-mail: jlforum@aol.com
Website: languageforum.com

Japan Society

Japanese art is on exhibit at the Japan Society Gallery, and the Film Center shows classic works of Japanese film. A performing arts program highlights both the traditional and contemporary in Japanese theater, dance and music. Language classes available.
333   E. 47th St.,Turtle BayNY10017Tel212-752-3015
Tel: 212-832-1155; Website: japansociety.org

Japanese American Language Center of NY

Languages taught include English, Japanese, Chinese & French. Services include translation, interpretation and form I-20 issuance for foreign students.
520   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNY10036Tel212-730-9589
Fax: 212-575-2592

Japanese Language Learning Center

Native instructors; one-on-one practice sessions with Japanese speaking students free of charge.
21   E. 40th St.,Murray HillNY100165th/Madison Ave,Tel212-684-6144
Fax: 212-724-1060; Website: languageschool.baweb.com

JCC-ULPAN Center

Learn to Speak, Read and Write Hebrew. Beginner to Advanced.
15   W. 65th St.,Lincoln CenterNY10023Tel212-580-0099
Fax: 212-799-0254; Website: jcculpancenter.baweb.com

Korean Language Center Of New York

38   W. 32nd St.,Midtown SouthNY100015th Ave/Broadway,Tel212-563-5763
Fax: 212-563-6707

Language Anywhere, Inc.

From home, homestay or your office.
Tel718-575-2673
Fax: 561-382-2969; E-mail: info@languageanywhere.com
Website: languageanywhere.com

Language Exchange

Foreign language and ESL, small intensive classes.
135   W. 29th St.,Midtown SouthNY10001Tel212-563-7580
Fax: 212-563-7511; E-mail: info@language-exchange.com
Website: language-exchange.com

Learn a Language

330   Seventh Ave.,ChelseaNY10001near Penn Station,Tel212-629-7300
Fax: 212-736-7950; E-mail: cesnewyork@cescorp.com
Website: cescorp.com

Maione Rigg Carmen

They have private and semiprivate instructions, they have 25 years of experience in the USA.
77   W. 55th St.,MidtownNY10019Tel212-765-2386

Michel Lalou

Office, conference space rental hourly, daily, weekly, full time leases. Services include phones, fax, tele- and videoconferencing.
E. 42nd St.,Tel212-289-7193

Michel Thomas Language Center

A system known world-wide, used by business, universities, diplomats and celebrities. "Fast & Easy", though pricey. Only French, German & Spanish are taught by Michel himself.
156   Fifth Ave.,Flatiron DistrictNY10010Tel212-647-0828
Tel: 212-688-8400; E-mail: MThomasNYcaol.com
Website: michelthomas.com

Mieko Makishima

Park Ave.,Midtown SouthNY10171Tel718-832-3533
Fax: 212-319-6357

Scuola Italiana

240   Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNY10014Tel212-229-1361

Spanish Institute

Spanish at all levels & specialties: business, legal, social work, medical. Group & private classes. Experienced native teachers. Intensive & immersion courses. Translation services avail. Art, history, music, dance, cultural events, & library.
684   Park Ave.,Lenox HillNY1002168th St. ...right near Hunter College,Tel212-628-0420
Tel: 212-628-0423; Fax: 212-734-4177
E-mail: spanishinst@cdiusa.com; Website: spanishinstitute.org

Tenri

Specializes in Japanese only.
575   Broadway,SohoNY10012Tel212-925-8500
Fax: 212-925-8501; Website: tenri.org

The Latin American Workshop

Spanish classes for all levels, small groups or private lessons. Corporate Training Classes also available.
2710   Broadway,Upper West SideNY10025Tel212-665-9460
E-mail: eltaller@earthlink.net

Thierry Torlai

Office, conference space rental hourly, daily, weekly, full time leases. Services include phones, fax, tele- and videoconferencing.
Park Ave.,Midtown SouthNYTel212-886-1876

Schools for Foreign Languages (17 listings total)

ABC Language Exchange

Whether group or private, we can help you learn any language! Selected "Best of NY" by New York Magazine.
135   W. 29th St.,Midtown SouthNY10001Any Stop on 28th St, Herald Square, 34th St. or Penn Station,Tel212-563-7580
Fax: 212-563-7511; E-mail: info@abclang.com
Website: abclang.com

Berlitz Language Center - Financial District

Courses in all foreign languages taught to individuals or groups.
2   Rector St.,Financial DistrictNY10000behind Trinity Church,Tel212-425-3866
Tel: 212-766-2388; Fax: 212-964-8198
E-mail: broadway_lc@berlitz.com

Berlitz Language Center - Rockefeller Center

Courses in all foreign languages taught to individuals or groups.
40   W. 51st St.,Rockefeller CenterNY10020Tel212-765-1001
Fax: 212-307-5336; E-mail: rockefellercenter_lc@berlitz.com
Website: berlitz.com

BMC Business English Consultants

Customized English immersion program for businesspeople.
Tel212-222-7111
E-mail: info@bmc-english-nyc.com; Website: bmc-english-nyc.com

Darius Communications, Inc.

1120   Avenue of Americas,Greenwich VillageNY10036Tel212-626-6754
Fax: 212-626-6999

Foreign Translations Center

A full service organization that help in all aspects of foreign language projects, whether it is writing a simple letter, preparing a legal brief or translation
Website: ftc-ny.com

French Institute Alliance Francaise

The school in NYC to take French lessons. Over 250 different classes at all learning levels. Also business courses.
22   E. 60th St.,Lenox HillNY10022Park/Madiosn Ave,Tel212-355-6100
Fax: 212-935-4119; Website: fiaf.org

Greek Language Center

405   Lexington Ave.,MidtownNY10017Tel212-682-1470

Instituto Cervantes

Cultural center sponsored by the government of Spain. Small group classes for conversation & business. Native speaking teachers. Day, evening, & Saturday classes avail. Cultural events. Library open to the public.
122   E. 42nd St.,Murray HillNY10168across from Grand Central,Tel212-689-4232
Fax: 212-545-8837; E-mail: info@cervantes.org
Website: cervantes.org

Lanartco

Specializing in classes for professionals. Intensive language training. Interpersonal communications skills programs. Weekly classes, private or group.
6   W. 18th St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011Tel212-243-3966
Tel: 212-206-3900; E-mail: info@lanartco.com
Website: lemondlanguage.com

Marione Rigg Carmen

77   W. 55th St.,MidtownNY10019Tel212-765-2386

New School University

You can learn up to 16 different languages.
66   W. 12th St.,Greenwich VillageNY10011Tel212-229-5600
Website: newschool.edu

New York Broadway Korean School

Specializes in teaching the Korean language.
330   E. 21st St.,StuyvesantNY10010Tel212-475-2897

Parliamo Italiano Language School

132   E. 65th St.,Lenox HillNY10021Tel212-744-4793
Fax: 212-879-8364; E-mail: Parilamoitaliano@aol.com

Spanish School

Courses are taught by native Spanish speaking instructors. A division of the Language Learning Center which also teaches Chinese, Japanese, Russian, French, and English.
21   E. 40th St.,Murray HillNY10016Tel212-684-6144
Fax: 212-724-1060; Website: languageschool.baweb.com

Tenri

Specializing in the Japanese Language with native Japanese instructors. Free sample lessons available.
575   Broadway,SohoNY10012Tel212-925-8500
Fax: 212-925-8501; Website: tenri.org

World Trade Institute of Pace University

Accredited by NYS Board of Regents. All levels, taught in groups, semi-private, & private classes. Day & evening. Corporate, professional, & cross-cultural training. Translation & interpreting services avail. English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Arabic, Russian, & more.
163   William St.,Financial DistrictNY10048Tel212-346-1177
Tel: 888-722-3984; Fax: 212-346-1115
Registrar: 212-346-1199; E-mail: wti@pace.edu
Website: wti.pace.edu

Audio-Forum

Self-instructional programs using cassette courses developed by the U.S. State Department. 101 languages avail. Free catalog.
96   Broad St.,Financial DistrictNY06437Tel800-243-1234
Fax: 203-453-9774; Fax: 888-453-4329
E-mail: info@audioforum.com; Website: audioforum.com

French-European Publications

The Basement level houses their Learn-A-Language Store where you will find materials to help you learn ANY language, including English, and various other translation aides, games, etc.
610   Fifth Ave.,Rockefeller CenterNY10020Bet. 49th & 50th Sts.,Tel212-581-8810
Fax: 212-265-1094; E-mail: livresny@aol.com
Website: frencheuropean.com

Maria Oliveria's Language Learning

Learn Spanish, Portuguese and English with Maria's audio cassettes, books and classes.
Tel707-745-8267
Fax: 707-746-5979; E-mail: info@marialanguages.com
Website: marialanguages.com