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Language Skills & Test Prep
Get Your High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. Learn English or Spanish.
Informacion por el Examen de Nivel en Linea para las clases de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria .......................................... 25
THE SKILLS TO DO THE JOB
About TASC™
TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ is a state-of-the-art and affordable national high school equivalency assessment. It assesses five subject areas including Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. For more information about TASC™, visit the following website: www.tasctest.com.
High School Equivalency Credit for Qualifying Regents Examination Scores
As of April 25, 2018, the New York State Education Department provides an additional pathway to earn a New York State High School Equivalency diploma (HSE) by allowing eligible TASC™ examinees to use passing scores on certain Regents Examinations in place of corresponding TASC™ subtests. For more information about applying for the Regents-HSE Examination pathway, please call our office at 718-518-6656.
High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Preparation
Students will prepare for the High School Equivalency examination by learning test-taking strategies in the five TASC™ content areas and practice sample questions similar to those on the State exam.
Prerequisites:
1. HSE Placement Test score of 5.0 or higher 2. Must be 18 years or older. Students who are currently 18 years old and attended high school in New York
State must be discharged from their high school.
T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/2-5/9/21 H1101-01-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
T & Th 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/2-4/8/21 H1101-02-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/8-5/12/21 H1101-03-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/17/21 H1101-04-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
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HSE Math & Science Preparation
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This course is designed for students who need to pass the Math and/or Science section of the TASC™ exam. No placement test required.
Requirement: Must present your TASC™ or GED® transcript results upon registration.
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/2-5/7/21 H1105-01-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
T 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/2-4/6/21 H1105-02-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/10-5/12/21 H1105-03-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/15-6/17/21 H1105-04-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
HSE Reading, Writing & Social Studies Preparation
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This course is designed for students who need to pass the Reading, Writing and/or Social Studies section of the TASC™ exam. No placement test required.
Requirement: Must present your TASC™ or GED® transcript results upon registration.
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/4-5/9/21 H1106-01-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
Th 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/4-4/8/21 H1106-02-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
M 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/8-5/10/21 H1106-03-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/17/21 H1106-04-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
HSE Online Placement Test
Online Placement Tests by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Yobani Ramos at yramos@hostos.cuny.edu or Jamila Inocente Paz at jinocentepaz@hostos.cuny.edu The Placement Test fee is $20.
Sobre TASC™
TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ es una evaluación de equivalencia de escuela secundaria nacional. Evalúa cinco áreas, incluyendo lectura, escritura, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales. Para obtener más información acerca de TASC™ Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ visite la siguiente página web: www.tasctest.com.
Crédito de Exámenes de Regents para Puntajes de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria
A partir del 25 de abril de 2018, el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York proporciona una vía adicional para obtener un Diploma de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria del Estado de Nueva York al permitir que los elegibles usen puntajes aprobados en ciertos exámenes de Regents de escuela secundaria en lugar del examen de TASC™. Para obtener más información sobre como solicitar la vía de examen de Regents, llame a nuestra oficina al 718-518-6656.
Los estudiantes se preparan para el examen de equivalencia de escuela secundaria, aprendiendo estrategias para tomar exámenes en las cinco áreas de contenido TASC™ y preguntas prácticas similares a las de la muestra en el examen estatal.
Requisito previo:
1. Preparación de Equivalencia Pre-secundaria o un puntaje de 8.0 o más en el examen de nivel. 2. Debe ser mayor de 18 años. Los estudiantes que tienen 18 años y asistieron a la escuela secundaria en el estado de Nueva York deben ser dados de alta de su escuela secundaria.
T & Th 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/2-4/8/21 H1103-01-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/8-5/12/21 H1103-02-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/17/21 H1103-03-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275
M & W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/17/21 H1103-04-SP21 20 sessions 60 hrs. $275 Preparación de la Matemática y Ciencia
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Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes que necesitan aprobar la sección de matemáticas y/o ciencia del examen TASC™. Examen de nivel no es requerido.
Requisito: El estudiante debe presentar los resultados de sus exámenes de TASC™ o GED® al registrarse.
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/2-5/7/21 H1104-01-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
T 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/2-4/6/21 H1104-02-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
W 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/10-5/12/21 H1104-03-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/15-6/17/21 H1104-04-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
NEW
Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes que necesitan aprobar la sección de lectura, escritura y/o estudios sociales del examen TASC™. Examen de nivel no es requerido.
Requisito: El estudiante debe presentar los resultados de sus exámenes de TASC™ o GED® al registrarse.
Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/4-5/9/21 H1108-01-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
Th 9:00am to 1:00pm 3/4-4/8/21 H1108-02-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
M 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/8-5/10/21 H1108-03-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
T 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/13-6/17/21 H1108-04-SP21 10 sessions 30 hrs. $150
Examen de Nivel en Linea
Para hacer una cita de examen de evaluacion, envie un mensaje por correo electronico a Jamila Inocente Paz a jinocentepaz@hostos.cuny.edu o Yobani Ramos a yramos@hostos.cuny.edu. El examen de Nivel tiene un costo de $20.
English for Speakers of Other Languages / ESOL
Improve your English language skills with our comprehensive offering of English classes.
With basic, intermediate and advanced level courses available, instruction will target the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) to help you improve pronunciation, build fluency and gain confidence in the language.
Inglés Para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas / ESOL
Mejore sus habilidades en el idioma de inglés con nuestras clases. NEW
Ofrecemos cursos de nivel básico, intermedio y avanzado enfocados en las cuatro habilidades básicas (hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir) para ayudarlo a mejorar la pronunciación, desarrollar la fluidez y ganar confianza en el idioma.
ESOL Basic
(Placement Test required)
Students with limited or no English language skills will develop basic English vocabulary and grammatical structure needed to communicate.
ESOL Básico
(Examen de Nivel requerido)
Estudiantes que no saben inglés o su inglés es limitado desarrollarán vocabulario básico en inglés y estructura gramatical para poder comunicarse.
M & W 6:00pm to 8:00pm 3/29-5/19/21 H1201-01-SP21 15 sessions 30 hrs. $225
ESOL Low Intermediate
(Placement Test required)
Students with limited English language skills will focus on building reading, writing and oral communication skills by practicing simple dialogues and face to face conversations.
T & Th 6:00pm to 8:00pm 3/30-5/18/21 H1202-01-SP21 15 sessions 30 hrs. $225 ESOL High Intermediate
(Placement Test required)
Students with English language skills will develop sentence, paragraph and essay writing skills. Focus will be on learning grammatical structures and using this knowledge within the writing context. There will be interactive class discussions on reading and writing strategies.
T & Th 6:00pm to 8:00pm 3/30-5/18/21 H1203-01-SP21 15 sessions 30 hrs. $225
ESOL Advanced
(Placement Test required)
Students with English language skills will master the techniques needed to write a wellstructured college level essay, in order to prepare for college or career advancement.
M & W 6:00pm to 8:00pm 3/29-5/19/21 H1204-01-SP21 15 sessions 30 hrs. $225
ESOL Online Placement Test / Examen de Nivel en Linea
Online Placement Tests by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for additional information, contact Sandy Guido-Sanchez at sguido@hostos.cuny.edu. The Placement Test fee is $20 (non-refundable).
El examen de nivel en linea sera disponible solo con cita previa. Para hacer una cita o para más informacion, contactar a Sandy Guido-Sanchez a sguido@hostos.cuny.edu. El Examen de Nivel tiene un costo de $20 (no reembolsable).
English Links Program
English Links is an intensive 200-hour English as a Second Language program for learners who already have a basic knowledge of English. The program is designed to prepare students for academic and professional success. An integrated skills approach is utilized with listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar components. Students learn how to communicate their ideas effectively, interact using academic discourse and apply their language skills to different situations and audiences for greater understanding and engagement. Students will conduct informational interviews, participate in class discussions and presentations, as well as attend content based field trips where English language skills learned in class will be utilized and applied to real life situations.
A mandatory screening test is required prior to registration.
COMING FALL 2021 H1212-01-FA21 50 sessions 200 hrs. $1,399
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American Sign Language
Be a more powerful communicator and learn the art of American Sign Language, the third most used language in the world. This course will introduce you to the deaf culture by developing your ASL skills and providing you with an appreciation for the language used by deaf/hearing impaired people. You will learn sign vocabulary, expressive/receptive finger spelling skills, ASL grammar, facial/gestural expressions and conversational styles. Students will be encouraged to participate in group discussions, class activities and presentations.
T & Th 6:30pm to 8:30pm 3/9-5/27/21 H1241-01-SP21 24 sessions 48 hrs. $549
Conversational Spanish
Learn basic Spanish to speak with friends and family and enhance your job skills. This introductory course is designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Grammar and vocabulary are introduced to support communication skills.
T & Th 6:30pm to 8:30pm 3/9-5/27/21 H1221-01-SP21 24 sessions 48 hrs. $549
