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NorthStar/MyNorthStarLab Wins 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award from Association of Educational Publishers

PR Web, Jun 17, 2009

NorthStar/MyNorthStarLab, a book series created by ALP faculty members Carol Numrich and Frances Boyd, received the 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers.

 

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Are you ready for the Cultural Journey?

Global Study Magazine, Oct 01, 2007

In any English-language study-abroad program, learning a new culture is as important as learning a new language. Here are some tips on how to enhance your intercultural learning experience.

 

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Classroom-City Connections

Global Study Magazine, Oct 01, 2007

How to choose a quality ESL program that includes exploration of city neighborhoods, institutions, and people directly in language lessons.

 

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Demand for English Lessons Outstrips Supply

New York Times, Feb 27, 2007

Immigrants are waiting for months or even years to get into English classes.

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Metropolitan Magnets

Language Magazine, Dec 01, 2006

Columbia University’s American Language Program is designed to dramatically increase proficiency of written and spoken English.

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American Language Program Offers New Program for Fudan University Students

Columbia News, Feb 01, 2006

More than 25 Japanese and South Korean students from Shanghai's Fudan University will be coming to Columbia this September for a new, two-year intensive English program offered through Continuing Education's American Language Program (ALP).

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ALP Featured in Japanese Television Series

School of Continuing Education, Feb 01, 2006

Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, will soon air its second season of a documentary-style television series filmed at the American Language Program (ALP) at Columbia University’s School of Continuing Education.

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A Revolutionary New TOEFL

Global Study Magazine, Sep 01, 2005

An explanation of the major changes to TOEFL in 2005.

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Hitting the Ground Running: Is a High TOEFL Score a Guarantee of Success in an MBA Program?

School of Continuing Education, Jan 01, 2005

Before beginning an MBA program abroad, students need to evaluate their language skills--both spoken and written--much more realistically if they are to sail through their programs.

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