We are currently offering classes on-line and in-person. All F-1 students coming to the United States for intensive English programs must attend in-person classes per United States government regulation. For more information about course options, please fill out the form below.
The snow is melting and the temperatures are creeping up. It’s time to see all the region has to offer this spring.
70th Annual Tulip Festival: Saturday, May 12 – Sunday, May 13
Activities
Stay tuned for information on our May monthly event (most likely taking place in Saratoga on Friday, May 18th – save the date!).
For more spring ideas, including rainy day activities, visit https://www.albany.com/spring/.
All students, staff, and their families are welcome to go bowling:
Sunday, April 8th, 3:00-5:00 PM
Spare Time Entertainment, Latham
$10 per person (includes shoe rental)
Please RSVP by April 4th.
Updated with photos on April 10th:
All CRLC and ESE staff and students, please join us for the March monthly event!
Saturday, March 10th, 6-9 pm
Bring your favorite dish from your country to share and discover other international foods.
• You’ll be immersed in a multinational event and meet other students and teachers.
• We’ll “travel” around the world in only one evening.
• There is no cost to participate. Just bring a dish to share.
• This event is recommended for adults (students & parents of child students) and kids ages 8 and up.
Edited to add photos:
Join CRLC and ESE at Wolf Hollow Brewing in Glenville
next Friday, February 2nd, starting at 6:30 PM
for craft beer, BBQ, and live music.
Wolf Hollow Brewing
6882 Amsterdam Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
http://www.wolfhollowbrewing.com/
Route 9, 1085 New Loudon Road, Latham
Sunday, January 7, 2018
2:00-4:00 PM
Please RSVP by January 3rd to info@crlcalbany.org or 518-729-5407.
Christmas is almost here! There's a chill in the air and the smell of peppermint and holly. Whether you've lived your entire life in Upstate New York or you're new to the area, there are lots of things to do.
Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk 2017
When: Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Various Locations in Saratoga Springs
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Italian Christmas Market
When: Friday, Dec 1, 2017 until Sunday, Dec 3, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12205
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Breakfast with Santa at St. Mary's School
When: Saturday, Dec 2, 2017 - 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: St. Mary's School, 40 Thompson Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Cost: $5 per person
Empire State Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival
Music, ice skating, and more!
When: Sunday, Dec 3, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Visit the website for the time of each activity: https://winter.empirestateplaza.org/
Troy's Victorian Stroll
When: Sunday, Dec 3, 2017 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Troy
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Meet CRLC and ESE students and staff at 1:00 PM at Monument Square!
For many more events, from candy houses to craft fairs, visit: https://www.albany.com/events/holiday/!
And don't forget the great outdoors! The Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Catskills are only a short drive away for winter hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. Or try ice skating or snowmobiling.
If you'd like to explore more of the state, check out this list of the 10 Most Charming Small Towns in Upstate New York!
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 in Troy, NY, 11 AM – 5 PM.
Meet CRLC and ESE students and staff at 1:00 PM in front of the statue at Monument Square (Broadway & 2nd Street).
Families and friends are welcome!
Please RSVP to info@crlcalbany.org or call us at 518-729-5407 so that we know to expect you on December 3rd.
Family
Friends
Health and happiness
Hot beverages on cold days
Our collegiate partners: CIA, FMCC, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY SCCC
Turkey Trot races throughout our area
Albany
Saratoga
Troy
...and if you feel like a trip to the Big Apple:
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Troy Victorian Stroll, Saturday, December 3rd, at 1 PM. Meet us at Monument Square!
*This is a good time of year to think about giving to those in need: https://regionalfoodbank.net/
ESE Students:
Add your name to the chart on the office door!
Each day, for all of March, commit to practicing English for at least 30 consecutive minutes per day. Keep track of the days that you complete a language immersion task, and the next time you are at the school, mark the date with a sticker on the chart on the office door.
The point is to build a habit. If you practice English every day for 30 minutes, it will start to become a habit. This habit will improve your English!
For ideas on practicing your English every day, check out:
This website’s English Practice page
ESE’s Facebook page
ESE/CRLC’s ESL YouTube playlist
Your class Edmodo group
Ask your ESL teacher for additional resources and ideas
21 Aviation Rd., Suite 100
Albany, NY 12205
Ph. for both locations: 518-729-5407
Email for both locations: EmpireStateEnglish@gmail.com
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