Negative adverbs

Grammar in English 

Negative Adverbs

When you use negative adverbs, the subject and the verb that the adverb is referring to need to switch positions in the sentence. Examples of negative adverbs are seldom, rarely, never, hardly, scarcely, little, among others.

Usual position: SUBJECT + ADVERB + VERB:

- I never work on weekends.

- She seldom did her homework.

- My father never does the dishes.

- My children have rarely taken a taxi.

Inverted position: ADVERB + AUXILIARY + SUBJECT + VERB:

- Never do I work on weekends.

- Seldom did she do her homework.

- Never does my father do the dishes.

- Rarely have my children taken a taxi.

In the example, we have the following elements:

- Negative adverb: Never

- Auxiliary: does

- Subject: she

- Verb: do

When we use simple present, the auxiliary could be do or does and the main verb should be in its simple base form (it should be do in our example).

Note that this does not work on other adverbs such as always, usually, or sometimes. This is also frequently used in a formal setting.

If you use other verb tenses, the inverted structure would be as follows:

1. Simple Past:

    - Usual position: She never did her homework on time.

    - Inverted position: Never did she do her homework on time.

2. Present Perfect:

    - Usual position: She has never done her homework on time.

    - Inverted position: Never has she done her homework on time.

3. Modals:

    - Usual position: She will never do her homework on time.

    - Inverted position: Never will she do her homework on time.

    - Usual position: She would never do her homework on time.

    - Inverted position: Never would she do her homework on time.

4. Past Perfect:

     - Usual position: She had never done her homework on time.

     - Inverted position: Never had she done her homework on time.

Then, what's the correct answer for our question above?

The answer is letter a), 'Never does she do'.

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ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.

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To Throw in the Towel

Throw in the towel

Idioms in English

When you "throw in the towel," you accept defeat or give up.

Example: The failing restaurant decided to throw in the towel.

How to use the Present Perfect

Grammar - Present Perfect

English Language Institute (ELI)

College of Staten Island/CUNY

Teacher, I have a question!

This week, our ELI teacher gives us good examples of the Present Perfect verb tense.

Examples:

·   I have lived in Staten Island for 9 years. (This has happened over a period of time and is still true now.)

·   She has never eaten at Shake Shack. She will have the greatest cheeseburger in the world for the first time today. (This action has been completed until now.

Present Perfect - Definition

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The form of the verb used for actions or events that have been completed or have happened in a period of time up to now:

The sentences "She has talked to her doctor about the problem" and "I have never been to Australia" are all in the present perfect.

Use the present perfect to talk about thing that happened at an indefinite (not exact) time in the past. Use the present perfect when you do not know when something happened or when the specific time is not important.	·      They’ve traveled to Egypt. (You don’t know the exact time.) ·      We’ve been to Rome. (The exact time isn’t important.)
Use the present perfect (not the simple past) to show that the result of the action or state is important in the present. The present perfect always has some connection to the present. USAGE NOTE: For many speakers been to and gone to have different meanings.	·      The hotel has closed. (So we can’t stay there now.) ·      He’s been to France. (At some point in the past, he visited France, but he’s not there now.) ·      He’s gone to France. ·      (He’s in France now.)

The answer to our question:

I have been here _______ 1995.

      a)      since

      b)      for

      c)      already

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The answer is letter a)

Use since + point in time (since yesterday, since 5:00, since Monday, since 1995, since then) to show when something started.	·      He has won many contests since 1995. ·      Since then he has become famous.
Use for + length of time (for 10 minutes, for two weeks, for years, for a long time) to show how long something has lasted.	·      Bob has owned a restaurant for years. ·      He hasn’t broken a board for a long time.

More questions:

Sources:

·          Focus on Grammar 3, 4th Ed., Fuchs, Bonner & Westheimer - ISBN-13: 978-0-254648-5 (Pearson Publication)

·          http://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/present-perfect
        http://francscorner.blogspot.com/2015/11/6th-grade-present-perfect-with-since.html    

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English Language Institute (ELI)

Center for Global Engagement

College of Staten Island/CUNY

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Staten Island, NY 10314

Phone: 718.982.2100

Email: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu

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The English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island offers programs in English and cultural orientation to international students, professional and business people, visitors, and members of the local community.

ELI provides a supportive environment for language learning: small classes, individual attention, highly qualified faculty, and innovative teaching approaches help students acquire confidence and develop fluency and accuracy in English in an efficient and enjoyable way. Through special focus classes, field trips, and visits to the unique cultural institutions of New York City, students receive an orientation to American culture and an introduction to the US system of higher education. Programs are offered at all levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced. Courses are designed to address the needs of students who require English for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

To Bet One’s Bottom Dollar

Idioms in English

When you “bet your bottom dollar,” you are certain of something.

Example: I’d bet my bottom dollar that Susan and Luke are dating.

Simple Present or Present Progressive?

Some people may get confused when using these two types of verb tenses accurately. Even though people would understand the meaning or use the tense incorrectly, you can see some situations to decide which tense you have to use appropriately.

1. Simple Present

Use the simple present for actions that happen regularly or with a certain frequency. You can also use simple present for facts that you cannot change.

When it happens regularly, you can use the adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, frequently, sometimes, rarely, seldom, hardly ever, never).

In my country, people always kiss on both cheeks.

I always take the bus to school at 7 am.

Sometimes I drink five cups of water at home.

For facts that cannot change, use the simple present tense.

Samantha comes from Marseille. Marseille is in France.

He has two brothers and one sister.

2. Present Progressive

Use the present progressive tense for actions that are happening now or that are taking place in a longer present time.

For actions that are happening now, you can use these expressions: right now, at the moment. 

Linda is wearing a red coat right now.

Danielle is speaking with that student at the moment.

For actions that are happening in a longer present time, use the present progressive. You can use these expressions: this month, this year, this week, these days, these weeks, nowadays.

Stephen is taking Business Management this semester.

(He is not studying it right now, but during the semester).

Is she studying hard these days?

Source/References: Focus on Grammar 3, Pearson, Fifth Edition.

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To Have Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers

Idioms in English

English Language Institute - College of Staten Island/CUNY

When someone “has sticky fingers,” it means they are a thief.

Example: Jason has sticky fingers; he steals candy bars from convenience stores!

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ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.

Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.

Staten Island
Staten Island is about four times the size of Manhattan and has a population of approximately 473,000. It is noted for its parks and recreational areas, in addition to several notable cultural sites. Manhattan and other "boroughs" of New York City are easily accessible by public transportation.

The campus
The College is set on a large campus with woodlands and open spaces in Staten Island. Its attractive facilities include technologically advanced laboratories, a Sports and Recreation Center and a Center for the Performing and Creative Arts.

Campus location
The College is twenty-five minutes by ferry from Manhattan. Our students have easy access to the rich cultural life of the City by way of a ferry shuttle ride located on the CSI campus. The ferry shuttle travels directly to the Staten Island ferry.

ELI academic program

The ELI offers intensive, comprehensive English language instruction and cultural orientation throughout the year. The program covers all aspects of spoken and written English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes are given at three levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced. Course content includes the proper use of English structures, fluency and accuracy of expression with acceptable pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, and writing for personal, academic, and professional purposes. Students communicate in English from the first lesson at the beginner level. At all levels they work on integrated skills, focusing on the active, knowledgeable use of the language, rather than mere passive comprehension.

ELI courses:

• Reading & Writing
• Grammar
• Communications (Conversation)
• TOEFL Workshop

To Skip Class

Idioms in English

Skip class

When you “skip class,” you don’t go to your class.

Example: Jennifer would never skip class; she knows how important each lesson is.

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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.

ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.

Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.

Staten Island
Staten Island is about four times the size of Manhattan and has a population of approximately 473,000. It is noted for its parks and recreational areas, in addition to several notable cultural sites. Manhattan and other "boroughs" of New York City are easily accessible by public transportation.

The campus
The College is set on a large campus with woodlands and open spaces in Staten Island. Its attractive facilities include technologically advanced laboratories, a Sports and Recreation Center and a Center for the Performing and Creative Arts.

Campus location
The College is twenty-five minutes by ferry from Manhattan. Our students have easy access to the rich cultural life of the City by way of a ferry shuttle ride located on the CSI campus. The ferry shuttle travels directly to the Staten Island ferry.

ELI academic program

The ELI offers intensive, comprehensive English language instruction and cultural orientation throughout the year. The program covers all aspects of spoken and written English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes are given at three levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced. Course content includes the proper use of English structures, fluency and accuracy of expression with acceptable pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, and writing for personal, academic, and professional purposes. Students communicate in English from the first lesson at the beginner level. At all levels they work on integrated skills, focusing on the active, knowledgeable use of the language, rather than mere passive comprehension.

ELI courses:

• Reading & Writing
• Grammar
• Communications (Conversation)
• TOEFL Workshop

To Twist someone’s Arm

Twist someone’s arms

Idioms in English

When you “twist someone’s arm,” you convince someone to do something.

Example: Lucas didn’t want to go to the concert, but his girl friend twisted his arm.

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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.

ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students can also join the groups that have already started the semester or summer term and study as many weeks as possible. Students have courses such as reading and writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.

Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.

Staten Island
Staten Island is about four times the size of Manhattan and has a population of approximately 473,000. It is noted for its parks and recreational areas, in addition to several notable cultural sites. Manhattan and other "boroughs" of New York City are easily accessible by public transportation.

The campus
The College is set on a large campus with woodlands and open spaces in Staten Island. Its attractive facilities include technologically advanced laboratories, a Sports and Recreation Center and a Center for the Performing and Creative Arts.

Campus location
The College is twenty-five minutes by ferry from Manhattan. Our students have easy access to the rich cultural life of the City by way of a ferry shuttle ride located on the CSI campus. The ferry shuttle travels directly to the Staten Island ferry.

ELI academic program

The ELI offers intensive, comprehensive English language instruction and cultural orientation throughout the year. The program covers all aspects of spoken and written English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes are given at three levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced. Course content includes the proper use of English structures, fluency and accuracy of expression with acceptable pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, and writing for personal, academic, and professional purposes. Students communicate in English from the first lesson at the beginner level. At all levels they work on integrated skills, focusing on the active, knowledgeable use of the language, rather than mere passive comprehension.

ELI courses:

• Reading & Writing
• Grammar
• Communications (Conversation)
• TOEFL Workshop

Cómo obtener una visa de estudiante para aprender inglés en Estados Unidos

Estudiar en el extranjero puede ser un objetivo imposible para muchos estudiantes sólo por el proceso de inscripción o solicitud de visa. Pasaportes, formularios, visas, etc. hacen que el deseo de estudiar en el extranjero sea una gran pesadilla. Para estudiar inglés en los EE. UU., es posible que deba seguir estos pasos para inscribirse correctamente en el programa de inglés que desea.

Si sigue detenidamente algunos pasos, es posible que esto no sea un gran problema. Por ejemplo, el English Language Institute (ELI) del College of Staten Island (CSI) le brinda 6 sencillos pasos e información en línea para comenzar con el pie derecho. Para aprender inglés en Nueva York en un English Language Institute, generalmente llamado ELI, sólo se pueden requerir estos sencillos pasos para el proceso de inscripción o matrícula (algunos le llaman 'aplicación', traducción incorrecta del inglés application). Puede leer los siguientes pasos o ver nuestro video de Youtube.

Paso 1: Proceso de inscripción: Esté preparado para completarlo con información personal, número de pasaporte (que esté vigente por lo menos seis meses después de terminado el programa de inglés), fecha de vencimiento del pasaporte y correos electrónicos y números de teléfono. Recuerde, en inglés le pedirán por su 'first name' o 'given name', lo cual en español es su primer nombre; y 'last name' o 'surname' por su apellido. En los EE. UU., las fechas generalmente se escriben con el primer mes: September 13, 1988 o 09/13/88. Puede encontrar esto de muchas formas: MM/DD/AAAA, que significa mes / día / año. Como ejemplo, puede encontrar la aplicación de ELI aquí.

Paso 2: Tasa o pago de inscripción (application fee): Muchas instituciones suelen solicitar la tasa de inscripción (en algunos países en latinoamérica lo pueden llamar matrícula, tarifa, etc.), que es un pequeño pago para aceptar sus documentos. Algunas otras instituciones pueden cobrar tasas de proceso de documentos (document processing fee). Esté preparado para saber cómo realizar transferencias bancarias a través de bancos o servicios de transferencia de dinero, ya que probablemente tendrá que pagar tasas de transferencia bancaria. Si la institución tiene una plataforma de pago, esto facilitará el proceso de pago con tarjeta de crédito.

Paso 3: Pasaporte: las instituciones le pedirán una copia de su pasaporte. Algunas instituciones pueden solicitar el formulario de inscripción y el pasaporte al mismo tiempo. Con la tecnología, la forma más sencilla es a través del correo electrónico con documentos PDF escaneados, pero algunos pueden solicitar copias impresas. Tenga en cuenta que su pasaporte debe estar vigente al menos 6 meses después de la finalización de su programa; de lo contrario, la visa puede ser denegada o inmigración no permitirá la entrada.

Paso 4: Estado de cuenta bancario o apoyo financiero: para emitir la visa, deberá demostrar que tiene los fondos suficientes para estudiar en el extranjero y cubrir su matrícula, gastos de estudio, alojamiento, comidas, transporte, etc. Pregunte a su institución cuánto necesita tener en su cuenta bancaria para presentar la solicitud. Si tiene un patrocinador (sponsor), agregue documentos de respaldo financiero adicionales. Aquí tienes un ejemplo de fondos mínimos por semestres y períodos de verano para estudiar inglés en Nueva York.

Paso 5: Formulario I-20: si estudias inglés en el English Language Institute del College of Staten Island con una visa F-1, recibirás un formulario I-20. Después de completar los pasos anteriores, emitiremos un formulario I-20 que será útil para el último paso. El I-20 determina el tiempo de tu estadía en Estados Unidos, a qué tipo de programa vas, tu situación financiera, y otros datos personales.

Paso 6: Visa - Con su I-20, podrá pagar en línea por el SEVIS y luego obtener su entrevista para la visa en la Embajada o Consulado de los Estados Unidos más cercano. Cuando pague el SEVIS, la página web le pedirá el número de SEVIS en su I-20. Esté preparado para llevar los documentos necesarios para la entrevista de visa. ¿Tienes tu visa de estudiante F-1? ¡¡¡Estás listo para empezar !!!

Para aprender inglés en Nueva York o en cualquier otra ciudad de los EE. UU., siga estos pasos y puede tener una solicitud de visa exitosa.

¿Interesado en aprender inglés en Nueva York con nosotros? ¡Aplique a nuestro ELI en el College of Staten Island!

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How to get an F-1 student visa to learn English in the USA

Artículo en español aquí: https://learnenglishinnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/2021/12/como-obtener-una-visa-de-estudiante.html

6 simple steps to apply for an English program

Studying abroad may be an impossible goal for many students just because of the application process. Passports, forms, visa, etc. make the wish to study abroad a big nightmare. To learn English in the USA, you may need to see these steps to apply correctly to the English program you want.

If you carefully follow some steps, this may not be a big problem. For example, the English Language Institute (ELI) at the College of Staten Island (CSI) gives you 6 simple steps and information on-line to start with the right foot! To learn English in New York at an English Language Institute, usually called ELI, can only require these simple steps for the application process. You can read the following steps or watch our Youtube video above.

Step 1: Application process - Be prepared to fill it out with personal information, passport number, passport's date of expiration, and emails and telephone numbers. Remember, given name is your first name; surname is your last name. In the USA, dates are usually written with the month first: September 13, 1988 or 09/13/88. You may find this in many forms: MM/DD/YYYY which means month/day/year. As an example, you can find the ELI's application here.

Step 2: Application fee - Many institutions usually ask for the application fee, which is a small payment to accept your documents. Some other institutions may charge document processing fees. Be prepared to know how to make wire transfers through banks or money transfer services since you will probably need to pay bank transfer fees. If the institution has a payment platform, this will ease the process for credit card payments.

Step 3: Passport - Institutions will ask for a copy of your passport. Some institutions may ask the application form and passport at the same time. With technology, the easiest way is through email with scanned PDF documents and some may still ask for hard copies. Be aware that your passport is at least valid 6 months after the completion of your program; otherwise, the visa may be denied or immigration will not allow the entrance.

Step 4: Bank statement or Financial support - In order to issue the visa, you will need to demonstrate you have the enough funds to study abroad and cover your tuition fee, study expenses, accommodations, meals, transportation, etc. ask your institution how much you at least need to have in your bank account to apply. If you have a sponsor, add additional financial support documents. Here you have an example of minimum funds for semester and summer terms to learn English in New York.

Step 5: I-20 - If you learn English at the English Language Institute at the College of Staten Island with an F-1 visa, you will receive an I-20 form. After you complete the steps above, we will issue an I-20 form which will be useful for the last step.

Step 6: Visa - With your I-20, you will be able to pay for the SEVIS online and and get your visa interview at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Be prepared to take necessary documents for the visa interview. You got your F-1 student visa? You are ready to go!!!

To learn English in New York, or any other city in the USA, learn these steps and you may have a successful application.

Interested in learning English in New York with us? Apply to our ELI at the College of Staten Island!