Program in American Language Studies

 

  • Program in American Language Studies Team

    Program in American Language Studies Team

  • Program in American Language Studies Students

  • Rutgers Newark Sign on Bradley Hall Building

    Rutgers Newark Sign on Bradley Hall

  • Rutgers Newark Sign on University Ave

    Sunny Day on Campus

  • Conklin Hall on Sunny Day

  • Talbot Hall Walkway

    Talbot Hall Walkway

  • University Ave Crosswalk

  • Banner on Bradley Hall

    Banner on Bradley Hall

  • Sunny Day Outside of Engelhard

    Sunny Day Outside of Engelhard Hall

  • Walkway to Robeson Campus Center

    Walkway to Robeson Campus Center

Program in American Language Studies

The Program in American Language Studies (PALS) is the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Rutgers University-Newark. PALS and Rutgers have a long established relationship, working together for over 25 years, providing exceptional English language teaching and assistance to international students and community citizens on the most diverse campus in the United States, Rutgers-Newark.  PALS students work towards achieving English proficiency in a communicative setting with a recently renovated language lab, while having most university services available to them, including clubs, associations and activities.

Running six sessions annually, as well as a winter workshop, PALS offers classes in intensive English study, English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL and IELTS test preparation, Accent Awareness, as well as TESOL certification courses. PALS students are encouraged to participate in ESL club activities through field trips in and around New York City, which give them opportunities to practice their English in authentic contexts with expert speakers. Additionally, PALS students can participate in any of the 50 clubs and organizations on campus.

Our instructors come from a variety of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and either have or are working towards advanced degrees in Applied Linguistics, TESL, English or other related fields.

 

News & Announcements

  • Thierry Henry!

     

    Are you a soccer fan?  Do you want to see international superstar Thierry Henry.  If so, join PALS for a trip to Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ (5 minutes from Rutgers-Newark campus) to watch a match between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution!

    We will be meeting at 2:30 in front of Conklin Hall, and then proceed to take the Subway to Newark Penn Station, where we will take the PATH to Harrison, NJ.

    If you would like to go, Dave will be collecting money ($24) next Wednesday, April 18th.  You will receive a receipt.  Dave will purchase the tickets and distribute them to the students on Thursday April 27th.  If you have any questions, please contact Dave: palsnewark@gmail.com

     

    Date of Game:               Saturday, April 28th

     

    Game Time:                   3:30 p.m.

    Meeting Time:               2:30 p.m.

    Meeting Place:              Rutgers Newark (in front of Conklin Hall)

    Cost:                                $24

     

     

     

  • Spring Trip!

    http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/washington-square-park-high-line

  • PALS Professional Development Seminar

    Professor Richard Gomes: Effective Strategies for Teaching ESL Students Speaking

     

  • NYC Holiday Trip!

    Join us for our annual holiday trip to NYC to see the tree  at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m.