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TfCS Connect


Hang out and meet new friends, learn about American culture, and experience authentic NYC settings with a TfCS Speech Consultant!

 

TfCS Connect creates opportunities for meaningful intercultural communication in various settings across New York City, including meals, museum visits, field trips, workshops, and more. 

Connect expands engagement between native and non-native English speaking students, deepens cultural awareness, and strengthens students’ communication skills and career preparedness.

 

 

SPRING ’23 Connect Events:

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Field Trip to Chelsea II!

FRIDAY, March 24th, 3pm – 5pm

The Connect event so nice, we’re doing it twice!

Come hang out with Speech Consultants Nicole and Jessica in one of NYC’s coolest neighborhoods! We’ll check out some amazing art galleries, head onto the HighLine for sightseeing and photo-ops, and get some incredible food at the world-famous Chelsea Market.

 

All this while speaking and practicing English in a laid-back, low-stress environment!

 

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

 

 

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PAST TfCS CONNECT EVENTS:

 

Game Time & Snacks Hang Out!

Friday, November 11, 2pm – 4pm

Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel our Foliage Walk due to the forecasted rain from Hurricane Nicole. HOWEVER, we’ll still meet in 17 Lex, Room 1209 for some incredibly fun games and snacks! Come hang out with us!

 

 

 

Foliage Walk in Central Park — Canceled Due to Weather

Friday, November 11, 2pm – 4pm

Meet with Speech Consultants Jessica and Nicole for an afternoon of “leaf-peeping” with the beautiful foliage of Central Park.
We’ll meet by the statue of General William Techumseh Sherman at the lower southeast corner of Central Park and begin our walk at 2pm. 

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NY Public Library & Bryant Park

Friday, Sept. 30, 3pm – 5pm

 

Join us on Friday, September 30th for a fun afternoon full of speaking English! Nicole and Jessica will meet you at the main entrance of the NY Public Library, 476 5th Ave, to explore the library before a picnic and board games in Bryant Park.

A shot of the New York Public library main branch on 42nd street in Manhattan.

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

 

 

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SPRING ’22 Connect Events:

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Field Trip to Lower Manhattan!

 

FRIDAY, May 13th, 3pm – 5pm

Come hang out with Speech Consultants Nicole and Jessica in lower Manhattan! We’ll check out the sites in the world-famous Financial District, enjoy the views from Battery Park, and visit the 9-11 Memorial area.
 
All this while speaking and practicing English in a laid-back, low-stress environment!

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

 

 

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

Field Trip to Chelsea!

FRIDAY, APRIL 8th, 3pm – 5pm

Come hang out with Speech Consultants Nicole and Jessica in one of NYC’s coolest neighborhoods! We’ll check out some amazing art galleries, head onto the HighLine for sightseeing and photo-ops, and get some incredible food at the world-famous Chelsea Market.

 

All this while speaking and practicing English in a laid-back, low-stress environment!

 

Sign up on the TfCS Connect schedule here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Dinner and Game Night

Thursday, February 10, 7pm – 9pm

 

Join us online as we practice speaking English in literally the most fun way imaginable with games like Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and Fibbage. On Thursday, February 10th, we’ll host an evening of games over dinner, with Speech Consultants Jessica and Nicole there to explain all the rules.

All you need to play is a computer AND a smartphone or tablet. Trivia! Drawing! More! We’ll see you there!

An image of a coffee mug next to a laptop running zoom.

Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash

 

 

 

FALL ’21 Connect Events:

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Visit to Roosevelt Island!

Friday, October 15, 3pm – 5pm

 

Join Speech Consultants Jessica and Nicole on Friday, October 15 from 3:00-5:00pm for a visit to Roosevelt Island located in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. We will walk around the island and chat as we enjoy the beautiful parks, historic buildings, and stunning views. We hope to see you then!

A collage of pictures from Roosevelt Island
 As per CUNY and Baruch requirements, all students attending MUST be vaccinated. Please bring and plan to wear a mask. Though the trip will take place mostly outdoors, you are required to wear a mask in enclosed spaces or when social distancing is not possible. 

SIGN UP HERE!

 

 

 

 

 

Past TfCS Connect Events:

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Online Game Night: JACKBOX!

Friday, February 19, 7pm – 9pm

 

Join us online as we practice speaking English in literally the most fun way imaginable with games like Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and Fibbage. On Thursday, February 11th, we’ll host an evening of Jackbox Games, with Speech Consultants Jessica and Nicole there to explain all the rules.

All you need to play is a computer AND a smartphone or tablet. Trivia! Drawing! More! We’ll see you there!

 

Connect Event # 1 

Dinner at Handcraft Kitchen!

Wednesday, October 9th, 6pm – 8pm

367 3rd Ave. Manhattan

Our first TfCS Connect Event!

Ranked as one of the best in NYC, Handcraft Kitchen offers modern, innovative American comfort food classics. Check out their menus!

Vocabulary and Phrases from Dinner at Handcraft Kitchen

 

Connect Event # 2

Game Night & Pizza Party!

Friday, November 22nd, 5pm – 7pm

17 Lex Room 1209

Join us for an evening of games, pizza, and snacks! Join your classmates and Speech Consultants in chatting over games like Rummikube, Codewords, Munchkins, and Taboo. All of these games are highly communicative, so you’ll be getting plenty of English practice as you enjoy a classic American tradition of hanging out over a well-loved boardgame. Bring a game that your family plays, or that is common in your culture if you would like to, or just come as you are!

Connect Event # 3

Tailgate Pizza Party and Baruch Men’s Volleyball Game!

Thursday, March 5, 5pm – 8pm

Join us for pizza dinner and a pre-game “tailgate”! We’ll have snacks, learn about American sports culture, and make some signs to show our support for the Baruch Men’s Volleyball Team.

 Before the game, we’ll learn a few chants, make signs to support the Baruch Bearcats, and share snacks as we get ourselves ready for a fun and exciting volleyball game. This event will bolster school spirit, help you get more involved in the Baruch community, and will be an opportunity to use casual English in a fun, authentic university environment. Go Bearcats!

We’ll eat and prepare in 17 Lex, room 1209 at 5pm, then head over to the NVC to attend the match against Trine University at 6pm.

Let’s communicate.

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