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Foreign Accent Reduction (Vowels)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Minimize your accent and maximize your effectiveness as a communicator. Focus on clarity, your unique pronunciation, speech rhythms and voice. Placement interviews are not required. Required Text: Speaking Clearly: Improving Voice & Diction – 6th Edition by Jeffrey Hahner, Martin Sokoloff & Sandra Salisch Publisher: McGraw Hill  ISBN: 007-239726-8 OR Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN: 1-4786-0094-2 Please note that topics...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$250

10 sessions

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Foreign Accent Reduction (Consonants)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Minimize your accent and maximize your effectiveness as a communicator. Focus on clarity, your unique pronunciation, speech rhythms and voice. Placement interviews are not required. Required Text: Speaking Clearly: Improving Voice & Diction – 6th Edition by Jeffrey Hahner, Martin Sokoloff & Sandra Salisch Publisher: McGraw Hill  ISBN: 007-239726-8 OR Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN: 1-4786-0094-2 Please note that topics...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$250

10 sessions

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Lamaze Complete Childbirth Preparation

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Lamaze complete childbirth education — it’s not just breathing! Labor lasts an average of 12-16 hours. Will you know what to do? Childbirth can run the gamut from ecstatic to traumatic. Increase your chances of having a wonderful experience by learning strategies to deal with the challenges of labor — easing the pain of contractions, reducing interventions and making informed decisions. Prepare for your labor by learning: The process and...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$275

2 sessions

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Finding Your Voice, Forging Your Path

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Renowned gallerist and collector Charon Kransen leads a workshop addressing an essential issue faced by artists working in the field of contemporary jewelry: the development of one’s own unique voice in an increasingly demanding marketplace. Kransen will take participants on an inner journey to reveal preconceived beliefs and fears that block the evolution of each artist. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work and share their...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$297

2 sessions

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Parent/Infant Observation (Ages 3-7 months)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Deepen your understanding and awareness of your child’s temperament and behavioral cues.  Observe infants as they explore, then discuss what you see in order to gain confidence in and enjoy your baby’s natural development. For children who are crawling, sitting independently or cruising. 

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$280

8 sessions

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Great Decisions 2020

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join the longest-running informal foreign affairs discussion program in the country. Increase your awareness and understanding of timely, thought-provoking foreign policy issues involving the US. Each week another thematic/geographic issue is placed in its historical context. Topics are: Climate Change and the Global Order India and Pakistan Red Sea Security Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle China's...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$250

8 sessions

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China in the Modern World

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

China’s 2025 technology program and One Belt, One Road initiative underscores her ambitions for hegemony.  Yet, as China takes its place in the modern world, it faces immense difficulties: a growing inequality gap, widespread corruption and rampant pollution, all of which provoke mounting calls for political reform. The presentation will examine the future of U.S.-China relations in light of ongoing conflicts on trade, military and...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$270

6 sessions

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Creative Cities in History

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

How does an ordinary city become a place of majestic, legendary beauty and a hub of historic innovation? In a series of six lectures, renowned architectural historian and author Francis Morrone looks at great cities during periods of transformation: Florence in the 15th century, Venice in the 16th century, Amsterdam (and Delft) in the 17th century, London in the early 19th century, Paris in the mid-19th century, and Vienna at the end of the 19th...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$292

6 sessions

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Mah-Jongg for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the game that your grandmother loved and that's regaining popularity among young, savvy New Yorkers.  Gain a basic understanding the game's fundamental components, including pieces, rules and playing strategy. Class includes mah-jongg card.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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Homer's Odyssey

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Composed sometime between the seventh and eighth centuries B.C., Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest works of world literature and the ancestor of virtually every narrative that involves a difficult journey home. The longing to return home is for Odysseus is the longing of a man to recover his identity as a king, husband, and father after having spent ten years in the Trojan war. The effort to return home involves him in a perilous journey thwarted...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$256

8 sessions

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Writing from the Senses

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The smell cinnamon rolls baking the oven; the texture of a well-worn coat; the reprise of a certain once-loved song—the sensory details of everyday experience can add richness and spark to what we write. Using delightful sensory prompts, Laura will show you how to tap into your best material, enriching memory and story with imagery and detail. All levels

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$105
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Assertiveness Training

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn techniques to put your point of view across clearly and calmly to get your needs met, without becoming frustrated and resentful or resorting to passive-aggressive behavior. For men and women. Bring lunch!

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$125

2 sessions

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The Medicinal Uses of Essential Oils

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

This weekend with leading aromatherapist David Crow, one of the world’s foremost experts in botanical medicine and Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems, will offer an in-depth training in the therapeutic uses of essential oils and the principles and practice of Aromatherapy. This workshop can be of great benefit to all levels of aromatherapists, from beginning students to advanced practitioners. For those who took last year’s training, we will...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$335

3 sessions

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The Roadmap to Radical Success Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Could you use a clear roadmap to follow to achieve radical success, personally and professionally? Do you want help figuring out what to eat, how to manage time better, how to build your confidence and make great connections with other people to be your best self? Join this bootcamp to cover all your bases: from creating a clear vision for the life you really want to live to the healthy habits that help you feel balanced and confident day after...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Profitable No Limit Hold Em

School of Cards @ 548 W 28th St, New York, NY

Profitable no limit Texas hold'em is an 16 hour poker course designed to make you a profitable poker player. The course will allow you to internalize the mathematical, strategic, and psychological aspects of poker. Most importantly it will teach you everything you need to be a profitable player.

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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$699

2 sessions

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The First Draft

Primary Stages ESPA @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY

Whether you're writing your first play or your hundredth, it's not always easy to set the creative wheels in motion. This 10-week class will guide you through the development of your first draft. This class might be for you if you: Are a playwright of any level looking to start the first draft of your new play. Are starting out in the world of playwriting or want to write your first play. Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback to...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$580

10 sessions

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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Un-Highlights Tour

Museum Hack @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Made for museum lovers and skeptics alike, our Un-Highlights tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will show you a side of the Met you’ve never seen before! Join our renegade tour guides on a high-energy, two-hour group tour through the museum’s hallowed halls with a “tasting menu” approach as you learn the crazy true stories behind a selection of art across the Met’s massive collection. This is not your grandma’s museum tour....

(428) All levels 16 and older
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Public Speaking Crash Course

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

New to public speaking or looking to perfect your style? Unlock your potential by discovering the secrets of successful speakers. Harness nervousness, color your voice, master the “power stance” and explore relaxation and focus techniques.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$175

5 sessions

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The Art of Personal Narrative

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This open-level class is for anyone interested in writing personal narrative in any form: memoir, creative nonfiction, or personal essay. Through insightful critique and focused discussion, we hone the tools of strong writing: distinctive voice, precise language, resonant imagery, vivid sensory description, dramatic scene and dialogue, and inventive form. Location Instructions: Students will need to check in with reception, and on their first visit...

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$402

7 sessions

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Blog & Newsletter Writing Intensive

Gotham Writers Workshop @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY

Hone your writing skills and craft engaging content that captivates readers. Explore the art of creating compelling blogs and newsletters under the guidance of experienced professionals in this intensive workshop.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
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$200
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