Stepping Stones to Intermediate Competency

For high-beginner to intermediate level students, this course will help students become more effective in conversation by focusing on strategies for initiating conversation, using functional language, and improving listening skills. Exercises and drills will target grammar trouble spots in speaking and writing and common pronunciation errors. Students will also learn phrasal verbs and develop more sophisticated vocabulary.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Course Tuition: $250; Materials Fee: $50

Advanced Language Skills

For high intermediate to advanced level students. Students develop and perfect language skills for teamwork, discussions, debates, and other verbal interactions needed to be successful in interviews, leading discussions and giving class presentations. Guided exercises aid students in improving listening and reading skills. Pronunciation, grammar and some focused opinion-based writing will further enhance the skills of each student.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 – 7:20 p.m.
Course Tuition: $250; Materials Fee: $50

Speaking & Listening

Students with limited exposure to native-spoken English will develop confidence in their listening and speaking skills through extensive practice. Skills will be taught in a relaxed atmosphere that will activate learning.

Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Course Tuition: $150; $50 Materials fee

Focus On Accent Reduction

Expressing yourself clearly and comfortably is essential to successful professional and social interaction. Students will learn the skills necessary to speak more naturally and with greater fluency. Pronunciation trouble areas will be addressed, as well as problems with syllable stress and intonation. Everyday language skills and formal academic oral skills will also be emphasized through small and large group role-play situations and individual oral presentations. This class is ideal for advanced students who experience persistent pronunciation and/or communication problems in the office, lab, or classroom.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Course Tuition: $250; Materials Fee: $50

Communication Strategies

For high-intermediate to advanced non-native speakers who want to refine their fluency, communication and writing skills while acquiring a better understanding of American culture, customs and cross–cultural social, academic and business issues. Role plays, informative reading with small and large group discussion, vocabulary development with American idiomatic expressions, listening skills, pronunciation skills and oral presentation skills make up the format for this class.

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Course Tuition: $200; Materials Fee: $50