Language Skills

Our Language Skills series focuses on developing effective communication for a variety of situations. Students will focus on speaking and listening as the key elements needed to build proficiency and gain confidence interacting inside and outside the classroom. Students participate in class discussions and activities after completing short reading and writing assignments. Guided exercises and drills aid students in improving trouble spots related to grammar and pronunciation.

Course Tuition: $300/Session; $50 Materials fee

Basic
For students with limited to intermediate knowledge of English.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:00am - 12:50pm
Session I: April 3 - April 26
Session II: May 1 - May 24

Advanced
For high intermediate to advanced level students.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Session I: April 3 - April 26
Session II: May 1 - May 24

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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:50pm
Session I: April 3 - April 26
Session II: May 1 - May 24
Course Tuition: $300/Session; $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. This course addresses common pronunciation trouble areas in addition to problems with syllable stress and intonation. Everyday language skills as well as more formal academic oral skills will also be emphasized through role-play situations and oral presentations. This class is ideal for students who experience persistent pronunciation problems in the office, lab, or classroom.

Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 2:50pm

April 4 - May 23

Course Tuition: $300/Session; $50 Materials fee

For Spring Quarter classes, click here to join us for Special Interest Classes and Workshops at the Gleacher Center.

Presentation Skills

Effective presentation skills are essential to professional success. Make your points clearly and concisely, engage your listeners and sell your ideas. This course is designed for non-native speaking professionals and professional school students who want to close the communication skills gap between themselves and native speakers. Develop a relaxed and personable, yet professional style. Gain confidence using appropriate idioms. Employ speaking techniques beyond just words to convey your message. Build an arsenal of survival language to avoid being nonplussed. Practice effective techniques for handling Q&A. The course will include impromptu speaking activities and formal presentations.

Wednesdays: 3:00pm - 4:50pm
Course Tuition: $300; $50 Materials fee

Communication Strategies

For intermediate to advanced non-native speakers who want to refine their communication skills while acquiring a better understanding of American culture, customs, and cross-cultural social, academic, and business issues. Learn strategies for effective interaction; understand the value of small talk, politically correct language, and functional language for professional and academic environments. Students will participate in role-plays, informative readings with group discussion, and vocabulary development with idiomatic expressions.

Saturdays: 10:00am - 12:50pm
Course Tuition: $450; $50 Materials fee