ESL/GED
ESL: BEGINNING
For beginning ESL students who want to learn to speak, read and write English with an emphasis on life & job readiness skills. SARAH WEBB, experienced ESL teacher. Required text approx. $20.
Course: 0129. Fee: $115. Eight Tuesdays and seven Thursdays, Oct. 9-Nov. 29 (skip Nov. 22), 7-8:30, CHS, room D108.
ESL: INTERMEDIATE
Sharpen your speaking, listening and writing skills in a relaxed environment. Language games and engaging partner and group activities help you perfect grammar and practice conversation. Get ready to move around the room, interact with your classmates and become more confident English speakers! For students beyond the beginner level. NADINE KERSTAN, experienced ESL teacher. Required text approx. $16.
Course: 0130. Fee: $87. Ten Tuesdays, Oct. 2-Dec. 4, 7:30-9pm, CHS, room D112
ESL: CONVERSATION & WRITING
Advanced ESL students can debate, write and discuss topics in English. Emphasis on conversation with an analysis of sentence structure. Take part in speaking games where real life situations are re-created and engage in pair and/or group writing. EMILIA CLAPP, experienced ESL teacher.
Course: 131. Fee: $82. Ten Thursdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 13 (skip Nov. 22), 8-9:15pm, CHS, room A136
ACCENT REDUCTION
Non-native students wishing to increase the clarity and accuracy of their speech will practice standard American English pronunciation, stress, intonation and rhythm through the use of conversation, oral readings and skits. Bring tape recorder or your smartphone. SYLVIA AMATO, experienced teacher.
Course: 0132. Fee: $82. Eight Thursdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 29 (skip Nov. 22), 7-9pm, SOMS, room 101. Required text and CD approx. $40.
