America Alive!

March 26 - May 14, 2009
Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Downtown, Cole Center
ESL 416001 2900
CEUs: 1.6  $199 (includes refreshments; no book required)
Instructor: Kathy Kurkov

ESL Pronunciation

March 24 - May 12, 2009
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm
Downtown, Cole Center
ESL 415701 2900
CEUs: 1.6  $199 (book not included)
Text (required): English Pronunciation Made Simple, ISBN: 013-111596-0 (Pearson Longman)

ESL Speaking & Pronunciation
This course will build on the pronunciation practice given in ESL Pronunciation. In addition, it will add speaking skills for the workplace, including preparing a speech. It is designed for the non-native speaker of English. The focus will be on speaking and pronunciation skills.  Students will give a short speech at the end of the course. This course will be geared toward an intermediate/advanced level of proficiency; it is not for beginners.

Text (required): Painless Speaking Barron’s ISBN 0-7641-2147-2 Available at CSU Bookstore)

ESL Writing & Grammar
This 5-week (20-hour) course will focus on grammar usage and writing for the workplace but can also be a refresher course for non-native English speakers for a variety of reasons. Students will review basic grammar structures and practice by putting it into use in their writing. Writing practice will include resumes, e-mails and standard business memos and letters. The course is designed for an intermediate/advanced level of proficiency, not for beginners.

Text (required): Business Correspondence ISBN 0-13-089792-2 Available at CSU Bookstore)