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English Enhancement
Accent Improvement
Let's Talk Day & Eve
In this course, students will participate in discussions that revolve around the class reading and other events that are happening in the community, in the U.S. and overseas. Each week, articles on topics of interest ranging from American pop culture and society from the news, magazines and books will be the focus of our small and large group discussions. No classes on 11/11, 11/25, 12/23 and 12/30. Instructor: Fu 7 sessions Reg Fee: $85 Location: ACE/ Rm 7 229979 Int/Adv F 9:30-11:30am 11/4-1/13
Instructor: Chin-Leong 6 sessions Reg Fee: $75 Location: LHS/ Rm 615 230101 Beg/Int M 12:30-2:30pm 11/7-12/12
Speak better and sound better to succeed! Accent reduction may help you to advance your career. This class will give you guidance on intonation, pronunciation and word connections, and get you on the right road to speaking American English. No classes on 11/24, 12/20, 12/22, 12/27, 12/29 and 1/3.
Instructor: Shostak Reg Fee: $120 230055 All TTh
16 sessions Location CHS/ Rm 407 6-8pm 11/1-1/12
Current Events
You will discover the news through many different outlets such as newspaper, internet, television, and radio. Many different current topics will be discussed, and you will engage in conversations and debates related to recent events in the news. Topics: Gun rights, world politics, national politics, budget, recession, and many others as they arise and become relevant to our world and our role in it.
Instructor: Fu
Reg Fee: $95
230888 Int/Adv Tu
Instructor: Miller
Reg Fee: $85
230199 Int/Adv M
8 sessions Location: ACE/ Rm 7
Instructor: Fu
Reg Fee: $75 280213 All F
7 sessions Location ACE / Rm 7 12:30-2:30pm 11/4-1/13
7 sessions Location: FHS/ Rm 41 6-8pm 10/31-12/12
Reading & Writing Basics
Speaking and Conversation
A course that helps students build confidence in their speaking of the English language by participating in conversations on important American themes and topics. Students in this class will go on field trips in the community and develop presentations around current events and contemporary social issues that link historical events to what we experience in daily life. No classes on 11/23, 11/24, 12/22, and 12/29.
Learn to read like a writer and write like a reader. This class provides practice in building essential reading and writing skills needed for clarity in communication. Students will gain fluency and confidence in their ability to comprehend and write simple texts. You will be engaged in writing as a process and will write paragraphs and short essays, with attention to content, organizationandsentencestructure. Inaddition, students will build on their vocabulary and learn to identify main points with supporting details. $5 materials fee.
Instructor: Staff
Reg Fee: $95
229999 Adv Th
Instructor: Miller Reg Fee: $85
229980 Adv W
8 sessions Location FHS/ Rm 81
Instructor: Fu
Reg Fee: $80
230206 Int M 12:30-2:30pm 10/31-12/12
7 sessions Location ACE/ Rm 7 9-11am 11/2-12/14
Advanced English
7-9pm
11/1-1/3
6-8pm
11/3-1/12
California Culture and
History
This language class will give students the skills necessary to communicate by exploring local culture. Small class size and a highly interactive approach creates a comfortable learning environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn inside the classroom and in the community by practicing English in real life situations. The first class will be held at the Adult School campus and cultural field trip information will be shared
Instructor: Fu
Reg Fee: $95 230200 Adv W
8 sessions Location: LHS/ Rm 615 12:30-2:30pm 11/2-1/11
7 sessions Location: LHS/ Rm 615
Successful Written
Business Communication In today’s information-overload world, it’s vital to write clearly, concisely and effectively. Grammatical and punctuation mistakes make even the simplest document harder to read. This course focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts. The better your writing skills, the better impression you’ll make on the people around you. Class will meet on 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10.
Instructor: Khuu 4 sessions Reg Fee: $75 Location: ACE / Rm 6 230188 Adv Sat 12-2:30pm 11/5-12/10
Communication
Great communication skills are your ticket to success in the academic and business world. After a conversation at work are you left wondering whether you said everything clearly and to the point? Polishing your speaking skills can help you at every stage of your career. Whether communicating at a meeting, in a video conference or any business situation, this class will assist you in improving your oral skills. Class will meet on 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10.
Instructor: Khuu 4 sessions Reg Fee: $75 Location: ACE / Rm 6 230193 Adv Sat 9-11:30am 11/5-12/10
Successful Oral Business
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