Culture and Communication

ESL CONVERSATION "Book Club"

SESSION 1
6 wks · Jun 16–Jul 21
Wed· 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Greendell P2 · $72

SESSION 2
6 wks · Jun 17–Jul 22
Thursday· 9:15–11:15 a.m.
Greendell P2 · $72
Canceled

Instructor: Sarah Gitter Register Now »

Enhance your conversation skills in a relaxed environment. Read short stories and book excerpts at home, then join us for shared snacks and stimulating discussion of the stories. Recommended for advanced English learners.

 

READING AND WRITING THE SHORT STORY

5 wks · Jun 14–Jul 19
Monday · 10–12 p.m.
Greendell Rm P3 · $60

Instructor: Tristen Gorenshteyn, tristen.gorenshteyn@gmail.com Full

Prerequisite: High intermediate to advanced English skills.

Nabokov, O’Connor, Carver, Diaz, Lee... in this class, we’ll discuss these master writers, write our own stories, and learn the elements of fiction that make stories so compelling. This class will help you increase your knowledge of literature, improve your writing skills, and develop your overall command of the English language. No class July 5.

LET'S TALK: ESL CONVERSATION

6 wks · Jun 15–Jul 20
Tuesday · 9:15–11:15 a.m.
Greendell Rm P2 · $72

Instructor: Sarah Gitter Register Now »

Join lively discussions of topics related to our everyday life. Share your insights and opinions on topics such as: socializing, free time activities, parenting, handling stress and staying healthy. Communicate more effectively, expand your vocabulary and increase your conversational fluency. Recommended for high intermediate through advanced English learners.

CONVERSATION FOR BEGINNING ESL STUDENTS

6 wks · Jun 15–Jul 20
Tuesday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Greendell Rm P6 · $72

Instructor: Charlotte Palmer Register Now »

Splash into summer with an ESL conversation class! Increase your speaking competence and confidence while learning new vocabulary and grammar, and discussing American summertime activities and local tourist attractions. This class is intended for beginning ESL students who can speak in simple, basic phrases and sentences in English and want to improve their fluency.