English Language Skills for Non-Native Speakers

Improve skills in pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm patterns for speaking American English. This course is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English. (Purchase of textbook required)

Review English speech sounds and patterns through discussions and role-playing. Prerequisite: Accent Reduction I (Purchase of textbook required)

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who have little knowledge of the language. Develop survival communication skills, and learn about North American culture and etiquette while using English in real-life situations. (Purchase of textbook required)

This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who have basic knowledge of the language. Continue to develop survival communication skills and learn about North American culture and etiquette while using English in real-life situations. Prerequisite: Basic English I or equivalent course. (Purchase of textbook required)

Practice writing styles and techniques common to business writing, focusing on memos, reports, proposals, and resumes. (Purchase of textbook required)

Participate in interpersonal and inter-group communication while engaging in functional tasks such as talking on the telephone, taking messages, giving directions, and explaining complex tasks. (Purchase of textbook required)

Improve your oral communication in English by participating in interactive class activities. Expand your vocabulary and learn idiomatic expressions used in real-life situations. (Purchase of textbook required)

This course is designed for high-intermediate or advanced non-native speakers who need to review grammar for professional or college entrance exams, including TOEFL, GRE and GMAT. Enhance your understanding of grammar in order to be more successful on standardized tests. (Purchase of textbook required)

Work on accent, rhythm, stress, and intonation by using audio tapes and oral/written homework. This course is specifically designed to improve the speaking skills of non-native speakers of English. (Purchase of textbook required)

In this course -- a continuation of Improving Spoken English I -- you will continue to work on accent, rhythm, stress, and intonation while enhancing your fluency and accuracy. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English. Prerequisite: Improving Spoken English I or equivalent course. (Purchase of textbook required)

Develop basic academic writing skills such as paragraph development and essay construction, and learn basic survival skills of written English by working with application forms and professional documents. (Purchase of textbook required)

Enhance academic and business writing skills focusing on essays, memos, and proposals, among others. Examine email etiquette techniques. Improving Written English I or equivalent course required.

Demonstrate better fluency and accuracy when communicating with patients and colleagues by improving your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Develop a better understanding of American workplace culture and etiquette by examining real-life situations encountered in hospitals, clinics, and/or offices.