Classes

English as a Second Language

Areas of Focus:

Enunciation

Clear speech

Pronunciation

Listening comprehension

Conversation

Vocabulary development

Cultural Immersion

English as a Second Language

Areas of Focus:

Learn to recognize

references to film,

historical events, literature,

and pop culture.

Become familiar with terms

and expressions used in

everyday conversation.

Study the nuances of the

English language.

Objectives

Learn to end words.

Learn to continue the sound of a vowel or word.

Learn to vary speaking rate and tone.

Learn to enunciate vowel and consonant sounds.

Learn to identify the correct number of syllables in words and the correct syllable stress.

Learn the correct usage of articles, countable and uncountable nouns, prepositions,

and verb tenses.

Learn the correct usage of idioms and phrasal verbs.

Learn to recognize linking words.

Learn to hear the difference between similar-sounding words, such as can and can't.

Learn to distinguish between literal and figurative language.

Learn to recognize references to film, historical events, literature, and popular culture.

Learn to communicate ideas clearly and effectively through sentence construction,

word choice, and tone.

Learn to distinguish between a speaker's main point and supporting information.

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Through conversation, readings, and exercises students will learn:

- Correct pronunciation

- Proper intonation and inflection

- To use pauses and emphasis

- To vary speaking rate

- To identify correct syllable stress

- To link words

About the Classes

Speech Coaching

Speech Coaching classes are for people who would like to work on specific areas or on

specific projects, such as preparing for meetings or presentations.

Communication Skills, English as a Second Language, and Cultural Immersion

Communication Skills, English as a Second Language, and Cultural Immersion classes

are for people who would like to work on all areas of English.

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I work with non-native speakers of English as well as with native speakers of English.

I teach people at all levels of English proficiency - from those who are new to English

to those who have lived in the United States for over 20 years.

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Classes are tailored to the student's interests and needs.

Private and group classes.