Accent Reduction: American English Pronunciation |
The international speaker of English can greatly improve pronunciation with the assistance of this professional speech-language pathologist. Each student will have the opportunity to practice new pronunciations with direct feedback from the instructor. As students focus on changing pronunciation, they also acquire American formal and informal expressions in a relaxed, workshop-style course setting. An additional $45 fee is added to the tuition for the textbook. Limited to 15.
What will be covered:
- Recognition of the difference between the targeted American English sounds and error productions
- Pronunciation of a number of sounds the American way in isolation, words and sentences
- Inclusion of these new productions in oral reading and in your spontaneous speech
- Introduction of American formal and informal expressions
After this class, you will be able to:
- Recognize the difference between the targeted American English sounds and error productions
- Pronounce a number of sounds the American way in isolation, words and sentences
- Begin to include these new productions in your spontaneous speech
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ACCNTRED (10JUL13)
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Jul 10, 2013 |
Aug 28, 2013 |
Briarcliff Campus |
$275.00 |
Donna Hope
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ACCNTRED_PM (10JUL13)
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Jul 10, 2013 |
Aug 28, 2013 |
Briarcliff Campus |
$275.00 |
Donna Hope
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ACCNTRED_PM2 (10JUL13)
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Jul 10, 2013 |
Aug 28, 2013 |
Briarcliff Campus |
$275.00 |
Donna Hope
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Conversational English for Non-Native Speakers |
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who wish to polish their conversational skills. The intent is to increase your confidence and fluency through guided practice that will help you improve your comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and raise your awareness of pronunciation and grammar (accuracy) issues. You will practice in pairs, small groups, and with the class as a whole. Speaking practice will include both prepared topics, improvisation, and spontaneous exchanges. Topics will be selected based on the interests of the course participants. In addition to some grammar discussion and/or practice and plenty of natural conversation, class activities may include games, role playing, presentations, and possibly a debate. Your teacher will give you personalized feedback on your grammar usage, vocabulary, and pronunciation. She will also provide suggestions for improvement and materials for further practice. No textbook required. Class is limited to 12 students to ensure individual speaking assistance and small group conversation direction.
After this class, you will be able to:
- identify and correct grammatical errors made when writing;
- write in English with increased accuracy, confidence, and ease.
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CONVENGL (13JUL13)
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Jul 13, 2013 |
Sep 7, 2013 |
Briarcliff Campus |
$315.00 |
Elizabeth T Holtam
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ESL Writing & Grammar |
This course is designed for proficient non-native speakers of English who wish to fine-tune their writing skills. Participants will practice writing in formats of their choice: simple compositions, academic essays, business and personal letters, e-mails, opinion pieces, and more. Grammar concepts such as verb tense and form, sentence clauses, sentence structure, transitions, and articles will be reviewed. The textbook is a necessary component. (Textbook is not included.)
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After this class, you will be able to:
- identify and correct grammatical errors made when writing;
- write in English with increased accuracy, confidence, and ease.”
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ESLWRIGRAM (09JUL13)
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Jul 9, 2013 |
Aug 27, 2013 |
Main Campus |
$315.00 |
Elizabeth T Holtam
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ESL Writing and Grammar II |
This course, a continuation of ESL Writing & Grammar I, is designed for proficient non-native speakers of English who wish to fine-tune their writing skills. Participants will practice writing in a variety of formats: business and personal letters, e-mails, memoirs, opinion pieces, and more. Grammar concepts such as modals, conditional sentences, and passive voice will be reviewed, and ways for improving writing style and increasing vocabulary will be explored. The course is not a repetition of ESL Writing & Grammar I, although review of some persistent grammar issues may occur. The course addresses concepts (and uses sections of the textbook) not covered in ESL Writing & Grammar I. Level I is not a pre-requisite for this course. Textbook is not included.
- practice identifying and correcting grammar errors such as those pertaining to modals, conditional sentences, and the passive voice
- explore ways to improve their writing style and increase their vocabulary while experimenting with a variety of writing formats--some of which will be determined by the participants themselves
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ESLWRIGRAM2 (09JUL13)
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Jul 9, 2013 |
Aug 27, 2013 |
Main Campus |
$315.00 |
Elizabeth T Holtam
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Accent Reduction Continued |
Further practice the sounds you learned in Accent Reduction: American English Pronunciation and learn how to incorporate them into your spontaneous speech. Simultaneously expand your knowledge and use of vocabulary and American expressions in areas such as descriptive language, oral explanations, guided discussions, and examining how to reply American-style in various conversational situations. Limited to 10 for an intimate setting to enhance learning potential. PREREQUISITE: You must complete Accent Reduction before taking this course.
What will be covered:
- Learning to produce the target sounds in multi-syllable words through extensive oral reading
- Analysis of short video clips for auditory discrimination, humor and vocabulary/American expressions
- Oral explanations, conversation, discussion with attention to inclusion of all target sounds
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PLEASE NOTE: When purchasing your textbook you will be asked to set up an account with the Publisher. Once you have paid for the book and receive your access to the online supersite you will also be asked to create a second account for the online access. Details regarding technology support and customer service can be found on the publisher’s website.
After this class, you will be able to:
- Pronounce the target sounds more consistently in both oral reading and in spontaneous speech
- Better discriminate discrete words in rapid speech, even when the words are not fully spoken
- Expand your knowledge and use of American expressions in areas such as descriptions, explanations, paraphrasing and replies
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ESL Conversation and American Idioms |
| Read and use 200 phrasal verbs and idioms in a soap opera drama about Maria and John, their troubled marriage, their jobs, and their friends. Exercises in the text make the meanings clear and extend the lessons. Come join in the fun and learn to use these colorful English expressions.Tuition includes textbook. Limited to 15. |
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ESL Workshop for Graduate Students |
| Faculty and staff within Emory University understand both the academic and cultural challenges you will meet during graduate school. Therefore, we have developed a two-module, weekend workshop that introduces important skills that will prepare you to meet the expectations of the graduate classroom, explores American culture and the various stages of cultural adjustment, as well as provides tips from a graduate student panel on how to become involved in Emory campus life. Students from other regional universities are welcome as many of the graduate students experiences translate to all university settings. |
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Presentation Skills for the Non-Native Speaker |
| Are you confident in your ability to speak English as a second language, but the thought of speaking in front of a group of people makes you weak in the knees? Throughout college and your professional career, presentations will be a required function of your position. This course is designed to prepare and equip you with the skills needed to build confidence in giving effective, engaging interactive presentations. Come learn how to design a successful speech while developing organizational skills that lead to a powerful presentation. Utilizing proper visual aids and incorporating appropriate academic vocabulary will be covered. Textbook not included. |
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Three to Four Day College ESL Program |
| In response to the academic and cultural challenges students face during graduate school, ECE has developed a summer immersion workshop to introduce critically important skills to new students. Prepare for the expectations of the graduate classroom, explore American society and the various stages of cultural adjustment,
and receive tips from our graduate student panel on how to become involved in Emory campus life.
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