In this course you will develop your ability to communicate on a range of academic, social and career-related topics. You will practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

After successfully completing this class you will be able to:

• Identify main points and most supporting details in a range of adapted and authentic spoken English texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics.

• Communicate orally in English in extended conversations and discussions, using a limited range of high-intermediate language structures and forms.

• Identify main points and most supporting details in a range of adapted and authentic written English texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics.

• Write organized paragraphs with relevant ideas and supporting details, using a limited range of high-intermediate English language structures and forms.

• Work effectively in a diverse cultural environment at a high-intermediate English.

Meetings

We meet in-person Monday to Friday from 10:20 to 12:00.

Location: 808 Kearny Street, Room 801.

Textbook

American English File 3, third edition, ISBN: 978-0-19-490662-3

Important Dates

Classes start: Monday, January 30

Lincoln's birthday, no classes: Friday, February 17

Washington's birthday, no classes: Monday, February 20

Flex Day, no classes: Tuesday, March 7

Spring Break, no classes: Saturday, March 25 - Friday, March 31

Classes end: Wednesday, May 24

Course Syllabus