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 8:20 to 12:00. 

Location: 808 Kearny Street, Room 801.

Textbook

American English File 4, third edition, ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-19-490685-2

Important Dates

Classes start: Monday, January 13

Martin Luther King Day, no classes: Monday, January 20

Lunar New Year, no classes: Wednesday, January 29

Presidents’ Day, no classes: Monday February 17 

Flex Day (staff/faculty meetings), no classes: Tuesday, March 4

Cesar Chavez Day and Spring Break, no classes: Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6

Last Class: Tuesday, May 20

Course Syllabus