Advanced English Program

Students with advanced English skills can choose from a variety of challenging reading, writing, speaking and listening classes.

Advanced Courses

Pronunciation & Conversation
TOEFL Preparation
Cross-Cultural Communication
Vocabulary & Idioms
Advanced Conversation
Speaking/Listening/Grammar 4/5
International Communication

Pronunciation & Conversation (5 hours per week) (Winter/Summer)

Through a wide variety of speaking and listening activities, students develop their ability to pronounce American English correctly. Students learn correct pronunciation of specific sounds and natural intonation patterns in conversational English.

TOEFL Preparation (5 hours per week) (Every quarter)

This course prepares students to take the TOEFL by increasing listening and reading comprehension, developing vocabulary and grammar skills, and familiarizing students
with TOEFL format, directions and test-taking strategies.

Cross-Cultural Communication
(5 hours per week) (Fall/Spring)

This course provides advanced training
in conversational skills and cultural knowledge. Topics include conversational strategies, cultural differences in values and behaviors, and non-verbal communication. Activities include conversation and guided listening to
a variety of authentic audio and video sources.

Vocabulary & Idioms (5 hours per week) (Fall/Spring)

Students will expand their knowledge of vocabulary and idioms for comprehension
(reading and listening) and for production (writing and speaking).
The focus is on realistic, natural use and understanding in real contexts.

Advanced Conversation (5 hours per week) (Winter/Summer)

Students will learn specific techniques and strategties for natural conversation.
They will practice a variety of conversational styles.
The focus is on improving comprehension and fluency in real contexts.

Speaking/Listening/Grammar 4/5 (5 hours per week) (Fall/Spring)

This advanced course focuses on listening to authentic sources, speaking practice
in a variety of situations, and studying advanced grammar forms that are used in speaking. The focus is on realistic natural language use in real contexts.

International Communication (5 hours per week) (Winter/Summer)

This course provides advanced training in speaking, listening and reading, using the media
as a source. Students examine local and international events covered by newspapers, magazines, radio and television. They develop communication and presentation skills through
discussion, video presentations and the study of American idiomatic expressions.

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