Advanced English Program

The Advanced English Program is for students who only want to study English and who do not plan to continue their studies at an American college or university. Students with advanced English skills can choose from a variety of interesting reading, writing, speaking and listening classes. Students in the Advanced English Program are not required to take any college courses; they normally take only SCIE courses. Students who place in at least the introductory level of College Bridge (level 4) and would like to take college courses should enroll in the College Bridge program.

Note: Each class below meets for one hour per day, five days per week. Some classes are offered every quarter, while others are offered alternating quarters.

Advanced English Courses

Advanced Conversation
Advanced Grammar
TOEFL Preparation
Cross-Cultural Communication
Vocabulary & Idioms
Pronunciation & Conversation
English for International Business

Advanced Conversation

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

Advanced Grammar

This course provides an overview of and the opportunity to practice advanced grammatical structures in reading and writing contexts. Review of basic structures and verb tenses is also included.

TOEFL Preparation

This course prepares students to take the new internet-based TOEFL exam (iBT) by increasing listening and reading comprehension, developing vocabulary and grammar skills, and familiarizing students with the new TOEFL format, instructions directions and test-taking strategies. Students will also take a practice iBT TOEFL exam as part of this course.

Cross-Cultural Communication

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 and live talk.

Vocabulary & Idioms

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-life contexts.

Pronunciation & Conversation

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.

English for International Business

Students will learn terms and concepts of business in an international context. This course is designed for college-bound students who may be interested in business or related majors or for foreign professionals who need to improve their business English communication skills. The primary goals of this course are to introduce students to current international business issues, to discuss the cultural skills needed in international business interactions, and to enhance language skills such as business vocabulary

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