TOEFL

In this class, you will learn about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, and you will learn the skills and strategies you need to take the test. You will do practice exercises to help you with all parts of the test, and you will learn grammar points that are important for the test. You may only take this class if you score a 70 or higher on the placement test. There is a textbook for this class, and you will be given homework after every class meeting.

 

GRAMMAR

In these classes, you will review and continue to work on the grammar topics you have already studied, and you will learn new grammar topics and sentence structures. You will do many different kinds of speaking and writing exercises and activities to help you to practice all of the topics. Your teacher will correct your grammar mistakes. There is a textbook for these classes, and you will be given homework after most class meetings.

 

CONVERSATION

In these classes, you will practice speaking with your classmates and the teacher about many different topics, and sometimes you will be asked to suggest a topic. You will also learn new vocabulary, and work on correct pronunciation. Your teacher will correct both your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. There is usually not a textbook for these classes, and you will sometimes be given homework after class meetings. Once during the semester, you will give a presentation to your classmates and the students in other conversation classes.

 

IDIOMS

In these classes, you will learn what idioms are and how to recognize them, and you will learn to understand and use idioms correctly when you speak and write. You will do many different kinds of exercises and activities to help you to practice and you will also work on correct pronunciation and grammar for all the idioms you learn. There is a textbook for these classes, and you will often be given homework after class meetings.

 

LISTENING & DISCUSSION

In these classes, you will practice listening with different kinds of materials about many different topics. You will learn to understand the situation, and to listen for important ideas and details. You will also learn to think about and discuss what you hear, and you will practice speaking with your classmates and your teacher. You will also learn new vocabulary, and work on correct pronunciation. Your teacher will correct both your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. There is usually a textbook for these classes, and you will sometimes be given homework after class meetings.

 

WRITING

In these classes, you will practice writing by learning about many different topics, such as grammar, paragraph structure/organization, punctuation, and spelling. You will practice writing different types of texts, and sometimes you will share them with your classmates. Your teacher will correct mistakes relating to all the topics you will learn. There is a textbook for these classes, and you will often be given homework after class meetings.

 

READING

In these classes, you will practice reading with different kinds of materials about many different topics. You will learn to understand the situation, important ideas and details. You will also learn new vocabulary, and you will study parts of words and different word forms that will help your reading. You will practice to read quickly to find information. You will do exercises and discuss what you read with your classmates and your teacher. There is a textbook for these classes, and you will often be given homework after class meetings.

 

CULTURAL COURSES

 

AMERICAN CUISINE

Learn the Art of American Food/Cuisine with chef Mann. This course is designed to understand and be able to prepare great and traditional American food. The class will meet once a week for four weeks. We will cover great Southern Comfort meals, Cajun/Creole, Classic BBQ, New York/Chicago style pizza and some classic family fun recipes.