Through both whole class, small group and individual sessions, student pronunciation is diagnosed. Through class activities, audio tape and CD-ROM assignments, students work on individual assignments to improve their pronunciation. In this class, movies provide a focal point for examination and discussion of American society and behaviors. The idiomatic language used in movies gives students a rich source for vocabulary and language development. This class focuses on the language and communication styles used in business and office settings.
Students learn appropriate vocabulary and practice it in informal and formal situations.
They develop oral and written negotiating and interviewing skills and use computers to produce professional quality presentations. In this class, students will learn about the history and conventions of theatre in America, read and discuss plays in English, use computers and technology to enhance learning. This course focuses on the legendary Old West. True-life accounts, stories, poetry, songs, art, and field trips will introduce students to the exploration of the Western Frontier, pioneer life, American Indians, lawmen, outlaws, and the real American cowboy. In this class, students will explore parts of the American culture that are often ignored.