E-mail is provided. Students learn how to write effectively and persuasively through a variety of academic writing assignments which include formulating and supporting a thesis. Students strengthen their reading and writing skills by reading adapted and authentic texts and reacting to them in a variety of written forms, including short essays, reports, and summaries. Students receive instruction on English word processing programs and on the use of the Internet as a research tool. E-mail is provided.
Students read, react to, and discuss a variety of advanced level fiction and non-fiction texts.
Academic writing tasks are featured, with special attention given to each student's specific areas of need as they relate to structure and language usage. Students practice formulating and supporting a thesis and learn to express and defend opinions effectively. Students receive instruction on English word processing programs and on the use of the Internet as a research tool. E-mail is provided. Exercises improve knowledge of English vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar concepts, and improve written expression and reading and listening comprehension.