These classes are a good size and the teachers are friendly. I think this kind of informal environment makes it easier to learn. Guided by instructors and augmented by live as well as audio and video materials, students discuss and debate timely issues, make presentations, conduct interviews and surveys with native speakers, and carry out role-playing activities. Activities and assignments are designed to improve spoken English, listening skills, and understanding and usage of idiomatic expression. Students develop critical thinking skills while improving their ability to communicate in English.
Students learn about the cultures within the United States as well as each other's cultures.
I like my listening and speaking class most. We talk about issues in American society. Sometimes we discover that people from all over the world have the same problems and concerns. In this integrated skills class, students read and discuss texts on high-interest and current topics. The readings expose students to various genres of writing.