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SUMMER I CLASS SCHEDULE continued IDIOMS AND VOCABULARY FOR CONVERSATION CLASSES Idioms are words or phrases that cannot be translated exactly such as "go out on a limb" and "easy as pie." These phrases are used frequently in conversations between Americans, on TV, on the radio, and in newspapers, but they can be very confusing for English learners. In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your speaking skills. You will practice new vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and conversation activities. Content and complexity increase with each level. Book(s) are included in the course cost. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 1 $240. Course#YE-476. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 2 $240. Course#YE-568. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 3 $240. Course#YE-689. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 4 $260. Course#YE-774. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 5 $280. Course#YE-870. Mon-Thu 12:30pm-2:45pm May 13-Jun 13 WRITING CLASSES Writing is critical to your future success, but it is also one of the hardest English skills to master because it incorporates several different skill areas: grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and discourse. Fine-tune and improve your writing skills in this fun, interactive writing course. You will improve writing for your personal use, GED, college studies, or the demands of your job. Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar. Content and complexity increase with each level. Prior typing and computer skills are required, especially at level 3 and above. Book(s) are included in the course cost. Writing Basics 1 Free tuition; material fees collected during registration. Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 Writing in Action 2A $240. Writing in Action 3A $240. Writing in Action 4A $260. Mon-Thu 9:30am-11:45am May 13-Jun 13 Writing in Action 2A $240. Writing in Action 3A $240. Tue, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH AND ONLINE CLASSES How Americans Think: Surviving the Workplace Professional English Certificate (Level 4+, Hybrid) The purpose of this course is for advanced level ESL learners to examine cultural differences and their impact in the workplace. Students will gain an understanding of how Americans think and how this affects different aspects of the job such as communication, employee relationships, and teamwork. Students will also examine their own personal and cultural beliefs in relation to work and how this impacts their "survival" in the workplace. Finally, students will learn strategies for developing cultural intelligence and cultural competence. The students will utilize online videos, selected readings and research, activities, and discussions. $290. Course#YE-788. Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm May 14-Jun 25 (Hybrid) Professional Writing Professional English Certificate (Level 5+, Online) This online advanced-level ESL writing course will prepare professionals for business and professional writing. Work on various types of professional writing such as e-mail correspondence, conventions, memos, short reports, summaries, business letters, cover letters, and resumes. Vocabulary and grammar will be covered as well. Basic computer skills are required. $290. Course#YE-806. May 14-Jun 27 (Online) ESL Tutor Certification *NEW* (Level 6, Online) Learn about the challenges faced by adult English Language Learners (ELLs) and master strategies for making one-to-one instruction positive and effective. This hybrid training is ideal for tutors who want to work with adult ELLs in the US or abroad. Tutors will complete 6 hours of interactive online instruction followed by a 3-hour practicum with feedback. $200. Course#YE-901. May 13-Jun 13 (Online)