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50 Fall 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Vocabulary and Spelling 5 & 6 Can you easily and accurately use words from the Academic Word List (AWL)in your writing and speaking? In this class, students will briefly review the spelling rules associated with difficult phonemes in AWL words, before moving on to learning about how syllables affect how we spell and say academic vocabulary, spelling suffixes correctly to expand personal word banks and improving listening comprehen- sion and pronunciation. $280. Course#YE-808. Mon, Wed 9:20am-11:35am, Sep 9-Dec 4 Reading and Vocabulary 5A Read interesting articles and books to improve reading, speaking, and writing skills while learning new vocabulary! Activities will include lots of discussion and interaction. is academic and interesting class will increase reading speed and improve reading comprehension. is class is perfect for students who are preparing for college study or want a more demanding class. $280. Course#YE-804. Mon, Wed 12:30pm-2:45pm, Sep 4-Dec 4 Writing and Grammar 5A Advanced students, don't miss this chance to improve aca- demic writing skills. If you are planning to attend a college or university in the U.S. or take the TOEFL, this class will help you develop the writing skills to be successful. Focus on organization, editing, and developing well-written essays and address ESL problems with vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. $280. Mon, Wed 9:20am-11:35am, Sep 4-Dec 4 Grammar 5A Learn the grammar rules appropriate for this level and prac- tice them in writing and speaking! $280. Course#YE-821. Tue, Thu 9:20am-11:30am, Sep 3-Dec 5 Advanced TOEFL Preparation (Level 6) is course is designed to help students develop the ad- vanced grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required on the iBT version of the TOEFL. Work with lab soware and online programs. $300. Course#YE-908. Mon, Wed 12:30pm-2:45pm, Sep 4-Dec 4 Tue, Thu 7pm-9:20pm, Sep 10-Dec 5 English for College Math (Level 4+) See course description on page 49. $210. Course#YE-795. Thu 3pm-5pm, Oct 3-Dec 5 Computer Skills for Academic Success NEW! (Level 3+) See course description on page 47. $210. Course#YE-625. Wed 3pm-4:30pm, Sep 4-Dec 4 English for Citizenship (Level 3+) See course description on page 47. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration. Sat 9:30am-12pm, Sep 21-Nov 23 For a list of English for Careers classes, see pages 45-46. ere are more Level 5 & 6 classes in the "Professional English" and "Online sections on pages ?-?. Continuing Education Professional English Certificate Classes Earn a Professional English certificate by completing at least three professional English classes within 18 months. Build your written and oral communication competencies while gaining valuable knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace. Note that these are Continuing Education noncredit certificates. Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation *Professional English Certificate* (Level 4+) Practice pronunciation in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! Your HCC ELC instructor will guide you through six, detailed video lessons, with exercises to practice on your own. Videotape yourself with easy-to-use technology, and your instructor will respond privately to you with feedback and suggestions. A webcam with a mi- crophone is required! $280. Course#YE-745. Sep 30(Mon)-Nov 8(Fri), Online Advanced Pronunciation Training *Professional English Certificate* (Level 5+) Reduce your foreign accent and learn to pronounce Eng- lish in a way that will make others understand you better! You will receive classroom instruction using the newest approaches and laboratory programs. On four class days, special individual sessions will be held instead of the regu- lar class. During these sessions, you will work with trained pronunciation professionals who will help build your speech profile and give you specific errors to eliminate. is is a perfect class for business professionals, academic instruc- tors, or students wishing to improve speaking for business or academic purposes. $350. Course#YE-813. Mon, Wed 7pm-9:30pm, Sep 16-Nov 25 Business Idioms *Professional English Certificate* (Level 5+) Idioms are everywhere in the American workplace. If you do not use these commonly spoken phrases, you may sound formal and stiff to colleagues and clients. In this interactive class, you will "roll up your sleeves" and learn how to use the most common idioms and respond confidently when you hear them in conversation or see them in writing. $280. Course#YE-865. Sep 30(Mon)-Nov 15(Fri), Online English as a Second Language There are more Level 5 & 6 classes in the Professional English and Online sections on page 50-51.