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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 $250. Course#YE-476. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 2 $260. Course#YE-568. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 3 $260. Course#YE-689. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 4 $280. Course#YE-774. Idioms and Vocabulary for Conversation 5 $280. Course#YE-870. Mon-Thu 12:30pm-2:45pm May 18-Jun 18 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 writ - ing 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 in Action 2A $260. Writing in Action 3A $260. Writing in Action 4A $280. Mon-Thu 9:30am-11:45am May 18-Jun 18 Writing in Action 2A $260. Writing in Action 3A $260. Tue, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm May 19-Jul 2 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH CLASS Grammar for Business Professional English Certificate (Level 4+) This class will focus on grammar that is needed and used by business professionals. All of the grammar points are taught using actual business scenarios. Lessons will focus on both written and spoken language. $290. Course#YE-874. Tue, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm May 19-Jul 2 Is there some part of your English that is holding you back at work? Is the schedule for regular professional English classes incon- venient for you? One-on-one professional English tutoring is the answer for you! Tailor learning to your individual needs by working one-on-one with an experienced professional English teacher to address specific language problems, such as writing or pronunciation. Use your unique linguistic and cultural background, education, and work experience as tools to improve your English. Learn on a schedule that fits your busy life. Study at HCC or at your workplace. One-on-One Professional English Tutoring at HCC Improve your English to excel in your career For more information, visit howardcc.edu/professionalenglish, email ProfessionalEnglish@howardcc.edu, or call 443-518-1680. English Language Center Hickory Ridge building Room 200 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044