Course Offerings

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Conversation and Fluency

Find the tools and techniques you need to participate with confidence in English conversation across a variety of real-life scenarios. Through immersive activities, interactive discussions and practical exercises, students develop the fluency, vocabulary and cultural awareness necessary to communicate in a variety of situations. Lessons focus on topics such as idiomatic expressions, expressing opinions, interacting in culturally appropriate ways, giving advice and the use of humor. Are you looking for a fun, friendly and welcoming atmosphere to practice English conversation? This is the place!

Course Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of verbal communication skills as evidenced by participation in discussion activities

Make use of knowledge of American culture and customs as they pertain to verbal communication

Outline of Instruction

Stating and comprehending biographical and family Information; stating plans for the future

Describing one's current or future job; making cultural comparisons between an individual's native country and the U.S.

Discussing current events; polite disagreement

Seeking out/giving advice; avoiding commitments; sympathizing with the problems of others

Describing personal accomplishments; paraphrasing

Taking and defending a stand on a current issue

Comparing/contrasting humor in an individual's native country with humor in the U.S.; identifying sarcasm and exaggeration

Student presentations and feedback

Contact Hours

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbook is subject to change. Check the "Details" section to see the most up-to-date textbook requirement.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who would like to improve their ability to participate effectively in social and professional discourse.