Plus-50 Lifelong Learning

Wake Tech offers courses designed especially for adults age 50 or older that can help you discover a new career, improve your job search skills, plan for retirement or explore personal interests. The Plus-50 program has courses that range from such as yoga to dance to Spanish to scrapbooking.

In addition to courses offered at various Wake Tech campuses and sites, we offer programs at senior centers, community and recreation sites throughout Wake County. If you take a course at a location other than a Wake Tech campus, you must register for the course at that specific location.

Partner sites and senior centers

Community/Senior Center
Phone
Location
Apex Community Center
919-249-3402
53 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
Cary Senior Center
919-469-4061
120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, NC 27513
Eastern Wake Senior Center
919-365-4248
323 Lake Drive, Wendell, NC 27591
Garner Senior Center
919-779-0122
205 E. Garner Road, Garner, NC 27529
Northern Wake Senior Center
919-554-4111
235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

Become an entrepreneur

You may have dreamed of starting a business or turning hobbies or volunteer work into a money-making operation. Wake Tech's Small Business Center (SBC) and Entrepreneurship Initiatives programs have resources to help get you started. Talk with an SBC advisor in a free, confidential session any time questions arise.

Launch your business

Retired to rehired

Going back into the workforce can be daunting. You may wonder about your tech skills or generation gaps in the workplace – or you may be seeing a challenge you haven't identified yet. Wake Tech's Career Transitions Forum is a great place to start. The unique, weekly series of lectures and networking activities brings professionals together to share ideas and experience in a supportive environment. 

Career Transitions Forum

Course details and registration information

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Course
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Conversation and Fluency
Name
COM-3711Z3
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 7 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
277713 Western Wake Campus 07/17/2023 09/11/2023 P. Minore $77.00 13/20
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
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.
Description
Improve your fluency and accuracy in spoken English. Students will learn how to express themselves and interact with other people on a variety of topics, in a variety of settings. Instructors will use up-to-date instructional techniques including effective error correction.
Course Objectives
  1. demonstrate an understanding of oral communication skills as evidenced by participation in discussion activities.
  2. make use of knowledge of US American culture and customs as they pertain to oral communication.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Stating and comprehending biographical and family Information; stating plans for the future.
  2. Describing one's current or future job; making cultural comparisons between native country and the US.
  3. Discussing current events; polite disagreement.
  4. Seeking out/giving advice; avoiding commitments; sympathizing with the problems of others.
  5. Describing personal accomplishments; paraphrasing.
  6. Taking and defending a stand on a current issue.
  7. Comparing/contrasting humor in native country with humor in the US; identifying sarcasm and exaggeration.
  8. Student presentations and feedback.
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
2.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Textbook subject to change. Please click on DETAILS above to see the most up-to-date textbook requirement.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 80% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
None
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.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation for Non-Native English Speakers Part 2 - SEF-3001BQ2
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation for Non-Native English Speakers Part 1 - SEF-3001BR2
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation Part 3 - SEF-3001HG2
  • Beyond the Basics: Advanced Grammar for Non-Native English Speakers - COM-3711F2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
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