Intermediate Level English Classes
Grammar 2A
Students are taught verb tenses, asking questions, and the expression of advice, permission, and necessity within the framework of real communication which uses students' life experiences as context to stimulate the authentic expression of ideas in controlled discussions. Students are evaluated through regular testing.
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Grammar 2B
This class teaches complex sentence construction, including adjective, noun, and adverb clauses. The passive voice, phrasal verbs, and article usage are also covered. Students practice sentence formation through interactive speaking exercises and listening and writing. Students take regular chapter tests to determine their mastery of the material.
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Listening & Speaking 2A
By watching videos of characters interacting in authentic settings within American cities, students learn speech patterns and pronunciation while simultaneously absorbing new vocabulary as they re-enact parts of the conversations and then develop their own conversations.
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Listening & Speaking 2B
Students listen to interviews of various people and must answer comprehension questions. Students engage in controlled discussions about the content of the interviews.
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Reading & Writing 2A
Practical activities aid students to write great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. The use of writing samples in various rhetorical styles, including description, analysis, argumentation, and comparison provides a firm academic grounding for college-level writing.
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Reading & Writing 2B
A variety of genres including literature and lectures challenges students intellectually and enhances skills such as organizing, inferencing, and note-taking. Writing assignments includeTV commercials, business letters, descriptive essays, interview questions, and opinion essays.
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