Speaking and Listening for English As a Second Language Students I

Catalog description

This course presents the basic elements of speaking and listening used in Standard American English. It is designed primarily for ESL students who wish to improve their clarity of speech and listening comprehension skills. Through speaking and listening exercises, students will practice the sounds, rhythm, intonation, and sentence patterns of the English language as well as classroom listening strategies. A language lab component is required. Placement is determined by testing and/or advisement. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree. OPEN ONLY Open only to non-native speakers of English and is not intended for beginners.