Intermediate Core Fluency A

Catalog description

This course is an intermediate level (CEFR B1 to B1+) listening and speaking course for English learners. The learning outcomes for listening focus on the comprehension of simple and extended stretches of general and academic discourse with an emphasis on academic listening skills such as extracting the important information from presentations and lectures delivered at natural speed; effective notetaking; and extracting the meaning of academic vocabulary in context. The learning outcomes for speaking target basic academic language functions (e.g., describing, explaining); contributing to classroom discussions; and production of English pronunciation patterns (e.g., stress, rhythm) – all of which culminate in the production of formal presentations on academic topics. The course meets three (3) clock hours per week.