This 2-Part intensive English class is designed to help international students improve communication skills needed for coursework, presentations, and conversations in English. The class will focus on learning the sounds, stresses and intonations of English pronunciation (Part 1) as well as commonly used American Idioms (Part 2). All international students (undergraduate and graduate), post docs and visiting scholars are welcome!

“Effective Communication for Success” has been a well-attended English class for the past 7 years with an enrollment of about 60-80 students and 10-12 English teachers. Each student will have many opportunities to practice speaking English and receive helpful feedback & tips to improve their skills in a small group setting.

This class is sponsored by IGSM (International Graduate Student Ministry, www.igsmonline.org), a UC Berkeley campus student group.

Below are additional class details.

8/14/11(Sunday) English Class #1  (Perfecting English Pronunciation I)
8/21/11 (Sunday) English Class #2  (Perfecting English Pronunciation II)
8/28/11 (Sunday) English Class #3  (Perfecting English Pronunciation  III)
9/4/11 (Sunday) English Class #4  (All American Idioms I)
9/11/11 (Sunday) English Class #5  (All American Idioms II)
9/18/11 (Sunday) English Class #6  (All American Idioms III)

Fee: A nominal fee of $20 will be collected to cover the printing costs for the course material and also for refreshments.

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Yu at  carolyn.yu@igsmonline.org.

Click here to sign up (you will be redirected to the IGSM website). Look forward to seeing you there!