TOEFL PREPARATION

Prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). You will practice various test questions, analyze each section of the test and learn test-taking strategies to improve your scores. You must pass a prequalifying TOEFL test with a score of 480 or higher to take this course.

 

$499, 44 hours, 4.4 CEUs

11 Sat, Sept. 19 – Dec. 5

(no class 11/28)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#TP91909

 

IMPROVING YOUR CONVERSATION SKILLS

Learn to communicate more effectively in personal and professional settings. You will enhance your listening skills through in-class discussions and small group exercises. The course gives you the tools to increase your interpersonal communication skills in a variety of contexts—from knowing how to conduct yourself on job interviews to expressing yourself professionally and communicating better with co-workers. You must be fluent in English to benefit from this course.

 

$239, 20 hours, 2.0 CEUs

8 Sat, Oct. 3 – Nov. 21

9 – 11:30 a.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#ICS100309

 

 

GRAMMAR FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS

Learn the fundamentals of English grammar through a skills-development approach. Review problem areas, including the use of phrasal verbs, tenses, idioms and prepositions. Oral and written exercises will help you to feel more confident and fluent in using English. You will have pportunities to discuss specific grammar issues.

 

$239, 20 hours, 2.0 CEUs

8 Sat, Oct. 3 – Nov. 21

1 – 3:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#GNN100309

 

 

ACCENT REDUCTION

If you are a non-native speaker of English with a good command of the language, this course will help you improve both your pronunciation and fluency. Gain greater proficiency in the sounds and the rhythm of American English speech. Included are: an intensive study of phonetics and audio recording sessions. Class size is limited to 12.

 

$329, 30 hours, 3.0 CEUs

10 Sat, Sept. 19 – Nov. 21

9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#AR91909

 

 

PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKING PROFESSIONALS

Would you like to improve your speaking skills and overall clarity when you are speaking in public? This course is designed just for you.

• Learn techniques for making more engaging presentations
• Identify pitfalls of non-native speakers when making presentations
• Learn strategies for preparing and practicing for presentations

You will be introduced to aspects of effective presentations and put together practice presentations using Powerpoint. At the final session, you will make a brief presentation and get feedback from your peers and the instructor.

 

PREREQUISITE: KNOWLEDGE OF POWERPOINT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS.

 

$209, 15 hours, 1.5 CEUs

6 Thurs, Sept. 24 – Oct. 29

7 – 9:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#PSN92409

 

 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED)

Saturday Program

Take this program if you are a non-native speaker of English and wish to acquire a good command of English to improve your professional as well as your personal life.

 

The program includes:

• grammar, reading and writing comprehension, vocabulary, listening and speaking
• individualized attention
• extensive practice in reality-based conversations
• consultation with instructors
• weekly assessments
• practice of skills learned in the classroom
• interviewing people, and workbook and writing tasks

PREREQUISITE at least intermediate-level proficiency in oral and written English.

$499, 48 hours, 4.8 CEUs

12 Sat, Sept. 12 – Dec. 5

(no class 11/28)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#ESL –S91209

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE)

Evening Program

If you want to improve your English skills, but have a work schedule that does not allow you to study fulltime, this program is the solution for you. Attend classes three evenings each week and study grammar, writing, vocabulary building and reading comprehension. This is a multi-level program in which you will improve your listening and speaking skills through extensive conversation practice.

$595, 62 hours, 6.2 CEUs

10 Tues, 10 Wed & 11 Thurs, Sept. 17 – Dec. 3

(no class 11/11 & 11/26)
7 – 9 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#ESL-E91709

 

BUSINESS ENGLISH

If you are currently working in a business environment, this course can help you communicate more accurately and effectively. Intended for intermediate to advanced non-native speakers of English, the course focuses on good professional writing skills; correct English grammar usage; and improved pronunciation and vocabulary in meetings and discussions. Instruction is interactive and dynamic and involves group work and audiovisual aids.

$369, 30 hours, 3.0 CEUs

12 Tues, Sept. 15 – Dec. 1

6:30 – 9 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#BE91509

Contact Carol Mullings about custom-designed training for your employees. 1-800-228-5845 cmulling@fau.edu

FOR THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CLICK HERE

 

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