Course
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Conversation and Fluency
Name
COM-3711Z3
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 55 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
291054 Western Wake Campus 05/23/2024 07/25/2024 P. Minore $77.00 8/20
294138 Beltline Education Center 08/06/2024 09/24/2024 M. Brown $77.00 20/20
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who would like to improve their ability to participate effectively in social and professional discourse.
Description
Find the tools and techniques you need to participate with confidence in English conversation across a variety of real-life scenarios. Through immersive activities, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the fluency, vocabulary, and cultural awareness necessary to communicate in a wide variety of situations. Lessons focus on topics such as idiomatic expressions, expressing opinions, interacting in culturally appropriate ways, giving advice, and the use of humor. Are you looking for a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere to practice English conversation? This is the place!
Course Objectives
  1. demonstrate an understanding of oral communication skills as evidenced by participation in discussion activities.
  2. make use of knowledge of US American culture and customs as they pertain to oral communication.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Stating and comprehending biographical and family Information; stating plans for the future.
  2. Describing one's current or future job; making cultural comparisons between native country and the US.
  3. Discussing current events; polite disagreement.
  4. Seeking out/giving advice; avoiding commitments; sympathizing with the problems of others.
  5. Describing personal accomplishments; paraphrasing.
  6. Taking and defending a stand on a current issue.
  7. Comparing/contrasting humor in native country with humor in the US; identifying sarcasm and exaggeration.
  8. Student presentations and feedback.
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
2.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Textbook subject to change. Please click on DETAILS above to see the most up-to-date textbook requirement.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 80% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
None
Intended Audience
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who would like to improve their ability to participate effectively in social and professional discourse.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation for Non-Native English Speakers Part 2 - SEF-3001BQ2
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation for Non-Native English Speakers Part 1 - SEF-3001BR2
  • Beyond the Basics: Pronunciation Part 3 - SEF-3001HG2
  • Beyond the Basics: Advanced Grammar for Non-Native English Speakers - COM-3711F2
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
cce@waketech.edu
919-532-5700