Communication Skills

If your goal is to quickly improve oral communication, listening comprehension, and knowledge of American culture, ESI's Communications Skills course is ideal for you.

Features of ESI’s Communication Skills Course

• Acquire functional language appropriate to specific situations (social and practical everyday activities)
• Improve pronunciation, intonation, and listening comprehension, including comprehension of reduced American speech
• Build vocabulary and knowledge of idioms and slang
• Experience cross-cultural contact assignments, observations, and projects that facilitate awareness of American culture
• Participate in fluency practice for real-world situations
• Refine grammatical structures important for oral communication

LEVELS: Elementary to Advanced

CLASS SIZE: Average of 14 students

CLASS HOURS: 18 class hours per week

Sample Class Schedule

Participate in classes focused on the rhythm of English pronunciation, American idioms, slang, and use of grammar in context. Class activities include contact assignments and interviews with native speakers as well as oral presentations that will increase your confidence. Afternoon elective classes are included in the course: English for Business, Listening and Pronunciation, English through Film, or TOEFL Preparation. Additional after class activities provide an opportunity for improving flunency in a fun and relaxed way.