Advanced English for Professionals
Course description
This class is designed
for International professionals. The specially planned schedule of one evening per week and the business oriented curriculum are both tailored to meet the needs of people who are working and living in the Silicon Valley. The level is considered advanced, because the students are past their educational stage and are usually employed in their fields. Nevertheless, students are encouraged to ask questions about English topics at any level. Many of the most problematic recurring issues of grammar and spelling will be addressed.
Advanced vocabulary
Idioms and Collocations
Industry Jargon
Business topics
Linguistic topics
Conversational topics
Course objectives
Gain experience, acquire accuracy, and develop confidence, in depicting information and presenting ideas in formal and casual business settings.
Instructor: Lizz Caplan, Ph.D.
Professor Caplan is a native speaker of English with a doctorate in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida. She has specialized in ESL for professionals, focusing on conversation, writing, research reporting, and presentation skills.