Summer 2014

Engl i s

h Ins t i tu te

Schedule of Classes

SUMMER 2014 SEMESTER SCHEDULE*

*Check the EI website for important dates and activity information: http://www.howardcc.edu/ei

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Make an appointment with an EI Advisor to register for classes or change your class schedule. New students will need to take the

placement test before registering for classes.

HOW TO PAY FOR CLASSES

Visit the Cashier’s Office in RCF 213 to pay for classes with credit card, check, money order, or cash. If you prefer a payment plan, go

to www.howardcc.edu/paymentplan. All summer registrations are subject to EI refund policy: Refund policy for new summer F1 students

Refund policy for returning F1 students and non-F1 students

Summer 1 day classes begin Monday, May 12

Summer 1 evening classes begin Tuesday, May 13

No classes - Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 26

Summer 1 day classes end Thursday, June 12

Summer 1 evening classes end Thursday, June 26

Summer 2 day classes begin Monday, June 30

Summer 2 evening classes begin Tuesday, July 1

No classes - 4th of July holiday Friday, July 4

Summer 2 day classes end Thursday, July 31

Summer 2 evening classes end Thursday, August 14

Cancellation before 1st class begins 100% refund of tuition and fees

Cancellation before 3rd class begins 100% tuition only

Cancellation before 6th class begins 50% tuition only

Cancellation after 6th class begins No refund

Cancellation before 1st class begins 100% refund of tuition and fees

Cancellation before 3rd class begins 100% tuition only

Cancellation after 3rd class begins No refund

English 1A (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm American Idioms and Vocabulary 1 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am English 2A (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm American Idioms and Vocabulary 2 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am English 3A (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Grammar For Writing 3 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly, such as “red in the face” and “easy as pie.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. For four weeks, concentrate on real, everyday spoken English in this high beginning class. You will develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.

Idioms are words or phrases that are used fre-quently but cannot be translated exactly, such as “fit as a fiddle” and “turn the tables on some-one.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronuncia-tion, spelling, reading, and writing activities. Practice speaking while participating in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings. You will develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. Improve your English skills by focusing on your writing and grammar! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, and grammar, all in one popular class. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational.

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Level 2: Beginning 2

Summer 1 Classes Day classes: May 12-June 12 | Night classes: May 13-June 26

Level 1: Beginning 1

Level 3: Intermediate 1

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American Idioms and Vocabulary 3 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am English 4A (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Grammar For Writing 3 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am American Idioms and Vocabulary 4 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am English 5A (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Grammar For Writing 5 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly, such as “go out on a limb” and “hit the ceiling.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. Practice speaking while participating in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings. Develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills in this high-intermediate class. Writing is critical to your future success! Learn paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. Idioms are words or phrases that are frequently used but cannot be translated exactly, such as “get cold feet” and “make time.” In this interac-tive class, you will learn commonly used vocab-ulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment. Lots of practice with dialogues, presentations, short conversa-tions, role-plays and some directed listening activities. Pronunciation tips included! Writing is critical to your future success! Learn essay writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive.

Level 4: Intermediate 2

Levels 5 and 6: Advanced 1 and 2

Summer 1 Classes Day classes: May 12-June 12 | Night classes: May 13-June 26

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American Idioms and Vocabulary 5 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am Professional Writing (3 credits) Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm *Business & Professional certificate*

Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly, such as “on the edge of your seat” and “in this neck of the woods.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronuncia-tion, spelling, reading, and writing activities.

This advanced-level ESL writing course will prepare professionals for business/professional writing. Work on various types of professional writing such as e-mail correspondence, conven-tions, memos, short reports, summaries, business letters, cover letters, and resumes. Vocabulary and grammar will be covered as well. Basic computer skills are required.

Continuing EI students:

Do you want to register for ENGL-085, ENGL-086, ENGL-087, or FYEX 100 in the summer?

If so, see an EI Advisor to discuss the course schedule.

Summer 1 Classes Day classes: May 12-June 12 | Night classes: May 13-June 26

Summer 2 Classes Day classes: June 30-July 31 | Night classes: July 1-August 14

Level 1: Beginning 1

English 1B

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Conversation 1B (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm

This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. A perfect class for beginning students.

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English 2

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Conversation 2B (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm

Writing and Grammar 2

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm

Writing Basics 2B

(3 credits)

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm

English 3

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Conversation 3B (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Writing and Grammar 3

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm

This intensive, comprehensive class for people with limited English skills fills every summer! You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. Language lab practice is included. Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. A perfect class for high-beginning students. Writing is critical to your future success! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabu-lary, and grammar. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational. This class is perfect if you want to improve your writing for your personal use, employment or academic studies (GED or college), or your job. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and educational. This intensive, comprehensive class is for intermediate level English learners. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. In this interactive class, you’ll have lots of practice with conversation, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn through repetition, dialogues, and class activities. Writing is critical to your future success! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational.

Level 2: Beginning 2

Level 3: Intermediate 1

Summer 2 Classes Day classes: June 30-July 31 | Night classes: July 1-August 14

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Writing Basics 3B

(3 credits)

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm English 4

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Conversation 4B (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Writing and Grammar 4 (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm Writing Basics 4B (3 credits) Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Online) 0 credits English 5

(3 credits)

Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:45am

Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm Conversation 5B (3 credits) Mon-Thu, 12:30-2:45pm

This class is perfect if you want to improve your writing for your personal use, employment or academic studies (GED or college), or your job. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and educational .

This intensive, comprehensive class is for upper-intermediate English learners. Study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.

This class is designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English! This is a fast-moving class with lots of conversation, pronuncia-tion practice, and use of new everyday expres-sions.

Writing is critical to your future success! Learn paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class. While working to im-prove your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. Writing is critical for your future success! Prepare for the GED, college studies, or the demands of your job. Learn short response writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. See description on page 8. This intensive, comprehensive class is for advanced-level English learners. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve. Speak more like a native speaker! This is one of our most popular classes. Learn practical yet more advanced spoken English expressions and structures in this intensive, advanced class. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role-plays, and discussions. This class also includes pronunciation tips!

Level 4: Intermediate 2

Summer 2 Classes Day classes: June 30-July 31 | Night classes: July 1-August 14

Levels 5 and 6: Advanced 1 and 2

www.howardcc.edu/ei Tel: (443) 518-1681

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Online) 0 credits

Practice pronunciation in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! Your HCC ELC instructor will guide you through six detailed vid-eo lessons, with exercises to practice on your own. Videotape yourself with easy-to-use tech-nology, and your instructor will respond privately to you with feedback and suggestions. A webcam with a microphone is required!

Summer 2 Classes Day classes: June 30-July 31 | Night classes: July 1-August 14