English as a Second Language 125 - Tech Of Oral Comm
Spring
2017
02
3.00
Margaret Allard
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
15996
Develops oral communication skills of advanced ESL students for academic formal presentations and informal discussion. Builds confidence and improves intelligibility through focus on English sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation. Provides guidance and feedback for the attainment of an expert level of second language speaking and listening proficiency.
ESL 125 is for undergraduate and graduate non-native speakers of English who are international or domestic students. Students improve their English pronunciation so that their speech delivery becomes more comprehensible. in university and professional settings. Focus is on instruction and applied practice in the classroom, and individual attention during office conferences.