This Autumn, we are hosting the following free weekly activities for a fun way to practice your English at UChicago: Conversation Hour Board Game Group Reading Group All will be held remotely over Zoom. To accommodate as many time zones as possible, we are asking that anyone who is interested in participating in an activity […]
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“My favorite part about teaching Spoken Communication: General American Pronunciation is the opportunity to expand students’ understanding of the particular rhythm and sounds of the English language. Apart from the words we speak, there are many non-verbal characteristics that give English its unique sound. In this course, students will define and explore these characteristics, heighten […]
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“Whether it is with coworkers or managers, every time we speak in the workplace, we balance being serious and wanting to make an emotional connection with the people we are speaking with. Expressing that balance is probably the most difficult thing that we do and we do it every time we have a conversation. I […]
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“Spoken Communication: Academic Presentations is such a fun class for me! It is always exciting to see students start at one level and end at a higher level in both presentation skills and confidence. I love challenging students on what they think makes for an interesting and engaging presentation. Overall though, I hope students will […]
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📣Attention: all UChicago students, postdocs, non-degree visitors, staff, faculty and other affiliates who speak English as an additional language: Registration for the ELI’s autumn courses begins today (Sept 21) and ends Fri, Oct 2. All courses will be remote in Autumn. We are offering the following Spoken Communication courses: ✅ Fluency Building ✅ General American […]
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