CLASSES BEGIN: Monday, June 22nd and end Friday, August 14th, 2009, except as noted.
No classes will be held on Friday, July 3rd – Independence Day Holiday.
Classes are open to Stanford students, post-doctoral scholars, and their family members.
Please be on time. Bring a notebook and pen. Please arrange childcare for babies.
To attend, simply go to a class at the indicated starting time; advance registration is not required.
There is no tuition charge. Students may take more than one class. Any questions- call Mary Ann Saunders at 854-2840.
Beginning students should contact Adult Education programs. These classes are also free of charge.
For Adult Education information, call 329-3752 in Palo Alto (includes Escondido Village); in Menlo Park, Redwood City or Atherton, call Sequoia Adult Ed at 306-8866; in Mountain View, call 940-1333
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MONDAYS:

I. PRACTICE WITH AMERICAN IDIOMS– presentation and practice of common idioms; Reading, writing, pronunciation skills and discussion compose the class activities. Remember, using idioms is essential to advance your English proficiency.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – MEG MORRIS

II. CURRENT EVENTS AND CALIFORNIA TRAVEL – short readings in class on current hot topics plus where and how to enjoy California recreation. Emphasis will be on Northern California, but the entire state will be covered. In formation will be read out loud by students with help on pronunciation.
10:40 AM - 12:15 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – BOB JONES

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TUESDAYS:

III. INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN CULTURE – examine aspects of the culture– group behavior and social customs– through the topics of business, education, government, leisure and religion.
***Class held from June 23 through July 28.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – MARY PAT GASPICH

IV. LIVING LIKE A LOCAL – learn where the locals buy from farmers direct, watch live music, go camping, take their kids for a day’s outing, and more! Three classes will be devoted to a different type of restaurant including a field trip to lunch. Everyone will pay his/her cost for food.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – LORI REESER

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WEDNESDAYS:

V. BAY AREA SITES AND BEYOND – this is an informative class about where to picnic, hike, and sightsee in the Bay Area and out of California. Students will research their areas of interest and practice their presentation skills in this friendly environment.
***No class on July 12th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – HENRY LUM

VI. COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES – discuss differences in national cultures to better understand how these differences influence everyday communication.
12:45 PM - 2:30 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – LEON FISHER

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THURSDAYS:

VII. INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN SHORT STORY – improve your vocabulary and word usage by reading stories taught in U.S. schools. Classroom discussions will improve your speaking skills. A small materials fee will be collected in class.
9:30 AM - 11:30 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – LORI REESER

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FRIDAYS:

No classes scheduled

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