Classes are open to Stanford students, post-doctoral scholars, and their family members.
Classes meet once a week and are informal. PLEASE BE ON TIME. 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

MONDAYS:

I. PRACTICAL ENGLISH FOR DAILY LIVING – shopping, eating out, phone calls, etc.
9:00 – 10:30 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – GINA DAVIES

II. CALIFORNIA TRAVEL AND BEYOND – discover and discuss travel opportunities in the Bay Area, around California and wonderful places beyond. Student input is encouraged.
10:40 – 12:10 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – BOB JONES

III. CONVERSATION SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING – gain confidence in expressing feelings, needs, and ideas.
1:30 – 3:00 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – STEFFI BUCH

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TUESDAYS:

IV. AMERICAN LIFE AND HUMOR – through the use of cartoons, jokes, and films, discuss the nature of American humor and, through student participation, compare it to humor in your country.
9:00 – 10:30 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – TOM & STEFFI BUCH

V. AMERICAN IDIOMS AND ISSUES – presentation and practice of common idioms; reading, writing, pronunciation skills and discussion compose the class activities.
10:40 AM– 12:10 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – MARY ANN SAUNDERS

VI. AMERICAN CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS – a survey of American culture and traditions.
1:30 - 3:00 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – KAREN SORTINO

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WEDNESDAYS:

VII. WRITING CLEAR ENGLISH - an opportunity to improve your English writing skills. This class will include short homework assignments.
1:30- 3:00 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – NAN PRINCE

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THURSDAYS:

VIII. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT & ACCENT REDUCTION – assistance in improving vocabulary and making yourself understood. Each class builds on the preceding one.
9:00 – 10:30 AM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – ELIZABETH PROCTOR

IX. MEDIA AND THE U.S. CULTURE – learn through readings and discussions how media: print, TV and radio, affect the U.S. culture.
10:40 AM– 12:10 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – MARY PAT GASPICH

X. INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN SHORT STORY - read stories taught in U.S. schools; improve your vocabulary & discussion skills. A small materials fee will be collected in class.
1:30- 3:30 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – LORI REESER

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FRIDAYS:

XI. COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES – discuss differences in national cultures to better understand how these differences influence everyday communication.
11:00 AM- 12:30 PM – ENGLISH CLASSROOM – LEON FISHER

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