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Providing outstanding language and
cultural enrichment services through a comprehensive program of
classroom and individual instruction.
Our program was established to assist persons for whom English is a
second language. The goals of the program are to increase English
language fluency and individual confidence in listening, speaking and
writing. We seek to provide the highest quality and broadest range of
English instruction as well as counseling and cultural information
pertinent to the students' understanding of and adjustment to life in
the U.S. We provide an atmosphere conducive to learning; we also
facilitate the progress of students towards achievement of their
individual goals and development of their latent potential.
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Course
Dates:
Advanced Pronunciation
Focusing on the consonant and vowel sounds as well as the
intonations, rhythm and stress patterns of the English language.
Wednesdays - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
September 23 - December 2, 2009
(no class on November 25, 2009)
Business Communication
Focusing on communication skills directly related to business situations as well as presentation skills.
To be offered in the Spring 2010 semester. Dates and time to be announced. |
Location: Villanova University
Main Campus -
Connelly Center
International Student Office
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Directions |
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About the Program
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Program Goals: |
Who
Should Attend: |
Our program strives to:
- develop and maintain confidence in the English language
- prepare the ESL student to study in an academic setting
where American English is the language of communication
- provide the ESL student with an orientation to the
cultural and social environment of the U.S.A.
- enrich the Business English skills of the non-native
speaker
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Persons interested in improving:
- English language fluency in a range of situations from
informal conversations to formal lectures and presentations
- communication skills in daily life with English speakers
in work and school settings
- academic and professional writing
- job and academic potential through increased confidence
in their listening, speaking and writing
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How You Can Benefit: |
Upon completion, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of the English language
- Reduce communication problems with co-workers or in
daily interactions
- Increase presentation and/or speaking skills
- Master English grammar
- Increase vocabulary skills
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Instructor
The program is taught by Debra K. Kwiterovich-Hoover, a specialist in English
as a Second Language education with a Master's Degree in teaching ESL from West
Chester University. Ms. Kwiterovich-Hoover has been with Villanova University,
International Student Office since 1990, and among her many duties she is
committed to educating non-native speakers in a sensitive and competent manner.
Additional & Specially-Tailored Courses
Business Communication and other ESL classes are available upon request and
can be arranged at individual work sites. Please contact James Kane at
610-519-4302 for more information.
Course Fees, Registration, Billing/Payment and Cancellation Policy
Fees:
The course fee is $450.00
Registration:
Registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail, or you may
Register Here
Billing:
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and
make secured payments electronically. You can also print official
invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation
and VU ID #, you may log onto V-Bill at
www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st, 10th and 20th of every month.
Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.
Payment:
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement
applies to all students, including those who register too late to
receive a bill. Please TERMS of BILLING on registration page.
To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited.
For further information call 610-519-4310.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of
Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once
the class begins.
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