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English as a Second Language
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.

Register Course Dates

Business Communication
Focusing on communication skills directly related to business situations as well as presentation skills

Wednesdays - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
February 20, 2008- May 7, 2008
(no class on March 19 and April 2)

Advanced Pronunciation
Focusing on the consonant and vowel sounds as well as the intonations, rhythm and stress patterns of the English language.

To be offered in the Fall 2008 semester.  Dates and time to be announced.

Location

Villanova University - Main Campus
Connelly Center
International Student Office
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Directions

About the Program

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
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
     
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

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. Dr. 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 Mary Bustamante at 610-519-4302 for more information.

Course Fee

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 www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills are updated the 1st and 15th 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.