ESL 070 - Communication Skills

Institution:

Black Hawk College

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Description:

This course is intended for students who want to improve their pronunciation and to increase knowledge of the conventions of communication in English. Students will study individual vowel and consonant sounds as well as the stress and intonation patterns of English. Students will learn how individual sounds become altered in the stream of speech. In addition, students will learn how to open, control, and close conversations. They will learn how to thank, express anger, give compliments, etc., and to participate effectively in daily conversation. Students will practice their newly acquired skills while exploring the community. This class will benefit most those students with a strong commitment to work constantly to improve their pronunciation. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bhc.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 796-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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