english electives
Elective English Language Courses
Excel’s elective courses are all 3 hours per week of classroom instruction and 12 hours per 4-week session. Students can choose from four courses designed to increase fluency and proficiency.
Pronunciation and Conversation Course
Excel’s Pronunciation and Conversation Course has three distinct levels designed to help Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students to speak more clearly, confidently, and accurately. Each level has three 4-week sections. The course covers important topics from all aspects of pronunciation – sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation. Activities will give students opportunities to improve their pronunciation and communication skills in context.
Idioms, Expressions, and Fluency Course
This conversationally-oriented course helps students encounter high-frequency American English idioms and expressions. The course has three distinct levels to accommodate Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Each level consists of three 4-week sections. The course is designed to help students improve listening and speaking skills and develop effective communication in English.
Ted Talks Course
The Ted Talks course develops essential knowledge and skills for learners to succeed in today’s global society. This course teaches core academic language skills and incorporates current and relevant themes and skills such as global awareness, information literacy, and critical thinking. This three-month course is for students with advanced level proficiency.
English Electives Calendars
2019 English Electives Calendar
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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1 | January 7 | January 31 |
2 | February 4 | February 28 |
3 | March 4 | April 4 |
4 | April 8 | May 2 |
5 | May 6 | May 30 |
6 | June 3 | June 27 |
7 | July 8 | August 1 |
8 | August 5 | August 29 |
9 | September 3 | September 26 |
10 | September 30 | October 24 |
11 | October 28 | November 21 |
12 | November 25 | December 19 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 11-15
Summer Break – July 1-4
Winter Break – Dec. 22-Jan. 2
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 27
Labor Day – Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 28
2020 English Electives Calendar
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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1 | January 6 | January 30 |
2 | February 3 | February 27 |
3 | March 2 | April 2 |
4 | April 6 | April 30 |
5 | May 4 | May 28 |
6 | June 1 | June 25 |
7 | July 6 | July 30 |
8 | August 3 | August 27 |
9 | August 31 | September 24 |
10 | September 28 | October 22 |
11 | October 26 | November 19 |
12 | November 23 | December 17 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 16-20
Summer Break – June 29-July 3
Winter Break – Dec. 21-Jan 1
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 25
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – Sept. 7
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26
Class Days | Class Times |
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Monday & Wednesday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
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Tuesday & Thursday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
Fees & Tuition
Class Days | Class Times | # of Hours / Week | Application Fee | Tuition for International / Non-Residents | Tuition for Residents | Books |
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Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs | 2pm-3:30pm | 3 | $0 | One elective course is included in tuition | $100 | $50-65 |