Upstate International

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Idiomatic American Conversation covers eight of the most prominent topics that can typically arise when talking with American friends, colleagues, guests, or networkers.

Based on a cultural linguistics model, this course crystallizes those elements of American English that are rooted in the history, culture, and ethos of the United States. These elements are often captured by the idiomatic expressions unique to American English.

By the end of this course, ESL students already fluent in English will deepen their vocabulary and vastly expand their ability to “think and speak American.” This will help them perform well in any conversational setting, including knowing how to inject humor, avoid pitfalls, and truly make American English their “other first” language.

Level C2: You are currently able to: 

Understand almost everything read or heard easily. 

Summarize information from many sources into a detailed presentation.

Express yourself using precise meaning in complex situations.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen

ABSENCE POLICY

Please send instructor a text message when you must miss class.