English

SPOKEN ENGLISH PROGRAMS

Many people have found that “classroom English” is very different from “conversational English” – they have trouble speaking even after years of study. We will help you learn how to communicate clearly outside of the classroom with our small, friendly and informal classes.

SPEAKING CLASSES INCLUDE:

Conversation
Vocabulary Expansion
Listening Skills
Idioms in English
Pronunciation
Levels of Formality
Cultural Information
Grammar Rules (for lower level classes)
Field trips
Access to special events!

Our teachers are interested in different cultures, and students come from all over the world. This makes our classes a great place to meet people from other countries and learn about American culture. Students can participate in field trips, extra-curricular activities and have opportunities to meet with conversation partners. They are also eligible to attend International House film and concert events and trips for free or at discounted rates.

Final class offerings each term are contingent on student interest and enrollment.

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Summer 2012
Monday, June 4 – Tuesday, July 31

Registration (In Person Only)
Tuesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 31
10:00am – 1:00pm

Levels

We offer advanced beginning through advanced level classes only. Some previous experience studying English is required. You must register in person so that we can determine your English proficiency. If you cannot register during one of the times given above, call 215.895.6592

Summer classes meet from 10am – 12pm Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday. Meeting days may depend upon your level.

Tutoring

Individual writing tutoring may be available for students already enrolled in a speaking classes.
Writing tutoring offered for one hour between 1pm and 4pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you have any questions, please call 215.895.6592 or email languages@ihphilly.org

$10 of the tuition is non-refundable. The remainder of tuition is refundable during the first week of classes only. Requests to drop a class or leave the program must be made within the first week of starting classes.

IHP residents and members, family members of students and those taking more than one class receive an additional $30 discount to all Language Program Classes.

You must be signed up for at least 5 weeks of classes to be eligible for tutoring.

Textbooks are not included in the price, but can be purchased at the Penn Book Center at 34th and Sansom Streets.