Welcome to ESL 725!

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ESL 725: Intermediate Conversation CRN# 73964

 Instructor: Amy Kayser

Contact information

Email Address: akayser@cuesta.edu

Phone Number: 805-272-0196

Online student help:  MW 3:30-4:45pm and by appointment on Zoom

Course Description

Welcome to ESL 725 Conversation class. This course will help you develop your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. You will improve your ability to communicate in social and work speaking environments. Class activities consist of role-plays, interviews, pronunciation and listening exercises. You can take this class at the same time as ESL 703 and 704.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of social conversations at the high beginning - low intermediate level.
    intermediate level
  2. Communicate effectively in everyday social interactions at the high beginning - low

Course Environment

This online course will meet using a video conference tool Zoom during scheduled class time (Monday at Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm).  You can join from the website with a meeting ID.  There is also a free phone app you can download.

We also use Canvas to:

  • access learning materials, resources, and video links.
  • complete assignments and quizzes. 
  • see the grade book and keep track of your progress.
  • email classmates and your instructor.

 Before class starts on August 17th, you will receive a text message reminder.  I will send you the link for the first Zoom meeting.  Continuing Education staff will help you log onto Canvas.  I will demonstrate Canvas features on Zoom the first few weeks of class.  We have a tutor to help you. 

Textbook and Materials

EVOLVE LEVEL 1A-W/PRACTICE EXTRA ISBN: 9781108405041.

    • This textbook will be provided to you for free from the ESL department.
    • I will notify you about when and where to collect the book.

Course Policies

Homework and assignments are expected on time. Due dates are posted in Canvas and shared during Zoom meetings. If you have an emergency, contact me for an extension.

If you have a physical, mental, or learning disability that requires any special accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services at dspsinfo@cuesta.edu.

Participating regularly in the Zoom class sessions is important for your success. You are responsible for all work even if you are absent. Contact me or a classmate for information about work that you missed.

This is a non-credit course. Each student receives a P (Pass), SP (Satisfactory Progress), or NP (No Pass). In order to pass, you must achieve a 70% or higher on the course objectives.

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