ESLG 1140 - Public Speaking for International Students
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Fall 2024
Designed for international graduate students to improve oral communication skills for effective academic, professional, and social interactions. Specific attention is given to presenting, explaining and clarifying ideas, negotiating, interrupting, hedging, and responding to questions. Students deliver short formal presentations and impromptu speeches, and lead and participate in group discussions. Students improve active listening skills, non-verbal communication and English pronunciation.
NCIE 1020 - Business English
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Fall 2022
Learn how to write and speak effectively in US business situations. Gain practice in writing clear, concise, accurate, and persuasive texts, emails, memos, and short reports. Learn the art of small talk. Conduct short presentations, conference calls, and simulated meetings. Gain confidence as you develop your ability to target communication for managers, colleagues, direct reports, and clients. Learn how to communicate good, bad, and neutral news.
NCIE 1070 - Sports and Nutrition
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Fall 2022
Develop your English fluency in a fun and interactive way. Learn about healthy eating and fitness. Play volleyball, soccer, Frisbee, or basketball indoors or outdoors. Go hiking and biking. Explore Boulder actively! Learn new vocabulary related to fitness and health.
NCIE 2009 - Application Ready!
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Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
This remote, synchronous course helps prepare international high school students to apply to U.S. universities. Students familiarize themselves with the U.S. higher education system, learn strategies for standardized language proficiency tests, work on their personal essay, interact with admissions representatives, and take virtual campus tours.
NCIE 2021 - Grammar
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
In this higher-level grammar course, you will learn more complex forms and structures to help you create more sophisticated, nuanced, and effective written and oral communication. You will also have an opportunity to practice your editing skills in order to write more like a native speaker of English.
NCIE 2071 - Pronunciation
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Spring 2022
In this higher-level pronunciation course, you will polish your English speaking skills by doing short presentations, oral readings, and impromptu speech activities. In addition to practicing rhythm, stress, and intonation, you will focus on articulation and vocal projection.
NCIE 2590 - Public Speaking
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Spring 2025
In this course, students polish their public speaking skills in discussions, short and formal presentations, and impromptu speeches based on their topics of interest. The course includes work on discussion leadership, pronunciation, and all aspects of delivering effective presentations: body language, eye contact, framing language, and responding to questions.
NCIE 3041 - Communicating About Math
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Spring 2022
Learn how to communicate more effectively about math concepts, equations, and word problems. Review US and metric measurement systems, as well as US mathematical notations (for example, when to use a decimal point vs. a comma). Learn how to break down word problems in English and focus on relevant vocabulary. Sample math problems from the SAT, GRE, and GMAT exams will be included.
