Classes are open to Stanford students, post-doctoral scholars, and their family members.
To attend, simply go to a class at the indicated starting time; advance registration is not required.
There is no tuition charge. PLEASE BE ON TIME. Please arrange childcare for babies.
Students may take more than one class. Any questions- call Mary Ann Saunders at 854-2840.
Beginning students should contact Adult Education programs. Classes are free of charge. For Adult Education information, call 329-3752 in Palo Alto ; in Menlo Park, Redwood City or Atherton, call Sequoia Adult Ed at 306-8866; in Mountain View, call 940-1333.

MONDAYS:

I. PRACTICAL ENGLISH FOR DAILY LIVING – learn about shopping, eating out, phone calls, etc.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – GINA DAVIES

II. CALIFORNIA TRAVEL AND BEYOND – find out about the places to visit while in CA, whether you’re looking for wine, fascinated by technology or just want a great day with friends or family.
10:40 AM – 12:10 PM – BOB JONES

III. SILICON VALLEY LIFE – discover and discuss the people, places, companies, products and unique aspects of Santa Clara Valley.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM – MEG MORRIS

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TUESDAYS:

IV. AMERICAN LIFE AND HUMOR – through the use of cartoons, jokes, and films, discuss the nature of American humor and, through student participation, compare it to humor in your country.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM TOM BUCH – Held in the ASSEMBLY ROOM*

V. AMERICAN IDIOMS AND ISSUES – presentation and practice of common idioms: reading, writing, pronunciation skills and discussion compose the class activities.
10:40 AM – 12:15 PM – MARY ANN SAUNDERS

VI. AMERICAN CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS – a survey of American culture and traditions.
1:30 AM –3:00 PM – KAREN SORTINO

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WEDNESDAYS:

VII. COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES – discuss differences in national cultures to better understand how these differences influence everyday communication.
10:30 PM – noon – STEFFI BUCH

VIII. WRITING CLEAR ENGLISH– an opportunity to improve your writing skills. This class includes short homework assignments.
1:30- 3:00 PM – NAN PRINCE

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THURSDAYS:

IX. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT – assistance in improving vocabulary and clarifying confusing English words and expressions.
9:00 – 10:30 AM – ELIZABETH PROCTOR

X. MEDIA AND THE U.S. CULTURE – learn how media, electronic and print, affects U.S. culture. Read short articles and discuss in groups.
10:40 AM – 12:10 PM – MARY PAT GASPICH

XI. INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN SHORT STORY – read -aloud stories taught in U.S. schools; improve your vocabulary & discussion skills. A small materials fee will be collected in class.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM – LORI REESER

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FRIDAYS:

No classes scheduled

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