Classes are open to Stanford students, post-doctoral scholars, and their family members.
Classes meet once a week and are informal. Please arrange childcare for babies.
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.
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 how to express yourself clearly and
confidently when going shopping, eating out, making phone calls, etc

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – GINA DAVIES - * ASSEMBLY ROOM*

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

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TUESDAYS:

III. 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 & STEFFI BUCH meets in the * ASSEMBLY ROOM*

IV. 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

V. 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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WEDNESDAYS:

VI. AMERICAN CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS – a survey of American culture and traditions.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – KAREN SORTINO

VII. CONVERSATION AND BEYOND – a complete American English class planned by the students with the teacher. A text fee of $10 is payable in class.

10:40 AM– 12:15 PM – CAROLYN KENDALL

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. COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES – discuss differences in national cultures to better understand how these differences influence everyday communication.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM– STEFFI BUCH

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

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