CLASSES

Develop English pronunciation to make communication more comprehensible. Focus on vowel clarification, consonant reproduction, intonation, stress, blends, and reductions. In addition, students have the opportunity to acquire new vocabulary, practice presentation skills, and present monologues and dialogue. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

During this class you will be working on the skills that promote stronger language abilities, i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, you will also be strengthening the skills needed to be a successful university student, i.e. note-taking, critical thinking and classroom participation. The course also provides an opportunity to explore American Culture through Multi Media (film, television, periodicals and music). We will be discussing class, race, education and gender roles in society. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

Provides comprehensive language training to English language learners while the course instruction focuses on advanced-level listening and speaking skills. Learners will improve their fluency through discussions and debates on a wide variety of topics. This class also trains learners to deepen their critical thinking skills and speaking skills that are essential to success in college-level technical programs. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Listening and speaking skills as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

Provides comprehensive language training in advanced academic reading for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs focusing on variety of reading comprehension skills, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Reading and vocabulary skills as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

For those who want to learn English as a foreign language students will develop the tools needed to write academic essays in many rhetorical styles such as comparing, contrasting, describing causes and effects, and analyzing and supporting arguments. Students will also develop and apply strategies for taking an essay exam. In addition, the course introduces how to incorporate paraphrases and quotations from other writers. Finally, students will complete a library research paper. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Writing and grammar as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.

This course aims to enhance language proficiency while exploring the diverse field of the humanities. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through classroom instruction and immersive field trips. Topics include history, art, music, philosophy, literature, and creative writing. Activities include visits to museums, cultural centers, and historical sites, as well as discussions, group projects, presentations, and writing assignments connected to these experiences. New students, prior to registration email IntensiveEnglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.