Write for life! Whether it’s a simple email, a thank-you note, or a complex essay or report, our Writing Academy classes will help you with content, organization, tone, and purpose.
The Academy offers three levels of classes, beginning with the basics of sentence creation, paragraph development, and essay writing. When you complete the required assignments, you can earn Certificates of Achievement and/or Proficiency.
You will provide a writing sample during the first class to confirm your level.
During the current Covid-19 period, these classes are being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
You can purchase required textbooks in the Adult School office.
Mask-wearing is required for any office visit.
Practice writing sentences and developing coherent paragraphs with the goal of writing about your own life experiences. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom. ***PLEASE CALL THE ESL OFFICE (650) 494-2326 TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS.***
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: March 26 to June 4
(No class: April 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Hour: 9:30 a.m.–12 noon
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Spring 2021
Prerequisite: For students who are at the high beginning to low intermediate level
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Adult School Staff
This class is designed to teach students how to plan and write well-developed and cohesive paragraphs! During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom. ***PLEASE CALL THE ESL OFFICE (650) 494-2326 TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS.***
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: March 26 to June 4
(No class: April 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Hour: 9:30 a.m.–12 noon
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Spring 2021
Prerequisite: For students who are at the low intermediate to high intermediate level
Price: No Fee*
Instructor: Adult School Staff
In this class you will learn how to plan, develop, and edit a five-paragraph essay with an introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom. ***PLEASE CALL THE ESL OFFICE (650) 494-2326 TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS.***
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: March 26 to June 4
(No class: April 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Hour: 9:30 a.m.–12 noon
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Spring 2021
Prerequisite: For students who are at the high intermediate to advanced level
Price: No Fee*
Instructor: Adult School Staff
