These classes are offered for non-native speakers who have tested above our state-supported program or who wish to focus on one specific area of English. It is not necessary to take the placement test before enrolling in these classes. Please see the English as a Second Language section for free state-supported classes.
This one-session class is for students who want to improve their English skills while becoming familiar with US history and culture.
Duration: One Session
Date range: September 9
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: Intermediate high to advanced English learners
Price: No Fee
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
Develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills while becoming familiar with many useful English expressions.
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: September 14 to October 19
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners.
Price: $96
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
The Business Communication class covers the most important and the most basic communication skills needed for success in the American workplace.
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: October 26 to December 14
(No class: November 23.)
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 213 (4 wks In-Person) & 3 wks Live Online
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: High intermediate to advanced English learners
Price: $120
Instructor: Katherine S. Barg Ed.D, kbarg@pausd.org
In this lively class you will build confidence and overcome your fear of speaking in class and in everyday situations.
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: For high beginning to intermediate English learners
Instructor: Nilou Shokrani, nshokrani@pausd.org
English Grammar for the Advanced ESL Student is intended for students who have completed or tested out of the state-supported ESL classes, or for self-selected students who wish to enhance their English skills.
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: September 15 to October 20
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: For advanced English language learners
Price: $96
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
Join the book club and have fun developing your English skills while learning about American values!
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: September 13 to October 18
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: For advanced English language learners
Price: $96
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
Speak English more clearly and confidently. Improve your listening comprehension and master the most important elements of English pronunciation!
Duration: 7 wks
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: High intermediate oral English skills (non-native speakers)
Price: $128 Each Section
Instructor: Sue Stevick, sstevick@pausd.org
Get extra practice with the simple past, simple present, present continuous, and future verb tenses!
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: September 14 to October 19
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Summer 2021
Prerequisite: Students should have completed beginning low ESL and be eligible for beginning high ESL
Price: $132
Instructor: Michelle Skowbo, mskowbo@pausd.org
No Longer Available
Improve your English skills while becoming familiar with many interesting aspects of US history and culture.
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: September 16 to October 21
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM
Quarter: Fall 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners.
Price: $96
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
