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.
Develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills while becoming familiar with many useful English expressions. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: January 19 to March 16
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners.
Price: $166
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
This class is ideal for students who want to improve their English skills while discussing current affairs. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: January 27 to March 17
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners.
Price: $147
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
If you believe that effective communication is the key to success in all walks of life, then this class is for you! During the current Covid-19 period, these classes are being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 8 wks
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: Section (A): Beginning low to beginning high; Section (B) Beginning high to intermediate high
Price: $147 (Each Section)
Instructor: Shadya Ghezal, sghezal@pausd.org
Do you love to read? Do you want to increase your conversational fluency, boost your vocabulary, and improve your grammar? Join the book club and have fun developing your English skills while learning about American values. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 15 to March 19
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For advanced English language learners
Price: $184
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! During the current Covid-19 period, these classes are being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 8 wks
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: High intermediate oral English skills (non-native speakers)
Price: $147 (Each Section)
Instructor: Sue Stevick, sstevick@pausd.org
No Longer Available
Poets witness the world. They see beauty and struggle. Poems allow writers to speak from the heart. In this class, you will read heartfelt poetry from many nations and cultures. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 15 to March 26
(No class: February 12.)
Day(s) of the week: Friday
Hour: 1–2:30 p.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For advanced English learners
Price: $138
Instructor: Sharon Hampel, shampel@pausd.org
No Longer Available
Do you want to improve your conversation while reviewing the grammar you learned but have forgotten? During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: January 11 to March 10
(No class: January 18 and February 15.)
Day(s) of the week: Monday AND Wednesday
Hour: 10:30 a.m.–12 noon
Address: ONLINE CLASS (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners
Price: $165
Instructor: Sharon Eshel Gloster, seshel@pausd.org
This class is designed to help English language learners understand the TOEFL test and prepare for it. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: January 12 to February 25
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday AND Thursday
Hour: 10 a.m.–12 noon
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For high/advanced English level students
Price: $336
Instructor: Mitra Bahrami, mbahrami@pausd.org
Improve your English skills while becoming familiar with many interesting aspects of US history and culture. During the current Covid-19 period, this class is being held LIVE ONLINE via Zoom.
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: January 28 to March 18
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Address: LIVE ONLINE (via ZOOM)
Quarter: Winter 2021
Prerequisite: For intermediate high to advanced English language learners.
Price: $147
Instructor: Simone Wojtowicz, swojtowicz@pausd.org
