ADULT CLASSES
READING & CONVERSATION
- Do you suffer from low confidence when you speak in English, and want to improve without judgement? This is a perfect course for you because we have the flexibility to discuss real-world topics, the headlines, or topics on trend. We offer several levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, group, or private sessions. Our lessons include English language communication skills that engage speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- We will target skills for: comprehension, critical thinking, inferences, and vocabulary. In this class lasting friendships are formed because there is an opportunity to have conversations, in small groups and as a class.
- For the session finale we have a very popular peer project, that is fun, and creative. The project incorporates the opportunity to use all the skills obtained over the entire course.
READING/ LITERACY
- Reading in English opens the door to a world of possibilities. In order to advance career opportunities strong English reading skills are a must. We support readers at all English language reading levels: beginning, intermediate, or advanced. An English reading assessment test provides the data to determine the current reading level. Our lessons include English communication skills that engage speaking, listening, reading, writing, and group, or private sessions.
- speak-N-repeat understands and values your reading skills in your native language which builds upon your reading knowledge in English. Strong reading skills help to achieve success in school, performance at work, or in daily life activities. In our experience, once we target the gap such as: a weak reading foundation, vocabulary words, comprehension, critical thinking, character analysis, or a combination of areas; steady practice builds proficiency and confidence.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
- Are you often confused at work because you do not understand popular American Business English terms? Do you secretly check vocabulary definitions on your mobile device? When your colleagues share a joke do you have a blank stare because you do not understand why everyone is laughing? Chances are the answer is yes.
- The Business English course will close the gap and the English language will be less confusing. Our lessons include English communication skills that engage speaking, listening, reading, writing, and group, or private sessions. To name a few categories we support: American culture, business culture, industry vocabulary, office idioms, and expressions. Whether it's a first job, or fifth job, making the best impression is important. Once students take Business English, they will feel like they are apart of the team because they understand their colleagues.
CITIZENSHIP CLASS
- Do you break into a sweat if you forgot your green card at home? Have you had your green card over a year, or over five years? Now is the perfect time to become an American citizen. Our course will assist U.S. Citizenship applicants to prepare for the interview, civics test, and the written test. SNR's class also offers USCIS Naturalization practices exams. To pass the test of English and U.S. history and government, register with speak-N-repeat and pass one of the most important tests in your life. Students then register for one of our reading, writing, or American Pronunciation classes. English language skills will assist students to realize the American dream.
COMMUNITY & YOU WORKSHOP/CLASS
- Do you rely on family members to assist you with applications, directions, doctor, and bank appointments? If you answer yes to the above questions then Community and You workshops or class has you covered!
- This course offers students the opportunity to take action in their new environment. One of the first steps toward obtaining the American dream is exploring your neighborhood for food, a place to live, and to find a job. Our class teaches students the tools required to have independence and apply for jobs or schools. Our lessons include English language communication skills that engage speaking, listening, reading, and writing. As you learn important English language terms, you will build self-reliance to explore your local neighborhood, and the larger community of the city. Students have the confidence to successfully interact with grocery and restaurant workers, government staff, school representatives, religious members, and use public transportation. Once you learn basic community English language skills with SNR, your family will wonder where you are, instead of you waiting for them. American English Pronunciation, Reading, or Reading and Conversation usually follow.
AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
- Did you have a very short interview, and never heard from the hiring manager again? Do you lack self-confidence when speaking amongst people you do not know? Are you constantly asked “what did you say?” If you answer yes to the above questions then register with SNR. Native language is a sense of pride, and an accent is attached to memories and culture. American English pronunciation is a skill to enhance English communication. We offer several options: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and group, or private sessions. Our lessons include English language communication skills that engage reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- We will identify the areas of pronunciation that challenge native speakers of each language. After you experience clear communication you will ask yourself “why did I wait so long to register with SNR for American English pronunciation.” To continue to practice American English pronunciation, our English Reading and Conversation course is a popular choice.