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University of St. Thomas
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Fall 2022 Class Schedule
Coming soon
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CLASSES – Fall 2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - Tentative -
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August
19 Registration
September
9 First Day of Classes
16
23
30
October
7 NO CLASSES ITALIAN FESTIVAL
14
21
28
November
4
11
18 Last Day of classes, Final Exam and Graduation
If you have any questions or special situations regarding your classes,
please contact David Godwin at 713-301-7276.
19 Registration
September
9 First Day of Classes
16
23
30
October
7 NO CLASSES ITALIAN FESTIVAL
14
21
28
November
4
11
18 Last Day of classes, Final Exam and Graduation
If you have any questions or special situations regarding your classes,
please contact David Godwin at 713-301-7276.
Literacy Initiative for Today (L.I.F.T.) Program
WELCOME TO THE L.I.F.T. CLASSES at the University of St. Thomas! We are here to help you learn English. We must all work together to make your learning experience a successful one.
PLEASE DO NOT MISS YOUR FIRST CLASS, you risk being dropped from the course.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your class. Classes begin on Saturday, February 11, 2023, and go to the basement of Malloy Hall. Upon arriving at the Basement of Malloy Hall:
ABOUT CLASSES:
This is a 10-week, Saturday-only program: Classes begin February 11, 2023 and end on Saturday, April 29, 2023. In addition to ESL levels 1-8, we offer pronunciation and conversation classes. Each class is 3 hours long. Morning classes: 9 AM – 12 Noon
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR CLASSMATES RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM. In order to be considered for promotion to the next level, you cannot miss more than (3) three classes. If you have a special situation that will cause you to be late or absent, please let your teacher know. PERFECT ATTENDANCE certificates will be given to those who attend all 30 hours of class.
Best wishes,
David Godwin
Director, L.I.F.T. Program, (713) 301-7276
Susana Cuellar
Coordinator, L.I.F.T. Program, (832) 488-4506
DATES TO REMEMBER (Mark your calendars):
WELCOME TO THE L.I.F.T. CLASSES at the University of St. Thomas! We are here to help you learn English. We must all work together to make your learning experience a successful one.
PLEASE DO NOT MISS YOUR FIRST CLASS, you risk being dropped from the course.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your class. Classes begin on Saturday, February 11, 2023, and go to the basement of Malloy Hall. Upon arriving at the Basement of Malloy Hall:
- Check the lists located on the wall by door of this office;
- Find your name on the ALPHABETICAL lists
- Next to your name you will find your class level and room assignment
- GO TO CLASS and prepare to learn a lot of English!
ABOUT CLASSES:
This is a 10-week, Saturday-only program: Classes begin February 11, 2023 and end on Saturday, April 29, 2023. In addition to ESL levels 1-8, we offer pronunciation and conversation classes. Each class is 3 hours long. Morning classes: 9 AM – 12 Noon
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR CLASSMATES RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM. In order to be considered for promotion to the next level, you cannot miss more than (3) three classes. If you have a special situation that will cause you to be late or absent, please let your teacher know. PERFECT ATTENDANCE certificates will be given to those who attend all 30 hours of class.
Best wishes,
David Godwin
Director, L.I.F.T. Program, (713) 301-7276
Susana Cuellar
Coordinator, L.I.F.T. Program, (832) 488-4506
DATES TO REMEMBER (Mark your calendars):
- 1ST DAY OF CLASSES: February 11th
- Spring Break (NO CLASSES) March 18th
- Easter Holiday (NO CLASSES) April 8th
- LAST DAY OF CLASSES & EXAMS April 29th
LIFT PROGRAM – COURSE OFFERINGS
Level 1: Units 1-6 in LifePrints book 1 – introductions, present tense of regular verbs, present progressive tense, simple contractions, Wh- questions, would like + infinitive, giving personal information, giving directions, expressing emotions and needs, pronouns, verb to be, possessives…..
Level 2: Units 7-12 LifePrints book 1 – describing symptoms, identifying parts of body, modals, using how much, dealing with money,prepositions of time, simple past tense of verb to be, describing problems, adverbs of frequency, expressing likes/dislikes, imperatives, nouns: count/noncount, superlatives, comparing/contrasting,….
Level 3: Units 1-6 LifePrints book 2 – asking/answering questions about getting a job, modals can/can’t; positive/negative imperatives, giving reasons/explanations, negative questions, expressing needs, demonstratives, describing problems, regular and irregular past tense, dealing with money….
Level 4: Unit 7-12 LifePrints book 2 – comparative adjectives, following doctor’s directions, asking for information, sequence words, future tense: will, modals, expressing concern, asking for clarification, describing problems, reporting success, adverbs of time, future (going to), past tense vs. past continuous past…
Level 5/6: Units 1-6 LifePrints book 3 – future tense: imperatives, where questions + modals, making small talk, requesting information over the phone, complaining, correcting, adverbs of indefinite frequency, passive voice, reflexive pronouns, following directions, reporting events; verifying & expressing preferences; past tense in time clauses prepositions of time & place
Level 7/8: Endeavor 7 – This course aims to refine and strengthen the English usage skills of advanced students. Topics covered are reading comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and conversation and writing skills. Activities include reading aloud and discussion of stories and poetry, grammar exercises, student oral presentations to the class, and singing of songs. There are weekly vocabulary quizzes and writing assignments.
Beginner’s Conversation (At Work in U.S.) simple, basic conversation which encourages oral reading and builds pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary proficiency
Intermediate Conversation – Compelling American Conversations textbook includes 15 in-depth, thematic chapters with fluency-focused speaking exercises and short writing tasks; engaging online activities where students "search and share" information from the internet with their classmates. Tailored for adult American immigrants studying English to improve their speaking skills.
Advanced Conversation – Compelling Conversations textbook is an innovative, fluency-focused textbook for advanced ESL students; primarily used in conversation classes, community colleges, adult schools, and private> tutors, thematic chapters with over 1350 questions and 500 memorable quotations and proverbs. Must be level 5 and above to enroll.
Pronunciation –emphasizes speaking, sound discrimination, and standard intonation patterns in American-style English. Perfect for ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation. Must be level 5 and above to enroll
Level 2: Units 7-12 LifePrints book 1 – describing symptoms, identifying parts of body, modals, using how much, dealing with money,prepositions of time, simple past tense of verb to be, describing problems, adverbs of frequency, expressing likes/dislikes, imperatives, nouns: count/noncount, superlatives, comparing/contrasting,….
Level 3: Units 1-6 LifePrints book 2 – asking/answering questions about getting a job, modals can/can’t; positive/negative imperatives, giving reasons/explanations, negative questions, expressing needs, demonstratives, describing problems, regular and irregular past tense, dealing with money….
Level 4: Unit 7-12 LifePrints book 2 – comparative adjectives, following doctor’s directions, asking for information, sequence words, future tense: will, modals, expressing concern, asking for clarification, describing problems, reporting success, adverbs of time, future (going to), past tense vs. past continuous past…
Level 5/6: Units 1-6 LifePrints book 3 – future tense: imperatives, where questions + modals, making small talk, requesting information over the phone, complaining, correcting, adverbs of indefinite frequency, passive voice, reflexive pronouns, following directions, reporting events; verifying & expressing preferences; past tense in time clauses prepositions of time & place
Level 7/8: Endeavor 7 – This course aims to refine and strengthen the English usage skills of advanced students. Topics covered are reading comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and conversation and writing skills. Activities include reading aloud and discussion of stories and poetry, grammar exercises, student oral presentations to the class, and singing of songs. There are weekly vocabulary quizzes and writing assignments.
Beginner’s Conversation (At Work in U.S.) simple, basic conversation which encourages oral reading and builds pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary proficiency
Intermediate Conversation – Compelling American Conversations textbook includes 15 in-depth, thematic chapters with fluency-focused speaking exercises and short writing tasks; engaging online activities where students "search and share" information from the internet with their classmates. Tailored for adult American immigrants studying English to improve their speaking skills.
Advanced Conversation – Compelling Conversations textbook is an innovative, fluency-focused textbook for advanced ESL students; primarily used in conversation classes, community colleges, adult schools, and private> tutors, thematic chapters with over 1350 questions and 500 memorable quotations and proverbs. Must be level 5 and above to enroll.
Pronunciation –emphasizes speaking, sound discrimination, and standard intonation patterns in American-style English. Perfect for ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation. Must be level 5 and above to enroll
Saturday ESL Classes
University of St. Thomas
Literacy Initiative for Today Program
8 Levels of English and 4 Intensive Classes. Beg., Int. and Adv. Conversation and Pronunciation.
WHEN: Saturday 9-12 pm
WHERE: UNIVERSITY OF St. Thomas
3815 Mt. Vernon St.
Houston, Texas 77006
Malloy Hall
Basement
COST: $55 Per Class
$28 for Book
Fall Semester starts on Saturday, September 10th and ends on Saturday, November 19th.
Registration, Saturday, August 20th 8-1PM
For more information contact:
David Godwin 713-301-7276 or dgodwin977@aol.com
Susana Cuellar 832-488-4506 or susanacq@sbcglobal.net
WHEN: Saturday 9-12 pm
WHERE: UNIVERSITY OF St. Thomas
3815 Mt. Vernon St.
Houston, Texas 77006
Malloy Hall
Basement
COST: $55 Per Class
$28 for Book
Fall Semester starts on Saturday, September 10th and ends on Saturday, November 19th.
Registration, Saturday, August 20th 8-1PM
For more information contact:
David Godwin 713-301-7276 or dgodwin977@aol.com
Susana Cuellar 832-488-4506 or susanacq@sbcglobal.net