Conversation and Pronunciation Online Workshop for Youth
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Information about our 3-week Conversation and Pronunciation Online Workshop for Youth
The ELI Special Programs office at Missouri State University is offering this course as an opportunity for young English learners to interact in English with people from different cultures and improve their pronunciation with useful tips and practices.
This program is for students who are aged 12-16 years old.
If you are 17+ years old and want to participate in the program, visit the Conversation and Pronunciation Online Workshop website for adults.
What's included
- 24 hours of synchronous coursework
- Online materials
- Conversation sessions with international participants
- Certificate of Completion
Dates
*summer and fall 2021*
Course Outline
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hour | Pronunciation Lesson* | Pronunciation Lesson* | Pronunciation Lesson* | Pronunciation Lesson* |
| 2nd Hour | Conversation Lesson** | Conversation Lesson** | Conversation Lesson** | Conversation Lesson** |
| Conversation Circles*** | Conversation Circles*** | Conversation Circles*** | Conversation Circles*** |
*Pronunciation lessons will vary from session to session. You will learn how to pronounce specific sounds, then how to pronounce words, and then how to say sentences fluently and with clear intonation and rhythm.
**Conversation Lessons will be topic-based and will begin with vocabulary development, a listening activity, dialogue practice, and freer discussion.
***Conversation Circles is a time when all students in our program, from all levels and classes, will join together to learn idioms for conversation, practice pronunciation, and have free conversation time in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Cost
The program price is $1,000$250 per participant.
Contact us at ELISpecialPrograms@MissouriState.edu for *discounts and *scholarships.
Added Value
- Placement interview
- Interaction with Missouri State University students
- Guest presentations by English for Academic Purposes program faculty and International Programs staff
- Access to all course materials
Application
Complete the application below now and reserve your spot!