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ABED 82 Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation

3 credits
Students will improve their speaking, listening and pronunciation skills through interactive and task-based activities. Emphasis is on understanding and expressing ideas and opinions in extended discourse.

Prerequisites: ELL 65  (or equivalent CASAS placement)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify and address needs pertaining to fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation for college and career communication
  • Develop accent-reduction strategies
  • Reword statements, ask for clarification, and apply appropriate strategies to be better understood by others

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30