LANGUAGE CLASSES
Learn, Improve, Practice a Foreign Language

Advanced English
Intro to Literature

Instructor: Helen Maybury
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Falls Church, VA
Dates: Wednesdays
Level: Advanced
Fee: Free
Registration: Contact WBFN Office

French Classes
Intermediate French

Instructor: Catherine Gouarne
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Bethesda, MD
Dates: Thursdays
Level: Intemediate
Fee: Free
Registration: Contact the WBFN Office

Spanish Classes
Advanced Spanish Conversation

Instructor: Isabel Moreno
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Venue: Virginia
Dates: Fridays
Level: Advanced
Fee: Free
Registration: Contact the WBFN Office

English Classes
Speak, Listen, Read, Write

Dates: October 3 -December 14, 2011 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
No class: (Oct. 10)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: The World Bank
Registration deadline: September 26, 2011
Assessment: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Instructors: Certified teachers of ESOL (English for Speakers Other Languages)
Level: Students will be assessed and placed according to English language level. (Returning students may not be asked to come for an interview)
Fees: $220 for members & $242 for non members, course fee + materials and/or course book fee (approx. $10-35)
Class size: up to 12 students

The classes will focus on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Grammar is included within the teaching of these four skills. Classes will be offered at different levels based on demand/resources.

Places will be on a first come first served basis, however, priority will be given to newcomers. The date and time of the interview to assess your English language level will be confirmed by email on receipt of your registration form and course fee payment (the course book/materials fee is payable on the first day of class). Should you need to cancel, your payment will be refunded, provided you inform WBFN at least 5 days before the start of the course.

Note: If there are insufficient registrations, classes will be cancelled 4 days prior to the start date of the class.

Business English
Communication

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Class Dates: October 26-November 21, 2011 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Venue: The World Bank
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Assessment: TBA
Fee: $132 for members and $154 for non members + materials and/or course book
Class Size: limited to 12 persons

Learn to communicate in a US business setting—business norms, and language. Develop listening and speaking skills that mesh with US business customs in five key areas of business communications:

• cultural diversity and socializing
• using the telephone
• presenting information
• participating in meetings and negotiation

Business English
Presentation

Class Dates: February 6-March 7, 2012 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
No classes: (Feb. 13 & 20)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Venue: The World Bank
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Registration deadline: January 27, 2012
Prerequisite: completion of basic Business Communication (or equivalent)
Fee: $132 for members and $154 for non members + materials and/or course book
Class Size: limited to 12 persons

Learn how to make a business presentation in English—presentation structure, creating audience rapport, visual aids, voice skills such as articulation and intonation, techniques for keeping audience attention, and key business terms. Participants will make numerous individual and group presentations, engage in culturally significant business exercises and learn the art of presenting with impact. In this course the value of team effort is introduced as preparation for the course that follows on business negotiations.

Business English
Negotiations

Class Dates: March 19-April 18, 2012 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
No classes: (April 2 and 4)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Venue: The World Bank
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Registration deadline: March 9, 2012
Prerequisite: completion of basic Business Communication & Presentation (or equivalent)
Fee: $132 for members and $154 for non members + materials and/or course book
Class Size: limited to 12 persons

This course will provide an opportunity to develop and apply business negotiation skills that mesh with US business customs while maintaining sensitivity to cross cultural issues. The goal is to develop communicative competence in a business negotiating setting.