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PCC English Intensive Institutes offer fluency
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – How does someone learn English fast? There is no better way than through an intensive class designed by PCC. Called The English Intensive Institute, these one-week courses are designed to encourage conversation fluency through practice in speaking, listening and reading. A blend of conversation and grammar exercises for a structured approach will help students improve most rapidly. Both beginning and more advanced English speakers are all welcome to attend. Instructor Joyce Reilly will teach three levels of the institute as follows: – English Intensive Institute I. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 21 to June 25. Cost is $79. – English Intensive Institute II. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 28 to July 2. Cost is $79. – English Intensive Institute III. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday, July 6 to July 9. Cost is $69. All classes will be held in Room 135 of Mt. Tabor Hall at the PCC Southeast Center, 2305 S.E. 82nd Ave. For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-788-6622.
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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »