{"587713":{"#nid":"587713","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Language Institute Offers English Courses for Spouses of International Scholars","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s many international students and visiting scholars are required to demonstrate a certain level of fluency in English. If they are married, however, their spouses may need more help with the language. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Language Institute offers classes for spouses of international students whose first language is not English.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor its second spring 2017 session, the Language Institute is offering three six-week courses: Reading Club, Speaking\/Listening, and Idioms and Vocabulary in Television. All classes are $100.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrief course descriptions are included below. For complete information and to apply, visit the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/esl.gatech.edu\/esl-resources-for-georgia-tech\/spouses-of-international-gt-students\u0022\u003ELanguage Institute website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReading Club\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHigh Intermediate to Advanced\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarch 13 to May 3 (Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 \u0026ndash; 11:30 a.m.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents will read a short novel, short stories, and news articles. They will discuss characters, themes, and ideas with their classmates and make connections to the broader world. Students are expected to read regularly outside of class and to come to class prepared to discuss the readings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeaking\/Listening\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHigh Intermediate to Advanced\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarch 14 to May 4 (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;11:30 a.m.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents will listen to an audiobook to improve their listening skills, and they will discuss the book using newly acquired vocabulary to improve their speaking skills. They will also listen to other selected assignments, such as TED talks or news interviews.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIdioms and Vocabulary in Television \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBeginner to Intermediate\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarch 14 to May 4 (Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon \u0026mdash; 1:30 p.m.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents will develop speaking and listening skills in English, focusing on vocabulary, while learning about American culture via the medium of television. The class will watch and analyze two or three genres of television programs, possibly including comedies, dramas, and news shows.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Language Institute is located in the Biltmore at 151 Sixth Street N.W. Full course descriptions are available \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/esl.gatech.edu\/esl-resources-for-georgia-tech\/spouses-of-international-gt-students\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe six-week courses are designed for spouses of matriculated Tech students and visiting scholars.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The six-week courses are designed for spouses of matriculated Tech students and visiting scholars. 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