Communication equals success in the workplace. Corporations across San Diego are requesting workplace English training. Industries that have benefited include hospitality, casino gaming, pharmaceutical, and health care. Students typically need attention in the areas of speaking and listening, though at times reading and writing needs exist as well. These courses are offered to employees/employers with language development needs. The primary goal is success in communicative competence. Courses can be customized to meet corporate needs and can be conducted at the SDSU campus or on-site.
Hospitality English Course
- Improve communication between staff and managers
- All language skills addressed, including vocabulary and pronunciation
- Customer service skills and strategies provided
- Increased ability to request information and seek clarification
- Become more capable of responding to specific problems and giving solutions
Accent Modification Course
- Taught by an expert in pronunciation
- Patterns of first-language pronunciation are identified
- Experience improved levels of pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm
- Course material includes real world and workplace situations and examples
- Accompanying CD included for additional practice
more information contact the American Language Institute, San Diego State University via email at ali@mail.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-5907.