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Depending upon language level, students are also enrolled in either a conversation class or Business English class. The conversation class focuses on incorporating new ideas into daily speech. The focus in the conversation class is on vocational ESL including job interviews, telephone conduct and appropriate work behaviors. Business English focuses on advanced grammar and sentence structure. Advanced reading comprehension and writing skills are also taught.

Special Classes
Students are provided with assignments designed to improve writing and spelling skills.

Materials are available to assist individuals in preparing for the Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).

L.E.N. Link
L.E.N. Institute’s bi-monthly newsletter, is produced on-site and students are encouraged to use this forum to practice and develop their skills and knowledge of the Publisher software program as well as their English writing skills.

Computer Theory
Advanced language students are also given the opportunity to take a basic Computer Theory class. In this content-based ESL class, students learn basic hardware and software vocabulary and uses. They are required to use English summarizing and editing skills to create flyers in Microsoft Publisher as well as a presentation in PowerPoint. Finally, the students develop skimming and scanning skills by learning to use search engines on the Internet.

Business Correspondence Course
Advanced English students and native English speakers have the opportunity to participate in the Business Correspondence Course. Students learn content organization and proper language and phrasing used in business letters and memos. Students also practice formatting revising and editing their letters and memos on the computer.