Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size30 studentsCredits0PrerequisiteCompletion of the Mission College ESL Placement process Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis advanced course focuses on developing oral proficiency needed to participate in academic discourse and cross-cultural communication by means of interviews, large group discussions, debates, and presentations. Students receive guidance and extensive practice in listening to academic lectures and multimedia recordings. Students increase their knowledge of various communication styles as well as effective note-taking strategies including recognizing organizational patterns and outlining main ideas. (noncredit course - not degree applicable)Usually HeldFri 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 5:25pm–6:50pm 