City of Beverly Hills Community Services Winter 2022

14 Winter 2022 www.beverlyhills.org/BHRec ENRICHMENT continued... ENRICHMENT continued... BEGINNER ESL LEVEL 1/2 [18+ yrs] This lively class is for the beginning and high beginning ESL student. We offer beginning grammar and develop listening, speaking, reading, and elementary writing skills. Students with little or no background in English will be introduced to pronunciation, American culture, basic idioms, and real-life conversations. No class 1/17, 2/21. 8 weeks 6814 1:00pm - 3:00pm M/Tu/W 1/10 - 3/16 $184/$230 Location: Beverly Hills School District Please register early! This ensures we are able to control class size, minimize class cancellations and serve the community more efficiently. ESL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES ESL CONVERSATION CAFE: INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED [18+ yrs] A wonderful opportunity for Intermediate and Advanced students to build confidence and fluency in American English, while improving pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. This lively and popular class offers different topics each session, including current events, culture, health, human interest, and community issues. Share great conversations, beverages, and the intriguing perspectives of an international student body. Instructor: Esther F. Caporale (estherfcaporale@gmail.com). 9 weeks. 6812 10:30am - 12:30pm W 1/12 - 3/9 $135/$169 6813 7:00pm - 9:00pm W 1/12 - 3/9 $135/$169 Location: Beverly Hills School District ESL LEVEL 4/5 [18+ yrs] In this lively class, we address high-intermediate and advanced elements of American English grammar, as well as vocabulary enhancement, pronunciation, writing skills, American culture, and the building of conversational skills. Students study the novels of famed American writers, such as Steinbeck, Hemingway and Fitzgerald, as well as internationally acclaimed authors. Proficiency in level four is required for entry into this class. Instructor: Esther F. Caporale (estherfcaporale@ gmail.com) 9 weeks. 6815 10:30am - 12:30pm Tu/Th 1/11 - 3/10 $234/$293 Location: Beverly Hills School District ESL Level 4/5, and Conversation Cafe classes are in ICB-2/Third Floor Instructional Building Beverly Hills Unified School District Office, 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, 90212 $10 material fee due to instructor on first day of class. New students will be assessed during ongoing session: M/Tu/Th • 1:15pm - 3:00pm ICB-2/Third Floor ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) IMPROV COMEDY This fun, fast-paced workshop focuses on theater games and improve techniques in the style of Second City. I give you “hooks” to create zany interesting characters. Be spontaneous and have fun in the process. Good for scene work, and invaluable for commercial auditions. Supportive environment and a great stress buster. Instructor: Audrey Linden. No class 1/17 & 2/21. 9 weeks. 6816 6:45pm - 9:15pm M 1/10 - 3/21 $120/$150 Location: RX Mag 128 HOW TO BUILD WIN-WIN NEGOTIATION SKILLS AND SELF CONFIDENCE Today more than ever we are required to renegotiate just about every aspect of our lives. Often we realize too late that we could have been a better advocate for ourselves and family. This unique course is designed to make your life work better for you by improving your negotiating skills. We designed this course to remove fear and, in its place, build your strength to solve the problems you are facing. Change comes only when you are able to assess your circumstances, identify opportunity and exercise all your options. Stop wasting precious time and start solving your most pressing problems. Who Should Attend: People who want to build confidence and problem solving strength in all aspects of their work and personal lives.Learn to instinctively evaluate problems and promote positive outcomes. Instructor: Kathy Aaronson. 4 weeks. Session 1 7119 6:30pm - 8:00pm Th 1/6 - 1/27 $40/$50 Session 2 7120 6:30pm - 8:00pm Th 2/3 - 2/24 $40/$50 Location: RX Magnolia 130