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  <title><![CDATA[English Classes Open to International Students' Foreign-Speaking Spouses]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>On a global campus like Georgia Tech’s, many may find themselves wedded to someone from a different background, including a different first language. The Language Institute now offers classes for spouses of international students whose first language is not English.</p><p>Classes are offered at two levels: Beginner/Low Intermediate, and Intermediate/Advanced. Beginner/Low Intermediate level class selections include Everyday Conversation and a Reading Club. Intermediate/Advanced classes include American Pronunciation and Improving Oral Skills. All classes take place during weekdays from 10 a.m. to Noon and are $100 for the semester.</p><p>The Language Institute is located in the O’Keefe Building, at the corner of Fifth Street and Techwood Drive. Full course descriptions are available on the attached flier. To register, <a href="http://www.esl.gatech.edu/sites/www.esl.gatech.edu/files/downloads/spouseapp.pdf">download, complete and submit the registration form</a> to the front desk of O’Keefe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fall 2012 Schedule</p><p><strong>Beginner/Low Intermediate:</strong></p><ul><li>Everyday Conversation: Sept. 10 – Oct. 8, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon.</li><li>Reading Club: Oct. 24 –&nbsp;Nov. 26, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon (no class on Wednesday, Nov. 21).</li></ul><p><strong>Intermediate/Advanced Classes:</strong></p><ul><li>American Pronunciation: Sept. 11 – Oct. 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to Noon.</li><li>Improving Oral Skills: Oct. 23 – Nov. 20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to Noon.</li></ul>]]></body>
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