Beyond the Basics courses help advanced, non-native-English speakers fill in the missing skills they need to communicate in English with efficiency and precision. Most students taking Beyond the Basics classes are using English every day for work or school and find that they would like to get some additional instruction and practice with a specific language skill.
Most Beyond the Basics classes meet once a week for eight weeks, and classes are usually offered in the evenings.
All course instructors have training and credentials for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
The following Beyond the Basics courses available:
Looking for a private class for your group? We can tailor our courses to meet the unique needs of your business, church, civic or social group.
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Wake Tech also offers an Accent Reduction class so you can elevate your communication skills and speak with confidence.
Workforce Continuing Education offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
Find the tools and techniques you need to participate with confidence in English conversation across a variety of real-life scenarios. Through immersive activities, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the fluency, vocabulary, and cultural awareness necessary to communicate in a wide variety of situations. Lessons focus on topics such as idiomatic expressions, expressing opinions, interacting in culturally appropriate ways, giving advice, and the use of humor. Are you looking for a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere to practice English conversation? This is the place!
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302243 | Western Wake Campus | Minore | 77.00 | 20 | Register | ||
| 302543 | BEC | Brown | 77.00 | 18 | Register |
Find the tools and techniques you need to participate with confidence in English conversation across a variety of real-life scenarios. Through immersive activities, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the fluency, vocabulary, and cultural awareness necessary to communicate in a wide variety of situations. Lessons focus on topics such as idiomatic expressions, expressing opinions, interacting in culturally appropriate ways, giving advice, and the use of humor. Are you looking for a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere to practice English conversation? This is the place!
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Whether you are making a presentation, interviewing for a job, or participating in a meeting, appropriate and accurate English grammar makes a big difference in spoken communication. This course has been designed especially to help non-native English speakers learn how to speak with clarity and precision. Lessons will focus on topics such as mixing verb tenses in spoken English, question types and responses, reported speech, and conditional sentences. If you are looking for a friendly and supportive place to continue developing your English proficiency, this is the class for you!
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302246 | Western Wake Campus | Minore | 77.00 | 20 | Register |
Gain the confidence and proficiency you need to communicate effectively in English, both professionally and socially. Whether for academic pursuits, business interactions, or everyday conversations, students will improve their ability to pronounce English with clarity and accuracy. Topics such as word stress, rhythm, and intonation are presented in relevant, real-world contexts and include ample opportunity for practice and feedback.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302542 | BEC | Brown | 77.00 | 24 | Register |
Grammar is essential to effective writing and speaking. Whether you’re learning the basics or need a refresher, this course can help you develop foundational grammar skills. You’ll explore parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, sentence construction, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and much more!
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301690 | Online | EDUCATION TO GO | 77.00 | 15 | Register | ||
| 302969 | Online | EDUCATION TO GO | 77.00 | 20 | Register | ||
| 302399 | Online | EDUCATION TO GO | 77.00 | 20 | Register | ||
| 302892 | Online | EDUCATION TO GO | 77.00 | 20 | Register |