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Adult Programs

All FGSH residents are welcome to attend the Adult Programs. Registration for these programs must be completed before you attend.

Adult Program Registration Form

 

Once registered you can attend as many of the classes that you wish. The classes are taught by a variety of educators, including faculty, (current and retired), graduate students, and students training to teach English as a second language. Attendance and participation will be rewarded at the end of each semester, through the form of certificates.

Spring 2023 Classes

  • Daily Conversations. Mondays (10 – 11 a.m.)
  • Book Club with Holly. Mondays (1  – 2 p.m.)
  • Craft Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) 
  • TOEFL Preparation. Tuesdays (4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.) 
  • English with Ryleigh. Wednesdays (10 – 11 a.m.)  
  • Tutoring. Wednesdays (1 – 2 p.m.) 
  • Housing & Resources. Wednesdays (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.) 
  • Speaking / Presentation. Thursdays (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.) 
  • American Idioms and Expressions. Fridays (10 – 11 a.m.)
  • Cooking Demo. Fridays (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
  • American Culture and Current Events. Fridays (1 – 2 p.m.)

Class Descriptions

  • Daily Conversations. Mondays (10 – 11 a.m.) 
    • This course will be a combination of both structure and conversation practice. You will have a different conversation topic to discuss every week. 
  • Book Club with Holly. Mondays (1 – 2 p.m.) 
    • This course will study a selection of English fiction stories throughout the semester. Students will complete readings outside of class and come together to discuss literature. Students can expect to talk about their opinions of the stories and work through difficult passages, words, and meanings together in class. Specific skills that will be used and developed in this course include: reading, listening, and speaking. 
  • Craft Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays (10 – 11 a.m.) 
    • In this class, we will work on arts and crafts. We will learn how to paint many different scenes, create jewelry, do needlework, and do many other fun crafts! Come ready to create something beautiful, make lots of friends, and practice your English conversation skills! 
  • TOEFL Preparation. Tuesdays (4:30 – 6 p.m.) 
    • Are you wanting to take the TOEFL but feeling overwhelmed or underprepared? Then this class is for you! We will be preparing for and practicing to take the TOEFL exam. This class will practice each of the four sections of the TOEFL and will have take-home practice assignments so that you can continue your training during the week.  
  • English with Ryleigh. Wednesdays (10 – 11 a.m.) 
    • Join us to practice your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. We will improve our overall English skills by teaching the language through all forms of communication. 
  • Tutoring. Wednesdays (1 – 2 p.m.) 
      • Every week, we will be hosting open tutoring sessions! During these sessions, come with schoolwork, questions about English, or just by yourself and get one-on-one help with your English. 
  • Housing & Resources. Wednesdays (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
    • This course will cover various useful information regarding Family & Graduate Student Housing (FGSH) policies & procedures, adjusting to life in the U.S., and resources available for you in Stillwater. Taught by our Residential Community Educator (RCE) Maria Castro. You will have the chance to ask questions about housing and learn about the conveniences of living on campus. 
  • Speaking / Presentation. Thursdays (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.) 
    • This course covers skills useful for presentations and public speaking. Students can expect to practice presenting topics in front of peers and develop written and spoken English skills needed to succeed in presenting in an academic (or other) setting. Specific skills that will be used and developed in this course include: speaking, listening, and writing. 
  • American Idioms and Expressions. Fridays (10 – 11 a.m.) 
    • Learn popular American phrases used by native English speakers. Each week we will study expressions from pop culture and learn how to use them in daily life.  
  • Cooking Demonstration. Fridays (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) 
    • This class is a great way to meet new people and learn how to cook a new dish. Anyone can volunteer to cook and teach other students. The FRC will purchase all the ingredients. To volunteer, sign up at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/EbaERYGTEw 
      • Note: All students attending 14 or more classes will enter a raffle at the end of the semester. 
  • American Culture and Current Events. Fridays (1 – 2 p.m.)  
    • This class will focus on current events in the U.S. The class will also include interesting facts about American Culture, including holidays, traditions, music, and art. 
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