… spelling and phonemic correspondences, and verbal communication skills. Emphasis is placed on simple English, clear pronunciation, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. ESL 044CE Conversation This course provides students the … skills, and comprehension of everyday spoken English. Activities include the direct study of grammatical structures appropriate for the level, reading and discussion of short stories or short articles, writing sentences, fully developed … focuses on comprehension of oral instructions and questions, high-frequency vocabulary in context, and main ideas and details in conversations and class lectures. Speaking focuses on the clear pronunciation of common words and continues the …