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The conversation based CELL classes focus on improving fluency and accuracy
particularly in speaking and listening skills and seek to fit the interests and levels
of students in a small group setting.

Upon registration, students take a level test and receive assessment on a gradient
from basic to advanced levels. Students at lower language levels begin with a
series of textbooks to follow which emphasis building up communication skills
through speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Intermediate to advanced classes focus on conversation and discussion skills
with content based on various issues and themes. Materials for the class come from resource books,
Internet articles, and newspapers.

Activities give opportunity for students to gain functional language skills through various media
(DVD, TV shows, and current events), cultural experiences (cooking or music), presentations, or readings.
Due to small class sizes of no more than six students, close relationships between teachers and students
often result and bring interest into topic discussions and conversation.