Course Description:
The Communicative Skills courses are designed for non-native speakers of English who need to improve their communicative skills for personal and professional purposes.

These courses are for people with some familiarity with English. Students normally have skills ranging from high beginning to advanced in English and want directed practice in listening, speaking, reading, and discussion strategies. Special attention is given to improving accuracy, appropriateness, oral grammar, and pronunciation.

Course Prerequisite:
Students must be conversational in English.

Required Attendance at First Session & Placement Test:

• Attendance at the first class session is mandatory.
• Students must be present at the first class session to complete the placement test.
• The placement test is given to establish each student’s English proficiency level.
• Placement is made by the faculty strictly on the basis of performance on this test.
• Students who do not attend the first class meeting will be required to withdraw from the course and will be responsible for any associated withdrawal charges.  See the Withdrawal and Refund Policy. 
• Successful completion of one level does not imply automatic promotion to the next higher level.

Registration:

• This is an open enrollment program. No application is required. Register for individual courses by clicking on the course links below.
• For registration assistance or questions about selecting EFL courses, please email ccpecommskills@georgetown.edu or call (202) 687-7000.