Summer EFS Courses

2024 Summer English Programs

EFS is pleased to announce two courses for this Summer 2024, which will be offered in person. 

Summer Courses for Enrolled Stanford Graduate Students 2024

• EFS 689T (two sections). Interacting in California's Vineyard Culture (1 unit). Focuses on communicative skills in the context of California's renowned wine culture. Emphasis on the language of wine using appropriate terminology, and interacting knowledgeably with restaurant and retail wine staff. Topics include learning the fundamentals of vineyard techniques, varietal characteristics, tasting techniques, drinking and ordering etiquette. Course is co-taught by a wine expert and an ESL instructor. Class consists of a short interactive lecture, a communicative activity such as role playing, and a tasting of four specially selected wines. Participants must be at least 21 years old. Fee. Meets on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, in-person, from 5:30 - 7:30p. Classes begin the week of June 24.
• EFS 691S (meets requirements for 691). Oral Proficiency (2 units). For advanced graduate students. Practice in academic presentation skills; strategy, design, organization, and use of visual aids. Focus is on improving fluency and delivery style, with video recording for feedback on language accuracy and usage. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, in-person, from 10:30 - 11:50a. Classes begin the week of June 24.
• EFS 698S (meets requirements for 698A).  Writing Academic English (2 units). Prepares graduate students to write academic papers, emphasizing fluency, organization, documentation, and appropriateness for specific writing tasks. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, in-person, from 1:30 - 2:50p. Classes begin week of June 24.