Courses
Cornestone International's mission is to equip students with the tools they need to succeed under our mantra, which is: listen, speak, and learn!
Academics
Functional English
Naturalization
Academic English classes focus on building the language skills which students need in university and professional life. A grammar-based approach ensures that students can communicate effectively through both writing and speaking. Just as importantly, high level listening skills are developed through the use of lectures, conversations, and interviews.
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Grammar: standard usage; practice in speaking & writing
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Writing: various essay formats, organization & support of main points
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Listening: conversations, interviews, lectures
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Speaking: Theme-based conversations, presentations, debates
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Idioms: Embedded in reading & listening
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Structured-speaking exercises to practice new words
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Pronunciation: modeling, repetition, physiology of sound formation
Cornerstone International teaches beginning and intermediate level students the English they need in order to work and live easily within Houston or any other American city.
We teach the English you must know to do these daily tasks and activities.
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Asking and giving directions
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Buying food, clothes, and other items
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Talking on the telephone
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Sending emails
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Talking with coworkers and customers at work
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Filling out applications
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Ordering food at restaurants
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Reading signs and brochures
Cornerstone International nurtures, and equips students with the tools they need to assist on the dreaded journey that's the American Citizenship process for any immigrant who needs the foundation to venture themselves at big ol' Uncle Sam's land!