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Contact UsLive Online English Classes by MyOvient include classes in business English, pronunciation and American accent, grammar, and much more. Choose a class below and click the "Register" button to reserve a seat in the class. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection to join. You will receive additional instructions after you register. Seats in these classes are limited, so we recommend registering early. (Each class is 1 hour.)
Free Online English Classes
All classes are scheduled in San Francisco, California (USA - Pacific Time Zone). Be sure to check your own time zone to make sure you can take the class. (Click here for a time zone calculator.)
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| Business English: How to Improve Your Small Talk | Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-8 AM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Small talk is an important part of business networking as well as everyday conversation. It is often used to form relationships. Do you feel confident engaging in small talk? Do you know which topics are considered safe? Join us for this one-hour class to learn how to improve your small talk. |  |
| Pronunciation - Pronouncing “S” Endings | Monday, Sept. 23, 5-6 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Did you know that there are 3 ways that you can pronounce words ending in “s”? The pronunciation you choose depends on the other letters in the word. This one-hour class will teach you the different ways to pronounce “s” endings. | |
| Idioms - Business Idioms | Tuesday, October 1, 12-1 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Join us for an online class where you will learn some American Business idioms including “generate buzz” and “a tall order.” These idioms are used often in business and can be confusing if you don’t know how to use them. | |
| Open Q & A Session with an Ovient Instructor | Thursday, October 17, 1-2 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Do you have a lot of questions about English grammar, pronunciation, American culture, or business related topics? Bring your questions and an Ovient instructor will answer them during a free one-hour live class. | |
MyOvient PRO MEMBERS-ONLY Online English Classes
All classes are scheduled in San Francisco, California (USA - Pacific Time Zone). Be sure to check your own time zone to make sure you can take the class. (Click here for a time zone calculator.)
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| Idioms - Stress | Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12-1 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Are you feeling stressed out because there are many phrases in English that you don't understand? Join us for this online training to learn how to use some common idioms related to stress such as "my brain is fried." We'll learn their meanings and practice how to use them correctly. |
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| Grammar - Comparatives and Superlatives | Friday, Sept. 20, 12-1 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Do you get confused about how to use the comparative and superlative form of adjectives (Good-Better-Best)? In this class, you will learn “the best” way to form the comparative and superlative. Like most rules in English, there will be a few exceptions. |
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| Business Topic - Business Phrases | Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12-1 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Learn some key business phrases to help you report about how a meeting or other business related event went. You will also learn how to use hypothetical statements to make a suggestion. |
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| Business Topic - Asking for Clarification | Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2-3 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| What can you do if you don't understand something that was said during a meeting or a presentation? Pretending to understand only causes more confusion. Learning how to ask for clarification will help you avoid miscommunications. In this online training, you will learn different ways to ask someone for clarification. |
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| Pronunciation - Intonation | Thursday, Oct. 3, 5-6 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Do you want to sound like a fluent English speaker? Your voice should rise and fall when you speak. Using the correct intonation patterns will help you sound more natural and fluent. Join us for this one-hour online class to learn how to correctly use intonation in your speech. |
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| Idioms - Competition | Monday, Oct. 7, 6-7 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| Business and life is competitive. In this class, you will learn how to use more idioms and expressions about competition. You should leave this class feeling like you have a competitive edge when it comes to competition idioms. |
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| Grammar - Prepositions - In, On, At | Tuesday, Oct. 8, 12-1 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| People often use the prepositions 'in,' 'on,' and 'at' incorrectly. This is largely because these prepositions are used with places as well as with time. Join this class to learn when and how to use these three prepositions. |
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| Pronunciation - “t" and "th” | Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4-5 PM San Francisco, CA Time |
| In this online lesson, we will practice how to correctly pronounce the difficult “t” and “th” sounds. You may want to have a mirror close during the lesson to make sure your mouth is in the right position to make these sounds. |
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