Bozeman, Montana English-language school thrives – A.C.E. Language Institute at Montana State University

What Montana’s tourism industry really needs is an authentic 16th century castle for clients who are tired of modern life and want to a true rustic experience, with no electricity, no running water, and the chance to eat deer and elk — uncooked!

That was the tongue-in-cheek sales pitch to imaginary hotel investors made by Anuar Zhenussov, a 23-year-old student from Kazakhstan, and three international classmates.

They invented and presented their hotel pitch for a classroom exercise, intended to help sharpen their English skills and boost their confidence in public speaking.

"Only $500 a night — very cheap," Zhenussov enthused. "Only if you call right now — in the next five minutes!"

A.C.E. Language Institute at Montana State University http://www.cultural.org/esl/msu/

By GAIL SCHONTZLER Chronicle Staff Writer

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