Beginning level ESL classes in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
This high-beginning, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language
skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary
education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants
in the workforce.
In this course, beginning ESL students focus on developing listening and speaking
skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts.
This course is designed for the beginning ESL student. Students at this level will
focus on developing their reading, vocabulary, and writing skills for success at work,
school, and in the community. Students in this class learn to read a variety of texts
and to write short notes and emails.
In this beginning ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing activities that focus on developing vocabulary needed to function effectively
in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course are introduced to
basic word learning skills and study skills.
Intermediate Noncredit ESL Courses
Intermediate level ESL classes in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
This low-intermediate, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language
skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary
education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants
in the workforce.
This high-intermediate, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language
skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary
education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants
in the workforce.
In this intermediate ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking
skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts
This course is designed for the intermediate ESL student. The course focuses on improving
vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community.
Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write paragraphs for
a range of purposes.
In this intermediate ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed for social, work,
and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English language vocabulary
while developing word learning and study strategies.
Advanced Noncredit ESL Classes
Advanced level ESL classes in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
This low-advanced, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language
skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary
education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants
in the workforce.
This high-advanced multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language
skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary
education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants
in the workforce.
In this advanced ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking skills
needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts.
This course is designed for the advanced ESL student. The course focuses on improving
vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community.
Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write multi-paragraph
compositions.
In this advanced ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed to communicate effectively
in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English
language vocabulary while developing independent word learning and study strategies.
ESL Citizenship Class
This ESL course prepares students for the USCIS Citizenship exam, interview and N-400 application.
This course prepares students to successfully apply for and be granted US Citizenship
by the Office of Homeland Security. Students will learn about US History and Civics
to prepare for their final interview and how to correctly fill out and submit the
N-400 Application for Citizenship. Students will also learn interviewing techniques
that will help them prepare for the final interview with the US Government.
ESL For College and Career Pathways
These courses are designed to support students on specific career pathways. In Spring
2023, these ESL for Careers in Healthcare courses will be geared to support English Language Learners who are interested in
a career or major in healthcare professions and/or students who are enrolled in noncredit
courses in Health Sciences. Students who complete both courses (ESL 994 and ESL 995)
may earn a Certificate of Competency in ESL for College and Career Pathways.
This high intermediate/advanced ESL course introduces English language speaking, writing,
listening, reading, vocabulary, and study skills as related to specific academic and
career pathways. Students in this course are introduced to critical thinking, teamwork,
cultural awareness and autonomous learning strategies that are transferable to college
and career pathways.
This high intermediate/advanced ESL course focuses on English language speaking, writing,
listening, reading, vocabulary and study skills as related to specific academic and
career pathways. Students produce written work and oral presentations relevant to
their field as they apply critical thinking, cultural awareness, and autonomous learning
strategies that are transferable to college and career pathways. Students are recommended
to complete ESL 994 prior to taking this course.