English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language is to assist non-native speakers. The objective is gear towards students positive achievement in their workplace, education or other personal goals. The ESL program consists of four core ESL levels and elective offerings which include conversation classes and a variety of workshops. Certificates of Completion are offered if the student successfully completes core sections by meet-ing certain criteria. The ESL program can help assist students improve their English skills and also prepare students for future transfer to a credit English class. Our goal is to facilitate English language learning and intercultural understanding in a supportive, and respectful environment.
El inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) es para ayudar a los hablantes no nativos. El objetivo es el engranaje hacia el logro positivo de los estudiantes en su lugar de trabajo, educación u otras metas personales. El programa de ESL consta de cuatro niveles básicos de ESL y opciones optativas que incluyen clases de conversación y una variedad de talleres. Se ofrecen certificados de finalización si el estudiante completa con éxito las secciones básicas al cumplir con ciertos criterios. El programa de ESL puede ayudar a los estudiantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés y también prepararlos para una futura transferencia a una clase de crédito de inglés. Nuestro objetivo es facilitar el aprendizaje del idioma inglés y la comprensión intercultural en un entorno de apoyo y respeto
English as a Second Language, Level 1
This course is designed for students at the low-beginning level of English. It provides instruction in introductory grammar, simple reading and writing, basic sentence structure, spelling and phonemic correspondences, and verbal communication skills. Emphasis is placed on simple English, clear pronunciation, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
English as a Second Language, Level 2
This course is designed for students at the high-beginning level of English acquisition. It provides instruction in reading and writing, sentence structure, spelling and phonemic correspondences, and verbal communication skills. Emphasis is placed on general understanding of simple spoken and written English, clear pronunciation, correct grammar, punctuation, and communicative effectiveness.
This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
English as a Second Language, Level 3
ESL 042CE Writing/Grammar/Reading/Vocabulary/Listening/Speaking III
This course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level of English language acquisition. It provides instruction in grammar, verbal communication skills, and comprehension of spoken English. Emphasis is placed upon a general understanding of spoken English and overall communicative effectiveness. This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
ESL 044CE Conversation
This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
English as a Second Language, Level 4
This course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level of English acquisition. It provides instruction in reading and writing, sentence and paragraph structure, verbal communication skills, and comprehension of everyday spoken English. Activities include the direct study of grammatical structures appropriate for the level, reading and discussion of short stories or short articles, writing sentences, fully developed paragraphs, listening for comprehension, and the practice of pronunciation and intonation patterns necessary for successful communication.
This course provides students the opportunity to speak, hear, and use the English language in a relaxed and friendly environment. Listening and conversation skills along with social, functional, grammatical, and topical knowledge are greatly improved.
English as Second Language (ESL) Certificates
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their listening
comprehension of English and to increase their ability to make themselves understood, using conversational American English speech. This is the introductory level ESL conversation course.
This intermediate-level course is for students who already have the basic ability to listen and to speak in English. It continues the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills. Listening focuses on comprehension of oral instructions and questions, high-frequency vocabulary in context, and main ideas and details in conversations and class lectures. Speaking focuses on the clear pronunciation of common words and continues the development of English pronunciation patterns. Students observe and practice appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior in one-on-one and/or small group settings.