Beginning Low Conversation
Low beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in short conversations in routine social situations to communicate basic needs.
Pronunciation - Intermediate
Pronunciation skills for improved oral communication. Review of formation and production of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation in intermediate level conversations.
Writing - Low Intermediate
Low intermediate writing skill development. Strategies for writing clear, structured multi-paragraph texts and correspondence addressing a variety of purposes.
Reading - Intermediate Low
Low intermediate reading skill development. Comprehension and analysis of a variety of adapted and authentic written English materials. Expansion of word analysis skills.
Writing - High Beginning
High beginning writing skill development. Paragraphs on familiar topics and basic personal and practical correspondence. Basic editing skills.
Reading - Beginning High
High beginning reading skills development. Comprehension of adapted written materials on familiar topics. Beginning vocabulary and word analysis skills.
Pronunciation - Beginning
Basic pronunciation skills through understanding of English sounds. Stress, intonation, and rhythm are introduced.
Intermediate Introduction to Computers for ESL
An introduction to computers for intermediate-level ESL students. Overview of English terminology used in common computer software and applications. Word processing software and digital platforms to explore the Internet, email, spreadsheets, and presentations. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through projects and interactive work.
Introduction to Academic ESL
Preparation for credit ESL courses. Training and practice in beginning academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading informational and literary texts, and writing paragraphs and summaries. Language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESL College Reading and Writing
Pre-collegiate training and practice in critical reading and analytical writing, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Research, synthesis, and documentation skills. High-advanced language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.