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Descriptions - English as a Second Language |
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Distance
Learning - Multi-Level
This course is designed to meet the needs of both ESL
learners who are unable to attend regularly-scheduled
classes and also those who want to supplement and accelerate
their learning in class by doing additional assignments at
home. This distance education program allows learners to
study at home via technology and other instructional
materials at times convenient to them. Learners enrolled in
the program check out video, DVD, and/or audio-taped
materials with accompanying text to practice and improve
listening, reading, and writing skills. Learners meet weekly
with a certified ESL instructor to review their work.
Course outline is
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ESL
Citizenship
This course is designed for students to learn the basic
knowledge of U.S. Government, history, civics, reading, and
writing skills and to prepare for and pass the USCIS
Citizenship Exam. Language functions and language forms are
integrated into listening, reading, writing, and speaking
activities, all designed to improve student ability to
take and pass the USCIS exam. Through lectures, individual
and pair/group participation, the student is exposed to the
language needed to prepare for the reading, writing, and
interview portion of the USCIS exam.
Course outline is
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Intermediate
(Low-High)
This course is designed for students who are able to use
English to function independently in most familiar
situations and who can read simplified materials on familiar
topics and write on personal topics. Emphasis is on fluency
and communication. Students are encouraged to self-monitor
and self-correct. Course content is relevant to student
daily life and is determined through on-going needs
assessment. Cultural aspects, such as rules of etiquette
common in routine social situations in U.S. culture, are
taught explicitly by focusing on comparing and contrasting
rules from cultures of native countries and U.S. culture.
Course outline is
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Intermediate
Conversation (Low-High)
This course is designed for students to develop their
communication skills (listening and speaking) in English by
discussing real-life situations and problems. Students work
in small groups and as part of a whole class on the
conversation activities. Because there are no right or wrong
answers, students are encouraged to talk about and compare
ideas/values with those of their classmates. Discussion of
problems and development of problem solving and critical
thinking skills are essential components of each lesson. By
listening to and considering the ideas of others, students
will broaden their understanding of other cultures.
Course outline is
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Intermediate Grammar (Low-High)
This course is designed for students who wish to improve
their use of grammar in the context of everyday situations,
workforce and/or academic preparation. The course integrates
listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities that
teach grammar communicatively.
Course outline is
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Intermediate
Pronunciation (Low-High)
This course is designed for students who wish to review the
basic vowel and consonant system of English and practice
stress, intonation, and rhythm patterns of English. The
course is designed to improve non-native speaker
aural/oral discrimination skills.
Course outline is
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Vocational
English as a Second Language (VESL)
The course is designed for students who wish to improve
their reading, writing, listening, speaking, and
interpersonal skills. Classes are taught within a
traditional classroom setting as well as with the use of
technology in an interactive learning center setting.
Students practice communication skills with a focus on U.S.
workplace vocabulary, culture, and basic skills. SCANS behaviors are interwoven within the classroom or center
framework and are practiced on a daily basis.
Course outline is
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