PRE-BEGINNING CLASSES

Pre-Beginning ESL

This intensive English course is for pre-beginners who know little or NO English.  Work on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in one class.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  42.5 hours.  $200**

Mon-Thur 9:15-11:45am May 14-Jun 12                                                         Hickory Ridge 
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:20pm May 15-Jun 19                                                   Hickory Ridge

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BEGINNING ESL CLASSES

Beginning I Conversation and Vocabulary 

Offered only in the summer!  An intensive speaking and vocabulary development course for beginning-level students.  For four weeks, concentrate on real, everyday spoken English.  Includes dialogs, pair work, vocabulary development, and pronunciation.  Learn to use and pronounce new vocabulary words in every class.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $200**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                           Hickory Ridge 

Beginning I Grammar in Action

A perfect start to studying English.  Learn the rules of English grammar in this class and then have lots of speaking and writing practice using those rules!  This is a practical grammar class that puts the grammar rules into active, everyday English usage. 
A placement test is required.  See registration times.  40 hours.  $160**

Mon-Thur 12:30-3:10pm May 19-Jun 12                                                            Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:10pm May 15-Jun 19                                                    Hickory Ridge

Beginning II Conversation and Vocabulary

An intensive speaking and vocabulary development course for Beginner II level students. For four weeks, concentrate on real, everyday spoken English.  Includes dialogs, pair work, vocabulary development, and pronunciation.  Learn to use and pronounce new vocabulary words in every class.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $200**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                              Hickory Ridge 

Beginning II Grammar in Action

A great way to learn grammar!  Learn the rules of English grammar in this class and then have lots of speaking and writing practice using those rules!  This is a practical grammar class that puts the grammar rules into active, everyday English usage.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  40 hours.  $160**

Mon-Thur 12:30-3:10pm May 19-Jun 12                                                               Hickory Ridge 
Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:10pm May 15-Jun 19                                                       Hickory Ridge 

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INTERMEDIATE ESL CLASSES

Intermediate I Conversation and Vocabulary

Practice speaking while participating in many different activities:  skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings.  Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment.  Expand your vocabulary daily by learning and using new words and expressions!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $220**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                                 Hickory Ridge 

Intermediate I Grammar in Action 

Not a boring grammar class!  This class is an active, useful, fun way to study grammar!  Learn the rules of English grammar in this class and then have lots of speaking and writing practice using those rules.  In addition, you will have listening and reading exercises to see how grammar is used in the real world. A placement test is required.  See registration times.  40 hours.  $175**

Mon-Thur 12:30-3:10pm May 19-Jun 12                                                                  Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:10pm May 15-Jun 19                                                          Hickory Ridge

Basic Writing (Int I)

Improve your sentence and paragraph writing skills.  Also practice grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.  This class is perfect for students who want to develop college writing skills or develop better writing skills for the GED.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  42.5 hours. $125**

Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:20pm May 15-Jun 19                                                           Hickory Ridge

Intermediate II Conversation and Vocabulary

Practice speaking while participating in many different activities:  skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings.  Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment.  Expand your vocabulary daily by learning and using new words and expressions!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $220**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                                    Hickory Ridge

Intermediate II Grammar in Action

Not a boring grammar class!  This class is an active, useful, fun way to study grammar!  Learn the rules of English grammar in this class and then have lots of speaking and writing practice using those rules.  In addition, you will have listening and reading exercises to see how grammar is used in the real world.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  40 hours.  $175**

Mon-Thur 12:30-3:10pm May 19-Jun 12                                                                    Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:10pm May 15-Jun 19                                                            Hickory Ridge

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ADVANCED ESL CLASSES

Advanced Conversation and Vocabulary

Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment.  Lots of practice with dialogs, presentations, short conversations, role-plays and some directed listening activities.  Expand your vocabulary daily by learning and using new words and expressions!  Pronunciation tips included!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $245**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                                     Hickory Ridge 

Advanced Grammar in Action

You won’t just memorize grammar rules.  You will also have lots of practice applying the advanced rules in oral and written communication.  In addition, you will have listening and reading exercises to analyze how grammar is used in everyday communication.  This will be a fun, informative, and very practical class.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  40 hours.  $205**

Mon-Thur 12:30-3:10pm May 19-Jun 12                                                                      Hickory Ridge 
Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:10pm May 15-Jun 19                                                              Hickory Ridge 

Effective Academic Writing *NEW*

In this class, you will develop the skill of writing coherent, well-developed short answers, the type of answers that are required in almost all college and university classes. You will also practice timed-writing so that you can prepare for in-class writing assignments.  Topics will include grammar, organization, and reading comprehension as they relate to effective academic writing.  The focus in this class is NOT on essay writing but rather on short answer writing.  Excellent for any college-bound student!   A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $245**

Mon-Thur 9:10-11:55am May 14-Jun 12                                                                       Hickory Ridge 

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BUSINESS CLASSES

Advanced Oral Communication * Business/Professional Certificate*  (Adv I & II)

If you need to improve your oral presentation skills, this class will help you do that!  This is a great class for students interested in academic goals or business people needing to make presentations.  You will develop effective communication skills through discussions, oral readings, and short presentations.  Emphasis will be on organizational strategies as well as physical presentation skills such as body language and speech production.  You will also get practice using audio-visual aides for presentations.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  42 hours.  $240**

Mon, Tues, Thur 6:30-9:20pm May 15-Jun 19                                                                Hickory Ridge 

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COMPUTER CLASSES

Intro to Computers and Word I

Start at the beginning and learn about the computer and word processing in clear, easy-to-understand English.  This course is for native speakers and non-native speakers alike – anyone who wants a slower approach and more practice time!  ESL students must be intermediate level or higher.  30 hours.  $160**

Tue, Thur 9:00am-12:00pm May 15-June 12 (No classes on May 26 and June 5)
#9978  YD 814 9978                                                                                                      Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thur 7:00–9:30pm May 19-June 26 (No classes on May 26)
#9979  YD 814 9979                                                                                                      Hickory Ridge

*    If you are interested in a Business English Certificate, please visit our website at ww.howardcc.edu/esl  for more information on this program.
**  All students pay these prices.  Fees not eligible for waiver.  Books included.

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 Travel & Learn I

Learn English and study U.S. culture and history while making day trips to some of the historic and picturesque tourist sites our regional area.  This class is for beginners and low-intermediate students only.  Four field trips are planned and will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Transportation and basic admission fees will be provided, but food and optional expenses are not included.  Tentative travel sites include 1) Washington, D.C.; 2) the Amish country near Lancaster, Pennsylvania; 3) Baltimore; and 4) Harper’s Ferry.  Join us for fun and learning!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $300**

Mon-Fri June 16-June 27 (Mon, Tue, Thur 9:30am-12:00pm / Wed, Fri all day)                   ELB

Travel & Learn II

Learn English and study U.S. culture and history while making day trips to some of the historic and picturesque tourist sites in our regional area.  This class is for upper-intermediate and advanced students only.  Four field trips are planned and will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Transportation and basic admission fees will be provided, but food and optional expenses are not included.  Tentative travel sites include 1) Washington, D.C., 2) the Amish country near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 3) Baltimore, and 4) Harper’s Ferry.  Join us for fun and learning!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  47 hours.  $300**

Mon-Fri June 16-June 27 (Mon, Tue, Thur 9:30am-12:00pm / Wed, Fri all day)                    ELB

**  All students pay these prices.  Fees not eligible for waiver.  Books included.

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PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASS

Intensive Pre-Beginning ESL

This is an intensive course for pre-beginning students who want to learn at a faster rate.   The curriculum is academic and challenging yet still very practical.  Reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar will be taught in one class.  This class is part of the English Language Institute but is open to any pre-beginning student.  45 hours.  $200** (Books Included).

Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                              Hickory Ridge

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BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Intensive English 1 (Beg I)

This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who speak very little English.  It fills every summer!  You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.  Your language skills will improve dramatically.  Language lab practice is included.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7    55 hours.  $250**                                                ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7       45 hours.  $215**                                           Hickory Ridge

Conversational English 1 (Beg I)

This class is offered as part of the English Language Institute but is open to any beginning students.  Class size is small with lots of practice time for each student!  Learn to use English in conversation.  Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary.  A perfect class for beginning students.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  45 hours.  $215**

Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                     ELB

Intensive English 2 (Beg II)

This intensive, comprehensive class for people with limited English skills fills every summer!  You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.  Your language skills will improve dramatically.  Language lab practice is included.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7   55 hours.  $250**                                               ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7   45 hours.  $215**                                             Hickory Ridge

Conversational English 2 (Beg II)

This class is offered as part of the English Language Institute but is open to any upper-level beginning student.  Seats are limited.  Learn to use English in conversation.  Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary.  A perfect class for high-beginning students.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  45 hours.  $215**

Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                    ELB

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INTERMEDIATE ESL CLASSES

Intensive English 3 (Int I)

This intensive, comprehensive class is for Intermediate I-level English learners.  You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.  Your language skills will improve dramatically.  Language lab practice is included. 
A placement test is required.  See registration times.

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7    55 hours.  $290**                                              ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7   45 hours.  $240**                                             Hickory Ridge

Conversational English 3 (Int I)

An English Language Institute class designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English!  This is a fast-moving class with lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and use of new everyday expressions (idioms).  Learn through repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice.  A perfect class for intermediate students.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  45 hours.  $240**

Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                     ELB

Writing and Grammar 3

Improve your English skills by focusing on your writing and grammar! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class.  You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational. Intermediate-level students only.  45 hours.  $230**

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                ELB

Basic Writing (Int I)

This is an intermediate level writing course that is not as academic as the one above, but is meant to improve writing skills for students with the goal of taking the GED and getting a high school diploma in the U.S.  Students will work on spelling, punctuation, organization, good sentences, and basic paragraphs.  Students must speak at the upper-intermediate level. 

Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7 45 hours.  $150**                                               Hickory Ridge

Intensive English 4 (Int II)

This intensive, comprehensive class is for Intermediate II-level English learners.  You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.  Your language skills will improve dramatically.  Language lab practice is included. 
A placement test is required.  See registration times.

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7   55 hours.  $290**                                              ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7   45 hours.  $240**                                            Hickory Ridge

Conversational English 4 (Int II)

An English Language Institute class designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English!  This is a fast-moving class with lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and use of new everyday expressions (idioms).  Learn through repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice.  A perfect class for high-intermediate students.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  45 hours.  $240**

Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                   ELB

Writing and Grammar 4

Writing is critical to your future success! Learn paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one popular class.  While working to improve your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. Upper-intermediate-level students only.    45 hours.  $230**

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                              ELB

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ADVANCED ESL CLASSES

Intensive English 5 (Adv I)

This intensive, comprehensive class is for advanced-level English learners.  You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class.  Your language skills will improve dramatically.  Language lab practice is included.  A placement test is required.  See registration times.

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7   55 hours.  $290**                                              ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 7-Aug 7   45 hours.  $240**                                            Hickory Ridge

Conversational English 5 (Adv I & II)

Speak more like a native speaker!  This is one of our most popular classes.  Learn everyday, real, spoken English expressions including idioms in this intensive, advanced class.  Practice what you learn in dialogs, role-plays, and discussions.  Also includes pronunciation tips!  A placement test is required.  See registration times.  45 hours.  $240**

Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                   ELB

Listening & Speaking for the TOEFL On-Line

Does the speaking section on the new TOEFL iBT make you nervous?  Would you like to receive personalized instruction from a native-speaking TOEFL expert while sitting at your home computer anywhere in the world?  This online course is designed to help computer literate students improve their speaking and listening skills for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT). This is a completely on-line distance learning course using a new virtual classroom technology which allows an on-line “live” lecture and tutorials twice a week.  You will actually listen and interact with your instructor “live.”   If you are overseas or anywhere in the United States, you will have private tutoring to improve your speaking skills. You must be proficient with the computer in order to complete your assignments and you are required to have internet access, a “noise cancelling” microphone”, a head set or speakers, and a webcam in order to take the course. The topics in the course include targeted listening, organizing a response, summarizing reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, pronunciation, and structure.  (You can register on-line or in person. See the link to On-Line courses on our website: www.howardcc.edu/esl.  Or e-mail us with questions: esl@howardcc.edu.  Books must be purchased separately.) 35 hours.  $190

Mon, Wed, 8:15-9:30am (Eastern Standard Time) July 7-Aug 7                                                On-Line

English Language Teaching *NEW*

Would you like training in order to teach English classes?  Or would you like training to become a teacher in your native language or any foreign language?  If so, this class will give you some expert, practical, hands-on training in language methodology. This course is intended for advanced speakers of English and will focus on language teaching methods and communicative-based techniques.  Participants will learn the foundations of language teaching and will learn how to use modern, effective teaching practices. All students will be asked to observe on-going ESL classes as part of this course and they will learn how to develop effective lessons plans and design appropriate evaluations. The class will be taught by an experienced ESL teacher with a strong academic background in ESL methodology.  All students who successfully complete the course, will receive a “Certificate of Completion.”  55 hours.  $300 (Books included).

Mon-Thur 9:15am-12:00pm July 7-Aug 7                                                                                    ELB

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COMPUTER CLASSES

Intro to Computers and Word I (featuring Word 2007)

Start at the beginning and learn about the computer and word processing in clear, easy-to-understand English.  This course is for native speakers and non-native speakers alike – anyone who wants a slower approach and more practice time!  ESL students must be intermediate level or higher.  30 hours.  $160**

Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm July 8- Aug 7                                                                                         Hickory Ridge
#9918   YD814 9918

**All students pay these prices.  Fees not eligible for waiver.  Books included.

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Online Classes

Listening & Speaking for the TOEFL On-Line

Does the speaking section on the new TOEFL iBT make you nervous?  Would you like to receive personalized instruction from a native-speaking TOEFL expert while sitting at your home computer anywhere in the world?  This online course is designed to help computer literate students improve their speaking and listening skills for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT). This is a completely on-line distance learning course using a new virtual classroom technology which allows an on-line “live” lecture and tutorials twice a week.  You will actually listen and interact with your instructor “live.”   If you are overseas or anywhere in the United States, you will have private tutoring to improve your speaking skills. You must be proficient with the computer in order to complete your assignments and you are required to have internet access, a “noise cancelling” microphone”, a head set or speakers, and a webcam in order to take the course. The topics in the course include targeted listening, organizing a response, summarizing reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, pronunciation, and structure.  (You can register on-line or in person. See the link to On-Line courses on our website: www.howardcc.edu/esl.  Or e-mail us with questions: esl@howardcc.edu.  Books must be purchased separately.) 35 hours.  $190

Mon, Wed, 8:15-9:30am (Eastern Standard Time) July 7-Aug 7                                                On-Line

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