2009 ESL Class Schedule
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Summer I 2009
(Day classes: May 20-June 18)
(Night classes: May 19-June 30)
(NO CLASSES: May 25 Memorial Day)
PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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. 45 hours. $200**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
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BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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. 45 hours. $200**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
Beginning I Grammar in Action
A perfect start to the study of 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 12:40-3:00pm May 20-Jun 18 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. 45 hours. $200**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 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 12:40-3:00pm May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
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INTERMEDIATE ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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. 45 hours. $220**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
Intermediate I Grammar in Action
Not a boring grammar class! This class will be 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 12:40-3:00pm May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm May 19-Jun 30 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. 45 hours. $220**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
Intermediate II Grammar in Action
Not a boring grammar class! This class will be 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 12:40-3:00pm May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
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ADVANCED ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Advanced Conversation and Vocabulary (Adv I & II)
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. 45 hours. $245**
Mon-Thur 9:15-11:55am May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm May 19-Jun 30 Hickory Ridge
Advanced Grammar in Action (Adv I & II)
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 12:40-3:00pm May 20-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking for the TOEFL *NEW* (Adv I & II)
This course is designed to help the English as a Second Language students improve their speaking skills for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT). The topics in the course include targeted listening, organizing a response, summarizing reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, pronunciation, and structure. 30 hours. $190**
Tue, Thur 6:30-9:30pm May 19-Jun 18 Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking for the TOEFL Online *NEW* (Adv I & II) (Course#: YE-809)
Are you trying to improve your scores on the speaking section on the new TOEFL iBT? In this class, you will receive personalized instruction from a native-speaking TOEFL expert while sitting at your home computer anywhere in the world. Using virtual classroom technology, 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). You will actually listen and interact with your instructor “live.” Please go to our website to read information about the required equipment and see the complete directions for how to register: www.howardcc.edu/esl and click on “Online Courses.” The topics in the course include targeted listening, organization of spoken and written responses, summarization of reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, pronunciation, and grammar structure. 32.5 hours. $150 (Books must be purchased separately)
Tue, Thu (6:30-9:00pm EST) May 19-Jun 18 Online
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Improving English Pronunciation Online *NEW* *Business/Professional Certificate* (Int II) (Course#: YE-827)
Would you like to receive personalized instruction from a native-speaking pronunciation expert while sitting at your home computer anywhere in the world? This online course is designed to help computer literate students improve their pronunciation by focusing on stress, intonation, and sounds of English. This is a distance learning course using a new virtual classroom technology which allows you to listen and interact with your instructor “live.” Please go to our website to read information about the required equipment and see the complete directions for how to register: www.howardcc.edu/esl and click on “Online Courses.” 45 hours. $200 (materials included)
Mon, Wed (4:00-6:00pm EST) May 20-Jun 18 Online
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PROFESSIONAL LEVEL ESL COURSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Improving English Pronunciation Online *NEW* *Business/Professional Certificate*
See Advanced section for course description.
Mon, Wed (4:00-6:00pm EST) May 20-Jun 18. 45 hours. $200 (materials included) On-Line
* Click Here for more information on our Business Professional Certificate Program.
** All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for waiver. Books included.
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Summer I 2009 Intercession
(June 22-July 2)
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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 in our regional area. This class is for beginners and low-intermediate students only. There will be four planned all day field trips. 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) Annapolis; and 4) Harper’s Ferry. Join us for fun and learning! A placement test is required. See registration times. 47 hours. $300**
Mon-Fri Jun 22-Jul 2 (Class hours: 9:30am-12:00pm / Field trips: 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. There will be four planned all day field trips. 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) Annapolis; and 4) Harper’s Ferry. Join us for fun and learning! A placement test is required. See registration times. 47 hours. $300**
Mon-Fri Jun 22-Jul 2 (Class hours: 9:30am-12:00pm / Field trips: all day) ELB
** All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for waiver. Books included.
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Summer II 2009
(Day classes: July 6-August 6)
(Night classes: July 6-August 13)
All Summer II classes start on Monday, July 6 because of the July 4th holiday.
PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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**
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
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BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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. 45 hours. $215**
Mon-Thur 9:30am-11:45am July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
Conversational English 1 (Beg I)
Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary. A perfect class for beginning students. Class size is small with lots of practice time for each student! A placement test is required. See registration times. 45 hours. $215**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 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. 45 hours. $215**
Mon-Thur 9:30am-11:45am July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
Conversational English 2 (Beg II)
Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary. A perfect class for high-beginning students. Seats are limited. A placement test is required. See registration times. 45 hours. $215**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Spelling for Success *NEW* (Beg I & II)
Is spelling in English difficult for you? Are you having trouble figuring out how all the letter combinations are pronounced? If yes, this class is for you! English is difficult to pronounce, but if you learn and practice English spelling rules, your pronunciation and spelling will improve! This is a perfect class for beginning level students. Seats are limited. A placement test is required. See registration times. 45 hours. $200**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
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INTERMEDIATE ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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. 45 hours. $225**
Mon-Thur 9:30am-11:45am July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
Conversational English 3 (Int I)
This class is designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English! 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 placement test is required. See registration times. 45 hours. $225**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Writing and Grammar 3 (Int I)
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. 45 hours. $225**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Writing and Grammar 3 Online *NEW* (Int I) (Course#: YE-620)
This online course is designed for students who can’t come to a regular class but have time to attend online sessions and complete assignments from home. 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. Topics include sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar. Using the newest technology available, you will have some online, “live time” with the instructor at the times that are scheduled below. With your webcam and our technology, your teacher and online classmates will meet for “live” discussions and special tutoring. All sessions will be recorded. If you miss a session, you can view it later. See the link to “Online Courses” on our website: www.howardcc.edu/esl or e-mail us with questions: eslonline@howardcc.edu. 45 hours. $225 (Materials Included)
Mon, Wed 4:00-5:00pm July 6-Aug 6 Online
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Basic Writing (Int I)
This is an intermediate level writing course that is not as academic as the courses 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. 45 hours. $175**
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 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. 45 hours. $225**
Mon-Thur 9:30am-11:45am July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
Conversational English 4 (Int II)
This class is 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 placement test is required. See registration times. 45 hours. $225**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Writing and Grammar 4 (Int II)
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. $225**
Mon-Thur 12:45-3:00pm July 6-Aug 6 ELB
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ADVANCED ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Intensive English 5 (Adv I & II) (Course#: YE-829)
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. 45 hours. $240**
Mon-Thur 9:30am-11:45am July 6-Aug 6 ELB
Mon, Tue, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-Aug 13 Hickory Ridge
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Conversational English 5 (Adv I & II) (Course#: YE-826)
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 6-Aug 6 ELB
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Reading and Writing for the TOEFL *NEW* (Adv I & II) (Course#: YE-832)
This course is designed to help students pass the reading and writing sections of the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT). The topics in the course include organizing a response, summarizing reading and listening passages, vocabulary development, reading comprehension strategies, structure and written expression. 30 Hours. $190**
Tue, Wed, Thur 6:30-9:00pm July 6-July 30 Hickory Ridge
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**All students pay these prices. Fees not eligible for waiver. Books
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