2010 Spring ESL Class Schedule
General Information:
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program offers community-based classes, intensive classes, and business classes, and online classes. Click here to find out which is right for you. Click here for Registration, placement, and testing Information.
College will be closed on January 18 for Martin Luther King’s Day and from April 3-9 for Spring Break (No Classes).
PRE-BEGINNING ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Community English Pre-Beginning A/B
This class teaches life skills and focuses on listening and speaking skills. Some reading, writing, and grammar skills will also be taught. This is a practical, pre-beginning class for people who speak no English. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 6:30-9:00pm Feb 1-May 12 (70 hours) (A/B) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) (B) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:00pm Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) (B) TBA
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:40pm Feb 2-May 13 (61 hours) (A/B) Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking for Pre-Beginners B
This is a listening and speaking class for students who speak no English. Learn basic words and expressions to help adapt to life in the U.S. 35 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 6-May 15 Hickory Ridge
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BEGINNING I ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Community English 1B
This class teaches life skills and focuses on listening and speaking skills. Some reading, writing, and grammar skills will also be taught. This is a practical, beginning class for people who speak a little English. Listed below are different sections of the class. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 6:30-9:00pm Feb 1-May 12 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:00pm Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) TBA
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:40pm Feb 2-May 13 (61 hours) Hickory Ridge
Everyday Spoken English B
This is a course for students who have already taken Beginning I or II classes but still need more practice! Course is good for students who need repetition and very practical English. The content and speed will be perfect for older learners. Course focus is on survival English needed for family and community conversations, reading, and basic writing. 70 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Intensive English 1A
This is an intensive course for Beginning I students who want to learn at a faster rate. The curriculum is academic and challenging yet still very practical. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar will be taught in this class with an emphasis on oral interaction. 70 hours. $160 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Listening and Speaking 1B
Improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in this class for beginners. Learn the conversation skills you need for everyday life. 35 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 6-May 15 Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking with Americans 1B *NEW*
Improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in this class for beginners. You will get a chance to practice what you have learned with an American conversation partner! Fun, practical conversation activities will challenge you and improve your English! 35 hours. $110 (Books Included).
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Interactive Speaking 1B
This popular class is designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English! Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogs, and vocabulary. Class size is small with lots of practice time for each student! This is a perfect class for beginning students. 49 hours. $135 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-2:45pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Reading and Writing Literacy 1A/1B
This beginning class focuses on literacy level reading and writing. This class is meant for students who speak some English but do not read and write. Students with limited education in their first language or who come from a language system with a different alphabet would benefit from this class. Learn to write letters, spelling, sounds in English, and sight words. 63 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 9:00-11:15am Feb 1-May 12 (A) Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:45pm Feb 1-May 12 (A/B) Hickory Ridge
Writing Basics 1B *NEW*
This is special class for students who already know the alphabet and sounds in English but need practice with spelling, punctuation, filling out forms, and writing short phrases and sentences. For help with the literacy, see the class above. This class is not for literacy students; it is for students who are beginning level in all skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) but want extra practice with writing. 56 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:30pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Reading in Action 1B
In this class you will read interesting short stories and even short books. You will use the readings to improve speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills! Students will get lots of speaking and listening practice as they develop reading skills. 56 hours. $125 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
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Grammar Skills 1A
This is a helpful course for many beginners! You will get practice in listening and speaking as you learn new grammar. This is an intensive course so the curriculum will be challenging and outside work will be required. 49 hours. $120 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Pronunciation Improvement 1
This is a popular class for beginners. Learn to pronounce English while learning basic and essential vocabulary. A perfect class for those who want to learn pronunciation as they learn new words and dialogs. This course will also help with spelling! 49 hours. $120 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Spelling Tips for Beginners *NEW*
Spelling in English is not easy. However, there are rules and patterns that can help you spell and pronounce new words. Have fun while you practice and learn! You’ll get better at hearing the sounds of English and spelling new words correctly. 35 hours. $100.
Tue, Thu 3:15-4:40pm Feb 9-May 6 Hickory Ridge
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BEGINNING II ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Community English 2B
This class teaches life skills and focuses on listening and speaking skills. Some reading, writing, and grammar skills will also be taught. This is a practical class for people who speak limited English. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 6:30-9:00pm Feb 1-May 12 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:00pm Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) TBA
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:40pm Feb 2-May 13 (61 hours) Hickory Ridge
Everyday Spoken English B
This is a course for students who have already taken Beginning I or II classes but still need more practice before moving on! Course is good for students who need repetition and very practical English. The content and speed will be perfect for older learners. Course focus is on survival English needed for family and community conversations, reading, and basic writing. 70 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Intensive English 2A
This is an intensive course for Beginning II students. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar will be taught in this class with an emphasis on oral interaction. The curriculum is more academic and demanding than the community class listed above. This class is perfect for students who want to study at the college level. 70 hours. $180 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Listening and Speaking 2B
Improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in this class for upper-level beginning students. Learn the conversation skills you need for everyday life. 35 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 6-May 15 Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking with Americans 2B *NEW*
Improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in this class for upper-level beginning students. You will get a chance to practice what you have learned with an American conversation partner! Fun, practical conversation activities will challenge you and improve your English! 35 hours. $110 (Books Included).
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Interactive Speaking 2B
This class is designed to get you talking and using correct spoken English! Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogs, and vocabulary. A perfect class for upper-level beginning students. 49 hours. $145 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-2:45pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Reading in Action 2B
This class is for upper-level beginning or lower-level intermediate students who want to read short stories and short books! You will use the readings to improve speaking, vocabulary, writing skills, and learn about U.S. culture! Students will read books as a class but will also select some books on their own. This is a fun way to start reading in English! 56 hours. $135 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Writing Basics 2B
Learn to write good sentences and short paragraphs in English for common everyday activities! Also improve your grammar and vocabulary in this practical, interactive writing class. 56 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:30pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:30pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
Intensive Writing 2
Learn sentence writing, short paragraph writing, new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling in one class. Perfect for beginning students who want to develop college writing skills. 56 hours. $135 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
Grammar Skills 2B
Develop grammar skills and practice them in active communication. This is an intensive course so the curriculum will be challenging and outside work will be required. 49 hours. $120 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
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Pronunciation Improvement 2
This is a pronunciation class for upper-level beginner or lower-level intermediate students who want immediate and effective ways to improve their English pronunciation. Learn the rhythm and rules of spoken English in this fast paced interactive class. Students must be comfortable using technology. 49 hours. $120 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Spelling Tips for Beginners *NEW*
Spelling in English is not easy. However, there are rules and patterns that can help you spell and pronounce new words. Have fun while you practice and learn! You’ll get better at hearing the sounds of English and spelling new words correctly. 35 hours. $100 (Materials Included).
Tue, Thu 3:15-4:40pm Feb 9-May 6 Hickory Ridge
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INTERMEDIATE I ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Community English 3B
This class teaches life skills and focuses on listening and speaking skills. Some reading, writing, grammar skills will also be taught. This is a practical class for people who speak some English. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Mon, Wed 6:30-9:00pm Feb 1-May 12 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:00pm Feb 2-May 13 (70 hours) TBA
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:40pm Feb 2-May 13 (61 hours) Hickory Ridge
Intensive English 3A/3B
Take the first or second half of this intensive, academic course for Intermediate I students. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar will be taught in one class with an emphasis on oral interaction. The curriculum is more academic and demanding than the community class listed above. This class is a perfect start for students who want to study at the college level. 70 hours. $230 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Listening and Speaking 3B
Develop your listening and speaking skills in this popular academic class for intermediates. Increase your active vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Video and audio-taping included. 35 hours. $125 (Books Included).
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 6-May 15 Hickory Ridge
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Listening and Speaking with Americans 3B *NEW*
Develop your listening and speaking skills in this academic class for intermediates. Increase your active vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. You will have a chance to interact with Americans through community volunteering projects. Video and audio-taping included. 35 hours. $135 (Books Included).
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Interactive Speaking 3B
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, dialogs, and vocabulary practice. A perfect class for intermediate students! Video and audio-taping included. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 1:00-2:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 7:30-9:15pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-2:45pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Reading in Action 3A
Our reading program has been so successful that we have added one more Reading in Action class. This new class is for intermediate students who want to improve English skills by reading short stories and short books. Students will improve speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills and be able to read faster with increased understanding! This is a challenging but interesting class that will help students increase reading scores. 56 hours. $150 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Writing Basics 3
Improve your sentence and paragraph writing skills. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. This class is perfect for students who want to develop writing skills for personal use or to pass the GED. 49 hours. $140 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:15pm Feb 1-May 12 Duncan Hall
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:15pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
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Intensive Writing 3
Improve your paragraph writing skills. You will learn new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling all in one popular class. Basic computer typing skills required. 56 hours. $180 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
Grammar Skills 3B
Work on those hard to understand structures in this intensive intermediate-level grammar course. Excellent practice if you want to improve the grammar you use every day. Not just a class for memorizing rules! The emphasis is on using grammar in speaking and writing. Gain confidence in the accuracy of the language you use. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Grammar Basics 3A *NEW*
Are you struggling to use grammar correctly when you write or speak? Do you need more accurate English for your job, for future education, or to help your children at home? This new grammar class is for intermediate level students who want to correct specific grammar problems in speaking and writing. You will get lots of practice applying the rules that you learn! 49 hours. $140 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:15pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Pronunciation Improvement 3
This popular course will help you improve your English pronunciation skills. Focus is on stress, intonation, and vowel/consonant sounds. Students must be comfortable using technology. This class is designed for lower-level intermediate students. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Vocabulary Enrichment 3 *NEW*
If you can’t think of the right words when you’re speaking or writing, maybe you need a larger vocabulary. This is an intensive class to help you learn necessary vocabulary – words, phrases, and common expressions. You will practice pronouncing, spelling, and using the vocabulary in speaking and writing. Get ahead by expanding your vocabulary! 35 hours. $135 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 3:15-4:40pm Feb 9-May 6 Hickory Ridge
English at Home
A completely different kind of class! It’s more like private tutoring! You will check out a DVD and a workbook to use for home study. Once a week, you will return for a computer assessment (about 15-20 minutes) and an individual appointment (about 15-20 minutes) to work with a teacher who will review your homework and give you your next assignment. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration. Refundable deposit for DVD due on the first day of class.
Wed 12:30-3:00pm Feb 3-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Wed 5:30-8:00pm Feb 3-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Fri 8:00-11:00am Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
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English for Citizenship
This course is a quick, easy introduction to U.S. government and history for intermediate students. You will learn English and about U.S. government while you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. 25 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 13-April 24 Hickory Ridge
Career Advantage I
This is a career exploration and preparation class for non-native speakers with intermediate English skills. This course will help you determine what jobs really suit you, how to find the jobs, and how to get the right job. Topics will include career assessment, resume writing, electronic applications, networking, interviewing, and the culture of the U.S. workplace. 42 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:35pm Feb 16-April 29 Hickory Ridge
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INTERMEDIATE II ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Intensive English 4A/4B
Take the first or second half of this intensive, academic course for Intermediate II students. The curriculum is academic, yet practical and interesting. This class is perfect for students who are preparing for college study or want a more demanding class. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar will be taught in one class with an emphasis on oral interaction. 70 hours. $250 (Books Included). Course# YE-726 (4A), YE-727 (4B).
Mon, Wed 6:30-9:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 7:00-9:30pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Let's Just Talk B
Improve your informal conversations, practice formal presentations, and expand your vocabulary. Topics are current and interesting. This class is for upper-level intermediate students. Conversation skills practice is direct and concrete. You will receive suggestions to improve your speaking ability. 35 hours. $140 (Books Included). Course# YE-713.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 6-May 15 Hickory Ridge
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Interactive Speaking 4B
Speak more like a native speaker! Learn every day, “real” spoken English. This popular and practical course focuses on English idioms, but also includes pronunciation tips! Participate in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogs, short presentations, and readings. Practice speaking in an active, fun environment. Video and audio-taping included. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included). Course# YE-729.
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 1:00-2:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 7:30-9:15pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-2:45pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Intensive Writing 4
Improve your academic writing skills! This upper-level intermediate class focuses on paragraph-level writing tasks. As you work on writing, you will also develop vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills. Prepare for college classes or the TOEFL. Basic computer typing skills required. 56 hours. $220 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
Writing Basics 4 *NEW*
Writing is critical to your future success! Prepare for the GED, college studies, or the demands of your job in this upper-level intermediate class. Learn short response writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, and grammar, all in one class. While working to improve your skills, you’ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. 49 hours. $180 (Books Included).
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:15pm Feb 1-May 12 Duncan Hall
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Grammar Basics 4A *NEW*
Are you struggling to use grammar correctly when you write or speak? Do you need more accurate English for your job, for future education, or to help your children at home? This new grammar class is for upper-level intermediate students who want to correct specific grammar problems in speaking and writing. You will get lots of practice applying the rules that you learn! 49 hours. $140 (Books Included). Course# YE-724.
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:15pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Grammar Skills 4B
This is an intensive Intermediate II level grammar course. Work on those hard to understand structures. You will get excellent interactive practice using the grammar rules that you’ve learned. Not just a class for memorizing rules! The emphasis is on using grammar in speaking and writing. Gain confidence in the accuracy of the language you use. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included). Course# YE-725.
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Academic Reading 4
Read interesting pre-college level selections and literature in this class for upper-level intermediate learners. Develop specific reading skills as you challenge yourself to read faster, add new vocabulary, and understand more. By reacting to reading selections, you will also develop speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills that will improve your overall English language proficiency. This class will prepare you for college study or the TOEFL. 56 hours. $175 (Books Included). Course# YE-723.
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May12 Hickory Ridge
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Pronunciation Improvement 4
This popular course will help you improve your English pronunciation skills. Focus is on stress, intonation, and vowel/consonant sounds. Students must be comfortable using technology. This class is designed for upper-level intermediate or above students. 49 hours. $190 (Books Included). Course# YE-730.
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
TOEFL Preparation I
This is a course for upper-level intermediate, lower-level advanced students who would like to begin their preparation for the TOEFL exam but are not ready for the more-advanced TOEFL preparation courses. This is the first of three TOEFL Preparation courses. 56 hours. $260 (Books Included). Course# YE-708.
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Life in the USA
Improve your English skills while you learn about the college, the community, local history, culture, and tourist sites in our city and state. Plan and participate in three field trips on an extended Friday schedule. For upper-level intermediate or advanced students only. 42 hours. $180 (Books Included). Course# YE-709.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 12-May 7 Hickory Ridge
Three outside field trips on Fridays (9:30am-4:00pm) to be arranged.
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Using English in the Community (Int II & Adv I)
Upper-level intermediate or advanced students will have a chance to speak with native speakers as they perform volunteer service with reputable community organizations. In class, you and other students will reflect on your experiences, using English for reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. Outside speakers and videos will broaden your exposure to English. Must be willing to commit to regular, weekly hours off-campus (minimum 3-4 hours/week). 26 in-class hours and approximately 30 out-of-class hours. $210 (Books Included). Course# YE-710.
Wed 9:30-11:30am Feb 10-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Career Advantage II (Int II & Adv I)
This is a career exploration and preparation class for non-native speakers with upper-level intermediate to advanced level English skills. This course will help you determine what jobs really suit you, how to find the jobs, and how to get the right job. Topics will include career assessment, resume writing, electronic applications, networking, interviewing, and the culture of the U.S. workplace. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration. Course# YE-719.
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:35pm Feb 16-April 29 Hickory Ridge
English in the Bible (Int II & Adv I)
This course is designed for upper-level intermediate to advanced non-native speakers who are interested in expanding their English literature study to include vocabulary and phrasing unique to the Bible. Through interactive listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, students will learn new Biblical vocabulary and use it in a variety of contexts. Topics include: vocabulary, pronunciation, and short story analysis. 29 hours. $110 (Materials Included). Course# YE-714.
Thu 3:15-5:40pm Feb 9-May 4 Hickory Ridge
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English for Child Care Providers (Int II & Adv I)
If English is your second language, learn and practice English language skills needed to communicate successfully in a child care center or home business. Topics include basic vocabulary of child development, speaking and understanding key terms and phrases in the workplace, communicating with parents by telephone and in person, handling typical customer service situations with parents, communicating during emergency situations and with the licensing representative, and learning children’s songs, rhymes, and games. You must be in attendance for all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. 12 hours. $99 (Materials Included). Course# ZB-680.
Tue 6:30-9:45pm Mar 2-Mar 23 Hickory Ridge
ADVANCED I ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Intensive English 5B
Continue to work on college-level skills for listening, speaking, reading, and writing for use in academic settings, on the job, or for personal interactions! Get tips, advice, strategies, and lots of practice in this advanced course. Topics will include academic lectures and note-taking, presentations, effective reading and writing, vocabulary development, and cultural issues. 70 hours. $290 (Books Included). Course# YE-836.
Tue, Thu 9:15-11:45am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 7:00-9:30pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
Interactive Speaking 5B
Speak more like a native speaker! Learn every day, “real” spoken English. This practical, yet fun course focuses on idioms of English. Practice what you learn in dialogs, role-plays, and discussions. Also includes pronunciation tips! Video and audio-taping included. 49 hours. $220 (Books Included). Course# YE-838.
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Mon, Wed 7:30-9:15pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 1:00-2:45pm Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
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Intensive Writing 5
Advanced students, don’t miss this chance to improve your academic writing skills. If you are planning to attend a college or university in the U.S. or take the TOEFL, this class will help you develop the writing skills to be successful. The focus will be on organization, editing, and developing well-written essays. Basic computer typing skills required. 56 hours. $260 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 1:00-3:00pm Feb 2-May 13 Duncan Hall
Pronunciation Improvement 5 *Business/Professional Certificate*
Review pronunciation and speech rules in this class for upper-level intermediate or advanced students. Students will give many short presentations. Video and audio taping included. 49 hours. $230 (Books Included). Course# YE-839.
Mon, Wed 9:00-10:45am Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
TOEFL Preparation II
This is a course for advanced students who would like to begin their preparation for the TOEFL exam but are not ready for the more-advanced TOEFL Preparation III course. This is the second of three TOEFL Preparation courses. (See TOEFL Preparation I at the Intermediate II level if you are not an advanced student.) The class is challenging and intensive, but not as difficult as the TOEFL III Preparation course. 56 hours. $280 (Books Included). Course# YE-807.
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
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English for Effective Presentations *Business/Professional Certificate* *NEW*(Adv I & II)
Practice your English-speaking skills in this class for advanced speakers who need to develop skills for either business or academic pursuits. In fourteen class sessions, 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 aids for presentations and learn how to create effective PowerPoint presentations. This is a great class for students interested in academic goals, or business people needing to make presentations. 40 hours. $230 (Books Included). Course# YE-834.
Wed 6:30-9:35pm- Feb 3-May 5 Hickory Ridge
English for Business Communication *Business/Professional Certificate* (Adv I & II)
This course is designed to improve the English skills of the business professional or someone interested in business pursuits. Communication practice will focus around these key areas of business communication: socializing, negotiating, writing a resume using career assessment instruments, making presentations, interviewing and recruiting, and participating in meetings. 50 hours. $265 (Books Included). Course# YE-811.
Mon, Wed 7:00-9:30pm Feb 8-April 28 Hickory Ridge
Professional Writing *Business/Professional Certificate* (Adv I & II)
This advanced-level ESL writing course will prepare professionals for business/professional writing. Work on various types of professional writing such as e-mail correspondence, conventions, memos, short reports, summaries, business letters, and resumes. Basic computer typing skills required. 42 hours. $250 (Books Included). Course# YE-815.
Tue, Thu 7:30-9:15pm Feb 2-April 29 Hickory Ridge
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Grammar Skills 5B (Adv I & II)
Intensive work on advanced grammar. Study the rules and apply them to your current needs. Use language from current newspapers, radio, and T.V. to analyze usage and also analyze your own usage. 49 hours. $220 (Books Included). Course# YE-835.
Mon, Wed 11:00am-12:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Vocabulary Enrichment 5 (Adv I & II)
Do you know the essential vocabulary needed for the TOEFL, SAT, academic classes, or everyday communication? If not, this class will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your overall English skills. In this intensive class, you will learn necessary vocabulary – words, phrases, and expressions. You will practice pronouncing, spelling, and using the vocabulary in speaking and writing. 35 hours. $160 (Books Included). Course# YE-840.
Tue, Thu 3:15-4:40pm Feb 9-May 6 Hickory Ridge
Wed 6:30-9:10pm Feb 10-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Advanced Pronunciation Training *Business/Professional Certificate* (Adv I & II)
Reduce your foreign accent and learn to pronounce English in a way that will make others understand you better! You will receive classroom instruction using the newest approaches and laboratory programs. On four Wednesdays, special individual sessions will be held instead of the regular class. During these sessions, you will work with trained pronunciation professionals who will help build your speech profile and give you specific errors to eliminate. This is a perfect class for business professionals, academic instructors, or students wishing to improve speaking for business or academic purposes. Extra hours have been added over previous classes! 50 hours. $350 (Books Included). Course# YE-813.
Mon, Wed 6:30-8:35pm Feb 8-May 5 Hickory Ridge
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Advanced Topics for Conversation
Participate in active discussions of life in the USA with an emphasis on culture, food, travel, history, and daily life. Emphasis will be on learning new vocabulary, useful expressions, and pronunciation. Listening skills will also be developed. 35 hours. $175 (Books Included). Course# YE-819.
Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 5-May 14 Hickory Ridge
Anatomy and Physiology for ESL Learners (Adv I & II)
This course is for the non-native speaker who wants to prepare for health science courses, needs a basic review of anatomy and physiology, or wants to pursue a career in nursing (CNA, LPN or RN), pharmacy (pharmacy technician or pharmacist), massage therapy, physical therapy, or sports therapy. This course offers additional help with the necessary vocabulary, grammar, cultural awareness, and communication skills. Topics include all of the systems of the body and their functions, the vocabulary and pronunciation of medical terms and injuries, and discussions of careers in the health sciences. 49 hours. $220 (Books Included). Course# YE-814.
Mon, Wed 7:00-8:45pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
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ADVANCED II ESL CLASSES
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Effective Academic Writing
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! 56 hours. $260 (Books Included).
Tue, Thu 9:50-11:50am Feb 2-May 13 Hickory Ridge
TOEFL Preparation III
In this Advanced II class, highest in a series of TOEFL classes, students will develop the advanced grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required on the new iBT version of the TOEFL. At the end of this course, students should be ready to take the TOEFL examination which is offered by a private testing organization. This is also a great class for advanced learners who are not planning to take TOEFL but would like to practice very advanced skills. Not one but two of the latest textbooks included. Work with lab software and on-line programs. 56 hours. $325 (Books Included). Course# YE-901.
Mon, Wed 1:00-3:00pm Feb 1-May 12 Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 7:00-9:20pm Feb 2-April 29 Hickory Ridge
Preparation for the GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test is required for entry into many U.S. graduate schools. It measures critical thinking, verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning skills. In this class, advanced ESL students will prepare for the verbal section of this test: Analytical Writing and Verbal Reasoning. (The quantitative reasoning skills will not be included.) 48 hours. $260 (Books Included). Course# YE-902.
Tue, Thu 3:00-5:00pm Feb 2-April 29 Hickory Ridge
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ESL COURSES FOR WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS
(Click on course name for description. A placement test is required. See registration times.)
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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ESL STUDENTS
(For Intermediate I and higher students. A placement test is required. See registration times.)
Intro to Computers and Word I
Are you looking for job and don’t know how to use a computer? 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 intermediate or above ESL speakers– anyone who wants a slower pace and more practice time! Mail in registration accepted. 30 hours. $160 (Includes Computer Fee and Materials Fee).
Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Feb 6-Apr 23 Hickory Ridge
#9517 YE-609 9857
Mon, Wed 9:15-11:45am Feb 22-Mar 31 Hickory Ridge
#9518 YE-609 9858
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CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION
(For Intermediate I and higher students. A placement test is required. See registration times.)
English for Citizenship
This course is a quick, easy introduction to U.S. government and history for intermediate students. You will learn English and about U.S. government while you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. 25 hours. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration.
Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Feb 13-April 24 Hickory Ridge
All ESL classes will take place in Hickory Ridge and Duncan Hall buildings on the Howard Community College campus. Click Here to view HCC campus map.
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