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.

All ESL classes will be held in Hickory Ridge and Duncan Hall buildings at Howard Community college campus. CLICK HERE for HCC Campus Map.

College will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day and Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day (No Classes).

2013 Summer I Class Schedule
Day classes: May 20 (Mon)–June 19 (Wed)
Evening classes: May 14 (Tue)–June 27 (Thur)
NO CLASSES: May 27 (Mon) Memorial Day
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)

Pre-Beginning ESL Classes

Pre-Beginning English A
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.
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 $140** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $120** Hickory Ridge

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Level 1 - Beginning I ESL Classes

English 1A
This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. (Course# YE-462)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 $190** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $170** Hickory Ridge

American Idioms and Vocabulary 1
Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “red in the face" and “easy as pie.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. $190** (Course# YE-461)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

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Level 2 - Beginning II ESL Classes

Conversation 2A
For four weeks, concentrate on real, everyday spoken English in this high-beginning class. You will develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. $200** (Course# YE-530)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

American Idioms and Vocabulary 2
Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “fit as a fiddle" and “turn the tables on someone.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. (Course# YE-555)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm May 20-Jun 19 $200** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $180** Hickory Ridge

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Level 3 - Intermediate I ESL Classes

Conversation 3A
Practice speaking while participating in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings. You will develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. $220** (Course# YE-647)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

Writing and Grammar 3
Improve your English skills by focusing on your writing and grammar! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, and grammar, all in one popular class. You’ll find that writing can be fun, interactive and also educational.
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 $200** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $180** Hickory Ridge

American Idioms and Vocabulary 3
Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “go out on a limb" and “hit the ceiling.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. (Course# YE-681)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm May 20-Jun 19 $200** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $180** Hickory Ridge

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Level 4 - Intermediate II ESL Classes

Conversation 4A
Practice speaking while participating in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogues, short presentations, and readings. Develop speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills in this high-intermediate class. $220** (Course# YE-717)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

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.
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 $200** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $180** Hickory Ridge

American Idioms and Vocabulary 4
Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “get cold feet" and “make time.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. (Course# YE-760)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm May 20-Jun 19 $220** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $200** Hickory Ridge

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Level 5 - Advanced ESL Classes

Conversation 5A
Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment. You will get lots of practice with dialogues, presentations, short conversations, role-plays and some directed listening activities. Pronunciation tips included! $250** (Course# YE-841)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

Writing and Grammar 5
Writing is critical to your future success! Learn essay 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. $230**
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am May 20-Jun 19 Hickory Ridge

American Idioms and Vocabulary 5
Idioms are words or phrases that are used frequently but cannot be translated exactly such as “on the edge of your seat" and “in this neck of the woods.” In this interactive class, you will learn commonly used vocabulary and American idioms while you improve your overall English skills. You will use the vocabulary in pronunciation, spelling, reading, and writing activities. (Course# YE-861)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm May 20-Jun 19 $250** Hickory Ridge
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 $230** Hickory Ridge

Professional Writing*Business & Professional certificate*
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, cover letters, and resumes. Vocabulary and grammar will be covered as well. Basic computer skills are required. $250** (Course# YE-846)
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm May 14-Jun 27 Hickory Ridge

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

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2013 Summer II Class Schedule
Day classes: July 1 (Mon)-July 31 (Wed)
Night classes: July 2 (Tue)-August 15 (Thur)
NO CLASSES: July 4 (Thur) Independence Day
(A placement test is required. See registration times.)

Pre-Beginning ESL Classes

Pre-Beginning Comprehensive B
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.
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $140** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $120** Hickory Ridge

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Level 1 - Beginning I ESL Classes

English 1B
This intensive, comprehensive class is for beginners who speak very little English. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. (Course# YE-463)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $190** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $170** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 1B
Learn to use English in conversation. You will get lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. This is a perfect class for beginning students. $190** (Course# YE-432)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

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Level 2 - Beginning II ESL Classes

English 2
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. (Course# YE-532)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $200** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $180** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 2B
Learn to use English in conversation. You will get lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary practice. This is a perfect class for high-beginning students. $200** (Course# YE-533)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

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Level 3 – Intermediate I ESL Classes

English 3
This intensive, comprehensive class is for intermediate level English learners. You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. (Course# YE-648)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $220** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $200** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 3B
In this interactive class, you’ll have lots of practice with conversation, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn through repetition, dialogues, and class activities. $220** (Course# YE-649)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

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. $200**
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

Writing Basics 3B
Improve your sentence and paragraph writing skills. Address common ESL mistakes in grammar, vocabulary and spelling. This class is perfect if you want to improve writing for your personal use, employment or academic studies (GED or college). You must speak at the intermediate level. $180**
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 Hickory Ridge

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Level 4 – Intermediate II ESL Classes

English 4
This intensive, comprehensive class is for upper-intermediate level English learners. Study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. (Course# YE-734)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $220** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $200** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 4B
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. $220** (Course# YE-735)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

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. $200**
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

Writing Basics 4B
Writing is critical to your future success! Prepare for the GED, college studies, or the demands of your job in this high 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. $180**
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 Hickory Ridge

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Int II & Adv I)
Practice pronunciation in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! Your HCC ELC instructor will guide you through six, detailed video lessons, with exercises to practice on your own. Videotape yourself with easy-to-use technology, and your instructor will respond privately to you with feedback and suggestions. A webcam with a microphone is required! $135** (Course# YE-745)
July 1 (Mon)-Aug 15 (Thu) Online

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Level 5 – Advanced ESL Classes

English 5
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. (Course# YE-844)
Mon-Thu 9:15-11:45am July 1-July 31 $250** DH
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 $230** Hickory Ridge

Conversation 5B
Speak more like a native speaker! This is one of our most popular classes. Learn practical yet more advanced spoken English expressions and structures in this intensive, advanced class. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role-plays, and discussions. This class also includes pronunciation tips! $240** (Course# YE-845)
Mon-Thu 12:30-3:00pm July 1-July 31 DH

Business Idioms *Business & Professional certificate*
Idioms are everywhere in the American workplace. If you do not use these commonly spoken phrases, you may sound formal and stiff to colleagues and clients. In this interactive class, you will “roll up your sleeves” and learn how to use the most common idioms and respond confidently when you hear them in conversation or see them in writing. $230** (Course# YE-866).
Tue, Thu 6:30-9:30pm July 2-Aug 15 Hickory Ridge

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Online ESL Class

Students can register for online classes in person or through HCC Express. HCC Express is available daily from 7:30am to 11:30pm (EST). Have your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card handy. Self-placement is allowed in these classes, so please notice the required levels. If you would like to take our online placement test to confirm your level, please contact us at elc@howardcc.edu and we will send a link. To register:
• Go to www.howardcc.edu/elc
• Click on “HCC Express” on the bottom of the page
• Select the Noncredit/Continuing Education student category
• Type in the Course Number (ex: YE-000). Find the course number in the course description
• Select the course and click on “Submit”
• Complete the “Personal Identification” form
• Follow the remaining instructions and proceed with payment

If you are in an online class, your instructor will contact you with details about how to begin the class and how to purchase the textbook if required. For more information, go to the ELC website, www.howardcc.edu/elc, and click in the left column: “Online Classes.”

Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Int II & Adv I)
Practice pronunciation in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! Your HCC ELC instructor will guide you through six, detailed video lessons, with exercises to practice on your own. Videotape yourself with easy-to-use technology, and your instructor will respond privately to you with feedback and suggestions. A webcam with a microphone is required! $135** (Course# YE-745)
July 1 (Mon)-Aug 15 (Thu) Online

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

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