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Spring 2010 - Schedule for Core Skills ESL Classes
Core Skills ESL Program
These sequential courses offer the basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that ESL students need to use English fluently. In order to move to the next level students must show course mastery in Speaking/Listening and Reading/Writing. Successful completion of the core courses is necessary before taking ESL Specialty courses. Books are required for each class and can be purchased from the Loudoun Campus bookstore (LR135).
All new students must take the ESL placement test before registering. Students will be placed in appropriate levels of these classes based on the results of the test (an oral interview and a writing sample). See General Admissions for the testing schedule.
Important: Starting fall 2009 the ESL classes have new levels! If you took the ESL Placement test before August 2009 check this chart before you register!
To register and pay online click on the course number.
| ESL INTEGRATED SKILLS – CONVERSATION AND WRITING This course is designed to help students develop and improve their skills in understanding spoken and written English. Students work on skills needed for job advancement and college entrance: speaking English clearly and effectively, writing English using correct grammar, reading everyday English, and practicing test-taking techniques. Several levels and schedules are offered. |
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| ESLA 1710 | INTEGRATED SKILLS - INTRO In this course, students learn basic communication life-skill vocabulary and engage in simple conversations. It also introduces basic sentence structure. Mon. and Wed., April 12 – June 16, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1711 | INTEGRATED SKILLS - LOW BEGINNING Mon., Wed., Fri., April 12 – June 11, 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. OR Fri., May 21 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Sat., MAy 22 – August 14, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. (4.0 CEUs) $355 |
| ESLA 1712 | INTEGRATED SKILLS - BEGINNING Mon., Wed., Fri., April 12 – June 11, 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. OR Fri., May 21 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Sat., MAy 22 – August 14, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. (4.0 CEUs) $355 |
| ESLA 1713 | INTEGRATED SKILLS - HIGH BEGINNING Mon., Wed., Fri., April 12 – June 11, 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. OR Fri., May 21 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Sat., MAy 22 – August 14, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. (4.0 CEUs) $355 |
| ESLA 1714 | INTEGRATED SKILLS - LOW INTERMEDIATE Mon., Wed., Fri., April 12 – June 11, 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. OR Fri., May 21 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Sat., MAy 22 – August 14, 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. (4.0 CEUs) $355 |
| ESL SPEAKING AND LISTENING COURSES These courses focus on everyday listening and speaking skills to build and improve vocabulary and grammar. Activities include speaking and listening in class, working in small groups and role-playing. |
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| ESLA 1731 | SPEAKING/LISTENING SKILLS – LOW BEGINNING Mon. and Wed., April 12 – June 16, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1732 | SPEAKING/LISTENING SKILLS – BEGINNING Mon. and Wed., April 12 – June 16, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1733 | SPEAKING/LISTENING SKILLS – HIGH BEGINNING Mon. and Wed., April 12 – June 16, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1734 | SPEAKING/LISTENING SKILLS – LOW INTERMEDIATE Mon. and Wed., April 12 – June 16, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESL READING AND WRITING COURSES These courses focus on building and improving English grammar, writing skills and vocabulary. The reading activities focus on speed, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Students become more confident in writing English. |
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| ESLA 1751 | READING/WRITING SKILLS – LOW BEGINNING Tues./Thur., April 13 – June 15, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1752 | READING/WRITING SKILLS – BEGINNING Tues./Thur., April 13 – June 15, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1753 | READING/WRITING SKILLS – HIGH BEGINNING Mon./Wed., January 20 – March 29, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. OR Tues./Thur., April 13 – June 15, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
| ESLA 1754 | READING/WRITING SKILLS – LOW INTERMEDIATE Tues./Thur., April 13 – June 15, 7:00 - 9:40 p.m. (5.0 CEUs) $375 Location: Potomac Falls High School |
ESL FOCUS COURSES
These skill-based courses help students to acquire the necessary English language skills they need to complete the Core Skills courses successfully. Students can focus on specific language skills, such as writing, grammar and pronunciation. These courses can be taken alone or in addition to the core courses. New students must take the ESL placement test before enrolling. Books are required for each class and can be purchased from the Loudoun Campus bookstore (LR135).
| For High Beginning Level ESL Students | |
| ESLA 1817 | FOCUS ON GRAMMAR Saturday, April 17 – June 26, 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (3.0 CEUs) $275 Location: Loudoun Campus |
| For Low Intermediate Level ESL Students | |
| ESLA 1818 | MORE FOCUS ON GRAMMAR Saturday, April 17 – June 26, 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (3.0 CEUs) $275 Location: Loudoun Campus |
More ESL classes are available in Specialty ESL and Intensive English. F-1 students need to speak with the ESL Coordinator for course selection.