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Program Name:
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
 
Description of the Program

This program prepares students to communicate orally in both public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, and improving social and intercultural skills.

 
Course Track
English as a Second Language I
English as a Second Language II
English as a Second Language III
English as a Second Language IV
English as a Second Language V
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language I Gutierrez T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/16/2024 5/7/2024
English as a Second Language II Sandoval W E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/17/2024 5/8/2024
English as a Second Language III Gutierrez M E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/22/2024 5/13/2024
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
English as a Second Language I
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $665.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: None required.
This course prepares students to communicate orally in both public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, and improving social and intercultural skills.
NOTE: Test-Out available for Level I at no extra charge.
Este curso prepara al alumno para comunicarse con confianza en situaciones sociales y en el trabajo. Se desarollan las varias funciones del lenguaje, se mejora la pronunciación y comprensión auditiva y se practica la comunicacion social y transcultural.
Aprobación por medio de examen disponible para Nivel I sin cargo extra.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
MATERIALS:
Future 1 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language I Gutierrez T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/16/2024 5/7/2024

 

 

 
English as a Second Language II
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $665.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: English as a Second Language I
Students are taught to communicate orally in public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, improving social and intercultural communication skills. Students acquire reading skills, vocabulary development, critical thinking skills, and the use of resources.
Este curso prepara al alumno para comunicarse con confianza en situaciones sociales y en el trabajo. Se desarollan las varias funciones del lenguaje, se mejora la pronunciación y comprensión auditiva y se practica la comunicacion social y transcultural. Los cursos instruyen a los estudiantes, desarrollo de vocabulario, pensar en forma critica y el uso de los varios recursos disponibles en la institución.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language I
OR Test: ESL Placement
Test Out: ESL Level II Test
MATERIALS:
Future 2 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language II Sandoval W E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/17/2024 5/8/2024

 

 

 
English as a Second Language III
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $665.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours

This course is a continuation of ESL II. This course prepares students to communicate orally in both public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, improving social and intercultural communication skills. The lessons instruct students in reading skills vocabulary development, critical thinking skills, and the use of resources.
Continuación de ESL II. Este curso prepara al alumno para comunicarse con confianza en situaciones sociales y en el trabajo. Se desarollan las varias funciones del lenguaje, se mejora la pronunciación y comprensión auditiva y se practica la comunicacion social y transcultural. Los cursos instruyen a los estudiantes, desarrollo de vocabulario, pensar en forma critica y el uso de los varios recursos disponibles en la institución.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language II
MATERIALS:
Future 3 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language III Gutierrez M E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/22/2024 5/13/2024

 

 

 
English as a Second Language IV
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/48 Hours
This course is designed to help students increase fluency and build confidence in writing. Through inventing, drafting, and revising, students write for specific purposes. Instruction and practice with discrete grammar points necessary for effective writing.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language III
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
English as a Second Language V
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/48 Hours
This course is designed to help students increase fluency and build confidence in writing. Through inventing, drafting, and revising, students write for specific purposes. Instruction and practice with discrete grammar points necessary for effective writing.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language IV
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **