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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (CE)


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Program Description


English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes help students learn the English language skills needed for life, work and civics concepts.  Students will increase their general English language proficiency from a low beginning level to an advanced level.  The goal of these classes is to enable students to better function as parents, workers and community members, as well as to successfully transition to ASE/GED, credit ESOL and/or workforce training.

Program Outcomes


Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential:          

Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Program Length


Standard: 10 weeks; 2 classes per week (3-hour day/night classes)

Intensive: 5 weeks; 4 classes per week (3-hour daytime classes)

Program Requirements


Minimum 17 years of age; not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law.

Application Process


Provisional Entry – ESOL Level Intro through Level 5 students are required to attend a registration session.  New students must be assessed to determine their skill levels in reading, listening and speaking.

Program Course Sequence


Grant Funded Courses

1.  ESOL Level Intro – Life Skills: ADS 302

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future Intro; $37.00

2. ESOL Level 1 – Life Skills: ADS 301

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future 1; $37.00

3. ESOL Level 2 – Life Skills: ADS 303

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future 2; $37.00

4. ESOL Level 3 – EL Civics: ADS 304

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future 3; $37.00

5. ESOL Level 4 – EL Civics: ADS 305

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future 4; $37.00

6. ESOL Level 5 – EL Civic Engagement: ADS 306

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Future 5; $37.00

7. ESOL Beginning Writing for Intermediate Speakers: ADS 133

  • Textbook/Materials: TBD

8. ESOL Expanded Reading and Writing: ADS 134

  • Textbook/Materials: TBD

Tuition Based Courses:

9.  Integrated Skills ESOL Advanced: ADS 713

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Textbook is provided and included in course costs

10. English Pronunciation for Foreign Speakers: PDE 980

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Textbook is provided and included in course costs

11. ESOL English for Business Communication: ADS 990

  • Textbook/Materials:
    • Textbook is provided and included in course costs

 

Program Costs

  • Tuition/Fees: $807 (Tuition-$237/Fees-$570)
  • Textbook/Materials: $222

 

Program Contact Information


Coordinator:                       

Marcia Merriman

mmerriman@ccbcmd.edu              

443-840-3214    

Owings Mills, Room 305

Korean & Spanish:            

Caroline Ko        

cko@ccbcmd.edu                             

443-840-3748    

Owings Mills, Room 305

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