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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 upper 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, Academic 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) or 12 weeks; 2 classes per week (2.5-hour daytime classes)

Intensive: 5 weeks; 4 classes per week (2.5-hour daytime classes)

Saturday morning only:15 weeks (4-hour class)

Program Requirements


Registration Session – Mandatory for ESOL Level Intro through Level 5 and Reading/Writing:

For grant funded classes, students must attend a regional registration session.  Regional registration sessions include completion of required registration forms, an assessment process, and advisement/placement.  New students will be assessed to determine their skill levels in reading, writing, listening and speaking (2 to 3 hour process).  Dates, times, and locations of regional registration sessions are available on the CCBC website ESOL page: https://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Basic-Education/ESOL-Options/English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages/ESOL-Registration.aspx

Information on classes and locations is available at: www.ccbcmd.edu

For closing announcements, please check:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Newsroom/Closings/Delay-and-Closing-Announcements.aspx

For additional information, call 443-840-3748.​

 

Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age; not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law

Students with an F-1 or J-1 visa are not eligible for grant funded classes

Application Process


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

Program Sequence


Grant Funded Courses:

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours 

Textbook Information

(approximate cost;

subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

ADS 302

ESOL Level Intro – Life Skills

60

Future Intro; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 301

ESOL Level 1 – Life Skills

60

Future 1; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 303

ESOL Level 2 – Life Skills

60

Future 2; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 304

ESOL Level 3 – EL Civics

60

Future 3; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 305

ESOL Level 4 – EL Civics

60

Future 4; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 306

ESOL Level 5 – EL Civic Engagement

60

Future 5; $37.00

$0

Grant Funded **

ADS 134

ESOL Expanded Reading and Writing Skills

60

TBD

$0

Grant Funded **

​ADS 014

​ESOL Transition Reading and Writing

​60

​TBD

$0

Grant Funded **

** This class is supported by grant funding from the Maryland Department of Labor.

 

Tuition Based Courses:

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours 

Textbook Information

(approximate cost;

subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

ADS 007

ESOL General English Skills

60

Textbook is provided and included in course costs

$259

T-$69/F-$190

ADS 008

ESOL English Pronunciation Skills

60

Textbook is provided and included in course costs

$279

T-$79/F-$200

ADS 990

ESOL English for Business Communication

60

Textbook is provided and included in course costs

$299

T-$89/F-$210

Additional Information


Course Objectives and Outcomes – Grant Funded Courses

Level Intro – Life Skills:  Very low beginning students will learn basic English for life and work.

Level I - Life Skills: Low beginning students will learn simple English for life and work.

Level 2 - Life Skills: High beginning students will improve their simple English skills for life and work.

Level 3 - Language/EL Civics: Low intermediate students will develop English language skills and be introduced to civics concepts.

Level 4 - Language/EL Civics: Intermediate students will continue to develop English language skills and build on civics concepts.

Level 5 - Language/EL Civics: High intermediate students will continue to develop English language skills and extend civics concepts to civic engagement.

Expanded Reading and Writing Skills: Level 4 students will move beyond life skills reading and writing. 

Transition Reading and Writing: Level 5 students will learn strategies to approach academic reading and writing tasks to better prepare for transition.

Course Objectives and Outcomes – Tuition Based Courses

ESOL General English Language Skills: Students will improve their general English skills by engaging in communicative tasks on various high-interest topics. Course integrates the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with a focus on grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the language task.

ESOL English Pronunciation Skills: Students will refine their ability to communicate by learning to apply common rules in English pronunciation. Topics include self-monitoring techniques to improve vowel and consonant clarity, syllable and sentence stress, intonation patterns, and  communication style.

ESOL English for Business Communication:   Students will learn appropriate language for meetings, presentations, collaborations, negotiations, and social interaction. Course will help improve communication skills to better establish and maintain business relationships.

Program Contact Information


Grant Classes:
Program 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

Tuition Courses:
Instruction: Suzi Monti | smonti@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3476 | Owings Mills, Room 305

 

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