Program: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (CE) - Community College of Baltimore County

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, 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 day/night classes)

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

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

Program 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.

Registration Session – Mandatory for ESOL Level 1 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:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Basic-Education/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.

Program Course Sequence

Students are expected to attend all classes. Students are expected to practice and use the language in their daily lives.

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees
Grant Funded Courses:
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 133	ESOL Beginning Writing for Intermediate Speakers	60	TBD	$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 **
Tuition Based Courses:
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

** This class is supported by grant funding from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

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.

Beginning Writing for Intermediate Speakers: Students with intermediate level speaking skills will learn basic writing skills.

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 – Advanced 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.