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

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 Objectives

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: Upper-intermediate students will move beyond life skills reading and writing. 

Transition Reading and Writing: Upper-intermediat​e will learn strategies to approach academic reading and writing tasks to better prepare for transition.

Course Objectives and Outcomes – Upper-Level 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.

Program Credentials

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 day/night 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 443-840-3070.​

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

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.

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:

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

Tuition Based Courses:

Program Contact Information

Grant Classes:
Program Coordinator: Marcia Merriman | mmerriman@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3214 | Owings Mills | Room 305
Judy White | jwhite4@ccbcmd.edu​ | 443-840-3070 | Owings Mills | Room 305

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