Core Courses

Core Course:  Listening and Discussion –all levels
Listening: Students practice listening for content (informational lectures) and develop note-taking skills. Speaking: At lower levels, students practice common language and give simple presentations.  At upper levels, students participate in and lead group discussions, and give individual presentations.  ESLG 113, 122, 129, 133

Core Course: Grammar—all levels
The study and review of English grammar, along with written and oral practice, is covered at all levels.  The study of grammar is important for accurate English. ESLG 111, 121, 127, 131

 Core Course: Reading and Writing –all levels
Students read academic texts appropriate for their level, learn what is expected of writers in American universities, and develop their skills in writing assignments and projects. Vocabulary training is covered in all levels. ESLG 110, 120, 125, 130

Other Courses

Pronunciation —all levels**
Covers the basics of American English pronunciation, including stress, rhythm, and intonation.  Individual troublesome sounds are also covered.  The language lab is utilized for practice and for recording assignments. Class may be repeated, with priority given to students who have not yet taken the course for a full semester.  (20 students maximum) Elective course. ESLG 100

Career English—levels 3 & 4**
Students practice functional language skills used in the world of work, including email, telephoning, interviewing, writing memos and letters, conducting meetings and making presentations. Intercultural communication is addressed.  The course is based on a semester-long project which requires students to investigate a career and meet with native speakers off campus. Elective course. ESLG 139

 Oral Fluency—levels 3 & 4**
This course was designed to give students more practice in spoken English and making presentations, with additional focus on American cultural conventions for participation and conversational style. Elective course. ESLG 140

TOEFL Preparation—level 3 and above, with restrictions  (ESLG 138)
This course is designed to familiarize upper-level students with the iBT TOEFL format and provide practice with the academic and language tasks on the test. To enroll, students must be in level 3 or above and have completed one level of the core courses.

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** Elective Courses. 
Elective courses are optional and are offered at no cost to students who are enrolled full-time in ESL classes.  (Students who are not full-time pay the regular ESL tuition rate.)

Elective courses will vary by semester. 

Students who withdraw from an elective course must do so within the first 3 weeks.