ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, VOCATIONAL ESL AND CITIZENSHIP
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Students will commence their studies in the appropriate level based on a placement test. Students will increase their language development as they advance through the various levels. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and conversational language, but all language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students are encouraged to register for the appropriate credit ESL course upon completion of these courses.
VOCATIONAL ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE (VESL)
This course is designed as a survey of work-related communication including nomenclature for the student with limited English language skills. Students will learn to recognize, produce, and understand technical vocabulary utilizing language learning skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will learn about vocation and nomenclature, while increasing their English language acquisition by learning to ask and respond to questions related to the vocation and practice conversation on a variety of work-related subjects. Students will expand their vocational knowledge via class discussions, reading print material, attending field trips, and by sharing their vocational experiences with other students. This course is intended as preparation for future credit courses, vocational training, or increased vocational language acquisition for the work situation