Class Offerings 2020-2021 | Page 7

English Language Classes
Basic Literacy English Classes
Orientation A Location : Harvard Street Campus Time : AM , PM & EVE
Students in Orientation A learn the basics of English starting with the alphabet and letter sounds . Reading and writing are the primary focus . This class is for students who may be learning to read and write for the first time or who have had limited schooling in their home countries . Content includes : learning the alphabet and practicing the production of sounds , words , and phrases . Classes are small and have teacher aides to provide individualized assistance .
Requirements : - English language placement test
Orientation B Location : Harvard Street Campus Time : AM , PM & EVE
Students in Orientation B learn the basics of the English language starting with the alphabet and letter sounds . This will allow them to move on to basic grammar , reading skills , writing , speaking , and listening . Reading and writing are the primary focus . This class is for students who may not have completed high school in their home countries .
Requirements : - English language placement test
Beginner Level English Classes
ESL 1-3 Life Skills
Location : Harvard Street Campus Time : AM , PM & EVE
Students in the beginning ESL classes learn basic vocabulary , grammar , pronunciation , listening strategies , reading skills , and writing skills . Field trips and activities build the student ’ s understanding of their community .
Requirements : - English language placement test
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