Students: Come to Seattle Central Community College, Room 3122 or call (206) 934-4180, and sign up for the next testing appointment.
All new students are required to attend a 1 credit orientation. More information will be given at the office.
Winter Quarter 2012 is full. New students should come to room 3122 on February 28th, 2012 to sign up for an orientation and more information.
We serve immigrants and refugees in this program only. Individuals with F, M, B, Student, or J visas are not eligible for Basic & Transitional Studies.
http://seattlecentral.edu/learn/esl/
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to help non-native speakers to communicate in English through the development of skills in listening and observing, speaking, reading, and writing. At the beginning level, emphasis is on improving listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and English structure. The courses advance to notetaking, composition, oral presentation, and class discussion at the more advanced levels. An ESL Skills Lab provides additional opportunities for individualized practice in listening, pronunciation, reading and writing. Classes (for eligible students) are offered both day (8am, 9am, 11am, 12pm Monday through Friday) and evening (6-8:20pm Monday through Thursday). The total tuition fee for each quarter (for non-College Preparatory classes) is $25.
All of our class outcomes are tied to the Washington State Learning Standards found here: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abe_learningstandards.aspx. For more specifics on what will be taught in each class, our course outlines can be found here: https://sites.google.com/a/seattlecentral.edu/btsd/esl-course-outlines-1
College Preparatory English for Non-native Speakers
Students:Call the Seattle Central Testing Office to make an appointment for the COMPASS Test (206) 934-6344). All of the College Preparatory classes (ESL096-ESL099) have standard college tuition. Contact the Registration office for the current fee schedule.
DAY CLASSES
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 1 - READING
PREREQ: Appropriate placement on the English Placement Test or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for ESL students. It offers extensive work increasing reading comprehension and speed, improving vocabulary and building confidence using college preparatory materials.
5358 - ESL096 - 01 - 5
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 1 - WRITING
PREREQ: Appropriate placement on the English Placement Test or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers. It offers practice in writing correct English sentences and developing coherent paragraphs into short essay answers and lab reports. Emphasis is on strengthening writing skills.
5360 - ESL097 - 01 - 5
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 2-READING
PREREQ: Grade 2.0 or better in ESL 096, appropriate placement on the English Placement Test, or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers. It offers advanced work in reading comprehension, improving vocabulary, and critical reading skills using college materials.
5362 - ESL098 - 01 - 5
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 2-WRITING
PREREQ: Grade 2.0 or better in ESL 097, appropriate placement on the English Placement Test, or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers. They will develop advanced writing skills by using various formats and devices typically found in college compositions and reports.
5364 - ESL099 - 01 - 5
EVENING CLASSES
(Evening Transitional classes are not offered every quarter.)
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 1 - READING
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement on the English Placement Test or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers and is offered as the first in a two-part series. It offers extensive work increasing reading comprehension and speed, improving vocabulary and building confidence using college preparatory materials. This class is jointly offered with ESL 098.
5445 - ESL096 - 02 - 5
OR
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 2- READING
Prerequisite: Grade 2.0 or better in ESL 096, appropriate placement on the English Placement Test, or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers, and is the second in a two- part series. It offers advanced work in reading comprehension, improving vocabulary, and critical reading skills using college materials. This class is jointly offered with ESL 096.
5446 - ESL098 - 02 - 5
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 1-WRITING
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement on the English Placement Test or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers, and is the first course in a two-part series. It offers practice in writing correct English sentences and developing coherent paragraphs into short essay answers and lab reports. Emphasis is on strengthening writing skills. This class is jointly offered with ESL 099.
5447 - ESL097 - 02 - 5
OR
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS 2- WRITING
Prerequisite: Grade 2.0 or better in ESL 097, appropriate placement on the English Placement Test or by instructor’s permission. This course is designed for non-native speakers, and is the second course in a two-part series. Non-native speakers develop advanced writing skills by using various formats and devices typically found in college compositions and reports. This class is jointly offered with ESL 097.
5448 - ESL099 - 02 - 5
For further information regarding this program, see the Basic and Transitional Studies Division, BE3122 or phone 587-4180.