English as a Second Langauge
Variable Length
 Intermediate /advanced level classes are offered for non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, reading and writing needed to function effectively on the job, continued education or daily situations. Classes are available each quarter at no cost to the student on a space available basis. Placement test required.
Courses Include: English as a Second Language - Level 3
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course of study in the ESL Program students should be able to:
- Acquire/enhance academic math, science, language, social studies skills, and study skills, including time management; note taking; reading for recall and comprehension; Standard English writing skills; verbal discourse; and critical thinking including expression, development, interpretation, analysis and synthesis of ideas.
- Develop, practice and acquire habit in coping skills for life balance, particularly as related to academic achievement.
- Successfully accede to the next ABE or ESL level and/or test at the entry requirements of all technical vocational programs at SVI.
- Prepare and possess the necessary skills to pass the GED exam. For additional information, please refer to the http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/ged/ website.
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