English as a Second Language

ESL 050 English for Beginners

Beginning level course for students with no previous knowledge of English. Includes an emphasis on communication skills in day-to-day situations and the development of basic language skills including pronunciation, practice in listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar and study skills.

ESL 060 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 050 with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Basic-level, integrated skills course for non-native speakers of English with some, but limited, English ability. Includes practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing, and learning strategies. Emphasizes the development of English proficiency and exposure to Canadian Culture through meaningful communication.

ESL 061 Conversation I

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 050 or higher with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Basic conversation skills for situations and tasks relevant to daily life, social interactions, and personal interests. Includes development of basic vocabulary and language functions of spoken English. Also includes levels of formality and nonverbal language.

ESL 063 English on the Job

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 050 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Basic job-related English for non-native speakers of English with some, but limited English ability. Includes language skills needed for entry-level job search, starting
a new job, following safety rules, and understanding Canadian culture in the workplace.

ESL 070 English for Speakers of Other Languages II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 060 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Intermediate-level, integrated skills for non-native speakers of English with am emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. Includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing, and learning strategies. Also includes using computer technology for word processing and using college and community resources.

ESL 071 Conversation II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 060 or higher with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Intermediate-level conversation class. Includes instruction in idiomatic expressions and vocabulary building, nonverbal communication, and language functions. Emphasis on speaking about topics relevant to life in the Canada and Canadian culture.

ESL 072 Pronunciation II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 060 or higher with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Pronunciation for non-native English speakers at the intermediate level. Includes introduction to pronunciation improvement, articulation of segmentals, and suprasegmentals. Emphasis on achieving increased overall intelligibility through improved production of English intonation, stress, rhythm, vowels, and consonants.

ESL 073 English on the Job II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 060 or ESL 063 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.

General workplace communication skills for intermediate ESL students. Includes job-search skills, communication with supervisors and co-workers, discussion of intercultural issues, employee rights and responsibilities, and problem-solving strategies. Develops English language skills through integrated practice of both spoken and written English.

ESL 075 Computer Technology to Develop English Skills

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 060 or higher with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.

Instruction and practice using computer technology to enhance English skill development. Includes computer operation and applications, oral and written English communication skills, and application of technological skills to enhance personal English development. Also includes utilizing ESL software, ESL web sites and the World Wide Web.

ESL 080 English for Speakers of Other Languages III

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 070 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.

Upper-intermediate-level, integrated-skills course for students with emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. Includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing, and learning strategies. Also includes orientation to college resources.

ESL 081 Conversation III

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 070 or higher with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Advanced-level conversational skills for increased fluency and comprehension. Includes conversational conventions, vocabulary, critical thinking skills, language functions, and non-verbal communication.

ESL 082 Pronunciation III

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 070 or higher with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Pronunciation for non-native English speakers at the advanced level. Includes review of articulation of consonants and vowels, strategies for continued pronunciation improvement, stress patterns, intonation and voice quality, phrasing and linking, and articulation of segmental, Emphasis is on achieving increased overall intelligibility through improved production of English stress, rhythm, intonation, phrasing, and voice quality features in communicative contexts.

ESL 083 Idioms in American/Canadian English

Prerequisite: ESL 070 or consent of the instructor.

Study of idioms commonly used in American English at the high-intermediate to advanced level. Includes comprehension and appropriate use of idioms in oral and written contexts. Also includes identification of cultural values and connotations associated with idioms and the development of increased fluency in spoken English.

ESL 085 Academic English I

Prerequisite(s): Placement of ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 070 or ESL 080 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

High intermediate-level, integrated academic skills for nonnative speakers of English. Includes four content-based units including texts and discourse on academic topics, high intermediate grammatical structures, writing about topics relevant to academic course work, word processing, using the Internet, and goal setting.

ESL 086 Academic Projects I

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 070 or ESL 080 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

High intermediate-level, integrated academic skills for nonnative speakers of English. Includes three thematic units with texts and discourse on academic topics, grammatical structures, reading and listening to academic texts and discourse, speaking about/or presenting projects on academic topics, using technology for Word processing and accessing the Internet, and goal setting.

ESL 087 Comprehensive TOEFL Preparation

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Comprehensive TOEFL test preparation for ESL/EFL students Includes detailed analysis and intensive practice for all four test components: listening, grammar, reading, and the Test of Written English (TWE). Also includes test-taking strategies on both timed and untimed practice tests.

ESL 087A Grammar and TOEFL Preparation

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Review of English language skills and practice for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Includes grammatical structure and written expression.

ESL 087B Listening Skills and TOEFL Preparation

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Review of English language skills and practice for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Includes listening comprehension and writing.

ESL 087C Reading Review and TOEFL Preparation

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Review of English language skills and practice for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Includes vocabulary, reading comprehension and essay writing.

ESL 088 Academic English II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Advanced-level, integrated academic skills for nonnative speakers of English. Includes four content-based units including texts and discourse on academic topics, advanced grammatical structures, reading academic texts, writing about academic topics, using word processing and the Internet, and goal setting.

ESL 089 Academic Projects II

Prerequisite(s): Placement by ESL assessment test, completion of ESL 085 and 086 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

Advanced-level, integrated academic skills for nonnative speakers of English. Includes three thematic units with texts and discourse on academic topics, grammatical structures, reading and listening to academic texts and discourse, speaking about and/or presenting projects on Internet and Power Point, and goal setting.