English as a Second Language
This course is designed for Non-Native individuals who wish to increase the clarity and accuracy of their speech focus on learning standards, American English, stress punctuation, intonation and rhythm. Conversation, oral readings and skits will provide opportunities for practice and improvement that can help in everyday conversation. There will be some work on reading and writing English. Evaluations will be done and each student will work towards a personal speech and writing goal with an experienced instructor.
Due to the increasing number of Non- Native Americans in this country and current demands of the employment industry, it is necessary for those entering this country’s workforce to understand and speak clear and accurate American English.
There are two levels of study. The Beginners level is designed for students with minimum to none understanding of the English language. At the end of this class the students will be able to express themselves in a limited but understandable manner. After completion of the Intermediate levels, students typically are able to express themselves in all verb tenses with an everyday vocabulary.
Each class consists of 96 hours of training. There is no pre-requisites to assist this class.