ESOL
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 880
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: This program is designed to provide instruction to speakers of other languages. Program will provide students with enough communication skills to enable them to function successfully in the community.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Training offered will include but will not be limited to the development of listening, reading, writing speaking, and cross cultural communication skills. Program is divided into five (5) courses of approximately 180 hours each, covering different levels ranging from ESOL Level 1 to Level 5.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Level 1 - No ability whatsoever in the use of the English Language. Level 2 - Functions minimally in English and be able to handle only very routine entry-level jobs that do not require oral communications. Level 3 - Be able to satisfy basic survival needs and few routine social demands; Level 4- can handle entry-level jobs that involve simple oral communications; and level 5 – expanded vocabulary, more complex grammar, and a wider choice of functional expressions.
ESOL Level I
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 180
HOURS
ESOL 100 20
Mechanics of Classroom Procedures
ESOL 101 40
Spell names, addresses and fill out basic forms
ESOL 102 35
Acquire knowledge of road symbols survival signs
ESOL 103 30
Learn about coins and bills.
ESOL 104 35
Shelters and household items
ESOL 105 25
Body parts and common health symbols
ESOL LEVEL II
Total Clock Hours: 180
HOURS
ESOL 200 15
Greetings, introductions, invitations.
ESOL 201 20
All about Identification forms.
ESOL 202 20
Emergency/warning signs.
ESOL 203 35
Job titles, classified ads, wok place safety signs
ESOL 204 15
Different kinds of housing
ESOL 205 20
Body parts and illnesses.
ESOL 206 15
Names, quantities and prices of food items
ESOL 207 20
Traffic signs
ESOL 208 20
Days, dates, time and weather conditions
ESOL LEVEL III
Total Clock hours: 180
HOURS
ESOL 300 10
Culture and personal background
ESOL 301 20
Learning to fill out forms
ESOL 302 15
Community resources and mailing procedures
ESOL 303 35
Job interviews, classified ads and occupations
ESOL 304 15
Store simulation
ESOL 305 20
Housing units and rental ads
ESOL 306 10
Medical appointments and medical forms
ESOL 307 20
Reading a menu, place and order, read recipes
ESOL 308 20
Buses and bus schedules
ESOL 309 15
Protection signs and precautions pertaining weather conditions
ESOL LEVEL IV
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 180
HOURS
ESOL 400 10
Emotional expressions
ESOL 401 20
Fill out forms for oneself and family
ESOL 402 15
Report emergencies, read signs in public areas
ESOL 403 35
Benefit packages and job interviews
ESOL 404 15
Write checks, balance accounts
ESOL 405 20
Rules and regulations of facility
ESOL 406 10
Schedule and cancel appointments
ESOL 407 20
Read food labels and compare prices
ESOL 408 20
Read maps, information about schedules and fares
ESOL 409 15
Conserving resources
ESOL LEVEL V
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 160
HOURS
ESOL 500 10
Noun clauses, gerunds, embedded questions, telephone calls
ESOL 501 20
Telephone messages and answering machines
ESOL 502 20
Time expressions and complaints
ESOL 503 20
Impersonal expressions and reported speech
ESOL 504 25
Learn to correct someone and offer suggestions
ESOL 505 25
Short answers, reported speech, sequence tenses, superlative
ESOL 506 20
Comparison and superlatives, express opinions
ESOL 507 20
Initiate conversations, express and give opinions, clarify statements
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 880