ESL Class Schedule

Semesters and Intersessions

Semester/Intersession	Dates
Fall Semester 2020	August 24, 2020 - December 13, 2020
Winter Intersession 2021	January 4, 2021 - February 14, 2021
Spring Semester 2021	February 22, 2021 - June 13, 2021
Summer Intersession 2021	June 21, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Fall Semester 2021	August 30, 2021 - December 19, 2021

SPRING 2021 CLASS SCHEDULE | February 22 - June 13

LEVELS
SKILLS
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
VESL

NOTES:

Zoom class: All instruction takes place during live Zoom class. (100% Zoom)
Zoom + Canvas class: Most class instruction takes place during live Zoom class. You will also have more classwork in Canvas.
Canvas class: You can study for the class any time. You complete all work for the class in Canvas, and the instructor is available to meet with you weekly. (100% Canvas)

LEVEL CLASSES

In level classes, you will learn integrated English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, idioms, and pronunciation. Learn about Level Classes...

CLASSES

Foundations
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6

Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6

DATES

February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom + Canvas

CLASS TIME

M T W Th F
9:00AM-11:30AM

M T W Th
7:00PM-9:30PM

CANVAS COURSEWORK

1 hour per day required

SKILL CLASSES

Speaking

Speaking classes focus on listening comprehension and speaking skills. Learn about Speaking classes...

CLASSES

Speaking Pre-1
Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C

Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C

DATES

March 1 - June 6
(14 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

CLASS TIME

M W F
11:40AM-1:10PM

M W
5:00PM-6:30PM

Saturday
10:40AM-1:10PM

Writing

Writing classes focus on reading and writing skills using a variety of reading materials and topics. Learn about Writing classes...

CLASSES

Writing Pre-1
Writing A
Writing B
Writing C

Writing A
Writing B
Writing C

DATES

March 1 - June 6
(14 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

CLASS TIME

T Th
11:40AM-1:10PM

T Th
5:00PM-6:30PM

Saturday
8:00AM-10:30AM

Reading

Reading classes focus on reading skills for academic and workplace success. Learn about Reading classes...

CLASS

Reading B

Reading C

DATES

March 1 - June 6
(14 weeks)

March 1 - April 18 (7 weeks)
-or- April 19 - June 6 (7 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

Canvas

CLASS TIME

M W
1:30PM-3:00PM

T Th 1:30PM-3:00PM
-or- T Th 5:15PM-6:45PM

Study any time.
Plan to spend 4 to 9 hours
on Canvas classwork each week.

SPECIALIZED SKILL CLASSES

These classes are for students who have a very specific goal such as preparing for the citizenship interview, TOEFL exam, or improving pronunciation. Learn about Specialized Skill classes...

TOEFL (L5-L6)

Advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in preparation for standardized tests, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

DATES

March 1 - June 6
(14 weeks)

March 8 - April 25
(7 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

Canvas

CLASS TIME

T Th
11:40AM-2:10PM

Study any time.
Plan to spend 10 to 15 hours
on Canvas classwork each week.
Citizenship Preparation (L3-L6)

Preparation for the United States Citizenship interview. Recommended for non-native English speaking students with intermediate or advanced English skills.

DATES

March 1 - April 18
(7 weeks)

April 26 - June 13
(7 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

Zoom

CLASS TIME

Saturday
9:00AM-12:05PM

Saturday
9:00AM-12:05PM

Pronunciation & Communication Skills

(L5-L6, VESL)

Pronunciation for non-native speakers. Focuses on improving articulation, stress, intonation patterns, and listening.

DATES

March 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

CLASS TIME

M W
1:30PM-3:00PM

VESL CAREER PATHS PROGRAM

The VESL Career Paths Program is a two-semester program designed to prepare Level 5 and 6 students who are looking to get a college degree, advance within their current profession, enter the workforce, or get a better job.

VESL 1

VESL 1 consists of 4 classes: VESL Speaking C, VESL Writing C, Career & Life Planning, and Computer Keyboarding.

DATES

February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)

February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom + Canvas

Zoom + Canvas

CLASS TIME

M T W Th
9:30AM-11:00AM

M T W Th
7:00PM-8:30PM

CANVAS COURSEWORK

1.5 hours per day required

1.5 hours per day required
VESL 2

VESL 2 consists of 2 classes: Microcomputer Applications (covers Windows Operating System, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and a Lab

DATES

February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)

February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom + Canvas

Zoom + Canvas

CLASS TIME

M W
9:30AM-11:30AM

T Th
7:00PM-9:00PM

CANVAS COURSEWORK

1.5 hours per day required

1.5 hours per day required

VESL CLASSES

ESU: Real Estate (L5-L6, VESL)

Real Estate vocabulary and topics including real estate law, types of properties, mortgage fundamentals, and property management.

DATES

March 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

CLASS TIME

M W
11:45AM-1:15PM
ESU: Accounting (L4-L6)

English for careers in accounting: vocabulary, cross-cultural awareness, ethics in accounting, problem solving techniques, and business idioms.

DATES

March 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

CLASS TIME

T Th
11:45AM-1:15PM

ESL For Health Professionals (L5-L6, VESL)

English for careers in healthcare. Medical vocabulary, medically-related documents and presentations.

DATES

March 8 - April 25
(7 weeks)

TYPE

Canvas

CANVAS COURSEWORK

Study any time.
Plan to spend 4 to 9 hours on
Canvas classwork each week.
BASIC COMPUTING (L4-L6)

Introduction to the personal computer, including terminology and basic computer operations in a Windows environment. Create documents in applications such as Microsoft Word; includes basic computer maintenance and problem-solving techniques.

DATES

February 27 - April 17
(8 weeks)

April 24 - June 12
(8 weeks)

TYPE

Zoom

Zoom

CLASS TIME

Saturdays
8:55AM-12:00PM

Saturdays
8:55AM-12:00PM