ESL Class Schedule
Semesters and Intersessions
Semester/Intersession | Dates |
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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
- 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...
(16 weeks)
(16 weeks)
9:00AM-11:30AM
7:00PM-9:30PM
SKILL CLASSES
Speaking
Speaking classes focus on listening comprehension and speaking skills. Learn about Speaking classes...
(14 weeks)
(14 weeks)
(14 weeks)
11:40AM-1:10PM
5:00PM-6:30PM
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...
(14 weeks)
(14 weeks)
(14 weeks)
11:40AM-1:10PM
5:00PM-6:30PM
8:00AM-10:30AM
Reading
Reading classes focus on reading skills for academic and workplace success. Learn about Reading classes...
(14 weeks)
(14 weeks)
-or- April 19 - June 6 (7 weeks)
1:30PM-3:00PM
-or- T Th 5:15PM-6:45PM
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...
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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).
DATESMarch 1 - June 6
(14 weeks)March 8 - April 25
(7 weeks)TYPEZoomCanvasCLASS TIMET Th
11:40AM-2:10PMStudy 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.
DATESMarch 1 - April 18
(7 weeks)April 26 - June 13
(7 weeks)TYPEZoomZoomCLASS TIMESaturday
9:00AM-12:05PMSaturday
9:00AM-12:05PM
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Pronunciation & Communication Skills
(L5-L6, VESL)
Pronunciation for non-native speakers. Focuses on improving articulation, stress, intonation patterns, and listening.
DATESMarch 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)TYPEZoomCLASS TIMEM W
1:30PM-3:00PM
VESL CAREER PATHS PROGRAM
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VESL 1
VESL 1 consists of 4 classes: VESL Speaking C, VESL Writing C, Career & Life Planning, and Computer Keyboarding.
DATESFebruary 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)TYPEZoom + CanvasZoom + CanvasCLASS TIMEM T W Th
9:30AM-11:00AMM T W Th
7:00PM-8:30PMCANVAS COURSEWORK1.5 hours per day required1.5 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
DATESFebruary 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)February 22 - June 13
(16 weeks)TYPEZoom + CanvasZoom + CanvasCLASS TIMEM W
9:30AM-11:30AMT Th
7:00PM-9:00PMCANVAS COURSEWORK1.5 hours per day required1.5 hours per day required
VESL CLASSES
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ESU: Real Estate (L5-L6, VESL)
Real Estate vocabulary and topics including real estate law, types of properties, mortgage fundamentals, and property management.
DATESMarch 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)TYPEZoomCLASS TIMEM 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.
DATESMarch 1 - May 23
(12 weeks)TYPEZoomCLASS TIMET Th
11:45AM-1:15PM
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ESL For Health Professionals (L5-L6, VESL)
English for careers in healthcare. Medical vocabulary, medically-related documents and presentations.
DATESMarch 8 - April 25
(7 weeks)TYPECanvasCANVAS COURSEWORKStudy 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.
DATESFebruary 27 - April 17
(8 weeks)April 24 - June 12
(8 weeks)TYPEZoomZoomCLASS TIMESaturdays
8:55AM-12:00PMSaturdays
8:55AM-12:00PM