What is Academic ESL?

Academic ESL classes will prepare you to succeed in college and also in professional work environments. 

For example, you will learn to read academic texts (books, articles, websites), write academic texts (summaries, paragraphs, essays), listen to lectures and take notes, analyze and write from sources, and much more. 

 

Is Academic ESL for me?

If you want to have a career, take college classes, get a better job, or help your kids succeed in school, these are classes for you.

 

Do I need to take an assessment to know my level?

You can! If you want to start at level 1 (ESL 29), you don't need to take an assessment. If you feel you can start at a more advanced level, you need to complete the ESL Guided Self Placement process.

 

I speak English well. Should I take ESL classes or English classes?

English as a second language instructors are prepared to help nonnative English speakers, so they know how to help you go from a low level of reading and writing to an advanced level. They can also help you develop your grammar quickly. If you want to improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills and English is your second language, the ESL program is right for you.

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