English As a Second Language

English as a Second Language is intended for non-native speakers who have basic, functional language skills and need to improve their ability to understand, speak, read, and write English. Throughout the course, students will practice listening and speaking, focusing on correctness and on conventions of American conversational patterns. Read and discuss publications intended for general audiences in order to improve reading comprehension and expand vocabulary. Students will also write short papers of various types in order to increase your command of standard written English. All texts and class materials provided in the cost of the class.