ESL-Intensive
The Intensive English Program provides daily ESL classes for students improving their English for academic, work, and social purposes. We offer intensive instruction in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking/listening at five different levels of difficulty. We also offer a variety of elective courses including English through Movies, volunteer service, etc. For admissions and schedule information, please contact the International Student service office at 425.640.1518 or e-mail iss_desk@edcc.edu and visit our Web site at www.edcc.edu.
ESL-ABE
These ESL classes are for non-native English speakers who are immigrants, refugees or citizens of the United States. Prerequisite: Preregistration assessment by an ABE ESL Adviser in MUK 309. For an appointment: 425.640.1478. A $25.00 tuition fee will be charged for classes in the ESL-ABE program.
A beginning ESL literacy class for students who are not yet literate in English. Students work on development of sound/sign correspondence, word and sentence level literacy, pronunciation, simple sentence structure and basic conversation skills. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A low beginning level class requiring some literacy in English. Students learn to understand, pronounce, read and write common vocabulary in simple sentences that reflect real life situations. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A high beginning level class that assumes literacy in English. Students learn to understand, read, write and speak about familiar topics and their current lives. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A low intermediate level class. Students learn to understand, read, write and speak about past experiences and events. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A high intermediate level class. Students increase reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in familiar subject areas. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
An advanced ESL class. Students learn more effective and analytical language skills that allow them to succeed in academic, vocational and community settings. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
An advanced ESL class in which students work on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as on exploring their roles as workers, members of family, and members of community. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening and speaking skills learned in literacy, beginning and low intermediate level ABE ESL classes. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
A multi-level language lab in which computers and multimedia are used to facilitate English language acquisition and computer literacy. The materials used reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. S/U grade only. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
An orientation class for ABE ESL students who are interested in transitioning to college vocational and academic programs. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 50 or above or instructor's permission. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
