English Language Learning Low Intermediate Skills

This is a low intermediate level certificate program in English Language Learning which includes English reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It prepares students for further academic study in mid-intermediate level ELL and ESL courses by improving English language skills through a step-by-step grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening curriculum. After completing this certificate, students may go on to mid-intermediate ELL or ESL classes and pursue an ESL Intermediate Preparation for Careers Certificate of Competency, leading to higher-level ELL or ESL courses and eventually academic programs as well as career training programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Given a simplified text, identify the main idea and supporting details.
2. Express original ideas in appropriate, grammatically-correct sentences in response to level-appropriate readings in academic and real-world settings.
3. Participate in short spontaneous conversations and accurately report information given by others.

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