Adult English as a Second Language (Adult ESL)
Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) non-credit courses focus on helping students obtain a level of English language proficiency to meet personal and professional goals. Coursework is tailored to reflect the goals of the students and helps prepare students for further academic study, employment and/or citizenship. Higher level students begin to develop the advanced language proficiency needed to transition into career training or higher education.
Students with refugee, asylee, or special immigration visa (SIV) status qualify for dedicated services for enrollment and navigation of all areas of the college.
Courses are free of charge to students. For more information, call the Adult ESL department at 704.330.6100.
ESL College and Career Courses
ECC 6000. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6001. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key/ vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6002. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6003. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6004. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. pon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6005. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6006. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6007. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6009. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6010. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6011. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6012. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6013. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6014. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. pon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6015. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ECC 6102. Multilevel Esl Community. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is design to build and expand upon students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course's emphasis is on building a wide range of communicative skills, the development of oral and written communication skills, academic rigor, increasing work-readiness, basic literacy concepts, the English alphabet, and key vocabulary skills. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate basic and personal information in English, communicate work-related functions, and in social situations, to communicate complex topics in English, demonstrate a higher degree of work readiness toward job training and career opportunities, and able to transition into advanced level of ESL.
ESL Crossroads Cafe' Courses
CDL 6000. Crossroads Cafe Civics D L Multilevel. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides English language instruction at a distance delivered in video format. Emphasis is placed on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in context of Civics Education. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate more effectively in all modalities of English and demonstrate increased understanding of Civics topics.
ESL Distance Learning Courses
EDL 6000. E S L English Distance Learning Multilvl. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides English language instruction at a distance delivered though internet-based instruction. Emphasis is placed on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the context of Civics Education and work readiness. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate more effectively in all modalities of English and demonstrate increased understanding of Civics topics.
ESL EL Civics Courses
ECV 600. Basic Skills Programs. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
The following Basic Skills Programs are included under BSP2000: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE): A program of basic educational skills for adults aged 16 or older who are out of school, who have not graduated from high school, and who function at less than the nineth grade level of competency. GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED): A program of instruction designed to prepare adult students to pass the GED test that leads to a High School Diploma Equivalency. ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (AHS): A program of instruction offered cooperatively with local public school systems to help adult students earn an Adult High School Diploma. COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (CED): A program of instruction providing Basic Education Skills for mentally handicapped Adults. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): A program of instruction to help adults who have limited or no proficiency in the English language.
ECV 6000. El Civics. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course includes technology-enhanced civic engagement content embedded with reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills instruction. Upon completion, students should be able to better acclimate to American culture and its system and transition the workplace, college and other post-secondary training, or to other areas of the College and Career Readiness program. Integrated topics include careers, soft skills training, advanced english for the workplace, resumes, interviews, job search.
ECV 6001. Basic Skills Programs. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces English language learners to careers in the Healthcare Career Cluster while integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and civics education. Emphasis is placed on career exploration; effective communication skills for employability; academic readiness for continuing education and training, and developing technology skills. Upon completion, students should be able to identify different healthcare career pathways and successfully transition to continuing education, vocational training, and employment in the health occupation sector.
ECV 6002. Integrated English Literacy an. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to assist English language learners transition into workforce training opportunities aligned to healthcare support careers. Topics include navigating the US education system, the enrollment process, Healthcare Career Clusters, and career pathways in the Healthcare Industry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify industry specific training and required healthcare skills and complete the necessary enrollment steps to participate in workforce training opportunities.
ECV 6003. Integrated English Literacy an. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides support for students studying healthcare law and ethics in the US while integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and civics education. Topics include patient rights and responsibilities, legal terminology, and ethical practices in the healthcare industry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and properly use legal terminology with the context of healthcare support careers.
ECV 6004. Integrated English Literacy an. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides support for students studying medical terminology and anatomy and physiology while integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and civics education. Emphasis is placed on general medical vocabulary, identifying parts of the body, and communicating regarding various body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly name and pronounce medical terms and parts of the body.
ECV 6005. Basic Skills Program Integrate. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides support for students studying cultural difference in healthcare and communicating in a healthcare setting while integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and civics education. Topics include transcultural healthcare practices, translating medical information, and best communication practices in a the healthcare industry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and respond to cultural differences related to healthcare and communicate effectively in a healthcare setting.
ECV 6006. English Literacy&civics Health. 0.0 Hours. Class-40.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides support for students studying healthcare administration practices while integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and civics education. opics include communication practices in medical office setting and medical office vocabulary. Upon completion, students should be able properly communicate in a medical office setting and properly use and pronounce industry specific vocabulary.
ESL Learning Resource Courses
ELR 6000. English As a Second Language LRC. 0.0 Hours. Class-150.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides students with targeted, level-specific lessons to assist them in acquiring English language proficiency and preparation for their future in the United States. Emphasis is placed in all modalities, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary instruction. Small group lessons and technology integration allow for differentiated learning. Upon completion, students are prepared to handle routine entry level positions which involve some written or oral English communication. Students may be dual enrolled in the ESL LRC and in seated ESL courses for additional support and practice.
ESL Transitions Courses
EST 6000. English As a Second Language Transitions. 0.0 Hours. Class-1500.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to build students' language and math skills that are needed to successfully participate in introductory STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) coursework. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. Upon completion, students should be able to apply their language and communication skills to academic and work-related assignments. Contact hours may vary from approximately 70-90 for maximum instructional exposure.
EST 6007. English as a Second Language Transition. 0.0 Hours. Class-69.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to build students' language and grammar skills that are needed to successfully transition to post-secondary education or training. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. Upon completion, students should be able to apply their language and communication skills to academic and work-related assignments.