What You Will Learn
CCM’s English Language Learning (ELL) program provides English language instruction for limited English proficient adults to increase their ability to communicate in English. The content includes skills useful in the workplace, life and academics.
Learn How to:
The goal of ELL is to improve a student’s knowledge and comfort level with English communication. Skills are integrated into reading, writing, speaking and listening formats. Progress through levels is measured by an approved standardized test or documentation of attainment of competencies.
Curriculum
The CCM ELL program course curriculum conforms to the federally defined Workforce Development ESL levels, and certificates are available in Early Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels.
There is one book specific to each class level and students work through each book. A student’s ability, confidence and success will grow with each level of learning. The CCM ELL program includes an online learning component called MyEnglishLab that provides practice exercises and language learning tasks that students either complete in the CCM Computer Lab or at home.
This is a great series of classes for anyone whose first language is not English. Our instructors work with adult students to help them progress from their current level of language skills to a higher level of fluency and confidence. These classes are designed for adults who would like to be able to communicate better with school staff, businesses, or in the workplace.
Why Study ELL at CCM?
The ELL program at CCM has something for everyone whose first language is not English. A student’s ability, confidence and success will grow with each level of learning.
At CCM, we offer classes in the mornings (9:30-11:30) OR evenings (6-8) for your convenience. The classes meet twice per week, either Monday/Wednesday, OR Tuesday/Thursday. You can pick whatever works best for your schedule. Our instructors are experienced and understand the needs of adult learners.
El programa ELL de CCM tiene algo para todos aquellos cuyo primer idioma no sea el inglés. La capacidad, la confianza y el éxito de un estudiante crecerán con cada nivel de aprendizaje. En CCM, ofrecemos clases por las mañanas (9:30-11:30) O por las tardes (6-8) para su comodidad. Las clases se reúnen dos veces por semana, ya sea lunes/miércoles O martes/jueves. Puede elegir lo que mejor se adapte a su horario. Nuestros instructores tienen experiencia y comprenden las necesidades de los estudiantes adultos.
Paying for ELL at CCM
Students can register for our ESL classes either in-person or through our online registration system. Cost is $300 for a 10-week class.
Levels
- Foundations of English
- Early Beginner
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- ESL Conversational
- ESL Pronunciation
Nuestra próxima ronda de clases de inglés comenzará en abril de 2024. Ofrecemos clases por la mañana (9:30-11:30) O por la noche (6-8). Las clases se reúnen dos veces por semana, ya sea lunes/miércoles o martes/jueves. Puede elegir lo que mejor se adapte a su horario. El curso de 10 semanas cuesta $300. Puede registrarse en línea o en persona.
Related Courses
ESL Foundations of English (ENS-317E)
This course will provide non-native speakers from all over the world with foundational skills in English Language in order to learn the essentials of speaking, reading, writing and listening. It is intended for people who have no or extremely limited English language communication skills. Individuals with marginal skills will find this an excellent first course. Students will learn the American alphabet sounds, pronunciation, phonetics, numbers, vocabulary, simple grammar and the basics of English communication. Students will practice pronunciation with in-class exercises, become comfortable speaking with each other and conversing with English language speakers outside the classroom. This course develops the basic language skills needed by students in order to move on to Early Beginner classes.
Este curso proporcionará a los hablantes no nativos las habilidades fundamentales en el idioma inglés para aprender los elementos esenciales de hablar, leer, escribir y escuchar. Está destinado a personas que no tienen habilidades de comunicación en inglés o que son extremadamente limitadas. Las personas con habilidades marginales encontrarán que este es un excelente primer curso. Los estudiantes aprenderán los sonidos del alfabeto americano, la pronunciación, la fonética, los números, el vocabulario, la gramática simple y los conceptos básicos de la comunicación en inglés. Los estudiantes practicarán la pronunciación con ejercicios en clase, se sentirán cómodos hablando entre ellos y conversando con hablantes de inglés fuera del salón de clases. Este curso desarrolla las habilidades lingüísticas básicas que necesitan los estudiantes para pasar a las clases de principiantes.
Morning classes:
- Course: 28821. Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Gabriela Enser, MA. Location: AME-129
- Course: 28822. Foundations of English. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Olga Phelps, MA . Location: HH-215
Evening classes:
- Course: 28833. Foundations of English – CLASS IS FULL. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Olga Phelps, MA. Location: HH-111
- Course: 28834. Foundations of English – CLASS IS FULL. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Pauline Karakat, MA. Location: HH-111
No classes May 27.
ESL Early Beginner (ENS-213E)
This level is for non-native speakers with very limited English language skills. This class will explore all aspects of the English language, focusing mainly on grammar through group and class discussion, online exercises and vocabulary. Emphasis is on practical everyday English and communication skills. Students will gain the baseline proficiency needed to advance to a Beginner level.
Este nivel es para hablantes no nativos con habilidades muy limitadas en el idioma inglés. Esta clase explorará todos los aspectos del idioma inglés, enfocándose principalmente en la gramática a través de discusiones grupales y en clase, ejercicios en línea y vocabulario. Se hace hincapié en el inglés diario práctico y las habilidades de comunicación. Los estudiantes obtendrán la competencia básica necesaria para avanzar a un nivel principiante.
Morning classes:
- Course: 28823. Early Beginner, Part 1 – CLASS IS FULL. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Pauline Karakat, MA. Location: AME-106
- Course: 28824. Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Norma Pravec, MA, MBA. Location: SH-166
- Course: 28825. Early Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Gabriela Enser, MA. Location: HH-212
Evening classes:
- Course: 28848. Early Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 22-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Christine Donatello. Location: DH-161
- Course: 28835. Early Beginner, Part 1 – CLASS IS FULL. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Gabriela Enser, MA. Location: HH-212
- Course: 28837. Early Beginner, Part 1 – CLASS IS FULL. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Zirkel, MEd. Location: CH-151
- Course: 28838. Early Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Maraline Ashley, MA. Location: HH-215
- Course: 28836. Early Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Anna Taylor, MEd. Location: CH-104
No classes May 27.
ESL Beginner (ENS-226E)
This level is for non-native speakers, who are more proficient with English language skills than Early Beginner. It is the next level for individuals who have completed the CCM Early Beginner series. In this course, students will continue to improve their English skills as they explore all aspects of the English language, focusing mainly on grammar and vocabulary through group and class discussion and online exercises. Emphasis is on practical everyday English and communication skills.
Este nivel es para hablantes no nativos, que dominan mejor el idioma inglés que los principiantes. Es el siguiente nivel para las personas que han completado la serie CCM Early Beginner. En este curso, los estudiantes continuarán mejorando sus habilidades en inglés mientras exploran todos los aspectos del idioma inglés, enfocándose principalmente en la gramática y el vocabulario a través de discusiones en grupo y en clase y ejercicios en línea. Se hace hincapié en el inglés diario práctico y las habilidades de comunicación.
Morning classes:
- Course: 28826. Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Joan Pinto, MA. Location: HH-215
- Course: 28827. Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Genetie Ejigu-Laryea, MA. Location: AME-106
- Course: 28828. Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Anna Taylor, MEd. Location: DH-107
Evening classes:
- Course: 28839. Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Mario Benitez, MA. Location: CH-210
- Course: 28840. Beginner, Part 1 – CLASS IS FULL. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Joan Pinto, MA. Location: HH-215.
- Course: 28841. Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.. Instructor: Celeste Kaitsa, BA. Location: CH-260
- Course: 28842. Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Genetie Ejigu-Laryea, MA. Location: HH-212
No classes May 27.
ESL Intermediate (ENS-215E)
This course is for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their language skills. The main focus of the course is to learn and improve intermediate level grammar through in-class exercises and pair and group work to practice the grammar orally. There are reading and writing assignments that emphasize new vocabulary and a section is devoted to learning and practicing pronunciation. The ultimate goal of the course is to improve fluency and accuracy in English.
Morning classes:
- Course: 28829. Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Michael Keane, BA, CELTA. Location: MTC-103
- Course: 28830. Intermediate, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Kate Sa, MEd. Location: HH-212
Evening classes:
- Course: 28843. Intermediate, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Candice Jahn, MA. Location: CH-162
- Course: 28844. Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Sherri Landolfi, MA. Location: CH-162
- Course: 28845. Intermediate, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Norma Pravec, MA, MBA. Location: HH-204
No classes May 27.
ESL Advanced (ENS-312E)
This level focuses on the English skills necessary to listen, speak, read and write effectively in the workplace or for academics, to apply standard grammar structures and develop and improve pronunciation skills.
Morning class:
- Course: 28831. Advanced, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Sharon Ferreira, BA. Location: CH-162
Evening class:
- Course: 28846. Advanced, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Gabriela Enser, MA. Location: CH-210
- Course: 28849. Advanced, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Michael Keane. Location: CH-260
Click on course number to register.
No classes May 27.
ESL Pronunciation (ENS-322E)
For students who are looking to improve their pronunciation and communication skills. This course will help you to speak with clarity and work on problematic sounds while perfecting word stress, rhythm, linking, and intonation.
ESL Pronunciation. TBD. Instructor: Jameelah Reese-Bentley, MS
ESL for the Workplace (ENS-323E)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ESL Beginner Part 1 and 2, or testing at an Intermediate level.
This course is recommended in combination with any ESL level Intermediate and above or Workplace ESL course. This workplace English course is designed to advance a student’s ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and managers in any industry. Students will learn communication skills which are essential for common interactions in a workplace setting. Students will learn written and verbal workplace terminology, etiquette and phrases to build fluency and confidence in speaking English across various social and professional settings. Improved workplace literacy benefits students and enhances their opportunities for career growth and development.
Textbook: Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate
Instructor: Elsa Todd
Mon and Wed, April 22-June 24, 6-8:10 pm (no class May 27) (new start date)
19 sessions, 40 hours. CEU 4.0
Location: Cohen Hall CH-263
Cost: $300
ESL for Healthcare (ENS-324E)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ESL Beginner Part 1 and 2, or testing at an Intermediate level.
ESL for Health Science is intended for non-native current or aspiring medical professionals who need to acquire English language skills specific to the healthcare field. The purpose of the course is to help students build vocabulary, learn key medical terminology and strengthen the listening and speaking skills that are essential in English-speaking healthcare organizations. Through healthcare focused materials, listening activities, and real-life scenarios, students will build awareness of English-speaking clinical settings and learn how to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers. This course includes BLS Certification.
Instructor: Genetie Ejigu-Laryea, MA
Mon and Wed, April 22-June 24, 6-8:10 pm (no class May 27) (new start date) (Additional CPR session on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
19 sessions: 40 hrs, CEU 4.0
Location: Cohen Hall, CH-151
Course: 28851
Cost: $500
Please purchase the following textbooks, which are available at the CCM Campus Store:
English for Health Sciences (course book)
Clear & Simple Medical English in Dialogues by Jackie Bolen (workbook)
ESL for Engineering/Manufacturing (ENS-325E)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ESL Beginner Part 1 and 2, or testing at an Intermediate level.
This course will teach English skills to non-native current or aspiring engineering and manufacturing professionals to enhance operation in the industrial setting. Students will learn terminology that is key to navigating these specific environments safely and productively. Through utilization of industry-specific materials, students will be able to convert metrics, read blueprints and understand terminology that will increase confidence and productivity in their profession. Students can take this course if they are already employed in this industry or in preparation for the Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp program which includes direct employment opportunities. This course includes OSHA 10 certification.
Textbook: English in Action 3 (workbook)
Instructors: Omar Aguirre & Elsa Todd
Class Dates: T/TH, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.
20 sessions: 40 hrs, CEU 4.0
Location: On campus, AME-103
Course: 28852
Cost: $500
Resources
CCM English Language Learning Textbooks:
You may order books from Amazon, or directly from the Publisher by going to www.pearsoneltusa.com/njpa – click on Colleges and Universities, then click on Grammar. Pearson discounts books by 25% (no code needed). These books are also available in the CCM Bookstore. Make sure to order by title and/or ISBN number and specifically get the book version “My English Lab” in order to have online resources.
Foundations of English (ENS-317E): Pearson Word by Word Picture Dictionary, Second Edition, by Stephen J. Molinsky. This book is available in several different language bilingual versions. ISBN-13: 9780131892279 (English language only); ISBN-13: 9780131916265 (English/Spanish bilingual edition)
Early Beginner (ENS-213E): Pearson Focus on Grammar 1 with My English Lab (4th edition) Schoenberg & Maurer ISBN-13: 978-0134119977 ISBN-10: 0134119975
Beginner (ENS-226E): Pearson Focus on Grammar 2 with My English Lab (5th edition) Schoenberg ISBN-13: 978-0134119984 ISBN-10: 0134119983
Intermediate (ENS-215E): Pearson Focus on Grammar 3 with My English Lab (5th edition) Fuchs, Bonner & Westheimer ISBN-13: 978-0133854886 ISBN-10: 0133854884
Advanced (ENS-312E): Pearson Focus on Grammar 4 with My English Lab (5th edition) Fuchs ISBN-13: 978-0134119991 ISBN-10: 0134119991
Instructors
Maraline Ashley, MA
Maraline has been committed to teaching and learning for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from York College of Pennsylvania, MAT from Mary Grove College and second field certification in English as a Second Language from Montclair State University. She is committed to her students in their language acquisition journey and creates a positive classroom community that develops confidence in their English language communication.
Mario Benitez, MA
Mario has worked as an educator for the last 10 years. He holds a master’s degree from William Paterson University in Curriculum and Learning with a concentration in Bilingual/ESL Education. Having immigrated from El Salvador, he personally relates to the challenges of being a language learner. He is currently an ESL instructor and is fulfilling a life-long dream of teaching at a community college.
Bianca Caruso, BA
Bianca earned her bachelors degree from Caldwell University and has taught the Dual Language Instruction Program in the Dover Public Schools for several years. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, and enjoys teaching adults looking to improve their English fluency through CCM’s English Language Learning program.
Christine Donatello, MA
Christine is a first-generation American ESL teacher both on the secondary and adult levels. She teaches dedicated classes of MLLs ranging from emergent bilingual to advanced. As such, she employs innovative ESL strategies and theories with creative methodologies to assist her students in making meaningful and successful language gains. Her mandate – to create a classroom setting that is rigorous, inclusive, welcoming, and inviting.
Genetie Ejigu-Laryea, MA
Genetie has been an ESL instructor, administrator, and teacher trainer for over 30 years. She has a MA in teaching ESL and a second MA in Education. She has helped countless students of all ages and from diverse cultures to improve their fluency in English. Genetie taught in an International School in Africa for 28 years. More recently, she has served as an Academic Advisor to international students in the US. She has taught students of all ages and skill levels, and brings a positive, creative approach to her instruction.
Candice Jahn, MA
Candice has diverse teaching experience in ESL, ranging from elementary to high school settings, with extensive experience in teaching adult English Language Learners. Candice holds CELTA certification, an internationally recognized credential in teaching English to adult learners. Candice received her MA in Language Education from Rutgers University and a BA from Wilkes University in Communications.
Celeste Kaitsa, BA
Celeste has been a Certified English as Second Language Teacher for 10 years. She has been running an English as a Second Language Program for 10 years in Summit, New Jersey. Celeste also worked for Tutor ABC helping students to learn English with a curriculum based on vocabulary, writing skills, reading and oral communication. She loves creating lessons that have a real-life component to them, and creating a safe environment for learning.
Pauline Karakat, MA
Pauline has been working as an English as a Second Language Instructor for over 10 years. She is committed to helping individuals who want to improve their English language skills to reach their professional, academic, and/or personal goals. One way she does this is by framing English language reading, writing, speaking, and listening exercises with an American cultural context; Pauline believes that this can help students achieve their desired level of linguistic fluency. Before receiving her TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Seton Hall University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Michael Keane, BA, CELTA.
Michael Keane has been an ESL instructor since 2012, when he moved to Ukraine and taught English there for a year. He spent the better part of the next ten years teaching ESL at Rutgers-Newark, finding time in the process to get his CELTA certificate from the University of Texas at Austin. As a student of Ukrainian and German himself, he knows how difficult it can be to learn a language, and brings empathy and understanding to the classroom
Sherri Landolfi, MA
Sherri has been an educator for greater than 25 years. She holds a certification in ESL from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a MA in English from William Paterson University, a MEd in Literacy/Reading Concentration from William Paterson, and a BA in Elementary Education from Felician University. Sherri is also a proud community college graduate, receiving an AA degree from Bergen Community College.
Meri Petkovska, MA
Meri has more than 18 years of experience in teaching English as a second language at different colleges, universities and public schools in New Jersey. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She speaks five languages, and is passionate about bilingual education and advocating for emergent bilingual students. She also works as the Dover District ESL/Bilingual Coach who trains teachers to use sheltered instruction strategies to scaffold students’ learning in the classroom.
Olga Phelps, MA
Olga has worked as an instructor of ESL, German, and Russian for over 25 years. She holds a masters degree in Linguistics and Education from Herzen University in St. Petersburg, Russia. Olga is fluent in Russian and German and is a trained artist. She is passionate about teaching and is happy to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to the students at CCM.
Joan Pinto, MA
Joan has taught ESL for more than 15 years. Her teaching experience includes years of working with adults of refugee populations through the Paterson Board of Education. She has also taught ESL to adults for the Diocese of Paterson. She currently teaches ESL as part of the Continuing Education Program at MCVTS, a program sponsored by the DOL. Joan has worked in higher education as a liaison with student-interns and various industries. She earned a BA from William Paterson University, and an MA from Montclair State University.
Norma Pravec, MA, MBA
Norma has been an English instructor for speakers of other languages at the college level for more than 20 years. She has also worked as a financial specialist and investment banker. She holds both a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and an MBA from Montclair State University and a BA in French and Spanish from William Paterson University.
Stacy Publik, BA
Stacy has a BA in English from Marywood University and earned her Certification to teach English as a Second Language from Drexel University. She has taught English to students from all backgrounds, from low income children in the U.S., through high-achieving graduate students from other countries. Stacy is a well-respected educator and school administrator in NJ who has been nominated for several prestigious awards.
Jameelah Reese-Bentley MS
Jameelah, a veteran teacher with 20 years of teaching experience, is vested in using learning as an agent of personal and community change. She earned her Bachelors from Montclair State University, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Saint Joseph’s University, and an additional Masters Degree in Literacy from Touro College. She holds an additional certification in ESL. She strives to ensure that students understand that while learning new skills may be difficult, they are capable and will meet success.
Kate Sa, MEd
Kate is a New Jersey Certified English as a Second Language Teacher and holds a MEd from Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She taught ESL and coordinated adult programs at the New Brunswick Public Schools Adult Learning Center for over 20 years. Her experience also includes tutoring corporate employees interested in improving their English proficiency. She is passionate about providing meaningful learning experiences that motivate and guide students to reach their personal and professional goals.
Brian Sferra, MEd
Brian has taught ESL for more than 25 years in public schools in Roxbury and North Plainfield Schools (K-12), has taught college and adult students at Centenary University, the Summer Language and Culture program at Sussex County College, Rutgers PALS in New Brunswick, and the Fairleigh Dickinson L.I.F.E. program, a part of Berlitz. He has tutored private students in ESL for many years. He holds a MEd from Rutgers University Graduate School of Education and a BA in English from Rutgers University. He holds New Jersey certifications in ESL K-12, Teacher of English, and Elementary Education. His real-life experience in the business world from 1972-1994 and love of language has enabled him to share and teach non-native English learners.
Anna Taylor, MEd
Anna is a professional English language instructor with 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL in the US and overseas. Having worked with English learners for a long time, Anna knows about the difficulties immigrants face and is passionate about helping English learners achieve their goals. Anna holds a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Bilkent University, Turkey. Her professional interests include fostering learner autonomy, a learner-centered approach and developing communicative skills in English.
Rebecca Uong, MEd
Rebecca has taught and tutored English to elementary-aged students and adult English learners for over five years. She received her BA in Linguistics and Masters in Language Education from Rutgers University. Her passion is to create an environment where students can feel comfortable and confident in their English language skills.
Jennifer Zirkel, MEd
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Spanish from Montclair State University, along with becoming TESL certified. Upon graduating, she began teaching high school ESL and has been teaching for nine years. She has since received a master’s degree in Language Education from Rutgers University. Jennifer is passionate about creating a safe and encouraging classroom community in order to help students reach their full potential, feel confident, and accomplish their goals.
Contact Us
Center for Workforce Development, County College of Morris
Student Community Center, Room 125
214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869
E: wfd@ccm.edu
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