What You Will Learn
Learn English at CCM!
The mission of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is to give you the academic English skills and cultural knowledge you need to complete a degree at a U.S. college where English is the principal language.
- The ESL program at CCM consists of Reading, Writing and Conversation courses organized into three levels.
- Students are placed into the appropriate level according to a placement test.
- The ESL program is not a certificate or degree program for beginners * – students must have a basic understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.
*If you do not have a basic understanding of the English language, please visit the college’s English Language Learning (ELL) program with a range of foundation and beginner classes offered through Workforce Development.
Curriculum
With only three levels, the ESL Program is an intensive and accelerated curriculum and includes:
- ESL Reading I
- ESL Writing I
- Conversational English
Why Study ESL at CCM?
- A full-time student who begins at Level I can start taking major courses during the summer of their first year; students who place in Level III can begin their major in the first semester.
- The majority of classes in the ESL Program are taught by full-time faculty who hold at least a master’s degree in ESL, TESOL or Applied Linguistics.
Paying for Your ESL Education
Learning English is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction.
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
ESL Reading I
This course introduces ESL students to the basic reading skills and academic vocabulary needed to manage college-level texts. The texts examine aspects of American culture with an emphasis on the college experience. Students are expected to respond to texts with discussions and writing.
ESL Writing I
This course introduces students to basic grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and American English writing conventions with an emphasis on the paragraph. Listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing are reinforced and practiced.
Conversational English
This course provides ESL students with the basis for effective verbal communication in the academic setting. Students learn American English pronunciation, basic presentation skills and idiomatic expressions to prepare for participation in the college classroom.
Resources
Your English as a Second Language Faculty Advisor
Associate Professor, Chair
Associate Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
