ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL)
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 is compatible with principles of language acquisition for adult learners of English and includes skills useful in the workplace, life and academics. The goal of ELL is to improve a student’s knowledge and comfort level with English communication.
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There is one book specific to each class level and students will work through each book. 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.
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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. The CCM ELL program course curriculum conforms to the federally defined Workforce Development ESL levels, and certificates are available in Early Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Level and TOEFL.
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The CCM ELL program includes an online learning component called MyEnglishLab. MyEnglishLab provides practice exercises and language learning tasks that students either complete in the CCM Computer Lab or at home. All practice activities taken from the MyEnglishLab are coordinated with each book.
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGLISH
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 inglĂ©s para aprender los elementos esenciales de hablar, leer, escribir y escuchar. Está destinado a personas que no tienen habilidades de comunicaciĂłn en inglĂ©s 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 pronunciaciĂłn, la fonĂ©tica, los nĂşmeros, el vocabulario, la gramática simple y los conceptos básicos de la comunicaciĂłn en inglĂ©s. Los estudiantes practicarán la pronunciaciĂłn con ejercicios en clase, se sentirán cĂłmodos hablando entre ellos y conversando con hablantes de inglĂ©s fuera del salĂłn de clases. Este curso desarrolla las habilidades lingĂĽĂsticas básicas que necesitan los estudiantes para pasar a las clases de principiantes.
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.Â
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.Â
Este nivel es para hablantes no nativos con habilidades muy limitadas en el idioma inglĂ©s. Esta clase explorará todos los aspectos del idioma inglĂ©s, enfocándose principalmente en la gramática a travĂ©s de discusiones grupales y en clase, ejercicios en lĂnea y vocabulario. Se hace hincapiĂ© en el inglĂ©s diario práctico y las habilidades de comunicaciĂłn. Los estudiantes obtendrán la competencia básica necesaria para avanzar a un nivel principiante.
ADVANCED (ENS-214E)
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.
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 inglĂ©s 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 inglĂ©s mientras exploran todos los aspectos del idioma inglĂ©s, enfocándose principalmente en la gramática y el vocabulario a travĂ©s de discusiones en grupo y en clase y ejercicios en lĂnea. Se hace hincapiĂ© en el inglĂ©s diario práctico y las habilidades de comunicaciĂłn.
ESL CONVERSATIONAL
CONVERSATIONAL ESL – LEVEL 1 – BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE (ENS-307E)
For students with the ability to hold a basic conversation using English language skills at a minimum to fair level of understanding. This class will increase confidence and allow students to be more comfortable holding a conversation in English and increase vocabulary.  This class is NOT appropriate for Early Beginner students.
CONVERSATIONAL ESL – LEVEL 2 – INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED (ENS-308E)
For students who are comfortable in verbal English language communication, but looking to improve fluency and engage in more complex discussion.
SUMMER 2023 – MORNING CLASSESÂ Â All classes $169.
58806. Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, July 10-August 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (8 sessions). On campus: LRC-107. This class is for students who have no or extremely limited English language communication skills. This Foundations class requires a book: Foundations of English: 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)
58800. Beginner to Intermediate Conversation. Monday and Wednesday, July 10-August 9, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (10 sessions). On campus: HH-212. Instructor: Taylor. NO BOOK. This class is for students with the ability to hold a basic conversation using English language skills at a minimum to fair level of understanding. Learn English through short films.
58801. Pronunciation. Tuesday and Thursday, July 11-August 10, 9:30-11:00 (10 sessions). On campus: HH-212. Instructor: Taylor. NO BOOK. This class is for beginner to intermediate level students, who will be introduced to the basics of American pronunciation.
58802. Intermediate to Advanced Conversation. Tuesday and Thursday, July 11-August 10, 9:30-11:00 (10 sessions). On campus: HH-215. Instructor: Ejigu. NO BOOK. This class is for students who are comfortable in verbal English language communication but looking to improve fluency and engage in more complex discussion. Learn English through short films.
SUMMER 2023 – EVENING CLASSESÂ Â All classes $169.
58803. Beginner to Intermediate Conversation. Tuesday and Thursday, July 11-August 3 (8 sessions), 6-8 p.m. On campus: HH-212. Instructor: Zirkel. NO BOOK. This class is for students with the ability to hold a basic conversation using English language skills at a minimum to fair level of understanding. Learn English through short films.
58804. Pronunciation. Monday and Wednesday, July 10-August 9 (10 sessions), 6-7:30 p.m. On campus: HH-212. Instructor: Taylor. NO BOOK. This class is for beginner to intermediate level students, who will be introduced to the basics of American pronunciation.
58805. Intermediate to Advanced Conversation. Monday and Wednesday, July 10-August 9 (10 sessions), 6-7:30 p.m. On campus: HH-215. Instructor: Keane. NO BOOK. This class is for students who are comfortable in verbal English language communication but looking to improve fluency and engage in more complex discussion. Learn English through short films.
FALL 2023 SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE IN LATE JULY