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 includes skills useful in the workplace, life and academics. 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. 

NEW in April 2024 – ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CAREER PATHWAYS

CCM has partnered with businesses to create the following 3 focused English Language courses that will help students communicate more fluently and advance their career in the fastest growing industries. Students can take advantage of this opportunity to improve their English skills and perform their jobs better, obtain advancement and further their career.

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.
5 sessions: 20 hrs, CEU 2.0

Cost: $200

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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 aware-ness of English-speaking clinical settings and learn how to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers. This course includes BLS Certification which will be taught on Saturday, June 1.

Instructor: Genetie Ejigu-Laryea, MA

Mon & Wed, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. (no class May 27) (Additional CPR session on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)

20 sessions: 40 hrs, CEU 4.0

Location: TBD

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)

REGISTER HERE

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.
20 sessions: 40 hrs, CEU 4.0

Cost: $500

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Our next round of English Language classes will begin in April 2024. We offer classes in the mornings (9:30-11:30) OR evenings (6-8). The classes meet twice per week, either Monday/Wednesday, OR Tuesday/Thursday. You can pick whatever works best for your schedule. The 10-week course is $300. You can register online or in person.

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.

PLACEMENT TESTS / PRUEBAS DE COLOCACIÓN

All new students must register for a placement test, held in CCM’s testing center in the Library building. Test fee is $20. 

Todos los estudiantes nuevos deben registrarse para una prueba de ubicación, que se lleva a cabo en el centro de pruebas de CCM en el edificio de la Biblioteca. El costo de la prueba es de $20. 

Placement test schedule – click on date/time to register:

Wednesday, April 3 — 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., or 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 4 — 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 — 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., or 10:00 a.m.

Monday, April 8 — 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., or 5:00 p.m.


Class levels:

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 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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

ESL CONVERSATIONAL

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.

Spring Class Schedule

Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-204. Instructor: Gabriela Enser.

REGISTER FOR 28821.

Foundations of English. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Foundations of English. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-215. Instructor: Olga Phelps.

REGISTER FOR 28822.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: TBD. Instructor: Mary Helen Mach.

REGISTER FOR 28823.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-204. Instructor: Norma Pravec.

REGISTER FOR 28824.

Early Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Early Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: SH-101. Instructor: Gabriela Enser.

REGISTER FOR 28825.

Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-215. Instructor: Joan Pinto.

REGISTER FOR 28826. 

Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Beginner, Part 1.  Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-212. Instructor: Genetie Ejigu.

REGISTER FOR 28827. 

Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Beginner, Part 2.  Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: TBD. Instructor: Anna Taylor.

REGISTER FOR 28828. 

Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: MTC-103. Instructor: Michael Keane.

REGISTER FOR 28829. 

Intermediate, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Intermediate, Part 2.  Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: HH-212. Instructor: Kate Sa.

REGISTER FOR 28830. 

Advanced, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Advanced, Part 1.  Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: CH-162. Instructor: Sharon Ferreira

REGISTER FOR 28831.

ESL Pronunciation. Saturdays, April through June TBD.

28848. ESL Pronunciation. Saturdays, April through June TBD. Location: TBD. Instructor: Jameelah Reese-Bentley.

Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Foundations of English. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-111. Instructor: Olga Phelps.

REGISTER FOR 28833.

Foundations of English. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Foundations of English. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-111. Instructor: Pauline Karakat.

REGISTER FOR 28834.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-212. Instructor: Genetie Ejigu.

REGISTER FOR 28835.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-104. Instructor: Anna Taylor.

REGISTER FOR 28836.

ESL Conversational. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

ESL Conversational.  Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: DH-107. Instructor: Brian Sferra.

 

REGISTER FOR 28847. 

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Early Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-151. Instructor: Jennifer Zirkel.

REGISTER FOR 28837.

Early Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Early Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-215. Instructor: Maraline Ashley.

REGISTER FOR 28838.

Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Beginner, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: TBD. Instructor: Mario Benitez.

REGISTER FOR 28839. 

Beginner, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Beginner, Part 1.  Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-215. Instructor: Joan Pinto

REGISTER FOR 28840. 

Beginner, Part 2. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Beginner, Part 2.  Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-260. Instructor: Celeste Kaitsa.

REGISTER FOR 28841. 

Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Beginner, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-212. Instructor: Genetie Ejigu.

REGISTER FOR 28842. 

Intermediate, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m.

Intermediate, Part 1. Monday and Wednesday, April 15-June 24, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-162. Instructor: Sherri Landolfi.

REGISTER FOR 28843. 

Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Intermediate, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-162. Instructor: Candice Jahn.

REGISTER FOR 28844.

Intermediate, Part 2. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Intermediate, Part 2.  Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: HH-204. Instructor: Norma Pravec.

REGISTER FOR 28845. 

Advanced, Part 1. Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m.

Advanced, Part 1.  Tuesday and Thursday, April 16-June 20, 6-8 p.m. Location: CH-260. Instructor: Michael Keane.

REGISTER FOR 28846.

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