Riverland Community College - Construction Technician English as a Second Language Certificate 64 Credits Success in college programs requires English language proficiency. The ESL program prepares students who have limited English proficiency for enrollment in college courses by providing a program of instruction in grammar, reading comprehension, and listening skills. The program is designed to accommodate students at all levels of English language proficiency.
Placement is determined by assessment prior to admission to the program.
Courses at the beginning level are designed to provide students with basic language competencies such as vocabulary, reading, listening, computer literacy, and cultural orientation. Intermediate courses provide more extensive work on these competencies. The advanced level courses include advanced grammar, reading, writing, and listening skills as well as word processing and introduction to the Internet. Students enter the ESL program at the appropriate level of English competency for their skills. Courses are offered at the various levels of competency to facilitate placement on an individual basis.