The placement test will be given after you arrive at the college. The score obtained will be used to determine your ESL needs. We also evaluate the English Proficiency Report section of the application for International Students, completed by an instructor at your school. This will help further determine your English proficiency.
Students learn standard English grammar, idioms, vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation.
Writing assignments include sentences, paragraphs and short essays. Reading - ESL Reading covers comprehension, common sentence and paragraph patterns, story and essay formats and vocabulary development. Idiomatic expressions are considered in class discussions and assigned readings. Students learn through lecture, discussion and small group activities. It will help students to begin to develop fluency in English.