Students will attain and refine language and study skills as well as deepen their knowledge of U.S. culture through a series of specially designed courses that include sentence structure, reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and conversation. Students have access to computer, video, and lab equipment through the Independent Learning Center. Individual and group tutoring can be arranged for any student needing help. Students may also participate in college clubs and attend all extra-curricular activities. Before class registration, all first-time students will be given the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency.
Students have several opportunities to register.
Please refer to the enclosed schedule for specific entry dates. Offered at Black Hawk College Levels 6 and 7 follow the academic schedule. Students enroll in classes for 16 weeks. Students in this level build the foundations for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. English is learned in the context of practical situations that prepare the student to perform daily functions in society or to obtain entry level employment.