ESL – English as a Second Language

ESL105 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LITERACY CONNECTIONS OF DUTCHESS COUNTY

This course is appropriate for students of any basic skill level. It is intended to address deficiencies in basic English skills of persons in the workplace or in the community. Instruction is concerned with correcting and improving basic listening, writing and reading skills.

Call (845) 452-8670 for more information or visit the LCDC office, 325 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. Walk-ins are welcome.

Instructors: Literacy Connections Staff (formerly Literacy Volunteers of America.)

 

ESL100 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS

This course covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with particular emphasis on listening and speaking. The primary goal of this course is to teach communicative competence. This course will prepare students to use English for everyday purposes with a focus on student-generated communication. No class 1/16 and 2/20. (90-96 Hours)

5275        01            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (MW) 1/9-4/27                 BSD      C Ruhe               $20

5224        10            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (MW) 1/9-4/25                 DCC      V Laska               $20

5034        25            4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.       (TR) 1/10-4/26                ND        W Hill                  $20

5276        80            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (MW) 1/9-4/27                 PES       M Marmolejo      $20

 

ESL114 LEARNING ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE

This course will offer students an opportunity to practice and refine their English language skills. It is geared toward the intermediate level students.

Section 25 is held at Nubian Directions, 248 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. (90-96 Hours)

5165        25            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (MW) 1/9-4/25                 ND        TBA                     $20

(87 Hours)

5096        90            9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.     (TR) 1/10-4/26                DS        Z Klimanis          $20

5097        91            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (TW) 1/10-4/26               DS        Z Klimanis          $20

 

ESL116 beginner level IV ESL

Students will continue to improve their oral skills in English with additional emphasis given to

pronunciation, beginning writing and reading. (96 Hours)

5280        10            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (TR) 1/10-4/26                DCC      D Buzi                 $20

5146        80            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (TR) 1/10-4/26                PES       M Marmolejo      $20

 

ESL 123 Intermediate level iii esl

This course will focus on emphasizing higher level language activities such as reading with increased understanding, use of more complex vocabulary and written tasks. (72 Hours)

5277        10            9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (S) 1/7-4/28                          DCC      M Marmolejo      $20                                                                    

esl 133 conversation and vocabulary in esl intermediate

Using a wide variety of mainstream publications, such as newspapers, magazines, short stories and tabloid journals, this course will offer students a chance to practice and refine their English speaking skills. (42 Hours)

5278        10            10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.     (M) 1/9-4/23                    DCC      M Dorrity            $20

 

ESL134 ESL FOR CONVERSATION

The ESL conversation class is for students who need a place to practice English conversation. The instructor will guide conversations using a variety of games, movies, and readings. As students practice their conversational skills the instructor will give them appropriate grammar corrections and suggest new vocabulary. This class is for students who already have a functional or good understanding of English (intermediate or higher). (90 Hours)

5164        10            6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (MW) 1/9-4/25                      DCC      D Buzi                 $20

 

ESL151 WRITING FOR ESL STUDENTS

This course gives students the opportunity to learn, review, and practice reading and writing skills necessary for basic level functions. No class 1/16 and 2/20. (90 Hours)

5242        90            9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.     (MW) 1/9-4/25                 DS        A Boss                 $20