What is ESL?
December 13, 2007
“English as a Second Language (ESL) Program”
An English as a Second Language (ESL) program, also called English as a Foreign Language (EFL), is an English language study program. The goal of the University City Adult Education and Literacy ESL program is to improve a student's level of English. ESL classes teach different English language skills, depending on students' English abilities, interests, and needs. All classes teach the following: conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Students are also encouraged to participate in the cultural and social activities of the school and community where they study.
Many people go to ESL schools to prepare for study at a College or University while others study at ESL schools to improve their English for travel or social purposes. Students come from various cultural backgrounds and countries all over the world. For the most part, students are motivated and realize the need to learn the English Language in order to pursue other educational and employment opportunities.
English classes are offered during the morning and evening hours for beginning, intermediate and advanced level students at the main location. Additional classes in Citizenship and EL/Civics are also offered at various sites in the University City area. While the Citizenship class focuses on helping you to become a US citizen, the EL/Civics class helps students gain proficiency in English and navigate governmental, educational, and workplace systems.
How can I join?
You can join the program by participating in one of the new student orientation and testing sessions. The new student orientation will be held on:
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 5:00PM or Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:00PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:00AM or Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 10:00AM
During the orientation, you will be asked to complete a new student registration form, a CASAS reading and listening test. Once you have completed the tests, you will be given a "New Student" Entry Form to attend the class or classes of your choice. The "New Student Entry" form is only valid for 60 days. If you do not attend a class within 60 days, you will need to re-test again.
The normal class schedule is:
Morning English Class
Monday through Friday from 9:00AM until 12:00PM
Evening English Class
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00PM until 9:00PM
Citizenship Class
Tuesdays from 6:00 until 800PM
EL/Civics
Monday through Wednesday from 9:00AM until 12:00PM
For more information, please call (314) 290-4052.
