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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program at Green River
Community College serves immigrant and refugee students. The program offers
English classes in five levels and other support classes. There are classes
in the morning, afternoon, and evening on the main campus and sites in Kent
and Auburn. For more information about English for Speakers of Other Languages, call
(253) 833-9111 and then press extension 2315
to talk with staff in the office of Basic Skills who will help you to sign up for
the test you must take before starting classes.
Cost
$30.00 per quarter
Note: All ESOL students pay a $25.00 per quarter
fee to the college and another $5.00 materials fee per quarter. The maximum
charge to any ESOL student is $30.00 per quarter.
Requirements
This ESOL program for refugees, immigrants, permanent
residents, or U.S. citizens is different from the
International ESL (IESL)
Program for international students. Individuals with tourist or foreign
student visas cannot take these classes. Students between 16 and 19 years
old must get a Release of Student form from their high school before they
can register for these classes. If you are an international student or visitor
and are interested in the IESL program, please
click here. Otherwise,
you can call the International Programs office at (253) 288-3300.
Class Times and Locations
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
classes meet at various times at sites in Auburn, Kent, Enumclaw, and on
the main campus. See the
quarterly class
schedule for specific times and locations.
Courses
The following is an overview of the courses
offered. Please go to our
ESOL Course
Descriptions page for more information.
010 ESOL LEVEL 1A
This class is for students who have limited or no literacy skills in their
own languages.
011 ESOL LEVEL ONE
This is a low-beginning level course. Students learn letters, numbers and
begin to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
020 ESOL LEVEL TWO
This is a high-beginning level course. Students learn the basic level of English
needed to communicate in daily life. All language skills are taught.
030 ESOL LEVEL THREE
This is a low-intermediate level course. Students improve their ability to
communicate in English in everyday life. All language skills are taught.
070 ESOL LEVEL FOUR (Speaking/Listening)
This is a high-intermediate level course. The emphasis is on the speaking
and listening skills needed by students in their roles as parents, workers,
students and citizens.
071 ESOL LEVEL FOUR (Reading/Writing)
This is a high-intermediate level course. The emphasis is on the reading and
writing skills needed by students in their roles as parents, workers, students
and citizens.
080 ESOL LEVEL FIVE (Speaking/Listening)
This is a low-advanced level course. The emphasis is on the speaking and listening
skills needed by students in their roles as parents, workers, students and
citizens.
081 ESOL LEVEL FIVE (Reading/Writing)
This is a low-advanced level course. The emphasis is on the reading and writing
skills needed by students in their roles as parents, workers, students and
citizens.
Additional Classes:
053-55 TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT LANGUAGE LEARNING
This course provides students at levels 3, 4 & 5 opportunities to learn
and use English through technology. Students also learn the basic computing
skills needed for today’s workforce. Students study individually with the
instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class.
057-9WRITING SUPPORT
This course provides students at levels 3, 4 & 5 another opportunity to improve
writing skills.
040-3 PREPARATION FOR CITIZENSHIP CLASS
This class will assist you in preparing for the U.S. naturalization examination
and interview. The focus is on correctly completing the application, studying
the materials necessary to pass the interview and examination, and practicing
examination/interview skills.
We welcome your questions!
For ESOL: Call the Basic Skills office at (253)
833-9111, ext. 2315 for more information.
The ESOL Web site:
http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/esol/
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