ESL/Accounting and Computer Skills for Immigrant Women

Start Date(s): Dec. 8

Week(s): 14

Hours: 280

Day(s): M,T,W,F

Time: 9:30a - 3:00p

Fee: $40

The ESL/Accounting and Computer Skills for Immigrant Women program is intended for immigrant women who speak English as a Second Language and have little accounting or office experience. If you have an education in accounting from other countries but have never worked in the field, and are changing your career to accounting from other fields, this program is for you.

Develop English language and communication skills through the study of accounting principles, computer skills and work search strategies, including how to prepare a resume and cover letter, and understand job ads. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 5 – 6, keyboarding @ 25 wpm.

ESL/Bookkeeping (Intermediate)

Start Date(s): Dec. 6

Week(s): 12

Hours: 48

Day(s): Sat

Time: 9:00a - 1:00p

Feet¨: $57

Develop English communication skills and expand your understanding of bookkeeping concepts, vocabulary and skills required for completing bookkeeping tasks. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 5 – 6. Some background in bookkeeping is required.

ESL/Communicating Clearly

Start Date(s): Nov. 11

Week(s): 10

Hours: 60

Day(s): T&Th

Time: 6:30p - 9:30p

Feet¨: $57

Learn to express yourself clearly and confidently. Become familiar with the English phonetic system and learn to correct your specific English pronunciation difficulties. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 5 – 6

ESL/Customer Service Program

Start Date(s): Jan. 5

Week(s): 10

Hours: 250

Day(s): M-F

Time: 9:00a - 2:30p

Feet: $40

Improve your English language and communication skills while developing an awareness of generic customer service principles and practicing the customer service skills necessary for any work environment. Students examine various types of customers as well as their expectations and develop a service management strategy to ensure service quality. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 6 – 7

ESL/English for Academic Purposes

Start Date(s): Nov. 17

Week(s): 10

Hours: 70

Day(s): M&W

Time: 6:00p - 9:30p

Feet: $40

The goal of this class is to develop the language skills and confidence needed to successfully pursue academic studies. Students will expand their vocabulary and develop accurate grammar in speaking and writing. They will also develop advanced listening and reading skills.

During the class, students will develop portfolios of language study and learning. These portfolios will help the students develop independent learning skills and will be used by the instructor to assess the student and suggest further study.

Through a wide range of authentic material and course texts, students will become familiar with the language used in topics common to academic texts and develop strategies for successful test taking.  Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 6.

ESL/Intensive English

Start Date(s): Nov. 10

Week(s): 10

Hours: 250

Day(s): M-F

Time: 12:00n - 5:30p

Feet¨: $67

ESL/Introductory Bookkeeping (Saturday)

Start Date(s): Dec. 6

Week(s): 12

Hours: 48

Day(s): Sat

Time: 9:00a - 1:00p

Feet¨: $57

Start Date(s): TBA

Week(s): 10

Hours: 60

Day(s): M&W

Time: 6:30p - 9:30p

Feet¨: $40

Develop English communication skills while learning basic bookkeeping concepts, vocabulary and skills required for completing bookkeeping tasks. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 5 – 6

ESL/Medical Terminology

Start Date(s): Dec. 6

Week(s): 12

Hours: 48

Day(s): Sat 

Time: 9:00a - 1:00p

Feet¨: $57

Learn medical terminology while developing English communication skills that are helpful in a medical office setting. Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 6 – 7

TOEFL Level 7+

Start Date(s): Sept. 8, Nov. 17

Week(s): 10

Hours: 60

Day(s): M&W

Time: 6:30p - 9:30p

Fee: $40

Practice the testing procedures and focus on listening comprehension, written expression, reading comprehension and the test of written English (TWE) Eligibility or prerequisite(s): CLB 7+