Course Details

English as a Second Language: use of language development support and services to help students who come from a non-English language background learn English in a school setting.

Anyone who is a non-native speaker of English can enroll in ESL classes as long as that person is 18 years of age or older. Sometimes students with very good English skills want to enroll in these classes in order to polish their English. If you are at a level of proficiency where you only have minor errors in speaking or writing, you may not find these classes challenging enough.

The course benefits are as follows:

• ESL classes prepare students to be fully engaged with their communities
• Families benefit when parents become proficient in English, enabling them to participate in their children’s education and social lives.
• English-language learners benefit from being able to read or understand safety instructions, road signs, medication instructions, workplace safety literature, and weather and safety advisories. English learners are able to speak to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.
• ESL students benefit by being able to take advantage of educational and training opportunities, which lead to employment, promotions or higher salaries, all of which benefit families by improving their opportunities and access to benefits such as health care.
• ESL classes benefit participants and communities by enhancing participants’ civic pride. They may become full members of their communities and prepare to enjoy the responsibilities and benefits of citizenship
• Youth derive additional benefits from ESL classes by being able to do well in school and participate in social activities.