Course Schedules & Lab

NON-CREDIT Only classes

Classes begin from May 28.

		Level 10
ESOL	0117	ESL for Beginners 10	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E219	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$399
		Level 20
ESOL	0118	Reading/Writing 20	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E201	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	$399
ESOL	0118	Reading/Writing 20	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E201	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$399
ESOL	0121	Conversation Circles 26	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E220	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$399
		Level 30
ESOL	0126	Reading/Writing 30	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E203	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0126	Reading Writing 30	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E203	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0161	Conversation Circles 36	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E222	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
		Level 40
ESOL	0129	Reading/Writing 40	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E205	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0129	Reading/Writing 40	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E205	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0131	Speaking/Listening 44	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E226	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
		Level 50
ESOL	0134	Reading/Writing 50	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E207	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0134	Reading/Writing 50	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E207	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0136	Speaking/Listening 54	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E227	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	$420
		Levels 40, 50, and Up
ESOL	0137	Conversation Circles 76	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E225	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
		Levels 132 and Up
ESOL	0141	Reading Circles 78	5/28 – 7/11	Tues, Wed, Thurs     E228	7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	$420
ESOL	0121	Conversation Circles 26	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 am – 12:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0121	Conversation Circles 26	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	7:30 pm – 10:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0161	Conversation Circles 36	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 am – 12:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0161	Conversation Circles 36	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	7:30 pm – 10:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0131	Speaking/Listening 44	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 am – 12:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0131	Speaking/Listening 44	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	7:30 pm – 10:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0137	Conversation Circles 76	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 am – 12:00 pm	$189
ESOL	0137	Conversation Circles 76	6/22 – 7/27	Tuesday, Thursday	7:30 pm – 10:00 pm	$189

Class Delivery Method:
LRON = LIVE Online – Class will meet LIVE Online on the days and times listed on the schedule. Students need a device with a camera. Best to use a computer with a camera. Classes will also use Blackboard (see directions below schedule).
TRAD = On campus; rooms TBA

Conversation Circles 26/36: (Basic): This class is open to all ESL students.  Practice speaking, listening, and vocabulary for basic, everyday conversation. Levels 20 and 30.  Total hours:  56 hours

Conversation Circles 76: (Intermediate): This class is for Au Pairs and is open to all ESL students.  Practice speaking, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary for more interesting conversation.  This is a fun, dynamic, interactive, informal conversation class.  Levels 40, 50, 60 and up.    Total hours:  56 hours     

Business for ESL Students 67: (Introduction to Business): This class touches our everyday lives. Learn the fundamentals of what is needed to succeed in business situations. Participate in dynamic, discussions while studying product development, managing people, and digital marketing and sales. Learn essential vocabulary. Practice communication skills by writing marketing plans, presenting company research, and solving business case studies. Explore the latest trends with corporate responsibility and fast-changing business news. Levels 40, 50, 60 & up.    Total hours:  45 hours

Business for ESL Students 69: (Beyond the Basics): This class advances the business experience beyond the basics.  Expect to participate in discussions on topics, such as: international brand marketing, successful management styles, and improving customer satisfaction.  Students will gain fluency in financial terminology.  Practice communication skills by researching and presenting a profile of a leading corporation and creating a business plan for a new company developed as a group project. Levels 132 and higher (or by permission).  Total hours: 45 hours

Reading Circles 78:  (High Intermediate and Up):  Read and discuss classic North American short stories to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking, and listening.  Practice some writing, grammar, and idioms. This is a dynamic, interactive class for higher-level students. Levels 132 and up.  Total hours:  56 hours

TOEFL Test Preparation: (High Intermediate + Advanced): Prepare for the TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language).  This course will provide intermediate and advanced learners of English as a Second Language with techniques for taking this international exam. Learn strategies and tips for vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, grammar, speaking and listening, and writing an effective essay.  The TOEFL exam is often required to enter a four-year college or university in the United States.  It is not required for NCC.  This is a high level, intense course with a lot of reading, writing, and homework. Open to Levels 132 & up.    Total hours:  56 hours

Levels 10–60 ESL Non-credit classes: Reading/Writing, Grammar, and Speaking/Listening classes are good for Au Pair credits/hours. $399 + book (about $60 – $80).           Total hours:  56 hours

NON-CREDIT Only Courses

Classes begin in September.

The Fall schedule is coming soon.

Class Delivery Method:
LRON = LIVE Online – Class will meet LIVE Online on the days and times listed on the schedule. Students need a device with a camera. Best to use a computer with a camera. Classes will also use Blackboard (see directions below schedule).
TRAD = On campus; rooms TBA

Conversation Circles 26/36: (Basic): This class is open to all ESL students.  Practice speaking, listening, and vocabulary for basic, everyday conversation. Levels 20 and 30.  Total hours:  56 hours

Conversation Circles 76: (Intermediate): This class is for Au Pairs and is open to all ESL students.  Practice speaking, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary for more interesting conversation.  This is a fun, dynamic, interactive, informal conversation class.  Levels 40, 50, 60 and up.    Total hours:  56 hours     

Business for ESL Students 67: (Introduction to Business): This class touches our everyday lives. Learn the fundamentals of what is needed to succeed in business situations. Participate in dynamic, discussions while studying product development, managing people, and digital marketing and sales. Learn essential vocabulary. Practice communication skills by writing marketing plans, presenting company research, and solving business case studies. Explore the latest trends with corporate responsibility and fast-changing business news. Levels 40, 50, 60 & up.    Total hours:  45 hours

Business for ESL Students 69: (Beyond the Basics): This class advances the business experience beyond the basics.  Expect to participate in discussions on topics, such as: international brand marketing, successful management styles, and improving customer satisfaction.  Students will gain fluency in financial terminology.  Practice communication skills by researching and presenting a profile of a leading corporation and creating a business plan for a new company developed as a group project. Levels 132 and higher (or by permission).  Total hours: 45 hours

Reading Circles 78:  (High Intermediate and Up):  Read and discuss classic North American short stories to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking, and listening.  Practice some writing, grammar, and idioms. This is a dynamic, interactive class for higher-level students. Levels 132 and up.  Total hours:  56 hours

TOEFL Test Preparation: (High Intermediate + Advanced): Prepare for the TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language).  This course will provide intermediate and advanced learners of English as a Second Language with techniques for taking this international exam. Learn strategies and tips for vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, grammar, speaking and listening, and writing an effective essay.  The TOEFL exam is often required to enter a four-year college or university in the United States.  It is not required for NCC.  This is a high level, intense course with a lot of reading, writing, and homework. Open to Levels 132 & up.    Total hours:  56 hours

Levels 10–60 ESL Non-credit classes: Reading/Writing, Grammar, and Speaking/Listening classes are good for Au Pair credits/hours. $399 + book (about $60 – $80).           Total hours:  56 hours