Course Schedules & Lab

NON-CREDIT Only Courses

Fall classes begin from August 29, 2023.

CRN	Subj Crse Sec	Title	Dates	Days	Times	Room	Cost
Level 10
80887	ESOL 0117 01	ESL for Beginners 10	9/2 –  12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM -1:00PM	E222	$420
80890	ESOL 0117 02	ESL for Beginners 10	8/30 – 12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E220	$420
Level 20
80891	ESOL 0118  02	Reading/Writing 20	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	9:00 AM -11:00AM	E225	$420
80896	ESOL 0118  03	Reading/Writing 20	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E122	$420
80900	ESOL 0119  01	Grammar 25	9/2 –  12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E226	$420
80902	ESOL 0121  01	Conversation Circles 26	9/1 –  12/8	Friday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E122	$420
80903	ESOL 0121  02	Conversation Circles 26	8/29 -12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E122	$420
Level 30
80904	ESOL 0126  01	Reading/Writing 30	8/29 -12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	9:00 AM -11:00AM	E224	$420
80905	ESOL 0126  02	Reading/Writing 30	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM	E205	$420
80906	ESOL 0126  03	Reading/Writing 30	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E224	$420
80907	ESOL 0124  01	Grammar 35	9/2 – 12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E228	$420
80908	ESOL 0128  01	Speaking/Listening 34	9/2 – 12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E220	$420
80909	ESOL 0161  01	Conversation Circles 36	9/1 – 12/8	Friday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E222	$420
80911	ESOL 0161  02	Conversation Circles 36	8/30 – 12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E225	$420
80913	ESOL 0161  03	Conversation Circles 36	9/2 -12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E223	$420
Level 40
80943	ESOL 0129  02	Reading/Writing 40	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	9:30 AM -11:30AM	E207	$420
80945	ESOL 0129  03	Reading/Writing 40	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E209	$420
80947	ESOL 0129  01	Reading/Writing 40	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E201	$420
80915	ESOL 0131  01	Speaking/Listening 44	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	5:30 PM – 7:30 PM	E223	$420
80944	ESOL 0132  01	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	9/2 – 12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E205	$420
80946	ESOL 0132  02	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	9:00 AM -11:00AM	E209	$420
80948	ESOL 0132  03	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E224	$420
Levels 50 and 60
80949	ESOL 0134  01	Reading/Writing 50	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	9:00 AM -11:00 M	E209	$420
80950	ESOL 0134  02	Reading/Writing 50	8/30 -12/11	Monday & Wednesday	8:00 PM -10:00 PM	E201	$420
80966	ESOL 0134  03	Reading/Writing 50	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM	E226	$420
80967	ESOL 0136  01	Speaking/Listening 54	8/29 -12/5	Tuesday & Thursday	5:30 PM – 7:30 PM	E226	$420
80944	ESOL 0132  01	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	9/2 – 12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E205	$420
80946	ESOL 0132  02	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday &Thursday	9:00 AM -11:00AM	E209	$420
80948	ESOL 0132  03	Writing/Grammar Comp 41/51	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday &Thursday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E224	$420
Levels 40, 50, 60, and UP
80978	ESOL 0137  01	Conversation Circles 76	8/29 – 12/5	Tuesday &Thursday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E228	$420
80979	ESOL 0137  02	Conversation Circles 76	9/1 – 12/8	Friday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	E220	$420
80980	ESOL 0137  03	Conversation Circles 76 Starts Late	9/5 -12/12	Tuesday &Thursday	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM	E219	$420
80976	ESOL 0138  01	Business for ESL  67	8/30 -12/13	Wednesday	7:00 PM – 10:00PM	E222	$315
Levels 132 and UP
80977	ESOL 0139  01	Business for ESL  69	9/11 -12/18	Monday	7:00 PM – 10:00PM	E222	$315
80981	ESOL 0141  01	Reading Circles 78 Starts Late	9/12 -11/28	Tuesday & Thursday	8:00 PM – 10:00PM	E222	$315
80982	ESOL 0141  02	Reading Circles 78 Starts Late	9/11 -11/27	Monday & Wednesday	9:30 AM -11:30AM	E220	$315
80983	ESOL 0160  01	TOEFL Preparation 79	9/2 – 12/9	Saturday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	LRON	$420

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:  44 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