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Learn English as a Second Language

The University’s ESL Program utilizes a goal-oriented, learner-based approach to determine and lessen a student’s weaknesses, while at the same time contributing to the student’s sense of wellbeing and accomplishment as they advance through the various levels and gain the confidence and English ability they seek. 

Location On-Campus Online
Washington, DC
Virginia

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English as a Second Language Certificate Overview

Students will be placed in a level-appropriate class following an online placement test, a brief interview or other considerations as the Director of ESL may determine from time to time.

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“The classes are very dynamic and you have the opportunity to be able to work while you study since they also offer online classes. “

English as a Second Language Curriculum

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Accounting, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.

Program Outline

ESL010 Beginning Listening and Speaking
ESL011 Beginning Reading
ESL012 Beginning Writing and Grammar
ESL020 Intermediate Listening and Speaking
ESL021 Intermediate Reading
ESL022 Intermediate Writing and Grammar
ESL030 High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
ESL031 High Intermediate Reading
ESL032 High Intermediate Writing and Grammar
ESL040 Advanced Listening and Speaking
ESL041 Advanced Reading
ESL042 Advanced Writing and Grammar
ESL050 Academic Preparation Listening and Speaking
ESL051 Academic Preparation Reading
ESL052 Academic Preparation Writing and Grammar
ESL060 Gateway to Standardized Testing
ESL061 IELTS Testing Practice
ESL062 TOEFL iBT Testing Practice

English as a Second Language Requirements & Outcomes

Students who complete the ESL Program will be able to:

  • Successfully compete at the collegiate level with peers and native speakers.
  • Speak with minimal accent and preparation to a topic which they have researched or
  • about which they are familiar.
  • Respond in oral and/or written fashion to an integrated activity designed to compare.
  • a reading passage and a lecture.
  • Write academically competitive research and/or opinion paper, exercising proper.
  • citation technique and using a variety of primary and/or secondary sources.
  • Comprehend and articulate the topic, main ideas, and supporting details contained in a reading passage or spoken lecture.

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