Transition ESL is for you if...
- You are confident of your English speaking skills to navigate within the community and your workplace, and you want to improve your English reading, grammar and vocabulary, OR
- You took the Michigan Test at the college and scored a 45 or below, OR
- You are enrolled in Academic ESL 0811 or 0821 and need additional support
Courses are available...
- At sites around Prince George's County
- Saturday mornings in Largo and Langley Park
- Weekday evenings at some locations
Spring 2013 Transition ESL classes, for intermediate to advanced level students, will be offered at two locations:
Morning Classes:
- Monday and Friday mornings
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- April 22 - May 24, 2013
- Bladensburg Instructional Center
- 5150 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD
- Registration: Tuesday, April 16, at 9:30 am at Bladensburg Instructional Center
Evening Classes:
- Monday and Wednesday evenings
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- May 6 - June 10, 2013
- Northwestern High School
- 7000 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
- Registration: Monday, April 29, at 6:30 pm at Northwestern High School
Classes:
Pronunciation and Fluency
Practice the basic vowel sounds and word stress patterns of American English. Activities focus on improving your ability to make yourself understood in English, to better understand American English speakers, and to improve your spelling skills. 10 sessions, $100 plus books/materials.
Morning class:
- Bladensburg Instructional Center
- Register at Bladensburg on Tuesday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m.
Evening class:
- Northwestern High School
- Register at Northwestern on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Grammar for English Language Learners
Learn about the differences between the grammar of spoken English and the grammar of written English in a variety of life and work situations. 10 sessions, $50 plus books/materials.
Morning class:
- Bladensburg Instructional Center
- Register at Bladensburg on Tuesday, April 16, at 9:30 am
Evening class:
- Northwestern High School
- Register at Northwestern on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Conversational English
Learn common conversational phrases and improve your listening and speaking skills through discussions about interesting topics.10 sessions, $50 plus books/materials.
Evening class:
- Northwestern High School
- Register at Northwestern on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Vocabulary Expansion
Increase your English vocabulary through activities showing how the addition of prefixes and suffixes, and changes in pronunciation can change the meaning of words. 10 sessions, $50 plus books/materials.
Evening class:
- Northwestern High School
- Register at Northwestern on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Test
Study the questions and information covered on the U.S. Citizenship Test and prepare for your naturalization interview by participating in practice interview sessions. 20 sessions, $50 plus books/materials.
NOTE: This class meets 4 nights a week for 5 weeks.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening class
- Northwestern High School
- Register at Northwestern on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm
For more information, please email transitionesl@pgcc.edu or call (240) 508 7204.