If improving your English is your goal, Prince George’s Community College has the classes you need to build your life skills, workplace skills, and academic skills in English. Prince George’s Community College offers a wide variety of ESL (English for Speakers of other Languages) classes. There are three programs to choose from. Select the one that best works for you:
Adult Education ESL Options with QR Codes
Academic ESL
Academic ESL classes are for individuals who plan to pursue a certificate or degree at a two- or four-year college or university. These classes focus on academic English writing, vocabulary, grammar and reading skills. These classes are also useful for students who want to improve their English for professional advancement.
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Transition ESOL
Transition ESOL classes are continuing education (noncredit) classes for individuals who are confident in their English communication skills and want to improve their reading, writing or pronunciation and fluency skills. This program is also for individuals who want to prepare for Academic ESL classes, or who are currently enrolled in Academic ESL classes and need additional support.
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Adult Education ESL
Adult Education ESL classes are for individuals from non English-speaking countries who need instruction in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English in order to be successful in the workplace and in the community, and for individuals who are interested in building their skills to transfer to Academic ESL or Transition ESL classes.
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Career Pathways ESL Certificate Programs
Career Pathways ESL Certificate Programs are for intermediate and advanced English language learners, who want to learn about the American workplace, healthcare system, government, and schools, write a resume and practice interview skills. These programs are for English Language Learners who want the opportunity to get an industry recognized certificate in: Childcare, Health Care, Culinary Arts or Construction.
These Courses Offer:
- Instruction in English reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- A focus on learning Industry specific vocabulary, American workplace vocabulary and skills.
- Interview skills practice and resume writing.
- The opportunity to earn a nationally recognized industry specific certificate.
Courses are available:
Classes are online and hybrid
Costs:
Courses are free for English Language Learners. All classes are funded through a grant from the Maryland Department of Labor.
Click here to complete our Interest Form if you are interested in these classes:
For more information:
Call (301)546-8350 or email adulteducation@pgcc.edu