English Language Learning (ELL)
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About English Language Learning (ELL)
The English Language Learning program is open to all who desire to improve their English langauge skills to become a more confident employee and community member. We offer day, afternoon, and evening English Language Learning (ELL) classes. This program is formerly known as English as a Second Language.
Note: Students with F, M, J, B visas can enroll in classes by working with the Office of International Programs and Global Education. If you need to apply for a student visa, please contact the Office of International Programs and Global Education.
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ELL placement testing is by appointment only! All prospective ELL students need to follow these steps.
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If you have completed step 1, you have been added to a waitlist. We will contact you to set up an appointment to complete your application and paperwork together, to provide you with your student ID number, and to schedule your placement test date and time. We will contact you in the order that you appear on our waitlist.³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
Your placement test will be scheduled during Step 2. Please arrive on time for your scheduled placement test.³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø
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Six Levels of English Language Learning (ELL)
We offer six levels and the classes meet during the day and evening ELL classes. Day classes are usually 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and evening classes are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are being offered on campus and online as well. In ther afternoon, we offer additional classes that help students focus on specific skills such as writing.
Depending on the level and the schedule, classes can meet from six (6) hours a week to 12 hours a week (3 hours a day). At each level, students work on improving all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). There are also Adult Basic Education classes offered that help students continue their studies.
All ELL and ABE classes cost $25 per quarter, regardless of the number of credits taken.
ELL 15 Beginning ELL Literacy ELL 16 Low-Beginning ELL ELL 30 High-Beginning ELL ELL 40 Low-Intermediate ELL ELL 50 High-Intermediate ELL ELL 65 Advanced ELLLevel 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Online Writing
We offer online classes that help students practice grammar and improve their reading and writing skills. Each quarter, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø offers special Orientation sessions. After taking a session, students submit weekly online assignments.
Two online classes are currently available to ELL and ABED students:
Writing and Grammar
ELL 57 ELL Writing High-Beginning/Low-Intermediate
Writing and Grammar
ABED 54 Grammar and Writing, High-Intermediate/Advanced ELL
College Transition Classes
The Basic Skills program offers a special class to assist ELL/ABED student transition to college programs. Higher-level ELL and ABED students interested in the college's programs have the option to enroll in Basic Skills for College Preparation.
Contacting the ESO
Via Email: essentialskills@lwtech.edu