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English as a Second Language

ESL class 

Adult Basic Education offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for all levels of language ability from beginning to advanced. The goals are to increase communication skills and prepare students for employment or continuing education. Students attend the classes that meet their specific needs. The friendly classes focus on the reading, writing, speaking of and listening to the English language in addition to grammar study.

New students are welcome to attend at any time. They complete registration on the first scheduled class day.  ESL students must be:

  • At least 16 years old
  • Not enrolled in high school
  • A person who speaks a first language other than English

 

    SUMMER 2013
    Daytime ESL Classes 
    Belleville Campus - Beginner9:00-11:50 a.m.M-ThJune 3-July 24
    Belleville Campus - Beginners Only12:30-2:20 p.m.M-ThJune 3-July 24
    Belleville Campus - Advanced9:00-11:50 a.m.M-Th   June 3-July 24
    Belleville Campus - Academic12:30-2:20 p.m.M-ThJune 3-July 24
    Belleville Campus - English on Computers9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.FJune 7-July 19
    Sam Wolf Granite City Campus 9:00-11:50 a.m.M-ThJune 3-July 24
    Evening ESL Classes
    Belleville Campus - Beginner6:00-8:50 p.m. M, WJune 3-July 24
    Belleville Campus - Academic6:00-8:50 p.m. T, Th June 4-July 25
    Belleville Campus - Advanced6:00-8:50 p.m.M, WJune 3-July 24
    Sam Wolf Granite City Campus6:00-8:50 p.m.T, ThJune 4-July 25
    Click here to download the printable schedule: English Version    Spanish Version 

     

    For more information, call or email:

    Lea Maue
    ESL/Citizenship Director
    618-235-2700, ext. 5363
    Toll-free in Illinois 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 5363
    lea.maue@swic.edu