English as a Second Language
Job Search Assistance
Job counseling and placement services for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Parents (TANF) .
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Community Work Experience
This program provides a half-day of work experience at a non-profit agency and a half-day of academic instruction.
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Continuing Education Pathway
Open Enrollment Non-Credit Courses for Adults: Vocabulary, Conversation, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar & Critical Thinking
NOTE: A language assessment for placement purposes is required for all students. Call
732.906.2556 for further information.
ESL I Level: Low-Beginner
CEU 4.5
Designed for adults with little or no exposure to English, each class includes a segment
on workplace and life skills, language for social interaction, grammar, civics and American
culture. Register today and be on your way to living and working successfully in an Englishspeaking country.
Instructor: L. Morales, Tuition $80 + general fee $99 + textbook $35. Total $214
BASK 001-10 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., January 21-May 6 (no class February 18,
March 4, April 15) (13 sessions)
Location: New Brunswick Center, 140 New Street, New Brunswick
ESL II Level: High-Beginner
CEU 4.5
In a student-centered learning environment, you will learn to communicate in your own words,
through written and spoken language. Emphasis is placed on English grammar, culture,
behavioral expectations at work and in the community and practical math skills.
Instructor: S. Slovick, Tuition $80 + general fee $99 + textbook $35. Total $214
BASK 002-11 Thursdays & Tuesdays, 5:45-9:15 p.m. July 6 – August 17 (13 sessions)
Location: New Brunswick Center, 140 New Street, New Brunswick
ESL III Level: Low-Intermediate
CEU 4.5
Topics include listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as life and math skills,
civic concepts and practice with authentic documents encountered in daily life.
Instructor: A. Quintero, Tuition $80 + general fee $99 + textbook $35. Total $214
BASK 003-11 Wednesdays & Mondays, 5:45-9:15 p.m., July 5-August 16 (13 sessions)
Location: New Brunswick Center, 140 New Street, New Brunswick
American English Pronunciation
CEU 3.0
Tired of repeating or spelling what you say? Join us and learn to correctly produce all the
sounds of standard American English and address your particular pronunciation issues.
Prerequisite: Moderate to advanced proficiency and ease with conversational English.
Tuition $125 + general fee $25 + textbook & CD $49. Total $199
BASK 013-11 Thursdays & Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., July 6-August 8 (10 sessions)
Location: New Brunswick Center, 140 New Street, New Brunswick
Conversational English
CEU 3.0
Each class includes a discussion in which advanced level students have the opportunity to
develop and practice speaking and listening skills. Vocabulary and grammar associated with
each topic is reviewed before the discussion begins.
Tuition $125 + general fee $25. Total $150
Prerequisite: Near proficiency and ease with conversational English.
BASK 011-11 Instructor: S. Slovick, Wednesdays & Mondays, 6-9 p.m., July 5-August 7
(10 sessions)
Word Building
CEU 3.0
Build your vocabulary and spelling skills by reading, writing and participating in an assortment
of word exercises. Learn about word connections and definitions within a particular context,
and idiomatic expressions.
Instructor: A. Quintero, Tuition $125 + general fee $25. Total $150
BASK 005-11 Thursdays & Tuesdays, 6 -9 p.m., July 6-August 8 (10 sessions)
Location: New Brunswick Center, 140 New Street, New Brunswick
ESL Pre-Academic Certificate
Pre-Academic Courses in Preparation for MCC Academic ESL
The ESL Pre-Academic Certificate Program was developed to assist degree-seeking
students to transition into the MCC Academic ESL program. These courses will help you
prepare for the MCC Academic ESL program where you will develop the academic English
skills needed to be successful in all MCC college programs. After you successfully complete
all ESL Pre-Academic Certificate courses, you will be eligible to move on to the MCC
Academic ESL program.
Who Should Attend?
ESL students who wish to pursue an MCC college degree but who need to strengthen their
ESL skill level.
Requirements to Attend the ESL Pre-Academic Certificate Courses:
- Submit a college application with a $25 application fee.
- Take an ESL Placement Test to determine your skill level. Call 732.906.2529 for further
information.
- Meet with ESL Department Chairperson or Associate Chairperson.
- Register with payment at Crabiel Hall, Room 110 or the Perth Amboy Center at 60
Washington Street.
Requirements to Earn a Middlesex County College ESL Pre-Academic Certificate
To earn an ESL Pre-Academic Certificate and to move on to the MCC Academic ESL
program, you must successfully complete the ESL Pre-Academic certificate courses:
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 1 (35 hours)
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 2 (35 hours)
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 3 (35 hours)
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 4 (35 hours)
Is It Necessary to Enroll in the Certificate Program?
Yes, you must successfully complete the ESL Pre-Academic certificate courses, complying
with the prerequisites listed for each course.
Program Cost
You may pay separately for each ESL Pre-Academic Certificate Program course. Please
register and pay for each course at least five business days before the start of the course.
See the course schedule below.
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 1: $150
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 2: $150
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 3: $150
Pre-Academic ESL, Part 4: $150
Required Textbook:
A required textbook that will be used for all ESL Pre-Academic Certificate Program courses,
will be available for purchase at the College Bookstore.
Pre-Academic ESL – Summer Class Schedule
Pre-Academic ESL combines reading, speaking, writing and grammar skills. Work on your
English skills in order to participate in classroom discussions. Practice writing grammatically
correct sentences that are descriptive and tell a story. You must complete Parts 1, 2, 3, and
4 in order to earn your certificate and to be considered for enrollment in academic ESL
classes. Required textbook to be used for all ESL Pre-Academic Certificate courses will be
available for purchase at the College Bookstore.
Part 1
CEU 3.5
Prerequisite: Placement exam.
Tuition $100 + general fee $50. Total $150
PREA 003-06 Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-8:30
p.m., May 8-May 31(14 sessions)
NOTE: No class May 29
Location: Edison Campus
Part 2
CEU 3.5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreAcademic
ESL, Part 1
Tuition $100 + general fee $50. Total $150
PREA 004-06 Monday-Thursday, 6-8:30
p.m., June 5-June 27(14 sessions)
Location: Edison Campus
Part 3
CEU 3.5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreAcademic
ESL, Part 1 and Part 2
Tuition $100 + general fee $50. Total $150
PREA 005- 06Monday-Thursday, 6-8:30
p.m., July 5-July 27 (14 sessions)
NOTE: No class July 3 and 4
Location: Edison Campus
Part 4
CEU 3.5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreAcademic
ESL, Part 3
Tuition $100 + general fee $50. Total $150
PREA 006-06 Monday-Thursday, 6-8:30
p.m., July 31-August 22 (14 sessions)
Location: Edison Campus
