{"id":167,"date":"2017-09-12T14:01:50","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T18:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccdemosite1.devsiteurl.com\/perth-amboy-center\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2017-11-01T12:50:32","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T16:50:32","slug":"esl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mccdemosite1.devsiteurl.com\/perth-amboy-center\/esl\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Pathways to English Language Competence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Continuing Education<\/h2>\n

This program is designed specifically for adults, regardless of nation of origin or previous education. It is intended as a complete learning experience or to help prepare for college entry.<\/p>\n

Integrated Skills:<\/strong> Vocabulary, conversation, listening, reading, writing, grammar, critical thinking
\nEnglish for Specific Purposes:<\/strong> U.S. citizenship, pronunciation, conversation, word building<\/p>\n

You will need to complete a language assessment. Call 732.906.2556 for more details.<\/p>\n

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Pre-Academic ESL Certificate Program<\/h2>\n

Pre-Academic ESL Courses \u2013 Spring Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Successfully complete Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order to earn your certificate and be considered for enrollment in academic ESL classes.<\/p>\n

Spring 2018 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part 1: Monday \u2013 Thursday,\u00a0 January 22 – February 13<\/strong>
\n9:30 AM – 12 Noon \u2013 PREA-003-37 Perth Amboy
\n6 – 8:30 PM \u2013 PREA-003-38 Perth Amboy<\/p>\n

Part 2: Monday \u2013 Thursday, February 20 – March 21 (Class starts Tuesday; no class March 12, 13, 14, 15)<\/strong>
\n9:30 AM – 12 Noon \u2013 PREA-004-37 Perth Amboy
\n6 – 8:30 PM \u2013 PREA-004-38 Perth Amboy<\/p>\n

Part 3: Monday \u2013 Thursday, March 26 – April 17<\/strong>
\n9:30 AM – 12 Noon \u2013 PREA-005-37 Perth Amboy
\n6 – 8:30 PM \u2013 PREA 005-38 Perth Amboy<\/p>\n

Part 4: Monday \u2013 Thursday, April 18 \u2013 May 10<\/strong>
\n9:30 AM – 12 Noon \u2013 PREA-006-37 Perth Amboy
\n6 – 8:30 PM \u2013 PREA-006-38 Perth Amboy<\/p>\n

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Academic<\/h2>\n

This pathway is intended to develop the academic English skills needed to be successful in all MCC college programs.<\/p>\n

Content:<\/strong> Levels I-V: Reading, speaking, writing, structure<\/p>\n

You must complete the ESL placement exam. Please call 732.906.2529 with any questions.<\/p>\n

Spring 2018 Credit ESL Classes<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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