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Building Skills with English for Speakers of Other Languages

Length: 1 Day per Week for 6 Weeks
Course Category: Language Skills

This course builds on Getting Started with English for Speakers of Other Languages; participants are encouraged but not required to complete Getting Started prior to enrolling in Building Skills with English for Speakers of other Languages. The goal of this course is for participants to continue practicing reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the English language with a focus on their roles as employees, community members, family members, and citizens. U.S. culture and customs will also be discussed. The course consists of six all-day classes that meet one day per week. Participants should have a basic understanding of the English language. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate expanded on-the-job vocabulary.
  • Communicate needs and describe events at work and in the community.
  • Apply reading and writing strategies at home and work.
  • Locate internet resources to continuously build English language skills.
Workforce Development Competency: Verbal and Written Communication