English as a Second Language Program

of Queens College of the City University of New York

A Part-Time ESL Program

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Class Schedule for Spring 2004

To be announced

Table of Contents

  1. ES100    English for Basic Beginners
  2. ES101    English for Reading and Writing    (Beginning-Intermediate Levels)
  3. ES105    English for Reading and Writing    (High-Intermediate Level)
  4. ES200    Writing Skills    (Advanced Level)
  5. ES202    Comprehensive American English    (Advanced Level)
  6. ES203    Grammar and Writing Skills    (High-Advanced Level)
  7. ES102    English for Listening and Speaking    (Beginning-Intermediate Levels)
  8. ES104    English for Listening and Speaking    (High-Intermediate Level)
  9. ES204    English for Listening and Speaking    (Advanced Level)
  10. ES300    English for Listening and Speaking    (High-Advanced Level)
  11. ES205    Better Pronunciation    (Advanced Level)
  12. ES402    English in the Workplace    (Intermediate Level)
  13. ES403    Business English    (Advanced Level)
  14. ES500    TOEFL Preparation    (Advanced Level)

1. English for Basic Beginners - ES100

 This course is for students who have little or no knowledge of English. The course will focus on survival English and basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 12:30 - 1:45 pm
TR12 Tues. and Thurs. 12:30 - 1:45 pm
SA13 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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2. English for Reading and Writing - ES101

(ES101/1) Beginning, (ES101/2) Low-Intermediate and (ES101/3) Intermediate Levels

 These courses assume a basic knowledge of reading and writing beyond the level of "English for Basic Beginners.". The course will focus on reading, writing, and grammar. Students will register for the appropriate level after a placement test.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 9:30 am - 10:45 pm
MW22 Mon. and Wed. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
TR13 Tues. and Thurs. 9:30 - 10:45 am
SA14 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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3. English for Reading and Writing - ES105

High-Intermediate Level

 This course is intended for those students who have completed the highest level of ES101 or who are considered beyond the highest level of that course.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 9:30 am - 10:45 pm
MW22 Mon. and Wed. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
TR13 Tues. and Thurs. 9:30 - 10:45 am
SA14 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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4. Writing Skills - ES200

Advanced Level

 Learn to write clear and correct English essays and compositions. Grammar related to writing will be included.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 9:30 - 10:45 am
MW22 Mon. and Wed. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
TR13 Tues. and Thurs. 9:30 - 10:45 am
SA14 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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5. Comprehensive American English - ES202

Advanced Level

Advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing for students who want to perfect the English they already know.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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6. Grammar and Writing Skills - ES203

High Advanced Level

 This course will stress those areas of the grammar which give even advanced- level students problems, such as the tenses and complex sentence grammar.

Section Day(s) Time
MW21 Mon. and Wed. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
SA12 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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7. English for Listening and Speaking - ES102

(ES102/1) Beginning, (ES102/2) Low-Intermediate and (ES102/3) Intermediate Levels

 This course will focus on using English for fluent speaking and listening including the use of grammar and vocabulary, idioms, and pronunciation. Language laboratory classes are included in this course. Students will register for the appropriate level after taking a placement test. It is recommended that students take this course with ES101 English for Reading and Writing.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 11:00 - 12:15 am
TR12 Tues. and Thurs. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
TR23 Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
SA14 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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8. English for Listening and Speaking - ES104

High-Intermediate Level

 This course is intended for those students who have completed the highest level of ES 102 or who are considered beyond the highest level of that course.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 11:00 - 12:15 am
TR12 Tues. and Thurs. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
TR23 Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 - 9:15 pm
SA14 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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9. English for Listening and Speaking - ES204

Advanced Level

 This course is for students whose command of English is good but who lack fluency in speaking English. The course will focus on expanding vocabulary, idioms, and grammar, and will provide opportunities for practice in communicating more clearly.

Section Day(s) Time
MW11 Mon. and Wed. 11:00 - 12:15 am
TR12 Tues. Thurs. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
TR23 Tues. Thurs. 8:00 - 9:15pm
SA14 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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10. English for Listening and Speaking - ES300

High-Advanced Level

 For students who have completed "English for Listening and Speaking - ES204 (Advanced Level)," or who are considered beyond the level of that course.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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11. Better Pronunciation - ES205

Advanced Level

 For students already fluent in spoken English who wish to improve their speech and have less accent. The course will focus on English sounds, stress and intonation and will include both group and individual practice.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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12. English in the Workplace - ES402

Intermediate Level

 This course will provide intermediate students with the skills they need to communicate effectively in person, on the phone or in writing with customers, co-workers and supervisors.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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13. Business English - ES403

Advanced Level

 A course designed to give advanced students the necessary skills and strategies to successfully handle a variety of business situations in English. All four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - will be covered.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 9:00 - 11:30 am
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14. TOEFL Preparation - ES500

Advanced Level

 For advanced students intending to go on to university or college study. This course will prepare students for the TOEFL examination. It will include practice in the various parts of the test and an understanding of how the examination is structured.

Section Day(s) Time
SA11 Sat. 12:00 - 2:30 pm
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