Moraine Valley provides quality English language instruction for students whose native language is not English. We want to help prepare you for further academic study, employment, professional advancement, and personal enrichment. Depending on your needs, you can choose from the English as a Second Language (ESL) program or the Intensive English Language Program (IELP).
Assistance is offered to English language learners interested in enrolling in academic English classes who graduated from a foreign high school, college or university where instruction was primarily given in a language other than English and/or were previously enrolled in an American high school bilingual/ESL program and are a community resident.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered for adult residents whose native language is not English and wish to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The college has classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students. ESL classes are offered free of charge.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced courses include a curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and mathematics using the English language. Technology and digital literacy skills as well as CCRS are also included in the curriculum. Other courses using the English language may include instruction in life skills, citizenship education, career exploration, employability skills, (e.g. the OCTAE Employability Skills Framework), workplace literacy, family literacy, Bridge instruction, and civics. Student levels are based on proficiency as measured by ICCB-approved standardized tests. The curriculum is designed to accommodate the concept of individualized instruction.
Placement Testing and Registration
All ESL students attending class at Moraine Valley Community College take part in placement testing and registration. Please call our office at (708) 974-5340 or stop by B260 for registration information.
Transition Classes
Learn about various career opportunities and prepare for the workforce
Improve typing skills, enhance Microsoft skills, and prepare for the workforce
Learn about healthcare careers and medical terminology
Prepare for a role as a pharmacy technician while improving language skills
Learn about U.S. history and government in preparation for the naturalization exam.
Focus on speaking and writing through the use of TED Talk
Learn computer skills including keyboard, mouse, and email basics
Held on Saturdays in a casual setting to meet new friends and practice speaking English
Collaborate online to meet new friends and practice speaking and listening in English
Get Started
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