Center for Language Acquisition, Instruction & Research

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Contact: Tina Bollettieri - bollettiert@mail.montclair.edu - (973) 655-7695

 

Montclair State University's non-credit English as a second language (ESL) program offers English instruction and practice for non-native speakers at all levels of language proficiency. Students may enroll in day or evening classes to accommodate their family and work schedules. Proper class placement is essential for effective learning. Therefore, each new student is assessed individually for English language proficiency and then interviewed by a faculty member who recommends the most appropriate course of study. Because placement is so important, all registration takes place in person.  All classes are held on the Montclair State University campus.  Locations will be announced at registration.

Credit-bearing ESL courses are also available at Montclair State through the Linguistics Department. To enroll in these courses, students must be matriculated (seeking a degree) at the University.

FOUNDATIONS is the first step in the progression of ESL programs offered by Montclair State University. Students who want a course that offers instruction in all four language skills will find this program to be an excellent choice. Learn the essential skills of listening and speaking, grammar, writing, reading and mastering vocabulary. At registration time, each student is assessed individually and placed at the appropriate level. Both day and evening sessions are offered.  All classes meet twice (2) per week except the TOEFL and summer classes, which meet three (3) times per week.

 
FOUNDATIONS: General English Classes (beginner to advanced levels)

2 days Mon & Wed
 9-11:00 AM
2 evenings Mon & Wed
 8-10:00 PM
 

BEYOND FOUNDATIONS

A series of additional ESL course offerings for high-intermediate to advanced level students. 
 
TOEFL Review Course
3 days (no summers)
 Mon, Wed, & Thur 8-10:00 PM
ONLY
Conversation
 Tues & Thur 9-11:00 AM
or 8-10:00 PM
Practical Reading
& Vocabulary
 Tues & Thur
 9-11:00 AM
or 8-10:00 PM
Pronunciation
 Tues & Thur 9-11:00 AM
or 8-10:00 PM
Writing

 Tues & Thur
 9-11:00 AM
or 8-10:00 PM

ESL Class Schedule and Registration Dates

 

Session

Program Dates

 

Registration Dates

(2 days)  Tues & Thur

Tuition

Fall 2008

12 Weeks

September 15-December 10, 2008

 

August 26 and 28

$385

 

$650 for TOEFL

Winter 2009

10 Weeks

January 26-April 6, 2009

 

January 6 and 8

$320

 

$540 for TOEFL

Spring 2009

10 Weeks

April 20-June 29, 2009

 

April 7 and 9

$320

 

$540 for TOEFL

Summer 2009

4 Weeks

July 13-August 6, 2009

 

Meeting Days: Mon, Wed, &Thur

June 30 and July 2

$195

 

No summer TOEFL


ESL Course Registration

All registration is in person only on the dates listed. Students will be tested for proficiency at that time.  Register for either day or evening classes in the Freeman Hall Annex, classroom 4A, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM. Classes can be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.  For further information, please call (973) 655-7695. 

The US government does not issue F-1 student visas for part-time study (less than 18 class hours per week).

Please proceed to the main College Avenue entrance booth for directions to visitor parking and to the Freeman Annex.  A campus map is available at: http://www.montclair.edu/welcome/campustour/

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Conversation

Join with other intermediate and advanced-level students in a stress-free session of American English conversation. Learn conversational styles and idiom usage. Increase your knowledge of daily-use vocabulary in various social settings.

Practical Reading & Vocabulary

For intermediate and advanced-level students, develop and practice reading strategies, such as skimming, scanning, and decoding in a variety of texts.  Improve dictionary-using skills.  Increase your vocabulary through word analysis, i.e., studying stems and affixes.  Learn to guess at the meaning of new words from contextual clues.

Pronunciation of American English

This pronunciation course is designed for non-native English speakers. The workshop helps intermediate and advanced-level students improve their ability to be understood by mastering key American standard sounds in a conversational approach.

TOEFL Review Course

High-intermediate and advanced-level students preparing for undergraduate, graduate, and professional study review for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The course builds self-confidence and develops test-taking strategies, listening comprehension, and vocabulary. Sample tests are part of the curriculum. STUDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE DICKSON HALL LANGUAGE LAB (DI-278) TO PRACTICE THE INTERNET-BASED TEST.

Writing

For intermediate and advanced-level students, learn about the writing process and how to develop paragraphs. Linguistic accuracy will be refined through a review of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and writing styles.

 

Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, New Jersey, USA 07043 - (973) 655-4000
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