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Center for Language
Acquisition, Instruction & Research ENGLISH AS
A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 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)
BEYOND FOUNDATIONS A series of additional ESL course
offerings for high-intermediate to advanced level students.
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 or e-mail<bollettiert@mail.montclair.edu>
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/
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.
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
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