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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 10:00AM-12:00PM or 6:30-8:30PM. Classes can be canceled due to
insufficient enrollment. For further information, please call (973)
655-7695 or e-mail: bollettiert@mail.montclair.edu. Please go to the Red Hawk Parking Deck for visitor
parking. Take the parking ticket
with you so you can pay at the parking payment machines located on floors 2,
4, and 5 prior to returning to your car.
Detailed parking garage information is on the web at: http://www.montclair.edu/facilities/fs/taps/facilities.html Parking in unauthorized parking spaces
anywhere on campus will result in a parking ticket. A campus map is available at: http://www.montclair.edu/map/
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 CONRAD J. SCHMITT HALL LANGUAGE LAB TO PRACTICE THE
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