English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Massanutten Technical Center Adult Education ESL Program offers classes for students at all levels, including: *Students with little or no English experience *Students developing daily communication skills *Students preparing for academic, workforce, or college-level English Our Program supports students by building confidence in: *Listening *Speaking *Reading *Writing *Grammar *Academic English

Our registration team will help you enroll in the class that best meets your needs. Registration Steps: 1. Complete an assessment before starting classes 2. Meet with an advisor 3. Register for the appropriate class level 4. Pay a $40 registration fee Identification is required at the time of registration. Examples include: REAL ID, Driver's License (with social security card), Green Card, I-94, USCIS documentation, or United States Passport *If Rockingham County schools are closed, there will be no registration that day*

BEGINNING LEVELS ESL 1 For students with little or no ability to communicate in English. Students will: • Learn basic literacy skills • Build everyday vocabulary • Develop basic sentence structure • Practice English for daily life situations ESL 2 For students with some ability to communicate in English. Students will: • Strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills • Read and write at a basic level • Expand vocabulary • Develop foundational grammar INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ESL 3 For students ready to further develo9p English skills for daily life, employment, and education. Students will: • Study basic and complex grammar • Build academic vocabulary • Read more challenging texts • Write organized paragraphs ESL 4 Designed to prepare students for academic success. Students will: • Master complex grammar structures • Improve fluency and accuracy • Read academic content • Write structured essays • Respond to readings and discussions This level bridges student to: • High School Equivalency programs • Workforce training programs • ESL 5 ADVANCED LEVEL ESL 5 For students preparing for college and careers. Students will: • Develop advanced academic English • Strengthen writing and critical thinking skills • Participate in discussions and presentations • Write narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays EL Civics Designed to help adult English learners communicate more effectively in English while gaining a deeper understanding of life in the United States. This course supports students in learning about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and encourages active civic participation in their communities. Topics include: • Civic engagement • US Government • American History Students build English vocabulary and improve speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills while exploring these important civic topics Class Level: High Beginning to Low Intermediate English learners

The only cost is $40 per class to register. This will cover all of your classes for the semester.

Conversation Corner Practice and improve your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Activities include: • Group discussions • Role playing Presentations • Real-world communication practice Focus areas: • Fluency • Pronunciation • Vocabulary • Listening skills Computer Basics Learn the basics of computers from hardware and software to perform fundamental tasks like creating documents, managing files and folders, email, connecting to the internet, and understanding basic computer security. Also, earn Northstar Digital Literacy certifications.

DCA/ CNA Direct Care plays a key role in personal care and daily living assistance to individuals in nursing facilities. Topics of study include: infection control, aging, resident's rights, meals and nutrition, personal care, transfer, and emergency preparedness/ injury prevention. Transition to CNA upon successful completion of the DCA program. Dental Assisting Dental Assistant program exposes students to the latest laboratory equipment. Using a hands-on approach along with dental theory, students learn seating and positioning of patients, oral evaluation procedures, basic tray set-ups, passing dental instruments, sterilization, and radiological procedures. Career Coach- Adult Education GED/ ESL/ IET Massanutten Technical Center provides a dedicated Career Coach to students enrolled in the Adult Education program to ensure alignment between academic instruction, career pathways, and workforce outcomes. The Career Coach meets individually with students to guide structured career exploration activities.