Learn English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language courses are designed to teach English language and civics skills to foreign born non-native English speakers. English as a Second Language ( ESL) courses range from providing basic language and life skills for complete beginners to helping advanced students refine their English in preparation for higher education, vocational training, or a career. Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar are included at all levels of instruction. Supplemental ESL classes are available in areas such as conversation, writing, and career development.
Registration
English as a Second Language (ESL) placement testing and registration is done by appointment. The placement test for morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes is given on several dates during each sixteen-week semester (fourteen weeks in the summer semester). In addition to completing the college. Placement testing appointments are made on a first-served basis.
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Adult Education Offices:
Richard J. Daley College, 7500 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60652, (773) 838-7803
Harry S. Truman College, 1145 West Wilson, Chicago, IL 60612, 773-907-4350
Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60621, 773-602-5340
Malcolm X College, 1900 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60612, 312-850-7300
Olive-Harvey College, 10001 South Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60628, 773-291-6100, 773-291-6770
Wilbur Wright College, 4300 North Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634, 773-481-8821, 773-481-8823
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Learn English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language courses are designed to teach English language and civics skills to foreign born non-native English speakers. English as a Second Language ( ESL) courses range from providing basic language and life skills for complete beginners to helping advanced students refine their English in preparation for higher education, vocational training, or a career. Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar are included at all levels of instruction. Supplemental ESL classes are available in areas such as conversation, writing, and career development.
Registration
English as a Second Language (ESL) placement testing and registration is done by appointment. The placement test for morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes is given on several dates during each sixteen-week semester (fourteen weeks in the summer semester). In addition to completing the college. Placement testing appointments are made on a first-served basis.