Improve your English

Improving your English after ESL classes! ESL classes finish at level 6. What will you do after that? Are you ready for work? Do you have a work visa? Would you like to take classes? What classes do you want to take and why? Areyou working towards a certificate or a degree, or are you learning for fun and enrichment? Here are some resources to help you:
Program/idea	Cost	Where	Contact	Comments
Talktime	Free	BCC Local libraries	Check R230 www.kcls.org	Conversation practice for all levels.
English Language Institute	Various (around $115-340 per class)	BCC	http://bellevuecollege.edu/isp/procomm_02.html	For anyone who wants to work in specific areas of improvement, e.g. grammar, pronunciation. TOEFL preparation (for university) offered.
Continuing Education	Various– see catalogue for costs	BCC – main campus and north campus	http://bellevuecollege.edu/programs/continuing/	Short classes and workshops in many subjects. Check ESL classes.
Developmental Educational English	Credit fees apply	BCC	http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/DevEd/de.html Call the BCC Admissions Office at (425) 564-2223, or go to Student Services , Building B	Take the compass test first to see where you place. Classes prepare you for college.
Volunteer	Free!	Non-profit organizations	www.idealist.org	Research on Google: enter volunteer, Bellevue for more ideas. Check your local papers. Get involved in your community.
Find a job	Min. cost to you! Earn a salary and benefits.	Various	Human Resources	Even an entry level, temporary position will help to improve your knowledge of the culture and language in the U.S.
ESL websites	Free	Online	www.eslgold.com/business www.eslabout.com www.owl.english.purdue.edu	English website to develop general and business English. Practice all 4 skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Libraries	Free	library	www. kcls.org	Visit website for information