This 11 or 12-credit combined course prepares English-as-a-Second-Language students for credit courses by building reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and writing skills. Students participate in writing work which coordinates with reading, speaking and listening activities. Plan to spend one hour in the Reading Lab during the first week of the quarter for orientation.

DEVED 061/062/ENGL 080 Strategies for Learning English: Reading & Writing and Reading Lab

Prerequisite: Placement by assessment. Fee: $19.75 computer use.

B staff daily 8:30a-10:20a R110A

A staff daily 11:30a-1:20p R110A

ESL

The English as a Second Language classes are designed for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, and U.S. citizens. People on student or tourist visas are not eligible and should contact International Student Programs at (425) 564-2341.

These classes have a $25 tuition charge per student per quarter with a waiver for students who cannot pay. Enrollment is continuous: If a student drops out, the opening is filled from a waiting list. Come to R230 or call (425) 564-2341 for more information.

Job Preparedness

Prerequisite: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Call (425) 564-2341 for more information. or come in to R230.

DEVED 020 Job Preparedness

For intermediate/advanced level ESL. Students learn to write a resume, complete application forms, and find employment.

A Johnson A TTh 5:30p-7:20p R101

B Johnson A Sa 9:00a-12:50p R101

DEVED 020 Job Preparedness

For beginning/intermediate level English speakers. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing helps students prepare for work.

C staff Sa 9:00a-12:50p R201

Writing for a Newspaper

This class prepares English as a Second Language students for credit courses and other purposes by building writing, editing, reading, research and computer skills in order to participate in a real business, the publication of a literacy newspaper.

ESL 066 English as a Second Language VI - Writing with a Purpose

C staff TTh 9:30a-1:20p R309

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The English Language Institute offers English language training for all non-native speakers of English, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, U.S. citizens, and foreign nationals holding all types of visas. You can register for the following classes by phone, online at by phone or on campus with International Student Programs in House 6. Payment is due at the time of registration. For additional information about our programs or to register, please call (425) 564-3185. Books and other classroom materials can be purchased at the BC Bookstore.

English Language Institute classes meet September 21 - December 2. Classes do not meet on October 12, November 11, 26 & 27.

CREDIT CLASSES

International Business Professions Program (IBP)

(Interview with IBP director required)

IBP 067 Oral Business Communications

Tuition: TBA

A staff daily 1:30p-2:20p TBA

B staff daily 1:30p-2:20p TBA

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2.

IBP 068 Written Business Communications

Tuition: TBA

A staff daily 12:30p-1:20p TBA

B staff daily 12:30p-1:20p TBA

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2.

IBP 069 Introduction to Business

Tuition: TBA

A staff MTW 9:30a-11:05p TBA

B staff MTW 9:30a-11:05p TBA

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2.

ELIUP 074 Exploring Contemporary Issues

Tuition: $650.

E staff daily 3:30p-4:20p TBA

F staff daily 3:30p-4:20p TBA

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2.

UNIVERSITY PREP

ALL 111 Accent Modification • 4 CR

A staff MTWTh 9:30a-10:20a TBA

Class meets 9/21-12/9.

ELIUP 100 University Preparation

The English Language Institute offers intensive English language training for foreign students preparing to enter U.S. colleges or universities. Tuition: $2600.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2. Students must attend testing on 9/14.

ELIUP 001 Reading

Tuition: $650.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2. Students must attend testing on 9/14.

ELIUP 002 Speaking / Listening

Tuition: $650.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2. Students must attend testing on 9/14.

ELIUP 003 Writing

Tuition: $1300.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes begin 9/21 and end 12/2. Students must attend testing on 9/14.

NON-CREDIT ESL

Academic and Professional English

Classes meet September 21- December 3. Classes do not meet on October 21, November 11, 26 & 27.

ELENG 081 TOEFL Prep

Tuition: $375 + $19.70 computer fee.

A staff WF 10:00a-12:20p TBA

Class meets 9/23-12/2

B staff TTh 5:30p-7:40p TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1

ELENG 082 Grammar for the TOEFL

Tuition: $150.

A staff M 10:30a-12:20p TBA

Class meets 9/21-11/30.

ELISP 021 Business Communication

Tuition: $350.

A staff MW 6:30p-8:20p TBA

Class meets 9/21-12/2.

ELENG 010 Vocabulary 1

Tuition: $350.

A staff TTh 12:30p-2:20p TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH

ELENG 021 English Conversation I

Tuition: $350.

A staff TTh 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1

B staff TTh 5:30p-7:20p TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1

ELENG 022 English Conversation II

Tuition: $350.

A staff TTh 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1.

B staff TTh 5:30p-7:20p TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1.

ELENG 062 English through Current Events

Tuition: $280.

A staff M 11:30a-1:20p TBA

Class meets 9/29 - 11/24.

ELENG 063 English through the Media

Tuition: $275.

A staff TWTh 11:30a-12:20p TBA

Class meets 9/22-12/1.

ELENG 052 Everyday Idioms and Expressions

Tuition: $145.

A staff W 12:30p-1:20p TBA

Class meets 9/23-12/2.

ELENG 046 Understanding Informal English

Tuition: $240.

A staff Sa 9:30a-12:30p TBA

Class meets 9/26-11/21; no class 11/28.

GENERAL ENGLISH

ELENG 041 Grammar Review I

Tuition: $350.

A staff TTh 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Classes meet 9/22-12/1.

B staff MW 5:30p-7:20p TBA

Classes meet 9/21 - 12/2.

ELENG 042 Grammar Review II

Tuition: $350.

A staff MW 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Classes meet 9/21 - 12/2.

ELENG 043 Grammar Review III

Tuition: $225.

A staff TTh 12:30p-1:20p TBA

Classes meet 9/22-12/1.

ELENG 031 Vocabulary In Use

Tuition: $225.

A staff F 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Class meets 9/25 - 11/20.

ELISP 011 Accent Reduction

Tuition: $350.

A staff MW 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Classes meet 9/21 - 12/2.

B staff TTh 6:30p-8:20p TBA

Classes meet 9/22-12/1.

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