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. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment. Fee: $18.80 computer use.

A staff daily 11:30a-1:20p D274C

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

C 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.

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

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 076 English as a Second Language VI: Writing with a Purpose

B 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 BCC Bookstore. English Language Institute classes meet April 2-June 12. Classes do not meet on April 23, May 8 and May 25.

CREDIT CLASSES

International Business Professions Program (IBP)

(Interview with IBP director required)

IBP 067 Oral Business Communications

Tuition: $668.35.

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

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

Classes meet 4/2-6/12.

IBP 068 Written Business Communications

Tuition: $668.35.

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

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

Classes meet 4/2-6/12.

IBP 069 Introduction to Business

Tuition: $668.35.

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

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

Classes meet 4/2-6/10.

ELIUP 074 Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Oral Communication

Tuition: $624.

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

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

Classes meet 4/2-6/12.

UNIVERSITY PREP

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: $2,496 plus fees.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/12. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 001 Reading

Tuition: $624 plus fees.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/12. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 002 Speaking / Listening

Tuition: $624 plus fees.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/12. Students must attend testing days.

ELIUP 003 Writing / Grammar

Tuition: $1,248 plus fees.

A staff daily arranged R230

Classes meet 4/2-6/12. Students must attend testing days.

NON-CREDIT ESL

Academic and Professional English

Classes meet April 2-June 12. Classes do not meet on April 23, May 8 and 25.

ELENG 081 TOEFL Prep

Tuition: $375 plus $18.75 computer fee.

A Raskin S WF 10:00a-12:20p B256

Class meets 4/3 -6/12

B Raskin S TTh 5:30p-7:50p L222

Class meets 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 082 Grammar for the TOEFL

Tuition: $150.

A Hunt K M 10:30a-12:20p C140

Class meets 4/6–6/1.

ELISP 021 Business Communication

Tuition: $350.

A staff MW 6:30p-8:20p R305

Class meets 4/6-6/10.

ELENG 010 Vocabulary 1

Tuition: $350.

A Crolley C TTh 12:30p-2:20p B204

Class meets 4/2-6/11.

Conversational English

ELENG 021 English Conversation I

Tuition: $350.

A A-Miranda K TTh 9:30a-11:20a D275

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

B Johnson R TTh 5:30p-7:20p R209

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 022 English Conversation II

Tuition: $350.

A Crolley C TTh 9:30a-11:20a B256

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

B Krivanka TTh 5:30p-7:20p L210

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 062 English through Current Events

Tuition: $280.

A Cocco S M 11:30a-1:20p B242

Class meets 4/6–6/1.

ELENG 063 English through the Media

Tuition: $285.

A Cocco S TWTh 11:30a-12:20p B256

Classes meet 4/7–6/11.

ELENG 052 Everyday Idioms

Tuition: $150.

A Cocco S W 12:30p-1:20p B242

Class meets 4/8–6/10

ELENG 046 Understanding Informal English

Tuition: $240.

A Kunce M Sat 9:30a-12:20p R305

Class meets 4/4-6/13. No class 5/23.

General English

ELENG 041 Grammar Review I

Tuition: $350.

A Cocco S TTh 9:30a-11:20a R209

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

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

Classes meet 4/6-6/10.

ELENG 042 Grammar Review II

Tuition: $350.

A Cocco S MW 9:30a-11:20a D275

Classes meet 4/6-6/10.

ELENG 043 Grammar Review III

Tuition: $225.

A Cocco S TTh 12:30p-1:20p C251

Classes meet 4/2-6/11.

ELENG 031 Vocabulary In Use

Tuition: $225.

A Crolley C F 9:30a-11:20a D102

Classes meet 4/3–6/11.

ELISP 011 Accent Reduction

Tuition: $350.

A Crolley C MW 9:30a-11:20a TBA

Class meets 4/6-6/10.

B Youngs P TTh 6:30p-8:20p R305

Class meets 4/2-6/11.

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