English as a Second Language (ESL)

These courses are designed for students who:

• have had very little or no instruction in English,
• need basic English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to promote greater independence and fuller participation in life in the United States.
• need to improve English skills for workplace communication.

Community Based ESL classes are held at a variety of locations in the community.

Students must attend an orientation and take an English proficiency test to determine which class is best for them. A schedule of upcoming orientation sessions is provided below.

Contact:
For more information call 240.629.7960 or E-mail: adulted@frederick.edu.

Click here for Community Based ESL Orientation Dates.

These courses are designed for students who:

• have had some instruction in English,
• wish to focus on academic English skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing,
• want to prepare for the rigors of college-level credit courses,
• need to improve public speaking and business communication skills, or
• need to improve writing in professional situations.

Students must pay tuition and fees.  Courses are held on campus.

Students must take the ESL Placement Test.

Contact:
 For more information, call  301.846.2558 or E-mail: tclark@frederick.edu.