Au Pair Classes
In order to register for courses please call our enrollment services line at 1.800.818.3434.
Students who register will go through a brief assessment on the first day of class.
For additional information please contact Lauren Ellis, Program Manager, 781-280-3669
or ellisl@middlesex.mass.edu
This new course will allow Au Pairs to gain 4 educational credits (48 hours). Upon
the close of the course Au Pairs will gain a certificate of completion.
ESL for life in America-Spring 2020
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This 8 week course aims to prepare students for life in America. Through communicative learning and study, students will engage in activities, projects and collaborative tasks in order to further their understanding of both the English language and life in America, as well as how to teach others about their own culture. Students will be able to communicate basic needs, participate in conversation and learn how to navigate daily tasks.
Additionally, students will work cooperatively to create presentations and projects designed to resemble real world situations in English. Students will have the opportunity to work in a classroom with an ESL instructor along with independent work online outside the class. Students will join Google Classroom learning format to be informed of assignments, important updates and participate in online class discussion.
Course Information:
March 3rd-April 29th
Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm & 2 hours online each week
19659 CAR 903 30
Cost: $425
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English Learner Institute at MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Descriptions
IEL100 - Prepare to Attend College (PAC)
This non-credit program is an educational starting point for potential college students. The course combines Basic English instruction with college and career counseling. An interview is required for a seat and this course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: Free.
IEL101 - Holistic English-Part Three
The course combines Basic English instruction that includes reading, writing, grammar, and listening skills. Topics focus on knowledge needed to live in American society in relation to technology, careers, daily living skills, and consumer information. This non-credit course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: $200 not including textbooks.
IEL102 - Holistic English-Part Four
The course combines Basic English instruction that includes reading, writing, grammar, and listening skills. Topics focus on knowledge needed to live in American society in relation to technology, careers, daily living skills, and consumer information. This course does not repeat material from IEL101. This non-credit course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: $200 not including textbooks.
IEL105- Pronunciation and American Expressions-Part One
The course focuses on spoken American English skills that will improve oral communications for non-native speakers, as well as understanding everyday American phrases and idioms used in home, business and school settings. The course combines reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in various aspects of everyday life. This non-credit course meets for 24hours. Cost: $150 not including textbooks.
IEL106 – Pronunciation and American Expressions-Part Two
The course focuses on spoken American English skills that will improve oral communications for non-native speakers, as well as understanding everyday American phrases and idioms used in home, business and school settings. The course combines reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in various aspects of everyday life. This course does not repeat material from IEL105. This non-credit course meets for 24 hours. Cost: $150 not including textbooks.
These courses are not pre-requisites for the ELL credit courses and students who wish to begin the ELL credit courses must take the ELL Placement Tests.
For Additional Information
- English Learner Institute, Maria Cunha, (978) 656-3104, cunham@middlesex.mass.edu
- Visit the college’s website at www.middlesex.mass.edu
***Payment is due the day of registration***
Refunds:
When a student drops or withdraws from a course, processing, instructional and other costs must still be met by the college.
Therefore, refunds for official withdrawals from noncredit courses are as follows:
● 5 or more business days prior to start of course 100% refund
● Less than 5 business days prior to start of the course and before first class meeting 50% tuition refund
● After course begins NO REFUND.