24 MILES/Adult Learning Center/English Learner Institute E FRE The ADULT LEARNING Center at the Bedford Campus 2018 English Learner Institute (ELI) • A noncredit program that provides instruction in basic English and skills essential to American culture * Offered during the day and evening at the Lowell campus Designed to help students improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills in order to qualify for further education, job training or better employment. IEL 100: Prepare to Attend College (PAC) Adult Basic Education/HiSET Preparation Experienced Teachers Small Classes – Three Mornings a Week Study Skills and Academic Counseling Available Ongoing Enrollment September - May For more information about this free program, call Allison Norton at 781-280-3662 or email nortona@middlesex.mass.edu. This noncredit 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. Monday, Wednesday & Friday Jan. 29 to March 23 8:30-10:15 am Beginner level 10:15-12 pm Intermediate Level IEL 101: Holistic English Part 3 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 noncredit course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: $200 not including textbooks. Tuesday and Thursday Jan. 30 to March 15 5-8 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday March 26 to May 4 8:30-11 am MILES The Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education for Seniors IEL 102: Holistic English Part 4 The course combines Basic English instruction that includes reading, writing, grammar, and listening skills. Topics focus on knowledge needed to live in American society. This course does not repeat material from IEL 101. This noncredit course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: $200 not including textbooks. Tuesday and Thursday March 20 to May 3 5-8 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mach 26 to May 4 8:30-11 am IEL 103: Pronunciation and Accent Reduction Spring 2018 MILES The course focuses on spoken American English skills that will improve oral communications for non-native speakers. This noncredit course meets for 42 instructional hours. Cost: $200 not including textbooks. Wednesday Jan. 20 to May 3 10:30 am-12 pm Opening Session FREE and Open to the Public Be Sure To Register Early To Register or For More Information stop by the Multicultural Center on the ground floor of the Lowell City Building or call 978-656-3267 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Bedford Campus Center, Café East – Building #8 Keynote Speaker: Joan Vennochi, Boston Globe Columnist and Associate Editor FREE Prepare to attend College January 29 - March 31 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Mornings PAC FREE MILES offers: • Intellectual stimulation, interaction and friendship for adults ages 55+. • Fascinating courses, with no term papers, tests or grades. • Enrollment in as many MILES classes as you wish for a fee of $15 per class. • Free use of the MCC Library and Fitness Center. For more information, check our website at www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining/miles or contact Lauren Ellis at 781-280-3669 or ellisl@middlesex.mass.edu English Language Program from beginner to intermediate Prepare for college and begin working toward a better future at no cost to you! If you have never been to college and want to improve your English skills or are thinking of continuing your education but English is a barrier, then the PAC program is for you! Program is held on the Lowell Campus. To register or for more information call 978-656-3104. MILES is an Affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network