Literacy (Orientation A and
B): Orientation A and B classes,
taught by instructors trained
in the complexities of language
acquisition, offer instruction
to students who might not
read or write in their native
languages or who might require
intensive instruction for other
reasons. For example, students
in Orientation classes often
need to acquire knowledge that
more advanced learners take for
granted, such as learning the
English alphabet; understanding
instructional methods used
in US classrooms; developing
phonological skills; and learning
about the production of sounds,
words, and sentences.
English as a Second Language
Courses (Levels 1 – 8): ESL
classes build communicative
competence in non-native English speakers through instruction
in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. The ultimate goal
is to prepare students for selfsufficiency in the main areas of
their lives: the home, workplace,
and community. Teachers complement instruction with field
trips and other activities that
enhance students’ understanding of the community in which
they live and work. The integra-
GED Test Preparation: In
today’s workforce, a high
school diploma remains the
primary ticket to many entrylevel jobs and a prerequisite for
advancement in employment,
occupational training, and postsecondary education. Carlos
Rosario therefore offers GED test
preparation classes in Spanish
and English, which help students
successfully pass the GED exam.
The course teaches the academic
skills and knowledge acquired
in a four-year high school
program as well as foundational
ESL 2 Class skills necessary for success
at the high school level. The
academic content areas taught
tion of English language and life are language arts (writing and
skills instruction provides stu- reading), social studies, science,
dents with knowledge needed and mathematics.
to gain employment; advocate
for personal and family needs; C itizenship Pr e p ar at i o n :
and become more confident, in- According to the Immigration
volved members of society. The and Nationality Act (INA)
highest level ESL classes provide established by Congress, students
more advanced linguistic skills eligible to become U.S. citizens
to prepare students to advance must have at least five years
in the workplace or continue of continuous residence in this
their education in college or at country as permanent residents
vocational or technical training and have the ability to read,
write, and speak Basic English.
institutes.
ESL 4 Class
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