English as a Second Language - ESL Level 1
WESL-001 English as a Second Language - ESL Level 1
Hours: 84
Fee: Free
Instruction: In-person/Lecture
Program Description
This is an introductory course that emphasizes the basics of conversation, reading, writing, and vocabulary development. The focus of the course is on improving listening comprehension and increasing conversational fluency. Reading techniques such as identifying the main idea and details, guessing the meaning of new words from context, and skimming and scanning are covered. Through a broad range of student-centered activities, students are given the opportunities to practice and reinforce important grammatical structures and patterns.
Program Details
COVID-19 Vaccination
All students taking courses with an in-person component and/or students who intend to be on campus for any reason are required to provide written proof of full vaccination.
Fee: Free!
Section D11
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: September 12 - December 19
Section E11
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: September 12 - December 19
Books will be provided.
Refund Policy
Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins
In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.
Course Cancellation Policy
The STCC Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
Student Handbook Policies
As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of STCC as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.
For More Information, Please Contact:
The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor
- Phone: 413-755-4225
- Email: workforcetraining@stcc.edu
Enrollment Process
Enroll Online
- Go to ARIES Registration
- Click the "Select" button next to your desired section. A window appears.
- Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
- Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
- Enter your personal and credit card information.
- Please note, the course is free, but you will need to select Visa Payment during the check-out process. We will never ask for card information.
Enroll in Person
Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.
Enrollment Process
Enroll Online
- Click: ARIES Registration
- Click the "Select" button next to your desired section. A window appears.
- Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
- Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
- Enter your personal and credit card information.
- Please note, the course is free, but you will need to select "Visa Payment" during the check-out process (it will never ask for card information).
Enroll in Person
Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.