English as a Second Language - ESL Level 1

WESL-001 English as a Second Language - ESL Level 1

Hours: 84
Fee: $300
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

Fee: $300

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Section D11

Days: Monday & Wednesday
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: September 8-December 15, 2025

  • September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
  • October 1, 6, 8, NO CLASS October 13; 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
  • November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, NO CLASSES AFTER 4PM
  • December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 (17 EVENING CLASS ONLY)

Section E11

Days: Monday & Wednesday
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: September 8-December 15, 2025

  • September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
  • October 1, 6, 8, NO CLASS October 13; 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
  • November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, NO CLASSES AFTER 4PM
  • December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 (17 EVENING CLASS ONLY)
Ventures Student's Book 1 front coverVentures Workbook 1 front cover

Ventures Level 1 Student’s Book & Workbook - 3rd Edition (Two books)
Gretchen Bitterlin, Dennis Johnson, Donna Price, Sylvia Ramirez, K. Lynn Savage (Series Editor)
(Student Book) ISBN 978-1-108-44955-7
(Workbook) ISBN 978-1-108-45053-9

English in Action front cover

English in Action 1 - Second Edition
Barbara H. Foley, Elizabeth R. Neblett
ISBN 978-1-4240-4990-5

Books may be purchased from Amazon or any bookstore.

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.

Disability-Related Accommodations

In compliance with Springfield Technical Community College's policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations are available. Students who desire such accommodations should provide documentation of a disability to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Proper registration will enable ODS counselors to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations

For questions or interest in our current or future programs, please complete our Workforce Development Program Inquiry Form, and one of our Recruitment and Retention Specialists will contact you promptly. For all other questions, please use the contact below.

The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor

Enrollment Process

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Enroll in Person

Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.