English as a Second Language (ESL) - Level 2

WESL-002 English as a Second Language (ESL) - Level 2

Hours: 84
Fee: Free including books
Instruction: In-person/Lecture

Program Description

This course is designed for advanced beginning students of English as a Second Language. Emphasis is on the further development of reading, listening, comprehension and speaking skills in English. Through a broad range of student-centered activities, students are given an opportunity to practice and reinforce important grammatical structures and patterns. While these activities take various forms-role-plays, extended guided conversations, questions about the students' real world, and topics for classroom discussion or debate-they are intended to actively engage the students in meaningful conversation based upon their interests, backgrounds, and imagination.

Another focus of this course is on reading and writing development in English through exercises in the text, dictations, spelling drills, written class work, and homework assignments. Learning to write one paragraph well is emphasized.

Program Details

Fee: Free including books

Section D32

Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: January 27-May 14, 2026

  • January 27, 29
    February 3, NO CLASS February 5; 10, 12,17, 19, 24, 26
    March 3, 5, Mid-Semester Break - NO CLASSES March 9-14; 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
    April NO CLASS April 2; 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
    May 5, 7, 12,14

Section E32

Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: January 27-May 14, 2026

  • January 27, 29
    February 3, NO CLASS February 5; 10, 12,17, 19, 24, 26
    March 3, 5, Mid-Semester Break - NO CLASSES March 9-14; 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
    April NO CLASS April 2; 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
    May 5, 7, 12,14
Ventures Student Book 2 front coverVentures Workbook 2 front cover

Ventures Level 2 Student’s Book & Workbook - 3rd Edition (Two books)
Gretchen Bitterlin, Dennis Johnson, Donna Price, Sylvia Ramirez, K. Lynn Savage ( Series Editor)
(Student Book) ISBN 978-1-108-44956-4
(Workbook) ISBN 978-1-108-45000-3

Books are included with the course.

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