The English as a Second Language Program is designed for non-native English speakers who want to improve their language and culture skills. It is intended for working professionals and students preparing for college study, vocational training, or entry into the workforce. An integrated skills approach with listening/speaking, reading/vocabulary development, and grammar/writing components is adopted. Students enroll in either English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes [CREDIT] or English as a Second Language for Communication and Work [CE]. The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation [CEA] and the American Association of Intensive English Programs [AAIEP]. The Credit track focuses on academically bound students. It emphasizes preparation for college study while at the same time teaching students about American culture and English for everyday living and communication. Curricular activities include: * Listening and speaking skills useful in everyday life and in college classes: formal presentations, reports, note taking from lectures. * Pronunciation skill development: sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation. * Writing skills for producing academic format papers and essay exam answers: sentence structure, paragraph and essay development, and summaries. * Grammar focused on communication and content: form, meaning, and use; analyzing elements and patterns of English sentences; transforming and combining sentences; recognizing and correcting sentence-level errors. * Reading and vocabulary development skills: main ideas, inferences; contextual clues, speed reading, note-taking, short stories. * TOEFL preparation, test-taking, and academic study skills. * Computer-assisted instruction: word processing for academic and business writing; interactive software for pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. * Online supplemental resources. * College-wide electives in a variety of subjects The Continuing Education track is designed for professionals, participants preparing to enter careers requiring English proficiency, and those seeking general broad-based English skill development without college entrance as a focus. It emphasizes English for everyday living and for carrying out informal business transactions. Curricular activities include: * Listening and speaking skills useful in everyday life and in the workplace: discussions, negotiations, role-play, conversation practice, oral presentations; video and audio tapes. * Pronunciation skill development: sounds, rhythm, stress, intonation, blending, and relaxed speech. * Writing skills for business and practical purposes: notes, memos, letters, report writing, editing for grammatical correctness. * Grammar focused on communication and content. * Practical vocabulary and idiom usage. * Reading for everyday needs, entertainment and information. * Activities emphasizing American culture, behavior and customs. * SCANS integration. * Computer-assisted instruction: interactive software for pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. * Online supplemental resources. * Workforce Education courses and programs.