Learn English in a friendly and comfortable environment
Class size
about 6 – 16 students per class
Levels
Basic-Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
LMC offers Community Education English as a Second Language (ESL) classes that provide instruction in American English language and culture. These integrated skills and focused skills classes help students to develop communication skills to prepare you for entering college or employment. Enrolled students must be at least 18 years old.
Classes are taught by experienced language teachers that have previously taught English to adults for the purpose of work, living and social integration.
Students receive a certificate of completion for 80% or more class attendance and successful participation in the class.
ESL Classes Spring 2023
Students can choose between online and face-to-face classes. Online classes will be offered on Zoom. Face-to-face classes are offered in person at the Benton Harbor Campus.
Spring Session (February 6-April 20)
- Face-to-face Basic-Beginner Tuesday-Thursday 6-7:30 p.m.
- Online Basic-Beginner Monday-Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
- Face-to-face Intermediate Tuesday-Thursday 6-7:30 p.m.
- Online Intermediate Monday-Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
- Online Conversation and Culture (Advanced) Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- Online Conversation and Culture (Advanced) Monday-Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
Classes will meet for ten weeks, two days each week (either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) for 1.5 hours each class session. Students will also work for an hour on an online platform provided by the textbook publisher. During class time, students engage in various conversation, listening, and writing activities, among others.
All classes are taught by experienced instructors who engage students in conversation, listening, and writing activities, among others.
Cost per class
The cost per person per class is $150. Textbooks are in addition to the cost of the class.
Integrated Skills – Basic and Beginner Level
This is a speaking, reading, writing, and listening class designed for beginner-level students. Special attention is given to grammar and vocabulary building. Topics covered are decided by the instructor based on students’ needs.
Integrated Skills – Intermediate Level
This is a speaking, reading, writing, and listening class designed for intermediate-level students. The goal is to help students develop the necessary language skills to communicate effectively in their community and/or workplace.
Conversation and Culture – Advanced Level
This is a speaking and listening class designed for proficient students. Students will learn how to prepare short speeches, or make presentations in English. They will also learn how to take notes from various English lectures and speak about an academic topic.
Class Placement
The ESL Program at LMC will recommend which classes you should take once you have completed your Continuing Education ESL program application and placement testing.
How to Register
Step 1
Complete our electronic registration form (best done through Google Chrome internet browser) with your personal information and language learning history. You will receive an immediate notice by email to verify that you have completed the form.
Step 2
The ESL Program will contact you with details on how to take a free ESL placement test. If you have previously taken a placement test or an ESL course at LMC or another college, please share that information so that this step can be waived.
Step 3
Once you take the placement test, the ESL Program Administrator will let you know which course(s) you can take and send you a link to pay for the class. Payments can be made online (via debit or credit card), by cash or check.
Questions?
You can contact the ESL program at LMC by phone at (269) 927-6745 or email esl@lakemichigancollege.edu.