EML Courses

Current EML Course Offerings

 

 

 

 

EML classes focus on academic English. Students improve the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed for success in college courses. After successfully completing the program, students are prepared for English Composition I (ENG 101) and other college-level classes.  

If you are a beginner English learner or want free English classes for daily life and work, English as a Second Language (ESL) may be a better place to start. 

EML 050 Listening and Speaking for Multilingual Learners I

Designed for non-native speakers of English who need to develop listening and speaking skills to prepare for college-level courses. Students improve their ability to communicate and be understood, gain familiarity with the stress, intonation and sounds of English, and use these skills in discussions, short talks, and presentations. In addition, students listen to short spoken passages from a variety of disciplines, speeches, and short talks with an emphasis on vocabulary building and beginning note-taking strategies and techniques as well as models for spoken English.

EML 051 English Grammar for Multilingual Learners I

Provides students with a review of basic English grammar rules and structures, with attention given to word order, sentence boundaries, and verb tenses, including their form, meaning, and use. Students learn and apply these rules through speaking, writing, and other relevant activities.

EML 052 Reading and Writing for Multilingual Learners of English I

For non-native speakers of English who need to gain fluency and develop the academic English language skills necessary for success in college-level courses through reading three or four fiction books and copious amounts of writing in class and as homework. Instruction in the course promotes a focus on introducing and developing English language competence in college-level academic reading, writing, and vocabulary.

EML 060 Listening and Speaking for Multilingual Learners II

Provides language learners with an opportunity to focus on listening, speaking and note-taking skills in the college classroom. The class focuses on vocabulary acquisition, listening to lectures, classroom discussion strategies, oral presentations, and exposure to college content from a variety of disciplines.

EML 061 English Grammar for Multilingual Learners II

Provides language learners with a review of English grammar, including verbs and sentence structure. Special attention is given to the clauses and sentence types found in academic English and required in college-level writing.

EML 062 Reading and Writing for Multilingual Learners of English II

Designed for English learners who have demonstrated general fluency in reading and writing English and need to develop clarity in using English for academic purposes. The course prepares students to conduct themed database research, research writing, article reading, and summary writing.

EML 071 English Grammar for Multilingual Learners III

Improves the grammatical accuracy in learners' written English. The course provides students with intensive reinforcement and practice of structures taught in previous grammar courses. Students apply accurate grammar in their own essays by implementing editing strategies.

EML 072 Reading and Writing for Multilingual Learners of English III

Facilitates English learners' performance in college-level courses. The class focuses on improving reading comprehension and grammatical and lexical accuracy in a variety of writing tasks. This course prepares students to improve the speed and accuracy of academic writing, as well as the sophistication of grammar structures and vocabulary.

EML 073 Composition Support for Multilingual Learners of English

Supports English learners' performance in College Composition I. The course focuses on improving the speed and accuracy of academic writing, as well as the sophistication of grammar structures and vocabulary.