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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-73
English as a Second Language (ESL)
(Adult Basic Education and College ESL)
Community ESL
For students who wish to learn survival communication and
job skills that help them function in the community. This is a
non-credit, free program.
Community ESL classes help students to:
• develop their survival communication skills in order to
function in American society
• reach their academic goals, such as entering GED
preparation courses and community college classes
• enhance their job skills so they improve their ability to get
a job or get promoted
• build their self-confidence, so they can fully participate in
the community while reaching personal goals
Clases de Inglés
Community ESL ofrece clases gratis de inglés como segundo
idioma para adultos en la comunidad. La oficina de ESL (Inglés
como segundo Idioma) está localizada en TMCC Meadowood
Center. Para empezar el proceso de entrada a las clases del
Community ESL, tiene que asistir a una orientación los lunes o
miércoles a las 8 de la noche o los viernes a las 11 de la mañana,
en TMCC Meadowood Center, salón número S120.
El programa de Community ESL ofrece seis niveles diferentes
de clases, desde principiante hasta avanzado. Los alumnos
aprenderán diferentes habilidades del lenguaje como escuchar,
hablar, leer y escribir en inglés. Los cursos son cuatro veces por
semana de lunes a jueves y el horario de las clases son por la
mañana o por la noche.
Citizenship Preparation
Classes are offered to prepare you for your INS interview which
is required for United States Citizenship naturalization. We can
assist you in preparing the application (form N-400) as well as
cover various applicable topics 1) U.S. history 2) government 3)
our flag 4) the presidency and 5) responsible citizenship. A strong
command of English is required for this course.
Adult Basic Education
Truckee Meadows Community College provides basic literacy
education for adults 17 years and over. Instruction in basic
listening, speaking, reading, writing and math are offered.
Instruction is provided one-on-one, in small group settings and
in classroom environments appropriate to the adult learner. These
classes are designed to assist learners in acquiring necessary
skills up to the eighth grade level. Please call us at 775-829-9033
for details.
General EducationDevelopment (GED)
TMCC’s GED program will help prepare you to take the GED
examination. You will study the five sub-sections that are covered
in the examination: language arts and writing, science, social
studies, language arts and reading, and mathematics. Please call
us at 775-829-9055 for details or visit www.tmcc.edu/abe/ged/.
College ESL
For students who wish to learn English in preparation for
university-level courses or for career advancement. This is a
college credit program.
College ESL classes help students to:
• strengthen their English language skills
• understand American culture
• develop good study skills
• build knowledge in various academic or vocational subject
areas
• earn vocational certification
• pursue a college or university degree
• practice English during interaction with students from
many countries