Learn to Speak English for FREEThe BCC Adult ESOL Program (AEP) offers FREE English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to non-native English speaking adults. The AEP helps students prepare for higher education and career training by providing high quality instruction and referring students to community resources as needed. AEP students have enrolled in for credit classes at BCC, have become Certified Nursing Assistants, restaurant managers and opened their own businesses. |
Questions? Get in Touch Email: alp@berkshirecc.edu The BCC Adult ESOL Program (AEP) is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Adult and Community Learning Services.
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FY22 Class Schedule
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Morning English Classes |
Evening English Classes |
Conversation Class | Basic Computer Skills |
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Hybrid: Tuesday and Wednesday |
Hybrid: Tuesday and Wednesday |
In person: Thursday Online: Thursday |
In person: Thursday
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Class Descriptions
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) SEQUENCE CLASSES
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Level Classes: Leveled classes for non-native English speakers that focuses on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills. Students will be given a placement test prior to enrolling.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Distance Learning ESOL Cohort: Distance Learning students are coached through a self—paced, individualized online program, Burlington English, to learn English. Students must have basic computer skills, be self-motivated and be at least a high beginner English language level to enroll.
SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES
- Conversation Class: A class for beginner and low intermediate students that focuses on the speaking and listening skills necessary to manage daily life in the Berkshires.
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Basic Computer Skills Class: For all English language levels, this class teaches basic computer skills including computer shortcuts, email, calendars and formatting.
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Resources for ESOL Students
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Here are some resources for students who want more practice or for students who are waiting for a space in our English classes.
- Let's Learn English is an online program with 52 short videos and practice.
- American English In Real Life is an online program that follows a group of adult ESL students in their class.
- English Conversation is a series of shows about the same characters. They speak slowly and add English subtitles. It is good to practice listening to English.
- English Speaking is another continuing series of episodes with slower English and English subtitles
- The Adult Literacy League website has many other resources for learning English.
You can also... watch television in English. Listen to the radio in English and learn songs in English. Read books in English (at your level). Children's books are wonderful when learning a new language. Try to meet English speaking people and have conversations with them. Look on YouTube for English lessons.