Albany Adult School ESL Classes

English as a Second Language (ESL) | English Improvement

*Indicates limited enrollment.

indicates State supported.

English as a Second Language (also known as ESL) is a program designed to help students who do not speak English gain command of the English language. Foreign-born students are encouraged to attend these classes if they have been in the United States for several years or have just recently immigrated.

Students DO NOT need to be Albany residents to enroll. Students from outside of Albany are welcome.

Most classes meet at 601 San Gabriel. Students may start anytime if space permits. (ESL classes begin the week of Sep 13)

Low Beginning

Section 022000	Low Beginning	$35	Tue/Thu	8:45-11:45am	Ramberg	10 AAS
Section 022001	Low Beginning	$35	Mon/Wed	6:00-9:10pm	Marks	10 AAS

High Beginning

Section 022500	High Beginning	$35	Wed/Fri	8:30-11:30am	Frisch	10 AAS
Section 022501	High Beginning	$35	Tue/Thu	6:00-9:0pm	Grieco	10 AAS

Intermediate/High Beginning

Section 026000

Int/Hi Beg ESL

$35

Wed/Fri

12:00-3:00pm

Grieco

10 AAS

Intermediate/Advanced

Section 025000

Int/Advanced

$35

Mon/Wed

8:45-11:45am

Hecht

9 AAS

English Pronunciation Improvement
Do you want to improve your pronunciation of English? This class will help communicate more clearly and you will be able to understand native speakers. We will start with vowels and consonants, and then progress to syllables and whole phrases. Learn the rhythm and stress patterns of English sentences. Master the art of linking words and the music of American English. All levels welcome. (Ten classes starting Sep 15)

Section 323200

Pronunciation

$40

Thu

12:15-1:15pm

Ramberg

10 AAS

TOEFL Preparation (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
(Online registration: class is in the Personal Enrichment category) The TOEFL Exam is globally accepted as a university admission requirement for non-native speakers of English. But preparation for this exam will give the student more than that; it will also prepare her or him to participate fully in professional, academic & social life in English. Using BARRON’s TOEFL iBT Guidebook with CD-ROM (approx. $30) students will follow a 10-week study plan that allows them to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, master academic skills, practice with model tests and take the test feeling confident. Students will form partnerships with classmates in order to make their out-of-class study hours more pleasant and productive. (For High Beginning to Advanced English learners) (Ten weeks starting Sep 15)

Section 323100

TOEFL

$160

Wed

4:30-8:30pm

Frisch

9 Old AAS