Welcome to the English as a Second Language credit program, which is housed in the English/World Languages Division at HCC, DH 239.  Below you will find descriptions and outlines for all courses in the program, as well as important resources for students and teachers.  For more information about HCC's ESL Credit Program, please contact Sarah Saxer, Director, ESL, at SSaxer@howardcc.edu or (443) 518-4553.

Select ESL Credit Course if you are:

• looking for college preparatory, academic classes (reading, writing, and oral communication)
• seeking a degree at HCC
• preparing to transfer to another school

ESL Course Information

• ESL Courses Offered
• Course Descriptions and Outlines
• Placement Tests - Test Center
• The Oral Language Assessment (OLA)
• Additional Resources for students and instructors

ESL Courses Offered:

Course Descriptions and Outlines:

Note:

Students must take a placement test to determine their class level.  Visit the Test Center Site for information on the Placement Test.

Students can be exempted from taking ENGL 085, Academic Advanced Oral Communication, by passing the Oral Language Assessment (OLA).  For more information and to register for the OLA, visit the Request for Oral Language Assessment page.

Additional Resources

Online Resources for ESL Students and Instructors

ESL Instructor Resources: to log in to the ESL Instructor's site on CE6

International Campus Resources: for international opportunities and information

HCC also offers noncredit ESL classes and full-time ESL study through the English Language Institute.