English Language Learning (ELL)

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About English Language Learning (ELL)

The English Language Learning program is open to all who desire to improve their English langauge skills to become a more confident employee and community member. We offer day, afternoon, and evening English Language Learning (ELL) classes. This program is formerly known as English as a Second Language.

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Note: Students with F1, M1, J1, B1 and B2 visas can enroll in classes by working the Office of International Programs and Global Education. If you need to apply for a student visa, please contact the Office of International Programs and Global Education.

 

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ELL placement testing is by appointment only! All prospective ELL students need to follow these steps.

If you have completed step 1, you have been added to a waitlist.  We will contact you to set up an appointment to complete your application and paperwork together, to provide you with your student ID number, and to schedule your placement test date and time. We will contact you in the order that you appear on our waitlist.

Your placement test will be scheduled during Step 2. Please arrive on time for your scheduled placement test.

Enroll in classes.

 

Key Contacts

Karen Lee

Associate Dean
Basic Education for Adults

A306E (425) 739-8100 x8425 Email Karen

 

Additional Information

Six Levels of English Language Learning (ELL)

We offer six levels and the classes meet during the day and evening ELL classes. Day classes are usually 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and evening classes are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are being offered on campus and online as well. In ther afternoon, we offer additional classes that help students focus on specific skills such as writing. 

Depending on the level and the schedule, classes can meet from six (6) hours a week to 12 hours a week (3 hours a day). At each level, students work on improving all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).  There are also Adult Basic Education classes offered that help students continue their studies. 

All ELL and ABE classes cost $25 per quarter, regardless of the number of credits taken.

 

Level 1

ELL 15 Beginning ELL Literacy

ELL 15 Beginning ELL Literacy Info

Level 2

ELL 16 Low-Beginning ELL

ELL 16 Low-Beginning ELL Info

Level 3

ELL 30 High-Beginning ELL

ELL 30 High-Beginning ELL Info

Level 4

ELL 40 Low-Intermediate ELL

ELL 40 Low-Intermediate ELL Info

Level 5

ELL 50 High-Intermediate ELL

ELL 50 High-Intermediate ELL Info

Level 6

ELL 65 Advanced ELL

ELL 65 Advanced ELL Info


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Online Writing

We offer online classes that help students practice grammar and improve their reading and writing skills. Each quarter, LWTech offers special Orientation sessions. After taking a session, students submit weekly online assignments.

Two online classes are currently available to ELL and ABED students:

Writing and Grammar

ELL 57 ELL Writing High-Beginning/Low-Intermediate

ELL 57 ELL Writing High-Beginning/Low-Intermediate Info

Writing and Grammar

ABED 54 Grammar and Writing, High-Intermediate/Advanced ELL

ABED 54 Grammar and Writing, High-Intermediate/Advanced ELL Info

 

College Transition Classes

The Basic Skills program offers a special class to assist ELL/ABED student transition to college programs. Higher-level ELL and ABED students interested in the college's programs have the option to enroll in Basic Skills for College Preparation.

 

ABED 50 Basic Skills for College Preparation

Contacting the ESO

Via Email: essentialskills@lwtech.edu

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