ESL Community Programs
Do you want to communicate better in English? Designed to help non-native speakers of English improve their English skills, AUM’s ESL Community Program run every seven weeks, five times in a year. Every new student takes a placement test, which is specifically designed for this course. You will be placed in a class level based on your placement test scores attained upon enrollment. Courses are taught at different proficiency levels depending on the number of the students in a particular term and their mastery of the English language. You can take ESL courses throughout the day, evening, and weekend.
Proficiency Levels
| Level 1 | High beginning |
| Level 2 | Pre-intermediate |
| Level 3 | Intermediate |
| Level 4 | Upper-intermediate |
| Level 5 | Advanced |
Courses
| Communicative English | Level 1 thru Level 5 | Time: Morning, evening and weekend classes |
| Accent Reduction | Level 3 thru Level 5 | Time: Morning classes only |
| Business English | Level 3 thru Level 5 | Time: Evening classes only |
Calendar
| Spring 1, 2010 | January 19 - March 10 |
| Spring 2, 2010 | March 29 - May 13 |
| Summer 2010 | June 14 - July 29 |
| Fall 1, 2010 | August 23 - October 11 |
| Fall 2, 2010 | October 18 - December 9 |
Goals
Speak confidently and effectively in a variety of everyday survival situations.
Understand expected behavior in these everyday survival situations.
Improve clarity and accuracy of pronunciation.
Learn the sounds, rhythms and intonation of standard American English.
Develop speaking confidence through discussions through a variety of topics.
Course Features
- A multi-skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) syllabus.
- A focus on accuracy and fluency.
- Speaking on contemporary, real-world topics.
- Natural, conversational language.
- Grammar in communicative contexts.
- Task-based listening activities.
- Fun, personalized speaking activities.
- Emphasis on pronunciation
The AUM Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to modify or change the course schedule and course content at any time, without prior approval and for any reason, but primarily based upon student enrollment and faculty availability.
Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend a course for which you have registered, we ask that you notify Continuing Education (by phone, fax, or in writing) no later than five working days prior to the beginning of the course. 100% refund is given when cancellation is made five business days prior to the first scheduled session; a 50% refund is issued if cancellation is made after the first session, but prior to the second; no refund thereafter. No refunds will be given after the second session of any course. Failure to attend does not constitute a cancellation.
Registration
To register or for more information, call 334-244-3804 or visit the Continuing Education Office on the AUM campus (7440 East Drive, off Taylor Road, in Room 107 of the Administration Building).
Contact:
Gokhan Alkanat
334-244-3182
galkanat@aum.edu