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Durham Technical Community College offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) to non-native speakers at several locations in Durham and Orange counties. Courses are free, but students must be at least 18 years old to enroll.

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL classes are offered. These classes give non-native speakers of English the opportunity to develop their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in real-life situations. Check the schedule of classes below for times and locations.

Specialized courses in pronunciation, conversation, reading, and writing are offered in the afternoons. Workplace ESL classes can be designed upon request; employers can call 919-536-7221, ext. 3226 for more information about worksite classes.

Classes, times, and locations may change without prior notice. Classes fill up quickly and space is limited.

More information is available on the Frequently Asked Questions page  or contact:
ESL Office
919- 536-7221, ext. 3228
esl@durhamtech.edu

Students are welcome to visit the ESL office to ask questions in person. Please note that the location of the ESL has changed to room 1116 on the first floor of the Phail Wynn Jr. Student Services Center.

All new students must first take a placement exam. Please take the placement exam at the time and location where you will study. Seating for the scheduled testing dates will be on a “first come, first served” basis. The testing process takes one to two hours. We register students in an appropriate class based on test scores and the results of a short interview in English. Do not bring children. Students who bring children to the testing sessions will be asked to leave.

Students should bring the following items:
  • A pen and a pencil;
  • A photo ID; and
  • Date of birth; and
  • An accurate local mailing address.

esl latinoINGLES COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA
Durham Technical Community College ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL por sus siglas en inglés) en los condados de Durham y Orange. Las clases son gratis, pero es necesario que el estudiante sea mayor de 18 años.

Se ofrecen clases en los siguientes niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado. Busque los horarios y el lugar donde se dictan los cursos en esta publicación.

Las clases, horarios, y los lugares donde se dictan las clases pueden cambiar sin previo aviso. Las clases de ESL se llenan rápido. Los cupos son limitados.

Para más información, póngase en contacto con:
ESL Office
919- 536-7221
esl@durhamtech.edu

Los estudiantes también pueden hacer preguntas en la oficina de ESL. La ubicación de la oficina de ESL fue cambiada a la sala 1116, localizada enel primer piso del edificio Wynn.

Es necesario que todos los estudiantes nuevos tomen un examen de admisión para entrar al programa. Venga al examen de admisión a la hora y al lugar donde usted tomará la clase. No se permiten hacer cambios de horarios. Los cupos son limitados, por lo tanto la inscripción es por orden de llegada. El examen va a durar una o dos horas. El resultado del examen y una corta entrevista determinarán su nivel. No se permite traer niños al examen. Si por alguna razón usted trae un niño, deberá retirarse.

Los estudiantes deben traer las siguientes cosas:
  • Una pluma y un lápiz;
  • Una identificación con foto; y
  • Su dirección y fecha de nacimiento.

Testing dates and locations are subject to change. For updates, please check this page or call 919-536-7221 ext. 3230 to listen to a recorded message with testing information.


Summer 2009 Classes in Durham and Chapel Hill:
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la mañana en Durham
Friday, April 24, at 9 a.m.
Wynn Center, room 1103 (Multi-Purpose Room)
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la noche en Durham
Wednesday April 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Wynn Center, room 1103 (Multi-Purpose Room)
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la mañana en Chapel Hill
Monday, May 18, at 9 a.m.
Location: University United Methodist Church
150 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
*No parking at the church.
*No hay estacionamiento disponsible en la iglesia.
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la noche en Chapel Hill
Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m.
Location: University Presbyterian Church
209 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
*No parking at the church.
*No hay estacionamiento disponsible en la iglesia.
Fall 2009 Classes in Durham and Chapel Hill:
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la mañana en Durham
Monday, August 3, at 9 a.m.
Wynn Center, room 1103 (Multi-Purpose Room)
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la noche en Durham
Wednesday July 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Wynn Center, room 1103 (Multi-Purpose Room)
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la mañana en Chapel Hill
Monday, August 17, at 9 a.m.
Location: University United Methodist Church
150 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
*No parking at the church.
*No hay estacionamiento disponsible en la iglesia.
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la noche en Chapel Hill
Tuesday, August 18, at 6 p.m.
Location: University Presbyterian Church
209 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
*No parking at the church.
*No hay estacionamiento disponsible en la iglesia.
Placement Testing Schedule/Horario para los exámenes de niveles:

Registration for all other locations will be at the first scheduled class meeting.
La inscripciónes para todos los otros lugares van a realizarse durante la primera clase.

ESL Class Schedule
Classes, times, and locations may change without prior notice.
Horarios y lugares tal vez pueden cambiar sin previo aviso.

DURHAM (Main Campus)
Please note: Exact locations for classes on the Main Campus will be posted outside of the ESL office ( Wynn Building, room 1116) starting on June 1, 2009.

La oficina de ESL va a publicar a partir 1 de junio del 2009 la ubicación exacta de los salones de clases.

Please Note: Summer ESL classes may meet on a shortened schedule due to state budget problems. Please check back for date changes.
Days Begin/End Time Location

ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced

M-Th 7/1–7/30 8:30–11 a.m. Main Campus

Please register at the morning testing session for Durham classes on April 24.

ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced

TTh 7/2–7/30 7:15–9:45 p.m. Main Campus
MW 7/1–7/29 7:15–9:45 p.m. Main Campus

Please register at the evening testing session for Durham classes April 22.

ESL Beginning Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Intermediate Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Advanced Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Beginning Reading/Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Intermediate Reading/Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Advanced Reading/Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–2 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.

ESL Pronunciation
Th 7/2–7/30 2:30–4:30 p.m. Main Campus

Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in the Wynn Center, room 1103.


OFF-CAMPUS   

ESL Beginning/Intermediate
TTh 7/2–7/30 9–11 a.m. ECH
TTh 7/2–7/30 6–8 p.m. ECH
Please register on the first day of class.
Intermediate/Advanced “The American Experience”
Designed for high intermediate and advanced students, the course has a flexible structure to allow students to polish their English language skills as they contrast and compare various world cultures with American culture. This is accomplished through lively and topical discussions, reading, writing, and use of the media (newspapers, magazines, videos, TV, etc.). The course relies heavily on student participation.
TTh 7/2–7/30 6:30–8:30 p.m. DUKE, Physics Building, room 235
Please register on the first day of class.

CHAPEL HILL
Days Begin/End Time Location
ESL Level 1a, 1b, 2, and 3
M-Th 7/1–7/30 9–11:30 a.m. UMC

Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 18.

ESL Level 4 and Advanced
M-Th 7/1–7/30 9–11:30 a.m. COC

Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 18.

ESL Advanced
TTh 7/2–7/30 12:30–2:30 p.m. OCSDC

Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 18.

ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced

TTh 7/2–7/30 6:30–9 p.m. UPC

Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on May 19.

ESL Beginning High and Intermediate Low

MW 7/1–7/29 6:30–9 p.m. OCSDC

Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on May 19 or at OCSDC on June 1 at 6:30 pm.

ESL Beginning Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. UMC

Please register on the first day of class.

ESL Intermediate Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. UMC

Please register on the first day of class.

ESL Advanced Conversation
MW 7/1–7/29 noon–2 p.m. UMC

Please register on the first day of class.

ESL Beginning Reading & Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–1:30 p.m. UMC

Please register on the first day of class.

ESL Intermediate Reading and Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–1:30 p.m. UMC

Please register on the first day of class.

ESL Advanced Writing
TTh 7/2–7/30 noon–1:30 p.m. UMC
Please register on the first day of class.

CARRBORO
Days Begin/End Time Location
ESL Beginning
MW 7/1–7/29 6:30–9 p.m. ECL

Due to space constraints at El Centro Latino, testing and registration for all students will be on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. at OCSDC. Please do not bring children to this testing session.

ESL Beginning
TF 7/7–7/31 9:30 a.m.–noon ECL
Please register on the first day of class.

HILLSBOROUGH
Days Begin/End Time Location
ESL High Intermediate/Advanced

M-Th 7/1–7/30 9–11:30 a.m. OCC 209

Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 18 at 9 am at UMC (downtown Chapel Hill).

ESL Beginning/Intermediate
TTh 7/2–7/30 6:30–8:00 p.m. OCC 209
Please register on the first day of class.

Classes, times, and locations may change without prior notice.

Clases, horarios, y lugares pueden cambiar sin aviso.

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