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.
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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.
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More information is available on the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact: /Para más información,
póngase en contacto con:
ESL Office:
919- 536-7221
esl@durhamtech.edu
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.
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| 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.
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Testing dates and locations are subject to change. For updates, please check the Durham Tech web site or call 919-536-7221 ext. 3230 to listen to a recorded message with testing information.
| Summer 2008 Classes in Durham and Chapel Hill: |
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la mañana en Durham
Friday, April 25, at 9 a.m.
White Building, room 49A |
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la noche en Durham
Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m.
White Building, room 49A |
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la mañana en Chapel Hill
Monday, May 19, 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
Classes: Tuesday, May 20, 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.
Para las clases de la noche en Chapel Hill |
Placement Testing Schedule/Horario para los exámenes de niveles:
| Fall 2008 Classes in Durham and Chapel Hill: |
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la mañana en Durham
Friday, July 25, at 9 a.m.
White Building, room 49A |
ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la noche en Durham
Wednesday July 23, at 6:30 p.m.
White Building, room 49A |
Testing dates for Chapel Hill fall classes will be published in the next Continuing Education schedule (available in late July).
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.
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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 (White Building, room 49A) starting on May 30, 2008.
La oficina de ESL va a publicar a partir 30 de mayo del 2008 la ubicación exacta de los salones de clases. |
| Days |
Begin/End
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Time |
Location |
| ESL Beginning,
Intermediate, & Advanced |
| MTWTh |
6/3–7/31 |
8:30–115 a.m. |
White 49A |
Please register at the morning testing session for Durham classes on April 25. |
| ESL Beginning,
Intermediate, & Advanced |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
7:15–9:45 p.m. |
White 49A |
| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
7:15–9:45 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register at the morning testing session for Durham classes on April 23. |
| ESL Beginning
Conversation |
| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Intermediate
Conversation |
| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Advanced
Conversation |
| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Beginning
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
6/5–7/31 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 15, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Intermediate
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
6/5–7/31 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Advanced
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
6/5–7/31 |
noon–2 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Pronunciation |
| Th |
6/5–7/31 |
2:30–4:30 p.m. |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
| ESL Listening |
| F |
6/6–8/1 |
10 a.m.–noon |
White 49A |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, June 3, at noon in White Building, room 49. |
OFF-CAMPUS
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| ESL Beginning/Intermediate |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
9–11 a.m. |
ECH |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
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 |
6/3–7/31 |
6:30–8:30 p.m. |
DUKE - Bio Sci 130 on Duke West Campus |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| CHAPEL
HILL |
| Days |
Begin/End
|
Time |
Location |
| ESL Level 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 |
| MTWTh |
6/2–7/31 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
UMC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 19. |
| ESL Level 4 and Advanced |
| MTWTh |
6/2–7/31 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
COC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 19. |
| ESL Beginning,
Intermediate, and Advanced |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
6:30–9 p.m. |
UPC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on May 20. |
| ESL Advanced
|
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
12:30–2:30 p.m. |
OCSDC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 19. |
| ESL Beginning
High & Intermediate Low |
| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
6:30–9 p.m. |
OCSDC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on May 20. |
| ESL Beginning
Conversation |
| MW |
6/2–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Intermediate
Conversation |
| MW |
6/2–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Advanced
Conversation |
| MW |
6/2–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Listening |
| MW |
6/2–7/30 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Beginning
Reading & Writing |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Intermediate
Reading & Writing |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Advanced
Writing |
| TTh |
6/3–7/31 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Pronunciation |
| TTh |
6/3–7/30 |
1:35–2:35 p.m. |
UMC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Conversation
Club |
| F |
6/6–8/01 |
noon–2:00 p.m. |
UMC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| CARRBORO |
| Days |
Begin/End |
Time |
Location |
| ESL Beginning
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| MW |
6/4–7/30 |
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 2, at 6:30 p.m. at OCSDC. Please do not bring children to this testing session. |
| ESL Beginning
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| TF |
6/3–7/29 |
9:30 a.m.–noon |
ECL |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| HILLSBOROUGH |
| Days |
Begin/End
|
Time |
Location |
| ESL Advanced |
| M-Th |
6/2–7/31 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
OCC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on May 19. |
| ESL Beginning
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| MW |
6/2–7/31 |
6:30–8:00 p.m. |
OCC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
No ESL classes will meet on July 4.
Classes, times, and locations may change without prior notice.
Clases, horarios, y lugares pueden cambiar sin aviso.
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