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. |
 INGLES
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.
| Spring 2010 ESL Testing and Registration in Durham and Chapel Hill: |
ESL Testing for Morning Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la mañana en Durham
Friday, November 20, at 9 a.m.
Wynn Center, room 1103 (Multi-Purpose Room)
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ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Durham
Para las clases de la noche en Durham
Wednesday, November 18, 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
Wednesday, January 6, 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.
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ESL Testing for Evening Classes in Chapel Hill
Para las clases de la noche en Chapel Hill
Thursday, January 7, 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.
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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 on January 11, 2010.
La oficina de ESL va a publicar a partir del 11 de enero del 2010 la ubicación exacta de los salones de clases. |
| Days |
Begin/End |
Time |
Location |
ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced |
| M-Th |
1/20–4/29 |
8:25–10:55 a.m. |
Main Campus |
ESL Level 4 and Advanced |
| M-Th |
1/20–4/29 |
9-11:30 a.m. |
SBB |
ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
7:15–9:45 p.m. |
Main Campus |
| TTh |
1/21–4/29 |
7:15–9:45 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register at the evening testing session on July 22 for Durham classes. |
| ESL Beginning
Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Intermediate
Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Advanced
Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Beginning
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
1/21–4/29 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Intermediate
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
1/21–4/29 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Advanced
Reading/Writing |
| TTh |
1/21–4/29 |
noon–2 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
| ESL Pronunciation |
| Th |
1/21–4/29 |
2:3–5 p.m. |
Main Campus |
Please register on the first day of class. New students need to take a placement test on Tuesday, January 12, at noon
in the Wynn Center, room 1103. |
OFF-CAMPUS
|
| ESL Beginning/Intermediate |
| TTh |
1/26–4/29 |
9–11 a.m. |
ECH |
| TTh |
1/26–4/29 |
6–8 p.m. |
ECH |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Beginning |
| MW |
1/25–4/28 |
7–9 p.m. |
GLC |
| MW |
1/25–4/28 |
6:30–9:30 p.m. |
Holton CRC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Level 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 |
| ThSu |
1/24–4/29 |
6:15–7:45 p.m. |
IC |
Please register on Sunday, January 24, at 6:15 pm in the Olive Tree building gymnasium. |
| 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 |
1/26-4/29 |
6:30–8:30 p.m. |
DUKE |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| CHAPEL
HILL |
| Days |
Begin/End |
Time |
Location |
| ESL Level 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 |
| M-Th |
1/19–4/29 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
UMC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on January 6 at UMC. |
| ESL Level 4 and Advanced |
| M-Th |
1/19–4/29 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
COC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on January 6 at UMC. |
| ESL Advanced
|
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
12:30–2:30 p.m. |
OCSDC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on January 6 at UMC. |
ESL Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
6:30–9 p.m. |
UPC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on January 7 at UPC. |
ESL Intermediate Low and ESL 4/5 |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
6:30–9 p.m. |
OCSDC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill evening testing session on January 7 at UPC. |
| ESL Beginning Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Intermediate
Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Advanced
Conversation |
| MW |
1/20–4/28 |
noon–2 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Beginning
Reading & Writing |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Intermediate
Reading and Writing |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Advanced
Writing |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
UMC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Pronunciation |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
1:35–2:35 p.m. |
UMC |
| Please register on the first day of class. |
| CARRBORO |
| Days |
Begin/End |
Time |
Location |
| ESL Beginning
|
| MW |
91/20–4/28 |
6:30–9 p.m. |
ECL |
Please register on the first day of class. |
| ESL Beginning
|
| TF |
1/19–4/30 |
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 |
1/19–4/29 |
9–11:30 a.m. |
OCC |
Please register at the Chapel Hill morning testing session on January 6 at UMC. |
| ESL Beginning/Intermediate |
| TTh |
1/19–4/29 |
6:30–8:30 p.m. |
OCC |
| 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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