Development of high beginning ESL oral communication skills for employment in the construction industry. English terminology for job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, materials, measurement, and safety.
Development of high-beginning English language level oral communication skills for employment in the custodial industry, including job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, measurement, chemicals, and safety. Development of job search skills and introduction to worker's rights and living wage information. Test preparation for the civil servants' custodian exam for the City and County of San Francisco.
Introduction to computers for beginning-level ESL students. Limited overview of English terminology used in common computer hardware, software and applications. Word processing software, basic keyboarding skills, internet search, email, and simple presentations. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through projects and interactive work.
Development of general workplace vocabulary and skills for a successful employee in the U.S. workplace, including health and safety practices, U.S. workplace cultural values and practices, and effective workplace communication at a high-beginning English language level.
Development of advanced ESL communication skills with focus on rhetorical theory, research, development, delivery, and analysis of speeches in academic contexts. Emphasis on pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary development, and advanced listening and speaking skills.
Enhanced writing skills for practical, everyday situations while gaining proficiency in using digital tools and understanding AI applications. Written communication for various real-life situations, navigating the digital world, and building an online presence on digital social networking platforms.
High-intermediate English language (ESL) skills development through communicative, contextualized practice on topics including the U.S. healthcare system, critical health issues, patient-provider communication, interactions with healthcare teams, and healthcare careers.